The Week Ahead

Oct 30 Lifetouch – Retakes and Class Photo Day
Oct 30 Gr 2 In-School Field Trip
Oct 31 Halloween
Nov 3 AM Kindergarten Attends

Upcoming Dates

Nov 8 Remembrance Day Assembly- 9:45am
Nov 8 Last Day of Classes before Fall Break
Nov 9 System Indigenous Education Professional (no school)
Nov 10-14 Fall Break
Nov 15 Classes Resume
Nov 15 School Council Meeting- In Person at the School (6:30-8:30)
Nov 16 CBE Child & Youth Well-Being Webinar (6:30-8:00)
Nov 17 PM Kindergarten Attends
Nov 21 Rooms 1 & 3 – Bow Habitat Station
Nov 22 Grade 3 In School Field Trip/Teachers Pet
Nov 22 Rooms 2 & 4 Bow Habitat Station
Nov 23 Parent Teacher Conferences  (No School for K)
Nov 24 Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for K-5)

Class Photos and Photo Retakes Monday Oct. 30

Send your children ready for class pictures and retakes on Monday, Oct. 30. If you are sending your child for re-takes and have specific instructions for the photographer, please send a note to your child’s teacher.

Volunteer for Class Photos

We need 1 volunteer to help us with class photos on the morning of October 30. If you can help us out and have your security clearance, please use the sign up genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0945AAA929A3F85-45655306-class

Halloween

Halloween is an important cultural activity for many of our children and families. Students are invited to wear their Halloween costume to school on October 31. There will be a Halloween Parade on that day so students will be able to see one another’s costumes. Costumes with excessive gore or weapons are not allowed at school. Classes will also be organizing Halloween-themed learning activities with their buddy classes and grade teams. Please do not send food or treats to school on Halloween or on your child’s birthday. Please contact your child’s teacher if your child will not be participating in Halloween activities and requires an alternative learning plan at school for the day.

Remembrance Day Assembly – Nov 8

This school year at Collingwood School, each grade will be featured in a concert performance at different times of the year. The grade 4 classes will be performing and leading the Remembrance Day Assembly at 9:45 am on November 8th. Families are welcome to attend this special assembly at our school. 

School Concerts

Each grade will be featured in a concert for parents this year. The concert schedule is as follows:

Remembrance Day  Grade 4 November 10
Celebrations Around the World Grade 1 & 3. Dec 13,14
Spring Concert K & 2 Feb 28, 29

Dia de Muertos/ Day of the Dead Festival – Nov 5 1:00 pm 

From 1:00 – 6:30 PM on Nov 5 in the Jack Singer Concert Hall Lobby there will be a free family Day of the Dead Festival. The event will feature live music, performances, make up stations and more. Tickets are not required, but this ticket reservation link will enter you in a draw for a Day of the Dead Prize package. Reserve Tickets ,

Scholastic Book Fair

We need some volunteers to help us with a Scholastic Book Fair the week of November 20th-24th. This event is very popular with children and families and is also an effective fundraiser for additional books for the Learning Commons. If you are available to help out Nov. 21st, 23rd or 24th please signup below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0945AAA929A3F85-45689307-book

Child and Youth Well Being Workshop – Vaping – Nov 16  6:30 to 8:00 PM

Across Canada, e-cigarette use, also known as vaping, is reaching new heights amongst teenagers. This presentation will focus on common devices used for vaping, substances vaped such as nicotine and cannabis, and the health risks associated with vaping. We will present on how to engage in challenging conversations with your young person regarding vaping. The link is below:
Meeting Link

Skate Shack 

Dec. 18 – 22 all Collingwood students will participate in outdoor skating at Triwood Community Centre. If the weather and ice don’t cooperate we do have the option to use the indoor ice as well. Please set aside these dates in your calendar as we will need many volunteers to help children with skates and on the ice. A sign up genius and schedule will follow at a later date. We have booked the Skate Shack which is a trailer filled with skates and helmets which students can use for this outdoor skating experience.

Ongoing Fundraising for Our School

Our Collingwood School website has many different areas you may visit from time to time. We wanted to highlight a few spots that may help you find information:

Fundraisers and Donations: this link 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.

Parent Information Series – Alberta Health Services

This website from Alberta Health Services has information about a variety of ways for parents to support children including active listening and helping children manage their emotions.
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/page2434.aspx

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School Year Calendar

Visit our School Website Calendar to keep up -to date with new events and field trips:
Website: School Calendar

Printable School Calendar for PD Days and School Holidays:
Printable | School Calendar