SABES QUE FEB 6, 2026

Estamos Unidos/We’re all in this together.  This was the song chosen at the electronic photo booth at last evening’s successful Amigos Party. This song resonates strongly with all of us. We had a strong group of volunteers who planned, organized, and delivered a range of tasks across classrooms, food, dance, sales, writing opportunities, and many fun activities. Families had a chance to meet other families and enjoy the evening.  I understand we almost reached 600 attendees for the Amigos Party, the most in the history of Glenmeadows school, in an indoor activity at that! Marcos is our residency instructor for the school and was also our DJ last night, leading everyone in a variety of Latin dances, and students had many opportunities to showcase their newly acquired Latin dance skills.  Muchas gracias to all who made this possible, the organizing committee, volunteers and all attendees.  A special thank you to all teachers in kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 who allowed us to use their classrooms for many of the activities!

 AL comenzar/As we began our staff meeting this afternoon, I passed out small Post Office bags from students who attended the Amigos Party to write at the Post Office Centre.  Students wrote kind and encouraging words to their teachers.  Upon receiving the postcards at the meeting, teachers were touched by words such as "You are the best teacher in the world”, “I love you Srta. XXX”, “Thank you for being our teacher”, “Thank you for teaching me every day”, and “Sorry for misbehaving in class, you are the best.”  Thank you, families, you have kind and caring children because of you! 

Please pencil in February 26 on your calendars to attend our Latin Dance Recital, and save the schedule we sent you.

Tengan un lindo fin de semana/Have a nice weekend!

With gratitude,

Ray Suarez

Principal

IMPORTANT DATES

NEXT WEEK

Tuesday, Feb 10 – Council/Society Meeting – 6pm

Wednesday, Feb 12 – Healthy Hunger Subway

Wednesday, Feb 12 – Friendship Day

Thursday, Feb 13 – Teacher’s Convention, no school

Friday, Feb 14 - Teacher's Convention, no school

MONTH AHEAD

Feb 16 – Family Day, no school

Feb 18 – Healthy Hunger TBD

Feb 25 – Pink Shirt Day

Feb 25 – Healthy Hunger Mucho Burrito

Feb 26 – Gr. 3 Field trip to Lougheed House

Feb 27 – PD Day, no school

Mar 2 – Talent Show auditions

Mar 4 – Healthy Hunger Panago

SCHOOL UPDATES

BOOK BAGS ARRIVED

Thank you to our parents council for providing our school with amazing New Library Bags.

Our students were very excited to receive them!

 Muchas gracias!

FRIENDSHIP DAY – DIA DE LA AMISTAD

On Wednesday, February 11, students are invited to wear anything red or pink to celebrate Día de la Amistad, a day focused on friendship, kindness, and inclusion.

Let’s come together to show our support for one another and help create a positive, welcoming school community!

LATIN DANCE RESIDENCY VIEWING INVITATION

Parents and guardians are welcome to come watch your student(s) perform some amazing Latin Dances on February 26th. Performance times and classes are listed below.

 SCHOOL COUNCIL & SOCIETY UPDATES

 💃🕺 Thank You to Our Amazing AMIGOS PARTY Organizing Committee! 🎉

A huge thank you to the organizing committee and volunteers for such a successful and memorable dance! Your hard work and dedication brought together over 500 students and families, creating a joyful night full of music, laughter, and community spirit. 💖✨

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our teachers and administrative staff for their support and involvement—your help made a big difference and was truly appreciated. 🙏

Thank you all for making this event such a wonderful success! 🙌

FEBRUARY IS PROJECT KINDNESS MONTH

Project Kindness is a school-wide initiative rooted in care, compassion, and community. It’s a way for us to quietly support families in our school who may be facing financial challenges, and to remind one another that we’re all in this together 🤍.

Throughout the month of February, we invite families to donate any unused gift cards they may have. These simple gestures can make a meaningful difference and will be shared with care within our school community 🤝.

The box will then remain in the school office for the rest of February for anyone who wishes to contribute.

Thank you for helping spread kindness, generosity, and warmth—one small act at a time. 

📣 School Council Meeting - Tuesday Feb 10^th @ 6pm

You’re warmly invited to join us at our next School Council Meeting! 💬
Come share your ideas, ask questions, and be part of shaping our school community. You can access the agenda here.

We hope to see you there! 😊

💗 Pink Shirt Day – February 25 💗

Wear pink to stand up against bullying and show kindness and inclusion. 
👉 Get your pink shirt here: https://barefernapparel.myshopify.com/collections/pink-shirt-day 

 Parent Engagement Night

 🌟 Parent Engagement Night
📅 March 5
⏰ 6:30 PM
🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Caroline Buzanko

 🧠 Presentation Topic
Empowering Emotional Growth and Resilience: Strategies for Parents

👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Buzanko
Dr. Buzanko’s mission is to inspire and empower mental health professionals, educators, and families in supporting children’s and teens’ resilience and long-term success.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, she has developed proven systems and strategies that help children and teens build self-esteem, confidence, and resilience while capitalizing on their unique strengths.

🤝 Join us for an informative and engaging evening focused on supporting your child’s emotional development. Parents will gain practical tools and insights to:

• Strengthen emotional intelligence
• Improve communication with their child 💬
• Support healthy emotional regulation
• Foster resilience and confidence 🌱

✨ Empower your child with the skills they need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and grace.

Please sign up here

🍎☕ Feed Our Teachers! 🍪🥗

Help us show our appreciation by contributing to a potluck for Teacher Interviews on Thursday, March 19th 💛
Watch for potluck sign-up with details on what to bring.

https://signup.com/group/1204348818036

Thank you for supporting our amazing teachers! 👏🍽️