Class Photo Date Change

The date for our class photos has changed.  We will be doing our class photos on April 17 now instead of April 10.  Please make a note of this change in your calendars.  

Partial Solar Eclipse

On Monday, we will experience a partial solar eclipse.  This is an exciting event, yet it can be very dangerous if viewed without the proper equipment.  As a result, we will be asking everyone to stay inside from 11:50am-1:50pm.  Lunch recess will be indoors.  We will ensure that students can a chance to go outside after the eclipse has passed. 

Yearbook Cover Contest

Before Spring Break, we held a contest for students to create a cover for our yearbook this year.  There were some incredibly well done submissions and it was difficult to decide.

We would like to Congratulate the winners of this concert for this year.

• Monroe H., in Grade 4, was the First place winner and her submission will be the front cover of the yearbook this year. 
• Jade E., in Grade 1, was the second place winner and her entry will be the back cover of the yearbook.

Congratulations to both of these students!  You did amazing work and we are proud to display it on the yearbook this year. 

Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success.  Total sales were over $9000.00, bringing the school over $4300.00 in product and credits for more library resources for the school.  Thank you to everyone who purchased books during the book fair and for your contribution to its success. 

School Development Plan & Budget Engagement

Thank you to those who participated in the surveys about our School Development Plan and Budget.  The results of these surveys will be shared in the very near future on our website. 

Spring Concert Information & Volunteers Needed

The planning and preparation is well underway.  The Spring Concert will focus on our students in Grades 4 – 6 and will take place on May 1 and 2.  Information will be coming in the near future regarding tickets and attendance.Mrs Robertson is looking for volunteers who can help to create the set props for the concert.  If you are available to help with this, please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E49ACA722A4FE3-48944918-spring

Mrs. Robertson will contact those who sign up with more details. 

APEGA Science Night

On Thursday April 18, Chaparral School will host APEGA, for a Science Night with students and families.  From 6-8pm, families are invited to come and participate in a number of Science related activities.  Families with the last names A-L are asked to come from 6-7pm and those with last names from M-Z are invited to come from 7-8pm.  We are excited to offer this free event to our families. 

Spirit Day

Our next Spirit Day is April 11.  It will be Stuffie & a Flashlight Day. Students are invited to bring a favourite stuffed animal and a flashlight.  Activities will be incorporated into the classroom learning.  Students are reminded that stuffed animals are a personal thing and should not be shared with others.  This will help keep everyone healthy.

Moving Forward, the Spirit Days for the rest of the year are:

• May – Favorite Colour Day
• June – Backward/Opposite Day

We will continue with the ranked favorites list as we begin again in September before setting our new list for next school year. 

From the Office

Outstanding School Fees

We would like to express our thanks for the payments towards field trips in March.  

Emails will continue to be sent throughout April, May and June of any outstanding amounts. Please review these statements and address any disputes promptly.

• Options of Payment
  Methods - Online/In person at the office*/by cheque
• Consider paying in instalments; Amount owed divided by 3 months or longer if needed, or a fixed amount each month.
• If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please apply for Waivers for Central Fees and connect with Mrs. Robinson. emailagrobinson@cbe.ab.ca. Subject:  Fees.  If you have submitted a Waiver to student fees, this waiver does not extend to field trips. It is only for Noon and Transportation services.
• Unpaid fees at the end of the year, are assessed by Central CBE Finance and will be sent to a Collection Agency, if there is no progress with them.

Should you have questions or concerns relating to fees, please direct them to our secretary, Edwina Ewart – eoewart@cbe.ab.ca. Subject Line: Fees 

From School Council

All communication with our School Council can be done via their email at:

chaparralschoolcouncil@gmail.com 

Spring Fundraiser

Chaparral School Council is hosting a Growing Smiles Fundraiser.   Growing Smiles supplies quality plants from the DeVry Greenhouse that will be delivered directly to Chaparral School.

Please see the attached link for a list of the products and the order form. https://chaparralschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home

All proceeds from this fundraiser goes back to the Chaparral School Council and is distributed to the school in support of additional opportunities and resources for our students.  As a school, we are very appreciative of the work done by our school council in support of teaching and learning.

The fundraiser will run from April 8 to May 8 at noon.  Deliver is expected on May 22. 

Next School Council Meeting

The next meeting is on April 11, 2024, at 6:30pm in Room 24.  Grade 4 teachers and Phys Ed will be presenting. 

Popcorn & Fun Lunch Days

Please visit www.healthyhunger.ca to make your selections and place your orders.  Kindergarten students are invited to participate in popcorn days only as they are not at school for the lunch hour. 

The next Popcorn Day is April 11.

Our next Fun Lunch Day is May 9, 2024.  It will be Pizza. 

Volunteers are a MUST for these days to be viable. 

Please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E49ACA722A4FE3-funlunch#/         

You must have a valid police clearance to be able to participate. 

Week at a Glance

Weekly Mantra (Week of April 8-12)

I am Loyal. (SEL Competency: Relationship Skills) 

Loyalty is important. It is needed to build strong relationships. It is a strong foundation for trust, honesty, and caring. Your loyalty, when it’s earned, is one of the most valuable things you can give someone. Loyalty takes teamwork, and it is a two-way street. You should give and expect loyalty in equal measure!   

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