The Week Ahead
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 (6:30pm)
May 16 Fun Lunch- McDonalds & Booster Juice
May 16 Family Fiesta- 4:30-8:30pm
May 17 Deadline to Order School Branded Clothing
May 17 Non-Instruction Day- No School
Upcoming Dates
May 20 Victoria Day –No School
May 21 Grade 2 Field Trip- Science Experience Canadian Parks and Wilderness
May 22 Grade 2 Field Trip- Science Experience Canadian Parks and Wilderness
May 24 PM Kindergarten Attends (8:00am-12:15pm)
May 27-30 Grade K, 1 and 2 Swimming
May 31 AM Kindergarten Attends (8:00am-12:15pm)
June 6 Bike to School Day
June 7 PM Kindergarten Attends (8:00am-12:15pm)
June 7 Kindergarten PM In School Field Trip- Teacher’s Pet/Dream Catchers
June 7 Student Orientation for New Grade 1 and Kindergartens for 2045-2025 (8:15-9:15am)
June 11 Elder Eaglespeaker Visits
Jun 14 AM Kindergarten Attends
June 14 Kindergarten AM In School Field Trip- Teacher’s Pet/Dream Catchers
June 10-12 Grade 5 Canoeing
June 17 & 18 Grade 5 Canoeing
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.
Collingwood Welcome Picnic Table
With the support of Sra. Abdulghani, her grade 5 students painted a “Collingwood Welcome Picnic Table” which will be placed at the front of the school this week. The students drew on ideas from the entire community to create a design which symbolizes the fact that everyone is welcome at Collingwood School.
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.
The Asian Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the appreciation of Asian-Canadian participation in and contribution to Canadian society. AHF is the largest Pan-Asian Organization in Alberta and includes active involvement from over 25 Asian-Canadian community groups and over 200 volunteers in the development and delivery of its programs.
The foundation has compiled a number of resources and events school staff may access to strengthen their understanding of the contributions Asian-Canadians have made in Alberta and in Canada. More information can be found at the link below.
Link: Asian Heritage Foundation Calgary
School Branded Clothing | Last Day to Order is May 17
Introducing our exclusive line of school branded clothing. Show your school pride in style with our high-quality apparel, featuring our school logo. Whether it's a cozy hoodie, a trendy t-shirt, or a stylish cap, our clothing allows your whole family to represent their school spirit!
Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate your child's school journey and showcase your family's pride in our school.
Order your school branded clothing today through our convenient online store. Orders are due May 17, and will be distributed by class in June.
Fun Lunch Thursday May 16
The next school "Fun Lunch" will be Thursday, May 16, 2024! This fun lunch will be McDonald's and Booster Juice.
The deadline to order fun lunch or change an order is always the Saturday prior to the fun lunch date. So, for this month, the deadline to order is Saturday, May 11, 2024 at midnight. After this time, there is unfortunately no way to add/change an order. Order online or change your order at www.healthyhunger.ca.
As a reminder, we are a litter free school, so kids will be asked to bring home all leftovers and garbage from the fun lunch. Parents may wish to send a bag to contain any drips and help kids with this!
Volunteer Sign Up
In order for fun lunches to be a success, we rely on volunteers to help check and distribute the meals (kids are always very excited to see you!) Please consider signing up to help using this link.
Fun Lunch Volunteers Sign Up Link
Student Absent on Fun Lunch Days
If your child is absent from school on fun lunch day and you are planning to come pick up their fun lunch, please send an email to collingwood@cbe.ab.ca with instructions on pick up of the fun lunch.
The instructions must be received prior to 10:30am on the day of the fun lunch. Fun lunches are distributed between 10:30am and 11:30am.
Any unclaimed lunch orders, due to absence of student, without directions received by 10:30am will be donated by the parent association to the staff room.
Pick up time for fun Lunches for absent students will be 11:45am - 12:00pm at the school. This will allow our parent volunteers time to find and set aside the fun lunch.
A parent association volunteer will assist you with the lunch collection during this pick up time.
Upcoming Fun Lunch Dates
The remaining fun lunches for the year are now posted on Healthy Hunger website.
May 16 - McDonald's & Booster Juice
June 27 - Last day of school - Subway & Kernels Popcorn
For any questions please contact fun lunch coordinator, Sara S. at funlunchcollingwood@gmail.com
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.
Parent Survey Results
Collingwood families recently completed a survey about our School Development Plan and Fees Survey. The results of that survey are in the link below. We will be discussing these results at this month’s School Council Meeting.
https://collingwood.cbe.ab.ca/school-planning-engagement
Annual Collingwood Family Fiesta Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:30pm - 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!
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 2nd. 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!
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.
Bike to School Day
On Thursday June 6, grade 1-5 students and their parents are invited to participate in our annual Bike to School Day. We will be riding from Confederation Park to the school in the morning with the option to also return to Confederation APrk at the end of the school day. Further details to follow.
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: Our Facebook page
Follow Us: Our Instagram