PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Well, this is it – the last month of another amazing school year!

 

Although this is the last month of the year, there are still many exciting things happening in our school and community.  Please be sure to read through the newsletter for all the great events happening in each class.

 

As we prepare for next school year, there are some important information items that I would like to share with you so you can mark your calendars now and be ready for some great events next year.

 

We know that many families choose to take extended holidays over the summer as they are travelling great distances to see family and friends. However, if you are planning on going away it is important to plan to be back for the first day of school – AUGUST 29th . If you are returning after August 29th, you MUST contact the school and speak with administration in the office regarding your time away from school prior to leaving as school begins on August 29th and students who are missing the first day, may lose their spots at Le Roi Daniels School.

 

Please be sure to have Sy Yoon and Andrea Taylor added to your email contacts as there will be information coming from the school in late August outlining important information for school start up.  Please check your junk mail as well to ensure that information is not missed.  There is a CBE system - wide communication tool that you MUST sign up for in order to receive any communication from the school.  For those families who are new to the CBE, please go to the Le Roi Daniels webpage https://leroidaniels.cbe.ab.ca/ and click on the box that says SUBSCRIBE TO SCHOOL NEWS – be sure to register for Commercial emails.  Please watch your emails!

 

We know the summer can be full of changes, so if you decide over the summer that you will not be attending Le Roi Daniels or if you move, please be sure to email the school right away so we can ensure that your child is registered at the correct school.

 

Finally, as we say good bye to our Grade 3 students, we would like to wish them the best as they head into a new school.  We will miss you and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

 

As always, we as an administrative team, strive to be responsive to the needs and concerns of all students and parents and encourage you to contact the school if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Sincerely,

Andrea Taylor

Principal

 

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL 

SAVE the DATE:  ICE CREAM SOCIAL

We are going to continue with our annual social event for this upcoming school year so please mark your calendars now.   We are going to have a WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL on Wednesday August 28th  between 11:30 -12:30pm. 

We know that this is still technically part of the summer holidays but we are hoping to have most of our families come to meet their child’s teacher, find their entrance doors, meet some new friends, and have some ice cream before enjoying the last bit of summer holidays. 

 

UNIFORM SALE

As we begin to get ready for next year and notice how much the children have grown over the past year, we want to share with you a couple of different uniform choices.

 

First of all, for all those families who are currently in Le Roi Daniels and have outgrown their uniform items or for those moving over to Fairview (uniform color change) who want to clean out their closets… we will be collecting gently used uniform items (sweaters, vests, tunics, ties, and golf shirts with TLC logo) to sell at our used uniform sale here at the school on Monday June 24th  at 2:15pm. All donations must be washed and given to the school by June 21st . These uniform items are donated to the school sale and the funds raised go towards School Council to benefit all of our students through school presentations, fieldtrip buses and special events.  Thank you to all those who have generously donated their items in the past!  

Uniforms are a key part of the TLC program and there are new processes for ordering – please refer to the information sent to you on May 17 or check the Le Roi Daniels website for uniform details and expectations – thank you.

 

The last day for uniforms is Monday June 17th!  Students will be able to wear casual clothing for the remainder of school-  June 18-27. 

 

SPORTS DAY

We are looking forward to having Sports Day this year on Friday June 21st!

Both Kindergarten groups (M/W  and T/Th) will be in attendance this day.

As we are hoping for the weather to cooperate and we are able to enjoy some time outside for this fun event, we want to also remind you to please send your child ready for the great outdoors.  Please sunscreen and bug-spray them BEFORE they come to school, send a hat for them and outdoor running shoes to ensure they are ready for a fun day.  School Council has generously purchased a freezie for each of the students to have a special treat for this day as well – THANK YOU School Council!

 

GRADE 3 FAREWELL

We are excited to celebrate with our Grade 3 students as they are leaving LRD and heading off to a new school for next year.  Parents are invited to attend a special Grade 3 assembly on Monday June 17th at 1 pm to share in this celebration.  If you are able to attend, please plan to be here by 12:45 as we anticipate many families and we want to make sure we can start on time.

 

VOLUNTEER of the MONTH :

Congratulations to Wai Lin Chow who has won 2 movie tickets.  Thank you for your commitment and dedication to volunteering at our school to make it great!

 

 

Truth and Reconciliation Commitment

Throughout the school year, students and staff developed a foundational understanding of the Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework. Reflecting on the meaning of each domain, students and staff explained, through pictures and words, how they demonstrated traits of the domain in their lives. Students placed their work in their Power Books, while staff posted their Frameworks on a wall in the school. Through these discussions and reflections, the Le Roi Daniels School community has developed a personal understanding of the framework and how it applies to themselves.

We look forward to continuing our learning and using the Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework to help guide our journey.

 

Character Education - Resiliency

As we enter the month of June, our Character Education focus shifts towards a vital trait: RESILIENCY. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, setbacks, and adversity. This month, we're empowering our students to understand and embody what resiliency truly means. In the classroom, this might look like students persevering through difficult math problems, embracing mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow. At home, resiliency can be seen when children face chores or homework with determination and a positive attitude, even when they feel frustrated. On the field or in extracurricular activities, it's evident when our young athletes push themselves to improve, showing dedication and grit despite obstacles. Through these everyday examples, we hope to instill in our students the resilience they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Together, let's celebrate and nurture this essential trait in our children as we complete the final month of school!


 

June Cultural Celebration

Shavuot (June 11-13) – This is a Jewish holiday that has double significance. It marks the all-important wheat harvest in Israel and commemorates the anniversary of the day when God gave the Torah to the nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai. https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/2021-diversity-holidays#may

 

Eid al-Adha (June 16 - 20) - Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second and the larger of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam. It honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God's command.


SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

Hello Parents!

 

We are in the last month of the school year. We would like to thank all of the continued support throughout the school year and we look forward to next year with some exciting events we are planning. 

 

We are very excited to share and welcome the new Executive team for the 2024/25 school year.

·         Co-Chairs – Rebecca Garrie and Indrani Nath

·         Secretary – Esther Eng

·         Treasurer – Samrat Mukherjee

·         Key Communicator – Parashar Kamble

·         Casino Coordinator – Manika Suri

Our final council meeting of the school year is June 18th @ 6:30pm, online. We cannot do parent council without the support of our parent body as we plan for next year. Please watch for Mrs. Taylor’s emails on how to gain access to the meeting.

 

For the 2024/25 meeting dates/time/location, please watch for the September newsletter.

 

As a thank you and appreciation for all the staff at Le Roi Daniels, School Council is providing a BBQ lunch for them at the end of June.

 

Our next fun lunch is Little Caesars Pizza on Thursday June 20th and is available on Healthy Hunger. Please do not order if you have a Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten student.

 

We do have a used uniform sale happening in the Learning Commons on June 24th from 2:15pm - 3:00pm. We do require some parent volunteers for this sale and please look for Mrs. Taylor’s email for more information.

 

We would like to wish all the parents with students moving to Fairview for Grade 3, all the best in the 2024/25 school year.

 

Thank you,

 

Rebecca Garrie, Co-Chair

Indrani Nath, Co-Chair