Thank you to everyone who attended our “Spring into Fun” concert last night.  What a thrill to see a huge audience for all of our students performing.  A huge thank you to Ms. Whitehead who has worked tirelessly to prepare all of the music for the concert.  Thanks as well to our organizing committee, Ms. Robb, Ms. Grover and Ms. Bruce and to the Grade 5 classes for their help with set up and take down.  There are many ‘behind the scenes’ jobs that need attending to!  Please take a look at our beautiful spring artwork as well. 

Congratulations to our staff and students on a very successful Lockdown drill on Tuesday.  The Calgary Police Service was very impressed with how prepared our school was for the drill.

Our virtue for the month of May was humility. Congratulations to those students who won the book draw today.

Electric Scooters

Due to the number of electric scooters being brought into the school, we are asking that students no longer ride them to school.  The scooters are also being ridden on school property without proper safety gear and other students are wanting rides.  Thank you for keeping these scooters at home.

Indoor/Outdoor Shoes

Even though the weather is warmer, our fields are often wet and muddy (and sometimes we get caught in a rainstorm!).  Please note that students need to continue wearing outdoor shoes that can be taken off at the door.

Jump Rope for Heart

Message from Mr. Murray.

This week the weather cooperated and we were outside jumping rope.  Perfect timing as we started Jump Rope for Heart.  Students can donate to the Heart and Stroke foundation to help raise funds for heart and brain research. Donations over 50 dollars will result in gift certificates, as well as prizes given out from the school. Students that add their healthy habits on the heart paper can also win prizes.
Google Classroom

Window Safety

With the return of warmer weather, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) would like to remind parents and caregivers of an often-overlooked hazard in the home – access to open windows. Every year, paramedics respond to emergencies where a child has fallen from an open window, often from the second floor. These can be avoided by following safety measures. Take the time to assess potential hazards in your home before a preventable fall occurs.

Windows and Screens

• Prevent access to windows by moving furniture such as cribs, beds, stools, and change tables out from under them.
• Keep drapery cords out of children’s reach. Wrap excess cord around cleats, or tie-downs to avoid a choking hazard.
• Remember, screens are not safety devices. They are designed to keep bugs out, not children in.

Balconies

• Do not underestimate a child’s ability to climb. Furniture and other items stored on balconies and decks can be used to climb resulting in falls over the railing.
• Ensure that your balcony railings are not more than 10 cm (4 inch) apart. This will eliminate access between the vertical bars of a balcony, or deck.

Further Prevention Tips

• Toddlers and preschoolers are at highest risk of falling from a window, or balcony, but it may happen at any age.
• Direct supervision of children is the single most effective way to prevent falls from windows and balconies.
• Install safety devices which limit the distance in which a window be can open to a maximum of 10 cm (4 inches).
• Ensure the safety device can be released quickly, so the window can be used for escape in case of emergency.

Consider purchasing a portable air conditioner, which will enable windows to stay closed and secure. EMS is proud to be a member of the Partners Promoting Window and Balcony Safety. Take time to assess your home for window and balcony hazards and eliminate the risks before a preventable fall occurs.

The Week Ahead

Wednesday, June 5

• Fluoride treatments

Thursday, June 6

• Fluoride treatments
• New Kindergarten Orientation 5:30 PM