August already
Oh, my where did July go?? I had plans of having this done sooner but time has slipped away this month.
It’s August which means half of our summer is gone and we are looking at September sneaking in right around the corner. Time to get organized!!
Here are the few things we need to fill you in on for August:
-August e-transfers need to be sent for the month.
-We are closed Monday August 5th, 2024, to observe Heritage Day-enjoy your long weekend.
-We are closed August 6-9th, 2024, to have the cement in the backyard repaired, the turf fixed, and some indoor renovations as well.
-Please remember labelled hats and water bottles for your child and please have them sun screened as well so they are ready for outside in the heat. When we return in August, we will monitor the heat. If it is too hot. then we will re-arrange our day to be sun safe. It worked very well in July, so I anticipate August being the same.
-First day for Montessori Kindergarten is Tuesday Sept. 3rd, 2024 at 8:30am.
-Please check with your school boards (calendars are on-line) to confirm when your child returns to school for school age children. Kindergarten parents need to be aware that kindergarten at big school likely does not start until later in September. We are full each day to our license capacity so we will not have availability for extra days during staggered entry at big school. Please do not assume we have space for your child on their big school days.
-In preparation for more children returning to school in September, we ask that backpacks stay home. It congests the entrance even more than it naturally does. Clothing can be stored in bathroom bins, shoes and hats can be in white bags. It also keep things from getting glost when we only have minimal things in that small space.
-We will be saying good-bye to many of our children this month as they prepare for big school. It has been an honor to watch your child grow, to get to know each family over the years and we hope you keep in touch! There will also be some new faces joining us in August for trial days and then starting regularly in September.
-We will also be saying good-bye to Miss Kiana Ivey. She has been accepted to school in Edmonton for September. Her final day at school will be August 6th. We have begun the hiring process and will be interviewing new staff soon. Miss Zilkie will be moving into the toddler room upon our return from break in August and working with Miss Danika.
-The yearly family supply fee is due on September 1st. It is $60.00 and can be e-transferred or paid in cash or by cheque. It is 1 payment per family not per child.
-We will be having Kim Bratvold taking the school pictures. The dates are being worked out as we speak!
-Music will be returning in mid/late September. We are working on details with a Mr. Trent.
-Social Thinkers will be returning on Tuesday mornings in October.
-SACA Kickboxing will return on Mondays in mid September.
Have a great August! Please watch the blog and Instagram in August as more information about the coming year will be added as they develop such as testing days, or other information you will need to know to get the year going.