November 4 BUZZ
Happy Monday Glen Allan Families!
Last week we were treated to incredible cotton candy skies as we greeted students in the morning. On Thursday, we had a great day with the many ghosts, princesses, superheroes, Harry Potter fans and other creative characters walking the red carpet catwalk at our assembly. You can check out some of the pictures captured in the gallery below. This past weekend two Glen Allan teams played in the EIPS Elementary Volleyball tournament hosted by Bev Facey. Our teams represented Glen Allan well, playing with confidence, positivity, and encouraging others.
It is time to order your 2024-25 Yearbook produced by our amazing Glen Allan School Council. GASC will be accepting orders through the hot lunch website only. The window for ordering is November 4 - November 8. More inforamtion can be found in the blog article below.
As we transition from Halloween to Fall Break we have a big week ahead of us. Check out the details in the blog post articles below.
It's a great week for a great week!
Please read through the following blog post articles for important Glen Allan information.
Action
Opportunity
Information
- Talk To Your Kids - Substance Use
- Read our Guide to Reporting Student Achievement and School Education Plan
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Information
- Halloween At Glen Allan
- Elementary Volleyball Tournament
WEEK AT A GLANCE - November 4 - 8
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ACTION
2024-25 Yearbook Orders
It is time to order your 2024-2025 Glen Allan Elementary Yearbook! The yearbook cost is $25 per book. Reminders:
- There are no order forms this year. Ordering and payment takes place via the Hot Lunch website.
- Log in to gln.hotlunches.net to order between November 4th and November 8th by 4PM.
- Please remember you have to place your order AND provide payment.
- Payment must be received with an order. If payment is not received by November 8th at 4PM, the order will be cancelled.
- If you haven’t set up an account yet, you will need to use the Access Code GLEN.
- GASC is not able to accept cash or cheques at this time.
- If you’re not able to use the Hot Lunch website please email yourgasc@gmail.com by noon on Thursday November 7th. Accommodations for payment cannot be paid after this date.
- Yearbooks will be sent home in June 2025.
Please be aware that this week is the only time you’ll be able to order a yearbook. There will not be extra books to purchase and we are not able to accept late orders this year.
Remembrance Day Ceremony: Friday, November 8
Please join us on Friday, November 8th at 10:30 a.m. for our annual Remembrance Day Service. Our service will pay tribute to the countless men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Parents are welcome to join us for the service. We would like to extend a special invitation to any war veterans, members of the military or any other service groups (fire fighters, police officers, paramedics, etc.) to join us, in uniform, if applicable. There will be reserved seating available for these honored guests. Please RSVP here if you are planning to attend.
Students are invited to wear their club uniforms to school as well, e.g. Cubs, Scouts, Cadets, Brownies, Guides, etc.
OPPORTUNITY
Numeracy at Home
Why play math games at home?
- Provide purposeful practice of number facts
- Meaningful opportunities to think strategically
- Develop critical thinking skills
Social-Emotional connections:
- Taking turns
- Working with others
- Communicating clearly
- Follow expectations/rules
Games such as Yahtzee, Pig, and Crib are highly engaging and easy to play!
Need a new game? Try Trash! Trash is an exciting card game that is a fun way to recognize and
practice numbers in a ten-frame. See who can organize their Trash the fastest!
Caregiver Series - November and December Sessions
Recovery Alberta offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of November and December 2024 sessions is now available.
Topics include:
- Parenting Teens in the 21st Century - Respectful Limit Setting for Adolescents
- Building Executive Functioning Skills - Supporting Success in Learning
Strathcona County Family and Community Services is also offering a parent and fall break programs.
Courses offered are:
- No Such Thing as a Bad Kid for Caregivers of Kindergarten to Grade 6.
- Most parents may feel puzzles by their children's feelings and behaviors at some point in their parenting journey. No Such Thing as a Bad Kid presentation helps parents understand what's behind children's behaviors and learn how to support children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 5:00 - 6:30pm
- Most parents may feel puzzles by their children's feelings and behaviors at some point in their parenting journey. No Such Thing as a Bad Kid presentation helps parents understand what's behind children's behaviors and learn how to support children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Get Your Game On! for children currently in Grades 5 and 6.
- Challenge each other through fun minute-to-win-it games and activities! Compete in various online games and join the leaderboard for a chance to win prizes.
- Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 5:00-7:00pm
- Challenge each other through fun minute-to-win-it games and activities! Compete in various online games and join the leaderboard for a chance to win prizes.
INFORMATION
Talk To Your Kids - Substance Use
The November edition of the Recovery Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Newsletter focuses on talking to kids about substance abuse. Talk To Your Kids About Substance Use
Read our Guide to Reporting Student Achievement and School Education Plan
The Guide to Reporting Student Achievement (GRSA) and School Education Plan (SEP) for the 2024-25 school year are available now! The GRSA explains how we assess student achievement, how we determine grades and more. The SEP details our school goals for the year—with key strategies and measures in achieving these outcomes. You can access our GRSA and SEP through the two corresponding home page tiles at https://www.glenallanelementary.ca/
FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT INFORMATION
Metis Week
Each year on November 16, Canadians pay tribute to the Right Honorable Louis Riel by holding a commemorative ceremony to mark the anniversary of his execution. In Alberta, the week surrounding this date is celebrated as Métis Week. This week at Glen Allan, teachers will facilitate activities in the classroom and use literature and videos to deepen students’ understanding of Métis Week.
Rock Your Mocs
Did you know...
Until 1951, the Indian Act restricted Indigenous ceremonies, including the wearing of traditional regalia. Residential schools also prohibited traditional dress. Before 1951, Indigenous peoples needed permission from the Indian agent to wear ceremonial dress off reserve.
Rock Your Mocs is an initiative for Indigenous Peoples to reclaim their traditions and celebrate their identities. Each pair of moccasins tells a unique story about the maker, their nation, the materials used, and the significance behind them.
Across the country, people are proudly wearing their moccasins (or favorite slippers/shoes) in schools, workplaces, and communities to promote cultural pride and encourage Indigenous peoples to share their stories.
This is a great opportunity for the Glen Allan community to learn about the diversity of Indigenous cultures and support local Indigenous communities. We invite all students, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to celebrate Rock Your Mocs Day at Glen Allan on Wednesday, November 6!!
PHOTO GALLERIES
Halloween at Glen Allan
Elementary Volleyball Tournament
