Friday, November 1, 2024

October 28-November 1, 2024

 Dear EES Families,

What a week! There has been an awful lot going on this week, it has kept everyone very busy with learning and fun!

Students have focused on Halloween and Diwali in their language arts lessons this week, which has allowed them to explore celebrations in different cultures. The students have done reading, writing, games and enjoyed stories about these two fun and exciting events. In math, the students have continued to practice identifying if numbers are equal and unequal, and recognizing things that are the same and different. They have done this through sorting, matching tasks, songs and games.  The students did some fun science experiments this week, including making Halloween straw shooters, floating ghosts and balloon pumpkins.  The students have created some beautiful pieces of art that are inspired by Halloween and Diwali.  They have explored different mediums to make their art, such as paint, tissue paper, and gluing mixed materials. 

It was so fun to see all of the Halloween costumes that our students wore to school on Thursday, thank you for sending your kids in such funny, scary, and exciting outfits! We hope that all students that went trick or treating had a fun and safe evening. 














Important Information:

Remembrance Day Assembly

On Thursday November 7 at 10:30am, the Grade 4 Classes will be hosting our Remembrace Day Assembly.

Parents are welcome to attend. Please bring a donation for a poppy.


Casino Fundraiser - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Our Casino Fundraiser Event will be taking place on November 26 and 27 at Deerfoot Inn and Casino. 

This is our biggest fundraiser by far, usually raising $40,000-$80,000 for the school to use over the next three years. Proceeds fund residencies, subsidise field trip bussing, buy supplies that benefit the whole school such as library books, and much more.

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


Fun Lunch

Our next Fun Lunch will be on 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.


The Mixing Spoon

Parent Council is rolling out our next fundraiser.

With every purchase made with The Mixing Spoon, you’ll not only be treating yourself and your family to delicious meals but also supporting our school’s programs and activities.

More information will be sent home this week.

Please have the order forms and money back 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.

Contact MTS Fundraising at fundraising@mtsparents.comfor any questions

Thank you for your support!


MTS Fall Book Fair

Our Fall Book Fair will be held over the Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 28 & 29.

More information to come.


Upcoming Dates

November 7                       Remembrance Day Assembly - 10:30am

November 8                        Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

November 11-13                  FALL Break - NO SCHOOL

November 19                       Picture Re-take Day

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 23-January 3         Winter Break - NO SCHOOL


Have a great weekend,

Ms. Emma, Ms. Swapna & Ms. Veronika

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