Hello EES Families!
It was another busy week in our classrooms, with lots of learning and fun!
Due to the sudden winter weather, we had a few days of late buses which impacted our morning routines. The students did great with the changes and managed to continue on with their school days in a positive way.
In Language Arts the students have started focusing on the theme of 'winter' which aligned perfectly with the weather outside. The students have been writing sentences using adjectives, matching pictures and learning some winter vocabulary through music and read alouds. In Math, the students have continued to work on identifying if numbers or amounts are equal or unequal, or if pictures and items are the same or different. The piles of snow outside gave us the opportunity to use our 5 senses to explore snow in Science. The kids had a great time making snowmen, snowballs, and even having a taste! We will continue to learn about winter and snow in the coming days. We have also been working on some winter themed art, which is always a fun and messy experience! On top of all this learning, the students have also practice their music and movement skills in their music and gym classes.
The students have been enjoying the snow outside, but it is always more enjoyable when they are dressed for the weather. Please ensure that your child has boots, a warm coat, a hat, gloves and snowpants each day for school. The students go outside every day, and we want to keep them warm and dry.
Parent Teacher conferences are happening on Thursday November 28 4:00-8:00 PM, and Friday November 29 8:00-12:00. Please sign up for a slot to meet with your child's teacher. We are looking forward to sharing your child's learning and progress with you!
Important Information:
Casino Update
Parent Council is still requiring a few volunteers for next weeks casino.
How it works – We provide volunteers to work at Deerfoot Inn and Casino for two days and the casino donates some of the profits to the school. An advisor trains all the volunteers’ onsite so no prior experience or special skills are necessary. Unlike other school volunteering opportunities, police clearance is NOT required. Some positions must be filled by parents/guardians of children in the school but other positions (cashier, chip runner, and count room staff) can be filled by any adult, including friends or neighbours. Meals are included for volunteers during their shifts.
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A SHIFT BELOW.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0A45A8AE28A4FA7-51376989-mckenzie
For more information, please contact casino@mtsparents.com
Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences will take place in person at the school on Thursday, November 28 from 4-8pm and Friday, November 29 from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Parents will book conference times through their CBE account. Conference booking opens this Saturday, November 23 at 8am and closes on Thursday, November 28 at 2pm. If parents require support with booking, they can call the office.
Kindergarten conferences will be held at the times above as well as Thursday, November 28 from 8am-12pm. There are no kindergarten classes on either Thursday the 28 or Friday the 29. There is no school for students in grades 1-4 on Friday, November 29 due to conferences.
These conferences are the opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and to provide teachers with information about your child that is important. Teachers will inform you on how your child is adapting to and settling into the new school year but, due to the minimal amount of time spent in school thus far, will not provide information on student learning or achievement.
Fundraising at MTS
Mixing Spoon order forms and money back needs to be returned to the school by November 26. Payments can be made by cash or e-transfer (chair@mtsparents.com). When sending money by e-transfer, please include your name so we can match it to the order.
Products should arrive at the school by the second week of December, an email will go out with pickup details once a delivery date is confirmed.
If you are interested in purchasing your child's Art Card orders must be made by Friday November 22 to guarantee a quick return before Christmas.
Instructions for ordering online, will be on the inside of the card. The turn around time is very fast.
Contact MTS Fundraising at fundraising@mtsparents.com for any questions
Thank you for your support!
Fun Lunch
Our next Fun Lunch will be next Wednesday November 27.
Fun Lunch is only for grades 1-4 and our EES students.
- Go to healthyhunger.ca
- Log into you existing account or create a new one.
- Add your child’s information in the “add child” box – name, province, city, school, grade and class.
- All Fun Lunches will then populate – select the order now button!
Please make sure to send a morning snack with your child on Fun Lunch Days.
**** Please note: December's Fun Lunch has been moved to December 11.
MTS Fall Book Fair
Our Fall Book Fair will be held over the Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 28 & 29.
Upcoming Dates
November 27 FUN LUNCH - SUBWAY
November 29 NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
November 28 & 29 Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 28 & 29 Book Fair
December 11 FUN LUNCH - Little Caesers
December 16-20 Festive Week
December 19 Holiday Pajama Day
December 23-January 3 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Have a wonderful week ahead!
Ms. Emma, Ms. Veronika & Ms. Swapna
