November 2023
October seemed to pass by rather quickly. It was fantastic being able to get outside to enjoy the fall weather for most of the month, return to SACA kickboxing, Social Thinkers, and Music with Mr. Roset.
November is shaping to have lots going on as well. I am hopeful that the weather warms up, and we are still able to sneak outside daily.
The school will be closed on Friday November 10, 2023, to observe Remembrance Day. We will re-open on Monday November 13, 2023.
All 3 school districts have PD days in November. We are open all that week, except for Friday the 10th. Please let us know if your child is away that week to be home with siblings.
Our speech services are in the school on a consistent basis each week now. We ask that if you are using them that you check with either Mrs. O or Mrs. Muryn to find out when your services are each week. It would also be beneficial to discuss with the EA’s the hours that they work so your child can benefit from the service they provide.
If you have someone new picking up your child, please let the staff know in the morning. This helps us prepare your child for the end of the day pick-up.
Everyone needs ONLY 1 pair of indoor shoes for the classroom; some are still wearing one pair inside and out and winter boots cannot be worn inside. It is best that items are labeled to avoid mix ups. It is a great habit for the children to get into by changing their footwear each morning.
Please dress your child properly to go outside-we will continue to go out as long as we can. It is time for toques and mittens to be added to the white bags.
When the mornings are cooler it is a good idea to have a sweater or hoodie on your child’s hook. The children cannot wear their coats in the classroom because they are bulky and interfere with using the lessons properly.
We ask that all toys be left at home. We have found that they become a distraction, tend to go missing over the day or are given to friends. It is best these items remain at home to avoid upset.
The bathroom bins need to be restocked with winter clothing. Many still have shorts and summer clothes in them.
The art folders have been incredibly helpful to keep everyone’s art organized. Please remember to return them each week so they can be refilled again.
We were lucky enough to have stampede royalty, and the firefighters come and visit the children. Miss Garrecht has organized some additional visitors in November.
Please be sure to review the sickness policy in your Parent Handbook. All children (and staff) must be symptom free for 48 hours before returning to school after illness. If you need a copy of the policy, be sure to ask Mrs. Weimer to get one for you.
If anyone needs to do planning for December, we will be open regular hours on Friday December 22nd, 2023, then closed from December 23rd until January 3, 2024.
All elementary schools will dismiss for Christmas break on different days this year, please let us know if your child will be absent December 20-23.
With all elementary schools returning on January 9th ,2023 we would appreciate knowing if your child will be at home with siblings.
Hope this helps with your planning for the month of December.
Have a great month. Please keep an eye on our Instagram account for quick updates.