WAG May 8-12 | Great Weather, Thank you School Council, Tennis, Every Kid can Play, Next Year, Dates
Happy Friday Acadia Families,
This past week we have had amazing weather, even making history with some record-breaking temperatures. Many teachers took this opportunity to take their students outside for their daily physical education, independent reading and movement breaks. We saw reading happening on the play structure, we saw kick ball playing in the ball diamond and we saw students sitting under the trees having a book read to them or reading their own novels. We love to see all the children enjoying being outside.
Again, we would like to say thank you to School Council for their hard work in getting us our amazing playground for not only our Acadia students to enjoy but also other community children. We are noticing that families are using the play structure and tarmac during school hours which we are happy to share, however according to the Education Act we ask that when our students come outside to use these areas, such as the playground structure, that families kindly find an alternative space until our students return back to class. For student’s security and safety this allows our supervisors (lunchroom supervisors and teachers) to ensure they have their full attention on our students. All adults on school property will have identification whether it is their CBE ID or a volunteer badge from the office.
Tennis Residency
Teachers have sent out or are beginning to send out invitations for volunteers to help with the Tennis residency. Each class is looking for 3 volunteers. If you are available to help out with your child class, please contact the teacher and they will double check that your security clearance is up to date. If you are willing to support other classes please contact Denean at dllanglois@cbe.ab.ca.
Every Kid Can Play | Funding Available for Families
Announced April 24, the Alberta government is investing $8 million to help make sports, physical activity, and recreation more accessible through the new Every Kid Can Play program. Designed to enable more Alberta children and youth to access sports, physical activity and recreation, the program will provide up to $350 for program registration costs to Alberta families that are struggling financially.
Parents/guardians can apply for funding in June through the Alberta chapter of KidSport, linked above.
Next Year Information
Please let the office know if you plan on moving or changing schools for the 2023-2024 school year. This information helps in our planning for next year such as staffing and classroom configurations. In addition, kindergarten registration continues to be open for the 2023-2024 school year. All registrations are submitted on-line.
Next Week Dates
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Future Dates
May 17 – Grade 6 PAT – ELA part A
May 18 – Wheel to school Day – More information to follow
May 22 – No school – Victoria Day
May 29 – Organizational Day
May 30 – June 1 – Grade 6 Outdoor school
June 2 – Volunteer Tea
June 9 – Organizational Day
June 28 – Report cards available on-line
June 29 – Last day of classes
June 30 – Appeals Day