Indigenous Knowledge Keeper – Hal Eagletail
Hal Eagletail will be teaching and working with the whole school next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. Eagletail will be working with each of the classes and we are hoping the weather will cooperate so that we can use Fish Creek park to enhance his teachings. Please ensure that your child comes to school dressed in all winter clothing – jacket, snow pants, hat, gloves and boots. This will ensure that your child is warm enough to sustain an extended period of time outside. We are extremely excited about this opportunity to work closely with Hal Eagletail.
Gymnastics
January 20th will be the beginning of our gymnastics unit in our regularly scheduled physical education classes. This unit lasts for 3 weeks. To begin this unit, we review safety procedures with each class. Students in elementary school are not expected to change for physical education. When participating in gymnastics we ask students to be dressed and prepared to participate. We ask you to consider the following:
• Clothing that allows freedom of movement
• Loose fitting/baggy clothing may get caught on equipment when climbing.
• Tucking shirts in may help to prevent an accident.
• All jewelry that could get caught on equipment should be removed (left in classrooms or left at home). e.g. watches, rings, necklaces, etc…
• Students with long hair should have their hair tied back. Tying hair back with elastics (scrunchies) is recommended. We cannot supply elastics for students.
• Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish.
• Students continue to wear indoor running shoes (first preference). Students may also participate in bare feet or with gymnastic slippers.
Yearbook
It’s time 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.
School Apparel Store Now Open Online
Prince of Wales Apparel is now available to order online by clicking here. T-shirts for pink shirt day are also available with the aim of having them delivered in time for Pink Shirt Day on February 26th.
We have samples of sizes available at the school. Come by the office and we'll be happy help you out with this.
If you are interested in ordering a Prince of Wales t-shirt, hoodie or toque have a look at all the options.
The online store will remain open until February 2nd. No late orders will be accepted.
News from School Council and Friends of Parkland Way
Volunteers Needed
Next week our students will get the opportunity to learn from Indigenous Knowledge Keeper, Hal Eagletail, who will be joining us Jan 21 through 23. Mr. Eagletail will be working with each of the classes and we are hoping the weather will cooperate so that we can use Fish Creek park to enhance his teachings. We would like to have volunteers in two shifts on these days to help accompany the classes to and from the ridge of Fish Creek. If you are able to help, please sign up here: https://bit.ly/FishCreekJan2025.
Please note that you must have a valid police clearance on file with the school in order to volunteer on these dates.
Thank you so much for your support!
Upcoming Dates:
Tues. Jan 21 Hal Eagletail
Wed. Jan 22 Hal Eagletail
Thurs. Jan 23 Hal Eagletail
Mon. Jan 27 Report Cards Available to Families
Wed. Jan. 29 Fun Treat
Thurs. Jan. 30 Fun Treat – Kindergarten
Fri. Jan. 31 Non – Instructional Day – No School