Principal's Message
Fue estupendo/It was great seeing families yesterday and today during the Meet the Teacher days. Our year theme is “We’re in this together”/”Estamos Unidos”. We know that it takes a village to raise a child. We are all, individually and collaboratively committed to be part of a team that will support our “Camino a la Excelencia/Path to Excellence” for all students at our school.
Yesterday and today, I heard great things from parents/guardians and students about how wonderful their teachers are. The sentiment is undoubtedly reciprocal, with teachers and staff being thankful for the amazing children and families at Escuela Glenmeadows School. We have a great year ahead of us to ensure teaching and learning are at the forefront within a safe, caring and welcoming environment.
This past Thursday we held our Orange Shirt Day. Yet another opportunity to support Truth and Reconciliation in our school, community and nation. Students engaged in historical facts, learning tasks and reflections that will lead to societal change.
The Terry Fox run was a huge success due to the great planning of our P.E. committee and all the volunteers and families who came to cheer on students!
Tengan un lindo fin de semana largo/Have a great long weekend!
Sr. Suarez
Principal
Picture Day is coming!
All students will be photographed on Wednesday, October 9. Please notify your teacher if you do not want an individual picture taken of your child. All students will be included in a group picture.
Lifetouch will send picture proofs home a few days after Picture Day. You will be able to review and purchase your pictures on mylifetouch.ca
As some students like to wear their caps/hats these days, we ask that you please speak with your child(ren) about whether they will wear one or not. Please know that photographers nor school staff will not monitor the use of caps/hats.
Picture retakes will take place November 6, for students who miss the first date or wish to get their photo retaken.
Apple Fundraiser is ON!!
We are very pleased to announce that this year we will be running an exciting new fall fundraiser! We have partnered up with a distinguished Okanagan orchard to sell their delicious farm-fresh apples. These are not just the ordinary apples we are used to getting in our grocery stores. This century-old family farm has won all kinds of major awards for their fruit. They won the prize for growing the best apples in Canada for eight straight years.These are the highest quality apples available anywhere. And because we’re sourcing them directly from the farm, you get to buy them at below grocery store prices.
You’ll get the best apples you’ve ever eaten… and save some money. Plus, with each box sold Glenmeadows School will raise $8-10. The funds we raise are so important for providing additional school resources that will enrich and enhance our kids’ academic, physical and social growth. We ask that you please consider sharing this fundraiser sale with your nearby friends and family.
Apples are far-and-away the most popular fruit in Canada, so it’s highly likely that you have many apple lovers in your life. They’ll want to know about this deal. Everything is done online, so you won’t have to deal with any of the hassles of collecting money or keeping records.
All you need to do is share a link via email or text message. It’s sweet and simple and only takes a couple minutes of your time. You can find out more by clicking this link:
We hope you will consider participating in this fundraiser. This is a fresh and healthy product of the highest quality, and at a very good price, that you can be proud of offering to your friends and family. Orders need to be placed by October 9, 2024.
Thank you for your support,
Glenmeadows School Society
Casino Fundraiser Volunteer’s Needed
We are looking for volunteers for Escuela Glenmeadows' 2024 Casino Fundraiser. This is a great way to support our school as it is the largest fundraiser we have. Please refer to the information below and click the link to pick your role (no training is required; and it is a fun day / night out).
Dates: Wednesday December 4, 2024
Thursday December 5, 2024
Times: please refer to the link below to confirm the times and available shifts
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AEA929A6F9C43-51488768-2024#/
If you have any questions about the event you can reach out to the Casino Coordinator through the link.
Volunteers Needed
Escuela Glenmeadows has an online signup page, please check it out often to see all new opportunities.
- Halloween Party: Please help us have a spook-tacular event! We need volunteer positions before, during and after the event.
https://signup.com/group/1204348818036
Reminder - current police clearance with the school is required to volunteer for all events.
Healthy Hunger
Don’t forget to register for Healthy Hunger, save yourself making a few lunches this year and support the school society! To set up and order food for the weeks to come, first set up an account for your child(ren) through the Healthy Hunger website.
The deadline for next week’s (Wednesday October 2) order is Friday, September 27 at midnight.
Can you help? | Halloween Dance Decorations
Halloween Dance is only 7 weeks away (October 24), and our amazing team of volunteers is already working on making it awesome. We’re collecting Milk jugs in any size to help with our decoration plans. If you could rinse your milk jugs and bring them to the school that would be a huge help. Milk jugs, anytime between now and October 11. Thank you!
Terry Fox Run
Our 2024 Terry Fox School Run was a great success!
We are proud to announce that Glenmeadows School has generously donated $1530.15 for cancer research! The Terry Fox Foundation sends a big thank you to our school community for our generosity and support. Terry’s message of hope lives on and stronger than ever!
School Council and Society Meetings
We have exciting opportunities open! We're looking for a new Chair of Council and members to join various committees. In particular, we need passionate individuals for the Art & Culture Committee, the STEM Committee, and parents of Grade 6 students to help kickstart the Grade 6 Farewell Committee. Join us at our meetings, connect with fellow dedicated Guardians, and play a part in making Glenmeadows an even better place for our kids.
The School Council and Society meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM, though some dates may shift due to holidays and special events.
Here are the meeting dates for 2024:
October 8
November 19
Mark your calendars for Parent Engagement Night on November 21, 2024
This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow parents and guardians, and hear from an engaging speaker, and learn about how you can get involved in our school community. We’re working on finalizing the exciting details for the event
Stay tuned for more details, and don’t miss out on this valuable night of connection and collaboration!
Spiritwear orders
Here’s the link to our schools Spiritwear website:
https://barefernapparel.myshopify.com/collections/egs-school