Acadia Families,

School Planning Engagement Survey

The survey that was sent on Wednesday March 8 to our Acadia parent community is still active until March 22. This survey is looking to gather parent perspective on the school development plan as well as fees. Please take a moment to share your perspective. This information helps in making future decisions as a school community.
Link: https://acadia.cbedialogue.com/en/projects/2022-23-school-year/engagements/acadia-school-planning-survey-2023-elementary

Next Year Information

Please let the office know if you plan on moving or changing schools for the 2023-2024 school year. This information helps in our planning for next year such as staffing and classroom configurations. In addition, kindergarten registration continues to be open for the 2023-2024 school year. All registrations are submitted on-line.

Traffic & Road Conditions

We realize that the road conditions in front of our school is currently messy, slippery and crosswalks are covered in packed snow. We are encouraging families to take extra precaution when picking up and dropping off students. Please do not stop in the middle of roads using 4-way flashers, take u-turns or speed through the area. We are very concerns about the safety of our students.

Reminders

Gymnastics

Next week, students will continue the gymnastics unit in our regularly scheduled physical education classes. For the first week, students worked on mats and reviewing safety procedures. During the second and third weeks, concluding on March 24, students will be working with gymnastic equipment including the Canadian Climber. This will ensure a progression of skills from mat work to gymnastic equipment, culminating in a Mission Impossible course.

Students in elementary school are not expected to change for gym. When participating in gymnastics we ask students to be dressed and prepared to participate, "head to toe, ready to go!" We ask the following be considered:

Clothing that allows freedom of movement (no special uniforms or outfits are required – sweats and a t-shirt work best).
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 (watches, rings, necklaces, etc.).
Students with long hair should have their hair tied back. Tying hair back with elastics or hair bands is recommended.
Students may wear shorts under clothing if they wish.
Students continue to wear indoor running shoes or may also participate in bare feet.

Also, for the safety of all

Students do what they are comfortable doing, no showing off or daring is allowed.
Students work independently or in small groups quietly as noise can distract others and may cause falls.
Pyramid building is not allowed by the Calgary Board of Education for students in elementary schools
Some students may have had private gymnastics training however there will be no aerial stunts such as dive rolls, aerial somersaults or flips, head springs or handsprings as these activities do not fit into the gymnastics curriculum.

Please review these expectations with your children at home. All of the Homeroom Teachers leading gymnastics at Acadia School have taken a CBE Canadian Climber In-service to help provide safe physical education classes for students. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to your child's teacher.

Thank you in advance for your understanding in helping to ensure the safety of students.

Police Clearance and Field Trips

Many classes have started to plan for their upcoming field trips. We are noticing that some parents who want to volunteer do not have their clearance complete or it has expired. Some parents have completed their clearance but have not shared the results.

When you have received notification that your clearance is approved, you will need to log back into the account that you created to apply for the clearance, and then click the “share” button. This an important step as it then states that you are approved and can support our school as a volunteer. If the step of sharing is not complete it states that your application is still in process. Please take a moment to ensure that you have shared your clearance with CBE.

If you are looking to complete an application for a security clearance, you will need to stop by the office and request a letter. You will need to bring photo identification with you such as a drivers licence. This is required for us to write up a letter which give you a code that you use when you apply on-line. More information about this process can be found here. https://www.cbe.ab.ca/get-involved/volunteer/Pages/volunteer.aspx

This Week Dates

March 20	Grade 6 parent meeting outdoor school 6:30pm IN PERSON
March 21
March 22
March 23
March 24	Last day of school before SPRING BREAK

Future Dates

March 25 – April 2 – Spring Break
April 3 – Students return to school
April 7 – No school – Good Friday
April 10 – No school – System Professional Learning Day
May 4 – Kindergarten orientation meeting 6:30
May 5 – No school – Professional Development Day
May 22 – No school – Victoria Day
May 29 – Organizational Day
June 9 – Organizational Day
June 29 – Last day of classes
June 30 – Appeals Day

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