Our final day of school is this Friday, December 20. Our next Weekly Update will be on January 5 and classes resume on Monday, January 6. We wish all our families a happy holiday season!  

Our Chief Superintendent Joanne Pitman visited our school this past Friday. She was impressed with our school and enjoyed spending time with our staff and amazing students.  

The Week Ahead 

Monday Dec. 16 

  • Spirit Day Theme: Favorite Holiday Character or Favorite Color 
  • Fun Lunch Saucy Bread (Pretzels) Grade 1-3 and M/W Kindie 

Tuesday Dec. 17 

  • Spirit Day Theme: Wear Red or White Candy Cane Colours 
  • Fun Lunch Saucy Bread (Pretzels) Grade 4-6 and T/R Kindie 

Wednesday Dec. 18 

  • Spirit Day Theme – Favorite Holiday or Warm Sweater 

Thursday Dec. 19 

  • Spirit Day Theme - Pajama Day or Comfy Clothes 

Friday Dec. 20 

  • Spirit Day Theme- Winter Solstice Wear Blue and/or White 

Upcoming Important Dates     

  • December 20 Last day of classes 
  • December 23 to January 3 Winter Break (School is closed) 
  • January  6 Classes Resume 
  • January 9 School Council Meeting 6:00 PM

Updates and Information 

Did you ask about Elder Shirley? All students and staff have really enjoyed spending time with Elder Shirley Hill hearing about Blackfoot stories full of life lessons of kindness and resilience and caring for the land and each other. Everyone also enjoyed learning the skills of Hoop Dancing. Lots of fun had by all. Please ask your child about this experience at school. If you have not done so, could you please go to your MyCBE account and pay the $5 fee for this experience. Thank-you. 

Inform| Lunches and Snacks 

Just a Reminder to all parents:  

  • We do not accept fast food drop offs of any kind for lunches. We do participate in the Brown Bag program for students who do not have a lunch. 
  • For safety and health reasons we do not accept class snacks or treats for special occasions. Please celebrate special occasions for your children at home. 
  • Invite| School Council Meeting January 9 at 6:00 
  • I would like to invite all parents to our School Council Meeting Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 PM at the school. We will be discussing fundraising and volunteering opportunities for parents in the new year. 

Sincerely,

Grant McPhail

Principal, Grant MacEwan School