Principal’s Message

Spring looks like it has arrived and the weather is becoming more and more warm and inviting.

 

April was a busy month, which included many cultural celebrations, lots of learning in the classrooms and of course the amazing Lion King performance done by all of our students. 

 

With all of the changes taking place, we, at the school, are also working on our planning for next year (2024/25).  Please help us by letting us know if you are planning on moving schools or changing programs so we can plan accordingly for our staffing and class configurations.

 

As you are planning your travel adventures for the summer, we want to remind you that school begins on August 29th .  Please ensure that you return from all holidays prior to the start of school as it is a crucial time for both you and your children to become familiar with expectations and be ready to start the year successfully. In the extreme circumstance that you will not be at school for the first day of classes, you will need to discuss this absence with Mrs. Taylor.  Students who have not attended school by September 3rd , and have not discussed the absence with Mrs. Taylor, will be removed from our school roster and your child’s spot will be given to someone on the waitlist. Please do everything possible to ensure you plan for the first day of classes – August 29th. We appreciate your help with this process and look forward to another successful year at Le Roi Daniels.

 

May is a very busy month with many, many field trips in all grades happening.  Please be sure to watch your calendar, regularly check your child’s Google Classroom, and watch for permission forms that are coming home!  If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please make sure you have completed your CBE Police Clearance ASAP, you can call the office to confirm if you do or do not already have clearance.

 

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

 

Wear a Hat for Mental Health Day – May 8  

Students are invited to wear a hat on Wednesday May 8 to recognize and support Mental Health in our schools.  Students will still be required to wear uniforms this day with the addition of a hat if they so choose.

 

Used Uniform Sale

The used uniform sale will be held in the last week of June with specific details coming in June.  We are looking for any gently used uniform items for donation before the last week of June.  Please check your child’s closet to see what they have outgrown and you are welcome to send them to the school anytime before the uniform sale.  ALL PROCEEDS from this sale go to School Council to help pay for fieldtrip buses, special school events and resources purchased from council for our students.  We are looking for:

·       GREEN TLC cardigans

·       GREEN TLC vests

·       Navy dress pants (this means they are loose around the legs – no joggers, sweatpants and NO LEGGINGS)

·       Tartan Tie

·       TLC golf shirts (must have the TLC logo)

·       Tartan Dresses (dresses should be down to the knees or longer so please check the length of your child’s dress)

 

We are not accepting white dress shirts, blue skirts or shorts and no navy dresses as navy dresses are not part of the uniform and should not be worn to school.

 

VOLUNTEER of the MONTH

Congratulations to Priyanka Nahal who won movie tickets.  Thank you for your commitment and dedication to volunteering at our school to make it great!

 

BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION

We are very thankful to have our buses and the drivers who bring our students to school each day.  On Monday May 6th, it is Bus Driver Appreciation day so please remind your children to say thank you and show their appreciation for the work that our drivers do to get everyone to and from school safely.

 

Truth and Reconciliation Commitment

As we enter May, we also move north into the final domain of Mind-To Know of the Indigenous Education Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework. All students learn to value and influence a balanced, holistic, lifelong learning experience within the domain. The Mind-To Know domain is also known as the intellectual domain. (Calgary Board of Education, Indigenous Education Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework, p. 15).

The following key attributes are possible entry points for schools and individuals to bring to life the Mind Domain: Holistic & Lifelong, Mastery, Confidence, Purpose, and Accountability & Leadership. Incorporating these attributes in our daily learning allows students and staff to engage the mind and activate the spirit, heart, and body. 

 

Character Education – Fairness

This month, we are focusing on the character trait of FAIRNESS.  Fairness is the cornerstone of integrity and empathy, which is an essential value we aim to instill in our students from a young age. In the context of our school community, fairness means treating others with kindness, respect, and equality.  Teaching fairness to students involves fostering a deep understanding of empathy and being respectful of our peer’s beliefs and perspectives, even if they are different from our own.  Through interactive activities, discussions, and role-playing, we encourage our young learners to recognize and appreciate fairness in action, whether it's taking turns during recess, sharing resources, or resolving conflicts peacefully. By integrating fairness into everyday learning and daily interactions, we can empower our students to become compassionate individuals who contribute positively to not only our school community, but their families and the city of Calgary! Let’s be known for our fairness here at Le Roi Daniels School!

 

 May 2024 Cultural Celebrations

 

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) -  A Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). This day celebrates Mexican culture and heritage, including parades and mariachi music performances. https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/2021-diversity-holidays#may

 

Orthodox Easter/Pascha (May 5th) - Many Orthodox Christian churches, including the Greek Orthodox and the Russian Orthodox churches, celebrate the “miracle of Easter” on the Easter Sunday date in the Julian calendar. Many people see Easter as the most important event in the church calendar.

https://www.officeholidays.com/

 

Vesak (May 23rd) - A Buddhist festival that marks Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. It falls on the day of the full moon in May and it is a gazetted holiday in India. This festival is also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day. https://www.diversitybestpractices.com/2021-diversity-holidays#may

 

School Council News

 

Hello Parents!

 

How do we only have two more months left of this school year?

 

Our next council meeting is our annual AGM and is at 6:00pm in person on May 14th at Le Roi Daniels School Learning Commons. We can not run parent council without the support of our parent body. At this meeting we will be electing our new Executive team, and we would all love for all of you to consider joining parent council to help make our next school year amazing for our students. The roles below are available for any parent to put their names forward.

  • Co-Chairs – are responsible to host the meeting, follow protocols and procedures for meetings, meet with administration to discuss upcoming events and planning, provide a newsletter entry each month, create the monthly agenda and follow the School Council protocols established by ABEd as well as the school council by-laws.
  • Secretary – is responsible to attend the monthly meetings, record minutes from the agenda and provide the minutes to the co-chairs and principal within a week so they can be posted on the website.  Also act as fun lunch coordinator: responsible to meet with administration to discuss dates for Fun Lunch, coordinate with Fairview coordinator to align vendors and post all events to Healthy Hunger.
  • Treasurer – is responsible to attend the monthly meetings, keep and share accurate and detailed records of financial transactions for both the School Council funds as well as the AGLC funds. They are also responsible to create a year-end financial report to share with AGLC for accountability.
  • Key Communicator – is responsible to attend bi-monthly COSC meetings (Council of School Councils) and share key information with school council during our monthly meetings.
  • Casino Coordinator – is responsible to connect and coordinate with AGLC in determining casino dates, coordinates volunteers for the event and meets with the treasurer to discuss and coordinate funds.

Our next fun lunch is on Wednesday May 22 and is Swiss Chalet and is available on Healthy Hunger.

 

Thank you,

 

Rebecca Garrie, Co-Chair

Manika Suri, Co-Chair