SABES QUE Mar 19, 2026
Gracias/Thank you to all the families who attended Parent-Teacher Conferences, either online or in person. We trust that, as a result of your conference, you were able to better understand your child’s progress and how the teacher, student, and family can support their learning over the next few months. We are committed to collaborating with you. As a result, I strongly encourage both teachers and families to stay in touch to support learning.
Estamos muy agradecidos/We are very grateful to all parents who provided teachers with a complete and delicious meal yesterday before the conferences. Your love, care, and appreciation for positive relationships, for students, and for high-quality teaching are evident in the welcome gesture. On behalf of all teachers, Muchas Gracias!!!
Son las vacaciones de Primavera. It is Spring Break, and no one is too sad about it. As a matter of fact, as students were leaving the school, many were heard singing the song "mañana no hay Escuela/tomorrow there is no school,". Students and staff have put their best mental, physical, and emotional efforts into teaching and learning. Everyone deserves a rest to recharge and come back ready for the last three months of the school year. We can do this!
Al retornar/Upon returning from school on Monday, the 30th, we will plan and participate in many whole-school activities, such as Glenmeadows Tiene Talento, The Swim Program, Que Pasa, Spring Concert, Indigenous Day, Spanish Book Fair, Sport Day, Fun Day, many Field Trips, and much more! Our focus remains on strengthening the school to maintain a safe, caring, welcoming environment while upholding high academic standards.
Los vemos pronto/ We will see you all soon!
Ray Suarez
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
NEXT WEEK
Spring Break! No school! Enjoy your time off!
MONTH AHEAD
Mar 30 – First day back after Spring Break
Mar 31 – Grade 6 Vaccinations
Apr 1 – Healthy Hunger Tim Hortons
Apr 2 – Talent Show
Apr 3 – Good Friday, no school
Apr 6 – 10 – Swimming Gr 1, 2 & 4
Apr 7 - Council Society Meeting 6pm
Apr 8 – Healthy Hunger Saucy Co.
April 13 – 17 – Swimming Gr 3, 5 & 6
April 14 – Gr 2 Field Trip, Heritage Park
April 15 – Healthy Hunger Pnango
SCHOOL UPDATES
SPRING BREAK STEM CHALLENGE
We encourage all students to participate in this fun challenge! Scroll down for details and how to enter your entries!
SWIMMING FORMS AND VOLUNTEERS
We sent home swimming information earlier this week. If you have returned your forms already - thank you! If you didn't get them in by today, please email the forms to Sra. Alanis right away.
We need quite a few volunteers for our swim program as well, especially male volunteers. If you have a current police clearance, we encourage you to sign up for a shift or two.
SCHOOL COUNCIL & SOCIETY UPDATES
SPRING BREAK STEM CHALLENGE
Grow your STEM knowledge and skills over Spring Break!
Complete the challenge between March 22 - 29 & submit your entry by Wednesday, April 8th here. All participants will be entered into a draw to WIN a prize!
To enter (Kindergarten through Grade 6 students):
- Pick a STEM activity with help and get permission from your parents (see examples below).
- Complete your activity over spring break & take a photo or short video of your activity (max. 30 seconds, size under 1GB).
- Entries will be compiled into a "Glenmeadows Spring Break STEM Challenge" video which will be shared on the Glenmeadows YouTube Channel.
- No personal informaion (names/faces) need to be included in the videos or photos. The audio will be dubbed over with music for the creation of the YouTub video, you do not need to include any verbal description of your activity during your video.
All entries can be uploaded here by April 8th
Sample activities (choose from examples like these, or some up with your own!)
- Research: learn about topics (how to grow food during a flood, how to build structures that can withstand an earthquake, creating solar energy, etc.), and try to do a similar mini-experiment.
- Build a model of a famous structure (like the Eiffel Tower or Great Wall of China) using only recycled materials or Lego.
- Read a science book (you can take a photo of the book you read).
- Do an experiment & learn about the science behind it, for example: growing coloured crystals, sprouting seeds in different conditons, make a baking soda volcano, egg drop challenge, etc.
- Make a functioning musical instrument or build a terrarium.
Most of all HAVE FUN!!
SPRING PLANT FUNDRAISER
Glenmeadows school society is partnering again with Growing Smiles Fundraising, we have some beautiful spring plant options. From Herbs to hanging floral baskets. Ordering is super easy, click on link here. https://glenmeadowsschoolsociety.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home, pick what you want, add to cart, and place your order.
Important Details:
· Plant orders: Order now, until April 17 at 11:59 PM
· Plant delivery/pick up: Plant orders will be delivered on May 4th, and you will be able to pick up between 3:45-5:30 PM at the school, on the 4th & 5th
· Pickup is just before Mothers day, so make sure you include a gift for the fantastic Mothers in your life!
SKIP THE DEPOT
Save those empty cans and contribute them to the school instead! Create an account online or look up Escuela Glenmeadows School Society
LOST BUT FOUND!
Did you know your online label purchase can support the school? Select Glenmeadows School (Calgary) when checking out.
WEAR SCHOOL SPIRIT
It's a great time to show school spirit with our spirit wear store!
Select your style and colour with a portion of sales going back to the school.