I've enjoyed getting to know all the students over the past four days. We have been doing some letter and number review, learning new Grade 1 classroom routines, and have gone to both Gym and Music classes.

Please remember to send your child with a pair of indoor shoes that can be left at school. These shoes should be sneakers that are non-marking and suitable for running in Gym classes.

Please label your child's clothing and belongings. Many items stray from their owners during the day. Having a label makes it easy to get pieces back where they belong.

We ask that toys, stuffed animals, playing cards, etc. be left at home. Children do not have opportunities to play with these during the day and they can often be a distraction when the children know they have them in their backpack. All school supplies are given to the children by the school so it is not necessary to send pencils, crayons, or notebooks to school. Thank you for your support. :)

Our Library day will be Tuesday beginning on September 16th. Your child will be able to take out one book each week and will need to return it by Monday the following week.

A message from Mr. van Sluys (our Gym teacher)

The school Terry Fox Run will take place on Friday, September 12th at 9:00 am. Students are encouraged to bring in Toonies for Terry to support cancer research. If we reach our fundraising goal of $1150, we’ll celebrate the following week with a special “Wear Your Favourite Sports Swag” day!

I am looking forward to meeting you all next Thursday, September 11th at our Open House from 4:30 - 6:30pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at jllarmer@cbe.ab.ca with any questions or concerns throughout the year.

I hope you all enjoy a relaxing weekend!