May 12-15

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At School:

In Literacy: We read the last two chapters of Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing and focused on the who, what, when, where, why and how of the events. We also explored Haiku poetry and students wrote their own!

In Math: We wrapped up our unit on Adding and Subtracting Decimals by applying our skills to money-related problems and solving word problems. 

In Science: We learned about the moon's phases and that the moon has been used to measure time throughout history.


We had a very busy week practicing and preparing for our Spring Concert on Thursday night. Thank you so much to everyone who came to our show!


Looking Forward:

We are collecting empty large Pringle cans for an upcoming Science project. If you have any, please send them to school with your child. Thank you for your help!

*We will be starting Swim Lessons on Tuesday. 
Please read the following expectations:
-Students should wear swimsuits under their clothes so that they can quickly get changed at the pool.
-Bring towel, goggles (not the kind that covers the nose), and underwear in a plastic or reusable bag.
-No locks. Don't bring valuables. 

Upcoming Dates

May 16                                Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL

May 19                                Victoria Day - NO SCHOOL

May 20-22                         Grade 3 & 4 Swim Lessons

May 23                               Morning Kindergarten - Field Trip to Calgary Farmyard

May 26                               Calgary Zoo Field Trip - Carter/Burch/Larmer

May 26                               Celebration of Learning - 10:00am - Watson/Janisse/Massey

May 27                               Calgary Zoo Field Trip - Massey/Janisse/Watson

May 27                               Celebration of Learning - 10:00am - Carter/Burch/Larmer

May 27-29                         Grade 3 & 4 Swim Lessons

May 28                               Fun Lunch - Subway

May 30                               Afternoon Kindergarten - Field Trip to Calgary Farmyard

June 3                                Granary Road Field Trip - ALL GRADE 3 CLASSES

June 10                              Heritage Park Field Trip - ALL GRADE 1 CLASSES

June 10                              Calgary Zoo Field Trip - Miller/Wickenheiser

June 11                               Calgary Zoo Field Trip - Phelan

June 13                               Volunteer Tea (More information to come)

June 19                               Grade 4 Pizza Lunch - Provided by Parent Council

June 20                              Grade 4 Celebration - 11:00am

June 24                               Sports Day

June 25                               Kindergarten Graduation (More information to come)

June 25                               Fun Lunch - Little Caesars

June 26                               LAST DAY of SCHOOL - Dismiss at 12:00pm




Messages from School:


Grade 1 Celebration of Learning

The grade 1 classes will be hosting their celebration of learning at the end of the month for parents.

On May 26 at 10:00am, Ms. Watson, Mrs. Janisse and Ms. Massey will be sharing.

On May 27 at 10:00am, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Burch and Mrs. Larmer will be sharing.

Hope to see you there!


MTS Yearbooks

To order go to: https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/
Use Yearbook ID code: 10614125

Regular Pricing: $34 (NOW - May 24, 2025)

Last day to order:  May 24, 2025


Fun Lunch

The next Fun Lunch will be on Wednesday, May 28.

Fun Lunch is only for grades 1-4 and our EES students. 

  • Go to healthyhunger.ca
  • Log into you existing account or create a new one.
  • Add your child’s information in the “add child” box – name, province, city, school, grade and class.
  • All Fun Lunches will then populate – select the order now button!

Please make sure to send a morning snack with your child on Fun Lunch Days.

**The cut off date to place an order is the Friday before the Fun Lunch.


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