Hello Earl Grey Families,

Our Scholastic Book Fair was a big success! And it was all because of you.

We surpassed our goal of buying over 300 books, we sold over $5000 worth of product and we were able to add a lot of new books to our collection. As well, we gave away many new books and prizes to our students.

Thank you for supporting literacy and making reading FUN at Earl Grey School. 

Mrs. Lee – Library Technician

Volunteers Needed

Looking for Volunteers to sort Purdy's Chocolate Order. See the sign up link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094FA4AD2DABF49-46425847-purdys

Stay tuned for future volunteer opportunities with the 2023 Christmas Musical and Christmas bake sale :). We will be seeking a lot of help with sorting and selling baked goods, costume making and organizing, stage props, stage set up and organization and stage assistance.

Christmas Concerts!

The dates for the Christmas Concerts are as follows:

• Grades 3-6 Tuesday, December 19 – 9:30 am and 6:30 pm
• Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2: Wednesday, December 20 – 9:30 and 6:30 pm

Rehearsals are well underway as we prepare for this year’s Christmas concerts. Students will do a morning performance, where the other half of the school will attend along with as many family members as possible (especially grandparents!)

We encourage anyone who is able to attend in the morning to do so as the evening performance tends to be standing room only!

For those who are new to our school, the students attend the regular school day, go home as usual at dismissal time, then return with their parents for the 6:30 performance. Please let Mrs. Sorensen (kgsorensen@cbe.ab.ca) know if your child will not be present for the concerts!

The following costumes are for the K-2 performance.

• AM Kinders: Reindeer! They will need an all brown outfit, shirt and pants, or a reindeer onesie! The school will provide the antlers.
• PM Kinders: PJ’s and a blanket.
• Miss Goodine’s class: Christmas PJ’s or simply Christmas attire.
• Miss Walker’s class: PJ’s, could be regular or Christmas!
• Mr. Bridges’ and Mrs. Branco’s Boys: Black Pants!
• Mr. Bridges’ and Mrs. Branco’s Girls: If possible, top and bottom all the same color. White long-sleeved shirt and white leggings or tights would be perfect.

Information for the Grade 3-6 concert will come out next week. Some of the students already know what they need, Mrs. Sorensen will confirm that soon!

School Council BAKE SALE Information

The Annual Christmas Concert Bake Sale is approaching, and we're counting on your support! 

What is the Earl Grey Bake Sale? Parents donate any baked goods (homemade or strore bought) for a school fundraiser.

Date for Baked Goods Drop-off: December 18, 2023

Drop-off Location: School office in the morning or alternatively, you can send with your child and instruct them to drop off at the office. 

We welcome all baked goods donations, and if baking isn't your thing, no problem! Pre-packaged commercially baked items like cookies, muffins, bars, and more are also appreciated.

Ideas for baked goods: Cookies, Muffins, Loaves, Bars, Pastries, Brownies, Cupcakes, Cereal treats, Truffles, Artisan Bread, Poppycock

Please let us know if your items can accommodate any dietary restrictions.

Bake sale items will be available for purchase (cash only) on the evenings of the Earl Grey Christmas Concerts!

Your participation in this is greatly appreciated! 

For questions, please reach out to Shawn Draper.

Office Reminders 

• If your child will be absent or late please call the Attendance line 403-777-8570 opt. 1
• If your child arrives to school after the bell, remind them to check in at the office BEFORE going to class.
• If you are picking your child up early you are required to sign them out at the office in Green Binder.
• If you want to have a discussion with your child’s teacher, then please email or call to book an appointment.

Dates to Remember

Dec. 8 - NO SCHOOL - Non-Instruction Day
Dec. 14 – Fun Lunch with Edo Japan  www.healthyhunger.ca, Deadline Dec. 9 at midnight
Dec. 19 - Grade 3-6 Concert - 9:30 am & 6:30pm
Dec. 20 - Kindergarten - Grade 1/2 Concert - 9:30 am & 6:30pm
Dec. 22 - Last Day of School before Winter Break
Dec. 23 - January 7 - Winter Break
Jan. 8 - First Day Back to School