Week of September 7 – 11
In this edition: IMPORTANT DATES | BIRTHDAY INVITES | END-OF-DAY CHANGES | FUN LUNCH
September 7 –Labour Day - No School
September 11 – PM Kinder in attendance
September 16 – Popcorn Day – Order through Healthy Hunger. (See instructions below) Click here to volunteer.
September 18 – AM Kinder in attendance
September 23 - Fun Lunch A&W Order through Healthy Hunger. (See instructions below) Click here to volunteer.
September 24 – Welcome BBQ - RSVP: https://signup.com/go/usepFpf Volunteer Sign-Up: https://signup.com/go/fEhuVeq
September 24 – 3:30-6:30pm – Kindergarten Parent/ Teacher Conferences
September 25 – Non-instructional day
September 25 – 8-1:00pm – Kindergarten Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Welcome to new staff members...
We are pleased to announce Mme Alexandra Shapka in grade 4 and Mme Sarah Valji in grade 3.
Birthday / Out of School Events - Invitations
We are actively collecting the parent contact list forms for your child’s class. This allows families to communicate with each other to arrange play dates, share birthday invites, and the like. We strongly advise against sending birthday invites to school as it can be an exclusionary activity. School staff will not facilitate the distribution of birthday invitations during school hours.
So how do I connect with other families?
Room Parents will compile a list of all parent contacts who provide information to facilitate the organizing of play dates and party invites.
So please send your Room Parent Form back to School as soon as possible.
Eye Contact at Dismissal
When picking up your child, we are requesting that you exit your vehicle and make eye contact with the staff member dismissing students. This helps confirm that each child is safely accounted for. In a busy dismissal area, a missed connection or assumption could lead to a serious safety concern—what if a child leaves with the wrong person or without adult awareness? Your attention in this moment truly matters.
Alternate Pick-Up Arrangements
If someone other than the individuals listed in PowerSchool will be picking up your child, please send an email to the school office and homeroom teacher in advance that includes the student’s full name. For safety reasons, we cannot release students to unlisted individuals without prior written notification.
Running Late
If you are running late, no problem. Your child will be waiting for you in the office.
Students Walking Home
If your child will be walking home at the end of the day, please send an email to the office and homeroom teacher confirming this plan.
Deadline for End-of-Day Changes
All end-of-day dismissal changes must be communicated to the office no later than 12:00 p.m Mon – Thur and 10.00 a.m Friday. This allows us sufficient time to inform staff and students and to ensure that dismissal runs smoothly and safely. Should changes be communicated after 12:00pm, we will dismiss students as per normal.
Keep in mind that teachers are not able to check emails during the day while they are teaching.
We appreciate your cooperation and support in helping us keep all students safe. Thank you for your attention to these important procedures. Please contact the office should you have questions.
FUN LUNCH & HEALTHY HUNGER (and ordering your child’s fun lunch)
Our provider is Healthy Hunger. All proceeds raised go to our Parent Council to provide our students and school with many extra enriching activities and materials throughout the school year. If you wish your child to participate in this exciting and fun day follow the instructions below. If you would like your child to participate and require financial assistance, please email Mme Dhar McKenty at SBDhar@cbe.ab.ca.
To order please follow these simple steps:
- Go to https://healthyhunger.ca/
- Register for your account
- Fill out parent registration
- Choose Sam Livingston School
- Choose your child’s classroom student
- Finish your registration and verify your account
To Order:
- Login
- Select events and add desired items
- Check out with your preferred form of payment
Note: You can order for the entire year or you can do it on a per month basis. There is also a Donate option. If you choose to donate this money goes directly towards a family who may not be able to participate.