January 15, 2023

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Kindergarten Registration Opens Jan. 9, 2023

Kindergarten registration opens on January 9, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year.

Children may begin Kindergarten in a school within the Black Gold School Division in September if they are at least 4 years 8 months old as of August 31 of the respective school year.

We encourage families to register early. Please note that programs and class preferences are subject to change based on enrollment, space and program viability.

For more information, please visit: www.blackgold.ca/schools/programs/kindergarten

Gr. 5/6 Basketball Girls & Boys Basketball

The Gr. 5/6 Basketball Season will soon be underway. Both teams have games scheduled starting this week. Please note that all parents must only transport their own children to the games.

Girls' & Boys' - Monday, January 16 @ Riverview Middle School in Devon

Boys' - Wednesday, January 18 @ Calmar Elementary

Boys' Tournament - Friday, January 20 & Saturday, January 21 in Beaumont (school to be announced)

Girls' Tournament - Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28 in Leduc (school to be announced)

Empowered Girls Group

CES Empowered Girls group will be starting on Monday, January 16 after school for girls in Gr. 4 - 6. The group will focus on positive interactions, building self-esteem, and empowering our division two girls to become stronger and more resilient. We will be doing crafts, having circle discussions/activities, and having presentations by guest speakers.

The group will run after school on the following days from 3:05- 3:45 pm. All participants will need to be picked up at 3:45 at the school. If your child is to walk home, please send Ms. Auger an email to let her know.

Monday, January 16th

Tuesday, January 31st

Monday, February 13th

Monday, February 27th

Tuesday, March 14th

Tuesday, April 11th

Tuesday, April 25th

Attendance at all of the sessions is not mandatory however it is encouraged. Signed permission is required in order to attend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Ms. Auger at cara.auger@blackgold.ca

BOKS Before School Activity Program

BOKS before school activity program will start this Wednesday, January 18, and will run weekly from 7:45- 8:20 am. Parents must sign up their child on the google form linked below. Attendance will be capped at 30 students. If parents would like to help supervise, please email Ms. Auger @ cara.auger@blackgold.ca. Students are to come in the front door at 7:45 am where a staff member will be waiting. Please do not go to the side doors.

For more information on the BOKS program click on this link:

https://www.bokskids.org/

To register click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLUJFGBsrJT5h17muNjyA0ZDcFdLgDIUoP1hIpd8qtusAElg/viewform?usp=pp_url

Volunteers Needed

If you have a few hours to spare occasionally at lunchtime, then you are just who the PTA is looking for. Volunteers are needed to help with Hot Lunch. You can volunteer a little or a lot, whatever works for your schedule. This is a great way to give back to the school and support the PTA. Just log into the form here and sign up for the days that work for you. The students, staff, and PTA appreciate any time you can offer.

Volunteer Sign-up Form