Hello Earl Grey Families
Playground Update
During March break the playground committee received fantastic news - we have been approved for and received $125,000 from the Government of Alberta's Community Facilities Enhancement Program (CFEP).
With this grant we have raised $440,000 toward our $480,000 project goal.
If you’ve been thinking about contributing, now is the time to donate! Our brick campaign will end soon. We've extended it to the end of April to provide a final opportunity to donate $500 or more to leave a lasting message on a brick. Please help us spread the word and reach our goal.
Thank you all for your continued support. This has truly been a team effort, and we are thrilled to see everything coming together to achieve a summer 2025 installation!
Science Fair Information: April 8 – WE ARE IN NEED OF JUDGES!!
Our Science Fair for all grades (1 to 6) will now be held on Tuesday, April 8 from 8:30 to 12:00 in the gym.
Students will set up projects in the gym at 8:00 a.m. A list with names and project numbers will be posted. Tables with corresponding project numbers will be ready for students.
We will be have a judging meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the staffroom. Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Parent Judges are still needed! Those who signed up for Monday judging will be asked to move to Tuesday.
No experience required! Please sign up here: Volunteer to be judge at Science Fair (April 7&8) However, No Monday April 7! Only sign up for Tuesday, April 8.
Parents are welcome to view the Science Fair from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8.
We have been running short on snacks for students if parents could drop them off in the office.
School Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the School - Agenda to be sent out on Monday.
Message from School Council
Our next Council meeting (Apr 8) will feature our school boards trustee - come with your questions and to hear from her!
Start saving your old second hand kid or adult books - we'll be hosting a used book sale in late April at the school.
Lots of great volunteer opportunities coming up this Spring, see below!
Upcoming Events
April 8 at 8:30am-noon: Science Fair
April 8 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting (Trustee Special Guest)
April 24-25: Used Book Sale Fundraiser
May 1: Blaze Pizza Night
May 6 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting (AGM vote in new board)
May 7: Spring Concert (grade 4-6)
May 15 at noon: Spring Dance
June 5: Blaze Pizza Night
June 10 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting
June 25: Grade 6 Farewell Party
Volunteer With Us
Volunteer to be judge at Science Fair (April 8)
Volunteer to help organize and sell at used book sale (Apr 24-25)
Volunteer to help with Spring Concert (grade 4-6, May 7)
Volunteer to help with Spring Dance (May 15)
Volunteer for planning Grade 6 Farewell Party (June 25)
Volunteer for Grade 6 Yearbook creation
Donate Directly to Council with email money transfer (no tax receipt) to "earlgreyparentcouncil@gmail.com"
Donate Directly to Council (and get a tax receipt)
Attendance Reminders
- If your Child will be absent from school please call the attendance line to report their absent, 403-777-8570 opt 1
- If you are picking up your child early from school please sign them out in the green binder in the office, the office staff will call your Child’s classroom and have them come to the office. Parents should not be going to the classrooms and picking up their child.
- If your child arrives late please have them check in at the office before going to class
- If your child takes the bus, please notify the office if you will be picking up your child at the end of the day
We have been having an increase of students arriving late to school. Please ensure you are getting your child to school on time!
Afternoon Pick-up at the School
Due to the congestion at the front door of the school by students needing to access busses on Hillcrest Avenue, we ask that parents and caregivers to pick up non bus students at the designated back doors of the school. Teachers have reviewed these locations with students.
For Grade 6 Students taking the PAT’s
Castle Rock has set up the site to order your study guides for the upcoming PATs.
Please see the attached for more information (attached the PDF here)
To place an order you can click on the link below:
https://schoolorders.solaro.com/9118
Orders will be shipped to the school and given to the students upon arrival.
Reminders
Tuesday, April 8 – Science Fair
Tuesday, April 8 – School Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. In Person at the school
Thursday, April 17 Fun Lunch with Jelly Modern Donuts orders should be place by Saturday, April 12, 2025 https://healthyhunger.ca
Thursday, April 17 – Fancy Dress Day and Spring Dance (More Information to come)
Friday April 18 – Good Friday. No School
Monday, April 21 – Non-Instruction Day. No School
Have a wonderful weekend!