October 30, 2022
Author Visit
Author Visit
Author, Lorna Schultz Nicholson, shared her talents and stories with the staff and students. Lorna's love for hockey, particularly the Edmonton Oilers, inspired the students to write about their own personal experiences. Some of Lorna's collection includes books about famous hockey players such as Connor McDavid, Carey Price, and Hayley Wickenheiser. For more information about Lorna, visit her website at https://lornaschultznicholson.com/.
Author, Lorna Schultz Nicholson, shared her talents and stories with the staff and students. Lorna's love for hockey, particularly the Edmonton Oilers, inspired the students to write about their own personal experiences. Some of Lorna's collection includes books about famous hockey players such as Connor McDavid, Carey Price, and Hayley Wickenheiser. For more information about Lorna, visit her website at https://lornaschultznicholson.com/.
Family Pumpkin Carving Night
Family Pumpkin Carving Night
What a Spooktacular Night! Thank you to all of the families that were able to join us for the evening.
What a Spooktacular Night! Thank you to all of the families that were able to join us for the evening.
A special thank you to Black Gold's Mental Health Capacity Team, Cherie, Miss Jenna, and Niki, for joining us and providing Halloween crafts, tattoos, bracelets, and other items.
A special thank you to Black Gold's Mental Health Capacity Team, Cherie, Miss Jenna, and Niki, for joining us and providing Halloween crafts, tattoos, bracelets, and other items.
The winners of the Pumpkin Carving will be announced at the Halloween Parade on Monday.
The winners of the Pumpkin Carving will be announced at the Halloween Parade on Monday.
Internet Safety Presentation
Internet Safety Presentation
The Saffron Center visited the school to educate the students about internet safety and cyberbullying. Ask your child for more details about the presentation.
The Saffron Center visited the school to educate the students about internet safety and cyberbullying. Ask your child for more details about the presentation.
Hot Dog Lunch will be provided courtesy of the PTA for all students on Monday, October 31. Please pack extra snacks for your child, as needed.
Hot Dog Lunch will be provided courtesy of the PTA for all students on Monday, October 31. Please pack extra snacks for your child, as needed.
Thank you so much to the PTA for their generosity and all they do for our school!
Thank you so much to the PTA for their generosity and all they do for our school!
Fall Parent-Teacher Interviews
Fall Parent-Teacher Interviews
Fall Interviews are being held on:
Wednesday, November 2nd
Thursday, November 3rd
Please book a 15 minute appointment with your child's teacher. If your child is taught by more than one teacher, you are invited to book an appointment with additional teachers.
You will be asked whether you prefer an in-person or virtual appointment.
Click on the link to book an appointment:
https://ces.schoolappointments.com/
Please note: Ms. Handley will be scheduling interviews at a later date for her grade 3 class.
Please note: Ms. Handley will be scheduling interviews at a later date for her grade 3 class.
Please find instructions below if needed.
School Appointments - Simple Parent Instructions.pdf
LRC Pass
LRC Pass
Are you looking for something to do during the Fall Break with your family? Remember that you can sign out a pass to the LRC from the school library!
Are you looking for something to do during the Fall Break with your family? Remember that you can sign out a pass to the LRC from the school library!
Calmar FMN Ad.pdf
October School Council Minutes
October School Council Minutes
Yearbooks
Yearbooks
There are still some 2021-2022 yearbooks available. If you would like to purchase one, payment can be made on your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Once payment is made, the yearbook will be sent home with your child.
There are still some 2021-2022 yearbooks available. If you would like to purchase one, payment can be made on your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Once payment is made, the yearbook will be sent home with your child.
Oilers' Hockey School Spirit Night Tickets
Oilers' Hockey School Spirit Night Tickets
Want to attend an Edmonton Oilers home game? Scan the QR code on the flyer that your child will bring home on Monday, October 31 to be directed to the School Spirit Night website. From there, families or staff can purchase special rate tickets and be entered to win prizes!
Want to attend an Edmonton Oilers home game? Scan the QR code on the flyer that your child will bring home on Monday, October 31 to be directed to the School Spirit Night website. From there, families or staff can purchase special rate tickets and be entered to win prizes!
Mobile tickets are available for purchase up until game time.
Mobile tickets are available for purchase up until game time.
Community Resources
Community Resources
BGSD Fall Community Connector Final 2022.pdf