Dear EES Families,
What a crazy week we have had! As we continue with our learning groups and are getting into the holiday spirit, we are keeping our students very busy with work and fun!
We are celebrating the approach of the winter break with a “12 Days of Christmas Countdown” where we centre our learning around a fun holiday theme each day. So far we have enjoyed:
Tree Day, Christmas Science Day, Green Day, Red Day, Blue Day, Sparkle & Twinkle Day, and Christmas Art Day.
The language arts and math lessons are focusing on these holiday and winter topics, which allows us to incorporate a lot of songs, stories, writing opportunities, shape recognition practice, life skills, and fun!
Check the December calendars that went home in the agendas to see what special days we have coming up next week! (*PJ Day was switched back to next Friday to align with the wider school spirit day)
We have also had the opportunity to begin Reading Buddies with some new friends in Mrs. Coleman’s Grade 3 class. Our students are really enjoying being able to listen to stories and connect with students from the wider school community.
Important Information:
The Magic of Christmas
Every Christmas Eve, The Magic of Christmas loads up Calgary Transit buses that are magically transformed into “reindeer buses”, with hundreds of gifts and volunteers dressed as Santa and his elves. Then they deliver Christmas spirit into the homes and hearts of those who need it most.
From now to December 18, students and staff can bring in a new, unwrapped donation items (not food) and place them in the boxes located in the front foyer.
Please see the attached wish list for ideas of items to donate.
For more information or to make a monetary donation, please visit: www.themagicofchristmas.org/donate
Thank you for your support!
Fun Lunch
The next Fun Lunch will be held next Wednesday December 17.
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. Orders must be placed by the Friday before the day.
Food Support
Did you know that the Breakfast Club of Canada has shared research demonstrating that 40% of Alberta’s children experience food insecurity? This means that 4 out of 10 children do not have access to food when they are hungry.
If your family is experiencing challenges with providing food for your children you can find help at Brown Bagging Calgary.
Complete this form for support and they can deliver lunches to McKenzie Towne School for your children. https://go.bb4ck.org/l/858913/2024-01-15/38fdbw You can also find out more information on their website https://bb4ck.org/
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids
Upcoming Dates
December 16 Carolling - 9:00am
December 17 Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks
December 18 Carolling - 1:00pm
December 19 Pajama Day - NEW DATE!!
December 22 - January 2 Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
January 28 Fun Lunch - Subway
January 30 Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL
It is very cold out at the moment, but we do take the students outside as much as possible. Please ensure all students have appropriate outerwear for the winter, and label all items.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Ms. Emma, Ms. Veronika & Ms. Swapna
