Important Dates to Remember Monday April 17 - June 12 Gymnastics in the gym during PE continues. Please ensure you student is dressed appropriately and safely to participate in this opportunity. Thursday April 27 - School Council - All families are welcome to attend Friday April 28 - Virtues Assembly. Please dress in your formal uniform Thursday May 4 -Literacy Celebration of Learning 5:30 – 7:00 Friday May 5 - PD Day No School for Students Thursday May 18 - Parent Engagement Evening hosted by CAS School Council Thursday May 25 - New TLC Student/ Kindergarten 2023 start – orientation Monday May 29 (Election Day) Schools are closed to students. CAS is a polling station. Friday June 9 - PD Day No School for Students Monday June 12 - 16 Lacrosse Residency News from our Grade 5 Leadership Students Wednesday May 3 – Hats on for Mental Health – wear your very favourite hat, all day long! Friday May 12– Chris Akkerman Spirit day. Wear your CAS Cubs shirt or your casual uniform Friday May 26 – Comfy Clothes Day – wear what makes you comfortable. Maybe that is Jammies, PJs, your "oodie", sweat pants and a sweatshirt, your favourite t-shirt, or even your school uniform. Be comfortable! The CAS Grade 5 School Leadership Students have been diligently leading their peers in tidying up our outdoor fields and playgrounds. This is even more notable this week as we celebrate Earth Day. Their contribution to the environment and to their school is impressive. Thank you to all students who saw them outside at lunch recess and assisted in their efforts. Together all of us can have a positive impact on our environment and also contribute to the ongoing effort to beautify our school. Fun Lunch Dates Tuesday May 16. Orders need to be in by May 10. Staffing updates and changes Welcome Ms. Teneycke. Ms. Teneycke will be our music teacher until the end of the year. Welcome back Ms. Olsen. Ms. Olsen will be in Ms. Vonka's room until she returns in early May. Welcome Ms. Vercleyen. Ms. Vercleyen will be joining Ms Boersen in grade 2 until further notice. We are glad Ms. Vercleyen is able to be with our Grade 2s while Ms Sener is on leave. Welcome Ms. Huang. Ms. Huang will be in Mr. Peniuk class until the end of the school year. Welcome Ms. Patty Newman (Beginning May 1). Ms. Newman will be assisting Dr. Bettesworth over the next few weeks as she cares for her ailing father. We are so pleased to have such amazing educators able to join our team and work with our incredible students and families. Please extend a warm welcome to our newest team members. Grade 4 and 5 Students in the Portables The CBE started some minor repair work to the middle of the compound closest to the portables. We had hoped the work would be completed in a week, however, this doesn't seem to be the case. The entrance with steps at the front of the portables is temporarily blocked off. Also, the heat to the portables will be diverted to space heaters for the next few days as the repair work is completed. If your child is in the portables, please ensure they bring their cardigan with them and that they dress warmly as it might be cool in the portables. The weather this week is going to be a bit cool, please dress warmly or bring an extra sweater, just in case. Gymnastics Unit in Physical Education Gymnastics continues! During this unit, the following safety expectations must be followed by all to reduce injuries and accidents: · If students have long hair, it should be tied back · No jewelry should be worn, especially not earrings, necklaces and jewelry that can be caught on equipment. · Students will need to be in bare feet when on the mats and equipment. It is not recommended that tights or leggings be worn. Students will be asked to remove socks, tights, leggings. If tunics or skirts are worn, students are encouraged to wear navy or black shorts under their tunic or skirt. Ask your student about our new water bottle filling station! Thank-you school council! We now have three incredible water filling stations in our school. Our students and staff love them! It is a great addition to our school. If you want to have impact in our school and with our students, please consider joining School Council at the end of the month. You will also be part of the decision making on great initiatives such as this. Claim your FREE Stampeders Tickets Each CAS student is invited to claim two free tickets for the Calgary Stampeders game against Edmonton on May 22, 2023. Here is a link to the event registration: www.StampedersGroups.com/May22Schools | 
