The Week Ahead
May 7 Grade 5 Performance - Que Pasa (1-3pm)
May 8 Hats on for Mental Health
May 10 Deadline to Order Yearbooks
May 10 Volunteer Appreciation Event
May 10 AM Kindergarten Attends
May 10 In-School Field Trip - Teacher’s Pet/Wood Bee House Project
Upcoming Dates
May 13 Sigmund Brouwer Author Visit
May 14 Grade 4 Field Trip- Telus Spark/Action Reaction Contraption
May 15 School Council Meeting at the School
May 16 Fun Lunch- McDonalds & Booster Juice
May 16 Family Fiesta- 4:30-8:30pm
May 17 Non-Instruction Day - No School
May 20 Victoria Day – No School
May 21 Grade 2 Field Trip - Science Experience Canadian Parks and Wilderness
May 27-30 Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2 Swimming
Asian Heritage Month
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, experiences, and impact of individuals of Asian heritage in Canada and around the world. According to the 2021 Census, more than seven million people in Canada reported having Asian origins, or about 19.3 per cent of the population. This is a large and diverse group that has contributed to every aspect of life in Canada. The links below are valuable resources for information about Asian History Month and activities in Calgary.
Que Pasa May 7
Our Grade 5 students will be representing Collingwood at Que Pasa, a gala event where all CBE Spanish Bilingual Schools gather at the Jubilee Auditorium to share in an afternoon of music and performance to celebrate the Spanish Bilingual Program. A few tickets are still available for this event at 1:00 PM at the Jubilee auditorium.
Tickets are $15 each plus GST and are available through Ticketmaster!
Emergency Test Alert Across Alberta May 8
On Wednesday, May 8, at 11:55 a.m., the National Public Alerting System will send a test alert across Alberta to all broadcast platforms.
During the test, an alert will go off followed by a text message letting cell phone users know the sound is part of a test and there is no need for concern. Please reassure children that this test is designed to communicate with all Albertans in case of emergency and there is no need to be alarmed.
Hats on for Mental Health May 8
Students and staff are invited to wear a hat at school on May 8 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week to raise awareness of the importance of mental health.
Volunteers Needed
Thank you to the many volunteers who came to stamp and tape books over the past few weeks. We are almost completed this major project. We welcome any parents who can come to school and continue to help us with this project this week. No volunteer clearance or sign up is required, just come by the school to help.
Volunteer Appreciation Event May 10
We will be holding a volunteer appreciation event between 9:00 and 11:00 on May 10 to thank our many volunteers for all of your support. Teachers have sent out invitations directly to parents. We may have missed some volunteers, so if you volunteered to help the school in any capacity this year you are welcome to attend this event whether you received an invitation or not. It will be a casual art walk in the school gym. Each class will have some students present to explain their artwork. There will be some formal thank you's at 10:30 followed by the grade 5 student Que Pasa Presentation. Volunteers are welcome to bring their younger children to this event.
Order deadline for Yearbooks is Coming!
The deadline to get your Lifetouch orders in for the 2023-2024 yearbook is May 10, 2024. Collingwood’s Yearbook ID Code: 14876024. To order go to ybpay.ca or click on the link below.
Parent Survey Results
Collingwood families recently completed a survey about our School Development Plan and Fees Survey. Access the results of the survey. We will be discussing these results at this month’s School Council Meeting.
Annual Collingwood Family Fiesta
Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
See our flyer here: Family Fiesta May 16, 2024
Spend time with other Collingwood families on the school grounds (indoors if the weather doesn’t cooperate) enjoying music, Latin American food trucks, and cotton candy.
At the event, you will also be able to pick up plants ordered in our spring Growing Smiles fundraiser - Order deadline is May 2, 2024 - More Information on our school website:Growing Smiles Fundraiser
Book a mini session inside the school with a family photographer, all in support of the residencies the Collingwood School Parent Association sponsors for our children.
More Information about the Micro Portrait Session on our School Website: Micro Portrait Sessions Fundraiser
Mark your calendars now!
Sincerely,
Collingwood School Parent Association
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Bring Colour to Your Garden and Support Collingwood School at the Family Fiesta!
As the winter chill fades away, it's time to welcome the vibrant hues of spring into our lives! After the success of our holiday poinsettias and festive greenery fundraiser, we're thrilled to announce our spring fundraising campaign in partnership with Growing Smiles.
This season let's transform our gardens and outdoor spaces with a burst of colour while supporting Collingwood School Residencies. Our selection features an array of stunning blooms and lush greenery that will breathe new life into your surroundings.
Here's how you can participate:
- Browse our Spring Collection: Visit our dedicated website at Growing Smiles Fundraising to explore our handpicked selection of spring flowers and greenery. From cheerful patio planter, hanging baskets, strawberry, soil to colorful petunias, there's something for every garden enthusiast.
- Place Your Order: Secure your favorite blooms by placing your order before Thursday, May 2. Ordering is quick and easy through our user-friendly website.
- Spread the Word: Share the joy of spring with your friends, family, and neighbors! Encourage them to support Collingwood School by ordering from our spring collection. The more, the merrier!
- Pick-Up Details: Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 16, when you can collect your orders at the school conveniently the same day of our Family Fiesta Event. Further instructions will be provided closer to the date.
By participating in our spring fundraiser, not only will you bring beauty to your surroundings, but you'll also contribute to the growth and enrichment of Collingwood School.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our school community. Together, let's make this spring a season to remember!
Sigmund Brouwer Author Visit – May 13
Popular children’s author Sigmund Brouwer will be coming to Collingwood the morning of May 13 to do a series of presentations and workshops for our students. Thanks to the financial support of the Collingwood Parent Association, we are able to offer this presentation at no charge to families.
CBE Dates of Significance Calendar
In the spirit of building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated, the CBE has compiled a Dates of Significance Calendar. As we work to make Collingwood School more welcoming and inclusive, it is our hope that this calendar will help build awareness in our school community.
School Fees
There is a fee for all in-school and out of school field trips. These field trips are very popular and valuable learning experiences for students. Fees are uploaded to your MyCBE account throughout the school year. Please take a moment to log on to your MYCBE account to check if you have outstanding school fees. We need your support by paying these fees so that we may continue to offer these enrichment opportunities for students.
Beekeeper Visits
Every two weeks the beekeeper from Alveole will be coming by Collingwood to check on our beehive. Classes will invited to observe the hive during these visits and ask the beekeeper questions. Each visit will be documented on the Collingwood Beehive Blog.
Collingwood School Council Facebook and Instagram Sites
Collingwood parents Spencer and Catherine Wight do an excellent job keeping a School Council Facebook and Instagram site updated. Check out the pages below.
Website: School Council Facebook Page
Instagram: School Council Instagram
School Website
Fundraisers and Donations
The Fundraisers & Donations page on the Collingwood School website, will provide you with up to date information about any Collingwood School fundraisers or Parent Association Fundraisers. It also explains the process the CBE uses for other donations.
Fun Lunch and Class Lunch Recess Schedules
Visit our Lunchroom Page to view the staggered lunchroom schedules for classes and Fun Lunch Dates
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