The Botha School is accepting registration for next year’s school term, for playschool and kindergarten classes. Contact the school at 403-742-5187.
On Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., the Stettler library has an interactive program on thyme and reading for parents and children five and under. This is a free program at the kindergarten room in Botha.
Weather conditions forced cancellation of the last ski trip to Alliance Ski Hill. Movie Night was also cancelled due to the stormy weather.
Movie Night has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 25.
The Botha School will lose a teacher shortly. Mrs. Melnyk will be leaving on maternity leave, and she’ll truly be missed.
The school congratulates her and her spouse on the future arrival of their new family member.
With spring arriving, the ECS class will take a walk around Botha and the outskirts of Botha next Monday, discussing the weather and studying nature. They’re hoping for good weather for that day.
Please keep your eyes open for these children and drive carefully.
Students are also studying the food groups, and cutting and pasting different pictures of food in their groups. They ask parents to save and send in their old food flyers, so they can use the pictures for that project.
Busy on Sunday, April 28? Why not take a break and come out for a fun-filled afternoon at the Botha Hall, starting at 1:30. Come out and dance to the music from the West Lake Echoes band. It’s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Everyone is invited.
Bingo evening is set for Tuesday, April 30, at 7:15 p.m. So come out that evening to the Botha Senior Centre for what promises to be an exciting evening of fun and excitement.
Quilting also happens Monday, April 22, at the Botha Senior Centre, starting at 9 a.m.
Bring quilting items with you for a full day of crafting and visiting. All are welcome to join.
On May 6, all seniors are invited to the Botha Senior Centre at 11:30 a.m. for another monthly meeting. These start with a pot-luck luncheon, with the meeting to follow. Each participant is asked to bring a favourite dish to share.
— BOTHA BOOSTER