The April showers may have brought some May flowers, but the April snow certainly seems to have brought the snakes and ticks. Students seem to like to run after the snakes, but are very busy trying to avoid the ticks. They are making their fort-building in the bushes very tricky!
On the evening of May 2, our School Community Council hosted a Literacy Night. Families were invited to come to the school to enjoy literacy activities with their children. As soon as the families arrived at the school, they were able to begin the activities set up at various stations. The stations were bookmark making, a giant memory game, writing activities such as Flower Power, story time in the library, Spring Bunny Math Bump, and planting and decorating a grass buddy. Of course, there was a snack and drink station so everyone could recharge. At the end of the evening, children's names were drawn for the many door prizes that were provided. About 35 children attended the evening and reported that they had a great time. A big thank you to our SCC for organizing and supervising the enjoyable evening.
Mrs. Stott's grade 2/3 class has planted some seeds and many have already sprouted. They are a variety of vegetable seeds and the class plans to transplant them in the garden boxes out in the yard later in May.
The Grades 2 through 5 classes were finally able to participate in their annual Earth Day yard clean-up on Friday afternoon. It was a very warm afternoon, so great for getting some fresh air and helping to keep the earth clean.
Thanks goes out to Ryan Nickell for all the time and effort he has spent preparing the yard for track and field practices. The sand pits had to be dug up and a lot of grass and thistle cut down.
The school is very pleased to be hosting a two-day Life Synergy for Youth Conference at the school May 17 and 18. This is organized for students in grades 7 through 12, and there is an evening presentation for parents on May 17.
Dwayne Peace will be the facilitator for the two-day conference. Mr. Peace is a retired Calgary Police Officer. He spent 25 years with the police service and his last seven years were spent as a school resource officer. He now travels to schools all over North America to address serious issues like such as bullying, suicide, body image and the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Students will receive two full days of information with lots of opportunity for sharing.
There will be a parent information night held on the evening of May 17. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a chili and bun supper. Beginning at 6:30, there will be a two and a half hour presentation. Parents will be able to view 15 minutes of the video Surviving High School. Parents will also hear what students around Canada are saying about their lives and some of their fears, concerns and struggles. A component of this presentation includes charges under the Criminal Code of Canada that are applicable to those who chose to bully others in various ways.
Any parent or adult dealing with children is welcome to attend. It will be held in the Maymont School Gym and there will be older students present to provide daycare so parents can attend. Please call the school if you require further information.
The school would like to thank the SCC and the Amson family for providing most of the funding for this conference.
