Upcoming Events

Hello Falkland Families,

Falkland Stampede Community Breakfast – On Friday, May 17th, students will be dressed in their cowfolk attire for our annual community breakfast to kick off the Stampede May long weekend extravaganza. As always, the community is welcome to attend by donation. Breakfast opens at 7:45 am for the community and our classrooms will be invited two at a time after attendance is taken. A big thank you to our PAC for providing this opportunity for our students and broader community. 8:20-8:45 Div 5 and 6, 8:45 – 9:05 Div 3 and 4 and 9:05 – 9:25 Div 1 and 2.

Rodeo Passes – The Falkland Stampede Committee has donated a one day free child’s admission pass to each of the students in our school. These bright pink passes are being sent home with students today, please check your child’s backpack for them. Thank you to the Falkland Stampede Committee for this generous donation.

Being a good neighbor – We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend at the 104^th Falkland Stampede. Historically, our school has experienced mild to significant damage and vandalism over the May Long Weekend. As a good neighbour, we respectfully request that you contact the non emergency RCMP line at 250-546-3028 (or in the case of an emergency, 911) if you notice any suspicious activity on our school grounds. Thank you for your help in making sure students return to a clean and safe school and playground on Tuesday.

Yearbook – Our 2023-2024 yearbook cover page winner was decided by a vote last week. Congratulations to Valentina in Div. 4 with 31 votes! Just a reminder to please send your yearbook payment into the office if you haven’t already.

Grade 8 Celebration Information – Students in Grades 7 and 8 are coming home with either a yellow or orange information questionnaire today. The volunteer information sheets are due back to school by Tuesday May 21st. The Grade 8 Grad RSVP information sheets are due back to school by Friday, May 31^st.

Volunteers Needed – Volunteers are needed for the PAC Bottle Drive on Saturday, May 25^th from 10am – 2pm. The more Grade 8 parents and students that come out to help the better the chances are we can earn up to $1000 towards the Grade 8 Grad Celebration. Please RSVP the office or Mrs. Cull if you are able to help with these school events.

Photos (class & whole school) – We will be having our classroom photos taken by Mrs. McAfee on Friday, May 24^th and a whole school photo on Tuesday, May 28^th. Mrs. McAfee will also be taking the individual Grade 8 photos on Thursday, May 23^rd.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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
• Grade 7 & 8 Volunteer Information Forms Due

Wed., May 22

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

Thurs., May 23

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Div. 2 Bake Sale at Recess & Lunch – Fundraising for the Grade 7 & 8 year end trip
• Grade 8 Photos

Fri., May 24

• Hot Lunch (PAC) – Taco Salad
• Group Classroom Photos

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
• Whole School Photo

Wed., May 29

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

Thurs., May 30

• StrongStart 8:30 – 11:30am
• Div. 2 Bake Sale at Recess & Lunch – Fundraising for Grade 7 & 8 year end trip
• Farmer’s Choice Veggie and Protein boxes pick up at school 2:00 – 2:30pm

Fri., May 31

• Superhero Spirit Day
• Grade 8 Celebration Information Forms due – grade 7 & 8’s only

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 – NEW DATE JUNE 12th

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
• SD83 Talks Show Case Finals @ ALF – More information to come

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. Please contact the office if you would like a hard copy.

Fri., June 28

• Non-instructional day – Students do not attend