May 5 BUZZ
Happy Monday!
Join us today, May 5 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to our bus operators—who go above and beyond to provide safe and timely transportation to our students. On behalf of all of us at Glen Allan, THANK YOU to all of our school bus operators for a job well done.
Thank you to our incredible Glen Allan family, we received 417 pairs of shoes for the shoe drive! We have 15 gift cards for prizes and the draw will take place today!
It's a great week for a great week!
Action
Information
Opportunity
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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- May - Asian Heritage Month
- May 10 - Bear Witness Day
- May 12 - Spring Class Photo Day KA to grade 6
- May 13 - Spring Class Photo Day KB
- May 12 - KIndergarten Information Night for 2025-2026 students
- May 14 - Educational Assistant Appreciation Day
- May 15 -Moose Hide Campaign Day
- May 19 - Victoria Day (schools and Central Services closed)
- May 22 - School Council AGM - come join us for our Annual General Meeting
- May 26-30 - Alberta Rural Health Week
- May 28 - Red Shirt Day
- June 26 - New Playground Construction Begins
ACTION
Write On Stationary
If you would like to purchase next school year's school supplies through Write On Stationary, please follow the instructions below to order. Orders placed before June 1 will be delivered to the school the third week in June, so you have them for the summer.
https://www.write-on.ca/shop/
FOR ONLINE ORDERS:
• Go to www.write-on.ca
• Click on “PARENTS – Order Here”
• School Name: Glen Allan School – SHERWOOD PARK
• Choose your grade and place your order.
• Complete your order by clicking ‘PLACE ORDER’
• You will receive an automatic email confirmation to confirm your order has been received
• We accept VISA, MC, AMEX, Visa/MC Debit.
INFORMATION
Educational Assistant Appreciation Day is May 14!
On May 14, we recognize the dedication, hard work and compassion of educational assistants in our school community and across Elk Island Public Schools. Educational assistants play an integral role in education, from one-on-one student support to larger classroom dynamics. Thank you to all our educational assistants—you make a difference in the lives of students every day, and we are so grateful to have each one of you in our school.
This Educational Assistant Appreciation Day and beyond, we encourage students, families and staff to take a moment to tell an educational assistant how they’ve impacted you and to share your appreciation with them.
Get Ready for Kindergarten
Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Glen Allan's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on Monday, May 12 5:00-6:00pm. You’ll get to:
- tour the school;
- meet the teachers;
- gain insight on play-based learning; and
- see what a typical day looks like.
Kindergarten Information Night 2025:
Date: May 12
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Glen Allan Elementary School
To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more.
OPPORTUNITY
The Brain Architecture Game- For parents of children 0-18 years
What does your parent’s divorce have to do with your risk for heart disease? If your caregiver had an addiction, are you at a higher risk of depression as an adult? Find out and join us in playing the Brain Architecture game! Come and learn about the powerful role relationships have on early brain development while playing a table top game. This fun, interactive and informative event is a must for every caregiver. Come for fun and leave with information that can affect generations to come!
Glen Allan Spirit Wear
Looking for T-shirts, hoodies, jackets? Here is the link to shop for Glen Allan Spirit Wear!
Regulation Strategy - Mindful Body Scan
Here at Glen Allan we are aimed at enhancing capacity to nurture emotional resilience and well-being among students. We are actively involved in collaborating with our staff to introduce effective regulation strategies and deepen understandings of brain development. We continue to work on integrating these strategies into everyday classroom practices. This weeks strategy is Mindful Body Scan.
To perform a mindful body scan, start by sitting comfortably on the floor or in a chair and closing your eyes. Then, direct your focus towards various parts of your body, starting with your toes and working your way up to your head. As you focus on each part of your body, pay attention to any sensations that you feel, such as warmth, tingling, or tension.
This exercise will help you to become more aware of your bodies and the emotions that you are feeling.