Good afternoon Balmoral families,
This week we had our first Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Test, our Grade 4 school tours, as well as our school musical performances. We are proud of our students’ and teachers’ hard work in making this show possible! Remember that Monday is Victoria Day, and school will be closed. We hope all families enjoy this long weekend.
Please read the weekly newsletter carefully, as it contains important information that impacts all students.
Upcoming Spring Spirit Week and School Dance
The Balmoral Student Voice Council has organized a Spring Spirit Week in May to celebrate the warm weather and have some fun school events before Provincial Achievement Tests in June. The Spring Spirit Week will be May 21-24 with the following special days:
May 21 – Decades Day
May 22 – Twin Day
May 23 – Dress to Impress Day
There will also be a school dance during the afternoon of May 23. The Grades 5/6 students can enjoy the live DJ dance during Period 5 and Grades 7/8/9 during Period 6. There will be alternate activities (board games, art, etc.) for students who do not wish to attend the school dance.
School Fees are Due
This is a reminder to please pay your school fees in PowerSchool when the activity occurs. The school has already paid the vendors for many of our past field trips (e.g. skiing, band camp, camp evergreen, etc.), and now we are waiting for families to pay their fees to cover these costs. We request that all families please pay your child’s outstanding fees so that we can continue offering these valuable learning opportunities to our students.
Fee statements are being sent home to families over the coming weeks. Please remember that certain school-based fees are mandatory as part of the TLC program (music fee, CTF fees, etc.) Parents/guardians are welcome to come to the office to pay fees in person or pay online. Please call the school office if you need any support with paying fees.
McCarthy’s Uniforms Bundle Savings
Every year McCarthy Uniforms offers bundle saving to our school communities. These bundles offer an additional coupon incentive that can be used later in the year to top up the student’s uniform. These bundles also offer a 2 year and 1 year exchange policy. These bundles will be available on the McCarthy's website, in stores and through the Call Centre beginning on Wednesday May 1. McCarthy’s website
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches
Most of our fun lunch dates are available for ordering on the Healthy Hunger website. Please note that you must register your child each year on the website (ensure you know your child’s homeroom and teacher), and then you can place orders. The ordering deadline is always 5 days before the fun lunch date, so order early and don’t miss out!
The Pickle Jar Menu for the week of May 21-23
Visit our Cafeteria & Menu page for this week's menu.
Important Dates
· May 17 – PD day (no school for students)
· May 20 – Victoria Day (no school)
· May 21 to 23 – Spring Spirit Week
· May 21 – Grade 9 Performance Band Festival trip
· May 22 – Grade 8 Band Festival trip
· May 23 – Spring Dance (during the day)
· May 27 to 29 – Grade 8 Pioneer Camp
· May 30 – Spring Music and Band Concert @ Foothills Alliance Church
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.
Regards,
Balmoral Administration