Feb 23-26, 2026

 Dear EES families!

It was a beautiful last week of February. We are so happy to finally see some of that snow melting! Spring is in the air and we got to enjoy the amazing sunshine every time we went outside. This week we had a very special guest, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Hal Eagletail. He sang traditional songs, shared stories, and talked about animals, nature, and the weather changes. Our students were thrilled to see him again. They were dancing, singing, and playing the drum with Mr. Eagletail. 

 

In Language Arts, we learned about kindness and friendship through songs, writing and matching activities. This whole week was about celebration of the Pink Shirt Day and the story behind this. 

In Math, we started a measurement unit. We are learning about the metric system and where we can apply it in real life. We measured our palms and feet with a ruler. Now, we are ready to shop for shoes!

We also learned to compare sizes, distinguish between and use terms "long" and "short".

Important reminders and dates:

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

Year Book Pictures

If you have any pictures from any school events (ie, first day of school, Terry Fox Run, Halloween) that you would like to share with the Yearbook Committee, please click on the link below.

Once you log in, please enter this code. ADD-PICTURES-TO-YEARBOOK-26

YEARBOOK PICTURES

More information will be shared on purchasing at a later date.

Upcoming Dates

FRIDAY                                    Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

March 16-20                             Book Fair (More Information to come)

March 17                                  Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day

March 18                                  Fun Lunch - Subway

March 19 & 20                          Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 20                                  Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

March 23-27                            Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Emma, Ms. Veronika and Ms. Swapna

February 17-20, 2026

 

Hello Families,

We hope you are all staying warm during this chilly stretch of winter weather! It has certainly been a very cold week, and because of the extreme temperatures, we were unable to spend time outside for our usual outdoor play. Even so, our classroom was full of warmth, laughter, and meaningful learning experiences.

Throughout the week, we focused on engaging, hands-on activities that supported our students’ development in fun and creative ways. We spent quality time exploring sensory and Occupational Therapy (OT) activities that helped strengthen fine motor skills and coordination. The students especially enjoyed participating in art and craft projects and other learning tasks that encouraged creativity and teamwork.

In Language Arts, we read a lovely story about Family Day, which sparked wonderful conversations about the people we love and what makes our families special. We also began learning about Lunar New Year, exploring its traditions, symbols, and celebrations.

Our creative time in crafts tied in beautifully with our learning. We made colorful dragons to celebrate the Lunar New Year! The students were very proud of their creations and had a great time designing and decorating them.

In Science, we completed a fun and exciting “Fizzy Heart” experiment in honor of Family Day. The students loved watching the reactions and learning about simple chemical changes in a hands-on way.

In Math, we focused on learning about Canadian coins. To make our learning come alive, we created a classroom toy store! Students had the opportunity to “shop” for items using play money, practicing their counting and coin recognition skills in a real-life scenario. It was a huge hit and a wonderful way to build confidence in math.

 

Fun Lunch

The next Fun Lunch will be held on Wednesday February 25.

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!

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

 

Yearbook Pictures

If you have any pictures from any school events (ie, first day of school, Terry Fox Run, Halloween) that you would like to share with the Yearbook Committee, please click on the link below.

YEARBOOK PICTURES

More information will be shared on purchasing at a later date.

Upcoming Dates

February 24                              Jump Rope for Heart Assembly - 8:30am

February 25                              Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks Pizza

February 25                              PINK Shirt Day

February 27                              Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

 

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Mrs. Swapna/ Mrs. Emma/Ms. Veronika

 

February 9-11, 2026

 Dear EES Families,

Although this week has been very short, it has also been very busy and fun!

With Valentine's Day, Family Day, and Pink Shirt Day coming up, we have continued to focus on the theme of 'kindness' and how we can be kind to others.  The students have continued to think about kind things that they can do, and trying to notice the kind things that others do for them.  We have been writing sentences, sequencing words, making words, as well as listening to read alouds and songs all about kindness.

The students have also continued to learn about time, how to read analog clocks, and recognizing what things happen in our schedules at different times of day.  We have been thinking about AM/PM, and trying to notice the difference between things that we do in the morning and the night.  Some students are also working recognizing that the sun and moon can be seen at different times of day.

Students have been creating some beautiful pieces of Valentine's Day art, take a look at the pictures to see!

Important Information:

Jump Rope For Heart

We’re excited to share that every donation made to Jump Rope for Heart this February will be matched by a generous partner (up to $75,000) — doubling the impact of your support! 

That means every contribution makes double the impact in supporting life-changing heart and brain research here in Canada.

If you’d like to support our Jump event, you can donate through our school’s fundraising page:

MTS JUMP ROPE FOR HEART

Let’s make this year our most impactful yet! Thank you for supporting our school and Heart & Stroke.

Fun Lunch

The next Fun Lunch will be held on Wednesday February 25.

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

THURSDAY & FRIDAY            Teacher Convention - NO SCHOOL

February 16                              Family Day - NO SCHOOL

February 24                              Jump Rope for Heart Assembly - 8:30am

February 25                              Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks Pizza

February 25                              PINK Shirt Day

February 27                              Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

March 16-20                             Book Fair (More Information to come)

March 17                                  Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day

March 18                                  Fun Lunch - Subway

March 19 & 20                          Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 19                                  NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten

March 20                                  Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL

March 23-27                            Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Have a wonderful long weekend, and an fun Family Day!

Ms. Emma, Ms. Veronika & Ms. Swapna