June 20 BUZZ - Happy Summer everyone!
Happy Friday!
This past week was excellent! We held our year end kindergarten celebrations and Lunch on the Land. Additionally, Provincial Achievement Tests were written and many classes went on awesome field trips! Our grade 5 students were recognized for all of their hard work in the DARE program at their DARE grad on Tuesday. Well done grade 5's!
Thank you to all families who joined us today; it was a joy-filled experience to wander the school grounds as families gathered in community to share lunch during our Lunch on the Land Picnic.
We look forward to celebrating our fabulous Grade 6 students during their farewell on Monday afternoon. We wish them all the best as they head to junior high.
We also look forward to seeing our students and families for Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 27 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., our new playground opening from 4:30 - 6 p.m. the same evening, and to welcoming students back for their first day of school on Thursday, August 28.
Thank you for all your support this school year. Thank you for trusting us with your children every day. We care for each of them, and it is our privilege to teach them. I hope each of our families has a wonderful and safe summer.
Have an amazing weekend and summer!
Action
Information
- Strathcona County Family Resource Network Summer Program Schedule
- 2025-26 Bell Schedule
- Class Placements for 2025-26
- Glen Allan School Council Update (GASC)
Opportunity
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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New Playground Construction Begins! HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER! |
- August 27 - Meet the Staff 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- August 27 - New Playground Opening 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- August 28 - First Day of School!
- September 3 - Early Dismissal 2:12 p.m.
- September 11 - Glen Allan School Council (GASC) meeting 6 p.m.
ACTION
Write-On Stationary
All Write-On Stationary school supply orders that were submitted before June 1 have arrived at the school.
For current students:
We plan to distribute the boxes on Monday, June 23.
If you would like to pick up your child's supplies prior to Monday, please feel free to do so.
For 2025-26 kindergarten students:
Please plan to pick your child's supplies prior to Tuesday, June 24 or let us know if there is a sibling you would like us to send it home with.
INFORMATION
Strathcona County Family Resource Network Summer Program Schedule
Please click here for the Strathcona County Family Resource Network Summer Program Schedule. There are many FREE programs and services for Strathcona County families!
2025-26 Bell Schedule
Our bell schedule will be changing slightly for the 2025-26 school year to accomodate early dismissal Wednesdays. Click here and you will be directed to our school website to see the new schedule.
Class Placements
With one year coming to a close and another goint to begin in the fall, we'd like to share information on how we determine classroom placements.
Our teachers collaborate with the administration and counsellor to develop balanced class lists which consider several factors such as academic needs, behavioural needs, friendship/social groupings, access to support staff, matching personalities and a balance of genders. Teachers create class lists that address these considerations, including ensuring at least one friend for each student. As you can imagine, creating class lists is a complicated task.
It is our goal to create balanced classes that provide an excellent educational experience for each child. We appreciate your trust in our professionalism and our desire to do right by all students while balancing the various needs of each family. It is for that reason that we do not entertain requests for classroom placements. Thank you for your support.
Glen Allan School Council Update (GASC)
OPPORTUNITY
Caregiver Education Series
Recovery Alberta is hosting a series of virtual caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The sessions are free and geared toward parents, caregivers, teachers and community members who want to learn more about challenges impacting children and adolescents. Session topics include anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-harm, technology, teens and teaching leadership skills, communication, resiliency and more. Learn more
Challenge and Chill - A Special Opportunity Attention Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking to support your children with engaging activities that boost their problem-solving skills and confidence through fun games and activities? Don't wait until it's too late! We're offering a free, experiential program designed to address the topics on your children's minds, such as:
· Enhancing problem-solving skills
· Building confidence through fun games
· Developing social connections
· Enjoying snacks and challenges Book your session today by completing the booking form.
Limited spaces are available!
Challenge and Chill - For Youth in Grades 5 and 6 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Location: Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Birch Room Event Type: Health and wellness Category: County sponsored event Audience: Youth Cost: Free Contact: For more information, email FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca
Art to Heart - Unleash Creativity Attention Parents and Caregivers: Help your children dive into a world of art, meet new friends, and enjoy exploring different experiences. No artistic skills needed, just bring a friend and your imagination! This program provides essential tools for creative expression and building social connections.
Art to Heart - For Youth in Grades 5 and 6 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Location: Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Birch Room Event Type: Health and wellness Category: County sponsored event Audience: Youth Cost: Free Contact: For more information, email FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca
Glen Allan Spirit Wear
Looking for T-shirts, hoodies, jackets? Here is the link to shop for Glen Allan Spirit Wear!
Regulation Strategy - Blossoming Flower
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 Blossoming Flower.
With our fingertips touching together from each hand, we begin opening our thumbs, with a deep inhale and then exhale as we continue to breathe, adding our first finger then second finger, and third, and when we come to the pinky, our hands pull apart and we take the
biggest breath as our flowers bloom. As we open each pair of fingers, we can also state an affirmative sentence such as “I am peaceful” “I am strong”, “I am ready”.