Upcoming Events

Hello Falkland Families,

THANK YOU! – We would like to say thank you to all the parents/guardians for coming to Student Led Conferences last week. Also a big thank you to the Lothian family for buying Freezies for the Falkland School Cross Country Runners at last weeks Salmon River Run at Silver Creek School. A big congratulations to all our cross country runners, we will be having a celebration for our cross country running team tomorrow after eating time.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week – Students have been invited to complete appreciation notes for our staff. These will be collected at the office and given to staff on Friday.

Talent Show – Talent Show auditions will be happening during lunch time on Monday, May 13^th, Tuesday, May 14^th and Wednesday, May 15^th. Please CLICK HERE to view information about our upcoming Talent Show. Be sure to call the office to let us know your child will be involved. The auditions provide a glimpse into the act; it does not need to be perfected yet.

Student Learning Survey – As indicated in our most recent newsletter students in Grades 4 & 7 participated in the Student Learning Survey this past week. If you are interested in viewing the questions they answered please click the following links. For Grade 4 Students please CLICK HERE, for Grade 7 Students please CLICK HERE. Thank you to our grade 4 & 7 parents for completing the parent survey.

PAC Bottle Drive – Our PAC will be having their annual Bottle Drive on Saturday, May 25^th between 10am – 2pm here at the school. Please CLICK HERE for more information. If you can help please let us know.

Volunteers Needed – Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays to help serve soup to classrooms. Help is needed from 11:00 – 11:35am. We are also in need of volunteers for our upcoming Falkland School Pancake Breakfast on Friday, May 17^th. If you are able to help cook / setup, we will be starting at 6:30am. Volunteers are also needed for the PAC Bottle Drive on Saturday, May 25^th from 10am – 2pm. Please contact the office or Mrs. Cull if you are able to help with these school events.

Next year planning – We are starting to determine the configuration of our classrooms for the 2024-2025 school year. If you know you will not be returning next year, other than our grade 8’s, please let the office know so we do not include in our planning. Similarly if you know of anyone with school aged children moving to our areas for the 2024-2025 school year, please encourage them to contact our office to register.

Dress Code – With the warmer weather coming we would like to take this opportunity to remind you about our dress code. At Falkland School appropriate coverage is expected in all learning environments (playground, classroom and gymnasium). Students wearing clothing which is too revealing, including bare backs, bare midriffs, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, muscle shirts, short shorts, or clothing not suitable for the task at hand, will be asked to wear something more appropriate, or be given something to wear. Underwear needs to be under your outerwear, and therefore, should not be visible. Footwear must be worn at all times. Inside shoes are mandatory for all students to be sure our school stays clean. Please ensure that your child is wearing appropriate footwear for outside time during recess and lunch. Flip-flops are not recommended.

Grade 8 Grad Planning – Our grade 8 grad celebration is planned for the evening of Wednesday, June 26^th. The more parent help we have, the more opportunities we can provide in celebration of our Grade 8s and their time here at Falkland School.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 6 – 10

• Teacher Appreciation Week
• Mental Health Week

Mon., May 6

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Guest Helping Teacher, Doug Smith, here to support teachers with numeracy
• Div. 1 & Div. 2 Students – Katie Tittler (School Counsellor), Div 2 10:45 & Div 1 12:15 TOPIC: Nutritional choices with specific emphasis on drinks (sugar in drinks and energy drinks)

Tues., May 7

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Tanya Harrington (District Principal student wellness) 8:30—9, Div 2 then 9:00—9:30 Div 1 TOPIC: The power of Positive Thinking (Hot thoughts)
• Spring Plant Fundraiser Pick Up
• Last practice for Cross Country Running Team

Wed., May 8

• Guest Helping Teacher, Tricia Martin, here to support teachers with physical literacy
• Brianne Falk (Community Health Nurse) 10:05—10:35 Div 1, 10:35—11:05 Div 2 TOPIC: Balance—sleep, exercise and screen use.
• Grade 8 Grad planning meeting for all Grade 7 & 8 parents 2:45pm (StrongStart room)

Thurs., May 9

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Recess will be from 9:30 – 9:45am due to performance
• PVSS Band Performance 9:45 am
• Dawn Janke (OBGC) 10:30—11:00 Div 1, 11:00—11:30 Div 2 TOPIC: Emotional Regulation

Fri., May 10

• Fire Drill
• Hot Lunch (PAC) – Hot Dogs & Pasta Salad
• Div. 1 & Div. 2 Students – Mental Health Wellness Review/Personal Commitment Activity

Mon., May 13

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Talent Show Auditions at lunch

Tues., May 14

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Talent Show Auditions at lunch

Wed., May 15

• First Day of Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Talent Show Auditions at lunch
• Gr. 6 Immunizations

Thurs., May 16

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., May 17

• Cowfolk Spirit Day
• Falkland Stampede Community Pancake Breakfast

Mon., May 20

• Victoria Day – No School

Tues., May 21

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• PAC Meeting 2:30 pm – Child minding available for those attending

Wed., May 22

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Talent Show Showcase Finalists Announced

Thurs., May 23

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., May 24

• Hot Lunch (PAC) – Taco Salad

Sat., May 25

• PAC Bottle Drive 10am – 2pm (Grade 7 & 8 parent and student helpers needed)

Mon., May 27

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Tues., May 28

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Wed., May 29

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Popcorn Day (PAC)

Thurs., May 30

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Farmer’s Choice Veggie and Protein boxes pick up at school 2:00 – 2:30pm

Fri., May 31

• Superhero Spirit Day

Mon., June 3

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Fire Drill

Tues., June 4

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Track meet

Wed., June 5

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• SD83 Talks Show Case Finals @ ALF – More information to come

Thurs., June 6

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., June 7

• Hot Lunch (PAC)
• Talent Show Showcase (tentatively booked for 12:30 pm)

Mon., June 10

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Sunglasses Spirit Day

Tues., June 11

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Hat Spirit Day

Wed., June 12

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Tacky Tourist Spirit Day

Thurs., June 13

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Flip Flop Spirit Day

Fri., June 14

• Hawaiian Spirit Day
• Hot Lunch (PAC)

Mon., June 17

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Parent Appreciation Spring Tea (tentative)

Tues., June 18

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• PAC Meeting 2:30 pm – Child minding available for those attending

Wed., June 19

• Swimming Lessons (K – Gr.3)
• Grade 12 Tour

Thurs., June 20

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Fri., June 21

• National Indigenous Peoples Day

Mon., June 24

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am

Tues., June 25

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Whole School Fun Day – More information to come

Wed., June 26

• Popcorn Day (PAC)
• Grade 8 Grad 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Thurs., June 27

• Last day for students
• Whole School Assembly (parents welcome) 8:40am
• Early dismissal 10:11am
• Written Summary of Learning available online for parents

Fri., June 28

• Non-instructional day – Students do not attend