Hello Earl Grey Families
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Canada
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, experiences, and impact of individuals of Asian heritage in Canada and around the world. According to the 2021 Census, more than seven million people in Canada reported having Asian origins, or about 19.3 per cent of the population. This is a large and diverse group that has contributed to every aspect of life in Canada.
CBE students and staff acknowledge Asian Heritage Month by learning about and celebrating traditional and contemporary Asian-Canadian culture. Students learn about the different journeys and histories of Asian communities and people, including the numerous achievements and contributions of Asian-Canadians.
Playground Committee Update
Give the gift of everlasting love this Mother's Day: Honour your mom's unwavering support with a brick in the playground, a timeless symbol of the foundation she laid as you learned and grew.
More information at www.egplayground.ca
If you have been thinking of volunteering to help the playground project we have three opportunities that we would love your help with.
1. Door knocking for a class pizza party!
The students have been excited about the playground project so when you sign up to door knock in the neighbourhoods surrounding Earl Grey to help spread the word, your child's class will receive a point toward winning a class pizza party. The classroom with the most points at the end of May wins a Pizza Party lunch hosted by the playground committee!
Please use the sign-up genius link here to learn more and volunteer
Door Knocking Info and Volunteer Sign Up
2. If you work at or know of a company that has an employee, community or philanthropy program that would support this project please email the committee at earlgreyplayground@gmail.com.
3. The playground committee is looking for some accounting/bookkeeping support. If you or someone you know is a bookkeeper, accountant, CFA or has project accounting experience and would be able to volunteer with the playground project please email earlgreyplayground@gmail.com
4. Copies of the playground project flyer are available at the school office. So, if you have someone you would like to give a copy of it to or if you have somewhere you could post it, like your favourite coffee shop or office, please pick up the flyer from the school office.
Thank you for your support and contributions to help the Earl Grey students play together and grow together.
A heartfelt Thank You to all the Earl Grey teachers and staff this teacher appreciation week from the playground committee.
School Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Please see the attached agenda.
Grade 3 and 4 Music Assembly
On Wednesday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. the Grade 3 and 4 classes will have a sharing assembly presenting their musical repertoire! They will sing four choral pieces and each class will perform a piece on the Orff Instruments. Mark your calendars! All Grade 3/4 parents are welcome to attend!
Spring Fun Dance – Thursday, May 23: 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
As the culmination of our Physical Education Dance Unit, we will be having a fun dance in the afternoon. We are looking for a few volunteers to help decorate the gym. If you can help out please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094FA4AD2DABF49-49291905-spring
Volunteer Tea – Wednesday, May 29 at 1:00 p.m.
The Earl Grey Staff and Students would like to take an opportunity to say Thank You to all of our Volunteers who have given so generously of their time to help out our students and school during the 2023/2024 school year.
If, by chance you have not received an invitation to our annual tea, please let us know if you can attend on Wednesday, May 29 at 1:00 p.m. We will have entertainment, munchies and beverages for you to enjoy as we celebrate YOU, our wonderful volunteers. We would very much appreciate you giving us an RSVP so we may plan for your attendance!
Thank You!
Next Year Planning
If you have not yet returned the attached form, Planning for the 2024-25 School Year (002).pdf we ask that you please do so as it supports us in our planning for the 2024/2025 school year. It can be emailed to Mrs. Patterson.
Reminders for Next Week
- Tuesday May 14 - School Council at 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 14 – School Photo
- Wednesday, May 15 – Grade 3 and 4 Music Assembly at 1:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 17 - PD Day No School
- Thursday May 24 – Spring Fun Dance from 12:00 to 2:20 p.m.
- Thursday, May 23 - Fun Lunch with Boston Pizza. Please sign up at: www.healthyhunger.ca by end of Saturday, May 18
- Wednesday, May 29 – Volunteer Tea at 1:00 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Matt Lowe, Principal