Congratulations to Mya Prehn in grade 1TJ! Mya flew to Toronto during spring break to tape an episode for the TV show, “Dragons' Den”. The episode will air sometime next fall. Mya is being very closed-lipped on whether she got a “deal” or not, so we will all have to watch the show to find out. Mya’s idea involves helping students and parents with school lunches, so we may someday see Mya’s idea in use at our school. Way to go, Mya!
Kindergarten Registration night was on April 8. If you were unable to attend, please feel free to drop by the SES office during school hours to pick up a registration form, or call the school for more information.
SES Leaders of the Week are now leading morning announcements. These students are practicing the seven habits on a daily basis, and have shown that they are responsible leaders in our school. Check out the April SES newsletter (available online) for more information about the seven habits and how you can use them at home.
Part of the grade four social studies curriculum touches on Alberta’s oil and gas industry. Students learn that our economic growth and many employment opportunities are linked to this natural resource. On that note, parents were invited into the Grade 4 classrooms to share their knowledge. We were thrilled to have presentations from Mr. Zondag, Mr. Laughlin, and Mr. Robbins. Students learned how chemicals interact with the parts of oil to sort them, and the importance of safety programs in the industry. They also viewed pictures of oil patch equipment, and were able to touch different oil samples. Thank you so much, gentlemen, for taking the time to share your knowledge with us!
April 22 is Earth Day, so during the month of April, SES will be taking part in a Litterless Lunch Challenge. In order to reduce the amount of garbage we produce, we are designating EVERY DAY in April as a litterless lunch day. On random days throughout the month of April, EcoKids from 5CF will come into classrooms for surprise visits to check for waste-free lunches. If students show they have a litter-free lunch, they will have their name put into a draw for prizes to be awarded at the end of the month.
Parents are also encouraged to discuss with their child(ren) the ways in which lunch waste can be reduced, such as using reusable containers and packing items, such as whole apples, that don’t have any packaging. Composting organic waste and recycling milk and juice containers are also important ways to cut back on lunch garbage. Many SES students will also be doing Earth Month related activities in their classrooms, such as trying to reduce their overhead light usage in unnecessary areas, especially during the sunny days we are now experiencing. Together we can make a difference!
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