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As we approach this final two days of school, I would like to express my thanks to the students, staff and community of Alex Munro School for the warm welcome when I arrived in March and over these past few months.  It has been great to observe the daily learning in action in the classes across the school.  While COVID-19 protocols have made some aspects of learning and being together at school look a bit different, the school community pressed forward together each day with a commitment to take care of each other.  Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer break.  On behalf of all of the staff at Alex Munro, we look forward to being together again next year.  Thank-you for your support.  
June 29 – Last Day of School – regular dismissal time
Extreme Heat for Last 2 Days
With the expected extremely hot weather for Monday and Tuesday, we will limit the time outdoors that students are exposed to extreme heat and sun by moving some activities inside where we have comfortable temperatures and AC.  Please provide a refillable water bottle so students can stay hydrated throughout the day, as well as a hat.     
Commitment to Action – Indigenous Education
Please see the Commitment to Action posted on this blog on June 21 that will guide our work for Indigenous Education in the 2021-22 school year. 
Report Cards
We are pleased to share information about student learning through report cards this term.  Report cards will be visible to families through your myCBE/PowerSchool account on Saturday, June 26.  In addition, a paper copy of the report card will be distributed to all students on Tuesday, June 29.  Report cards cannot be given to students early, but you can provide a self-addressed envelope and we will mail a copy of the report card to you on June 29. 
All student materials will be coming home with students until June 29.  Student materials that are not taken home will be bagged and labeled and available in the office when the school office re-opens in August. 
Farewells and Welcomes
A final farewell to our fabulous grade 6 students and all of those moving on to other schools for 2021-22.  We will miss you and we wish you all the best. 
In addition to the farewells and welcomes shared last week, we would like to say a warm thank-you and farewell wishes to Ms. Michelle Hager who will be making a move this summer and Ms. Joanne Burns who has accepted another position at Rosemont School next year.  We wish both Joanne and Michelle all the best.   
Preparing for 2021-22
The school hours will be the same in the 2021-22 school year as they were this year.  The school office will be open beginning on Friday, August 27-Tuesday, August 31.  The first school day for all students is Wednesday, September 1 for a full day of instruction.  Please check the Back to School section on our website for details. 
We will provide families with updates on COVID-19 protocols for re-entry as soon as they are available to us prior to school entry.       
Calgary's Child Summer Edition
Check out the link below for the digital copy of Calgary's Child magazine.  This resource offers many opportunities for classes, programs and educational opportunities for children in Calgary during the summer break.  ​
https://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=710698
AMPA
On behalf of the Alex Munro School community, we extend our thanks to the members of AMPA who have done so much to support students by way of experiences and resources this year and ongoing staff appreciation throughout this year.  
Next School Council meeting is Monday, September 13 at 6:00 p.m.  Any new members are welcome to attend.    
Have a safe a wonderful summer!
 
Sincerely, 
Tamra Wilcox