Dance Residency 

We are excited to welcome Sound Kreations starting Monday for a 2-week residency.  Each class will be spending some time learning Hip Hop Dances and working towards a performance.  Information regarding tickets for the evening performance on Thursday, April 24 and daytime performance of Friday, April 25 was sent home this week.  Please return all forms by this coming Monday to ensure you receive your tickets. 

Yearbook

Time is running out. Don’t forget to order your yearbook. You can order your yearbook through lifetouch at ybpay.ca, using the school code 10928725.  Yearbooks are $20.  The final due date is May 23rd. We will once again have a delivery of yearbooks in June.  Students will have the opportunity to autograph each other's yearbook before being sent home. 

Movie Night – REBOOKED 

We are pleased to share that our Family Movie Night has been REBOOKED.  Save the date for Thursday, May 15th 6:00 to 8:00pm.  More information and ticket purchases will be sent home early May. 

Understanding Social Media Use in Teens

Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Register using this link​.

The world of social media is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up. This session will look at some of the most popular platforms among Canadian youth and how to protect privacy and keep everyone safe. We will also discuss the effects of social media use on teen mental health and how to promote healthy social media habits in a digital world.

Presenters include: Ashley Meagher, Certified Child & Youth Care Counsellor, Success Coach & Jo Burley BCST, NPML, Success Coach, Rockyview School Division, MHCB Stepping.


News from School Council and Friends of Parkland Way 

We are excited to have many great opportunities to help our school through the next couple of weeks!  

  • Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch Sorting - April 9th, April 23rd, May 7th & May 21st - We need 5 parents for each Fun Lunch day to sort and deliver lunches to the students. Meet in the Staff Room at 11:00am. Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/HealthyHunger24-25 
  • Stampede School - Grade 1’s - We would be grateful to have some volunteers support the Grade 1 classes at their week long Stampede School. Each class has their own individual sign up information below:  
  • Miss Sturgeon's Stampede School Sign up: April 28th - May 2nd https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444AAAB22A3F58-55004099-stampede 
  • Mrs. Scoular’s Stampede School Sign up: April 22nd - 25th & May 14th https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44AAAF2AABF5C16-55012371-stampede  
  • Staff Appreciation Week - May 12-15th - to show our lovely school staff how much we appreciate all they do for our students, our staff appreciation committee has planned a meal during parent-teacher conferences. If you are able to help out with this potluck dinner please sign up here: https://bit.ly/May2025StaffAppreciation  

 Thank you for supporting our school! 

Leah Kirk & Jessica Aimer 

Volunteer Coordinators for PoW 

 

Upcoming Dates: 

Apr. 16 Gr 5/6 Outdoor School – Parent MANDATORY Online Meeting 

Apr. 18 Good Friday – No School 

Apr. 21 Non-Instructional Day – No School 

Apr. 23 Fun Lunch & PJ Day 

Apr. 24 Fun Lunch – Kindergarten 

Apr. 24 Dance Residency Evening Performance @ 6:00pm 

May 8 School Council 

May 15 Family Movie Night 

May 16 Non-Instructional Day