Picture Retakes

Our picture retake day is on November 6.  It is a Monday so please mark you calendars.  All students are asked to have any proofs returned when retakes are being taken.  Please also email you child’s teacher to let them know that you are wanting them to have their picture re-done.

Dress for the Weather

With the snow and the cold weather, it is important for students to come to school prepared to go outside for recess and lunch recess as well as any outdoor learning, including Phys Ed, that may happen during the day.  Boots, Hats, Mitts and Snow pants when possible, as well as a warm winter jacket are requested in the winter.

If you have any donations of warm winter clothing, we would appreciate you letting us know.  We do have a few students who could make use of these items.  Thank you in advance.

Volunteer Possibilities

At our last School Council meeting, we selected a volunteer coordinator.  Sydney Sopiwynk is going to help us organize and ensure we have all the volunteers that we need to cover off special activities in the school.  If you have a valid Police clearance and are registered to volunteer with us, we would love to be able to call on you.  Please email Sydney at volunteerchaparral@gmail.com to be sure you are on the list. 

Halloween

We will celebrate Halloween on October 31 at school.  Students are invited to wear their costumes in the afternoon only that day.  AM Kindergarten is able to wear their costume in the morning though.

All costumes need to be school appropriate.  Please no violence, blood, gore, weapons, or excessively scary costumes at school.  Students who do not want to wear a costume are invited to wear their favorite colour on October 31.

We want to remind everyone also that school is a place where we strive to follow a comprehensive health model.  Please do not send candy or other edible treats to school to share.  Any items that are sent, will be distributed to students as they leave for the day and be taken home.

Outstanding Demographic Forms

All outstanding Demographic Forms need to be completed ASAP.  These are tied to our school’s funding.

Lost & Found

Our Lost & Found Cabinets are filling up!  Please ask your child(ren) to look for their belongings.  With the winter weather, we are starting to get a number of mittens, gloves and hats.

Volunteer Clearances

We are finding that some volunteer clearances are not showing on our system if they were completed just prior to the change in process from the police service.  If you are not showing up on our list and have a copy of the clearance that you can share with us, we can make sure you still have access to our volunteering opportunities.

If you would like to Volunteer and have not completed a Police Clearance yet, please bring your government issued ID to the office and Edwina will give you the required letter so that you are able to come in.  2 pieces of government issued ID is required.  We can also get you set up at the Open House.

If you are already registered and would like to come in on a regular basis, please contact Edwina to be on our regular call list.  You can email her at eoewart@cbe.ab.ca

From School Council

All communication with our School Council can be done via their email at: chaparralschoolcouncil@gmail.com

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 first Fun Lunch Day is November 16 and will be Subway.
Next Popcorn Day is December 14.

Week at a Glance

Mrs. Lo’s Class to Open Minds – Arts Commons All Week

Monday, Oct 30	Day 3 Regular School Day
Tuesday, Oct 31	Day 4 Hallowe’en Students are asked to bring their costume to school and change at lunch.  We will be wearing costumes in the afternoon only.  AM Kindergarten is able to wear their costumes in the morning though.
Wednesday, Nov 1	Day 1 Regular School Day
Thursday, Nov 2	Day 2 Regular School Day
Friday, Nov 3	Regular School Day PM Kindergarten Attends Reminder: Friday is Early Dismissal School Ends at 12:50pm

Weekly Mantra

I Care About My Own Safety. (SEL Competency: Self-Management, Responsible Decision Making)
You should know that you’re not invincible, and that you can get hurt. You need to think about your actions and the possible consequences before you make a decision. People will be sad and upset if you do unsafe things.