PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Celebrating Our Glenmeadows School Family
Ayer/Yesterday, our School Council, School Society members, and many wonderful volunteers hosted another amazing Welcome Back BBQ—and what a celebration it was!
Desde/From the Guacamayas and delicious food to fun activities, teachers vs. kindergarten student races, and laughter, there was something for everyone to enjoy. More importantly, it was a wonderful opportunity for our Glenmeadows School family to come together, reconnect, welcome new families, and build relationships beyond the classroom.
Throughout the evening, I heard so many families speak about how welcoming our school community feels and how our parents and volunteers help create a place where everyone feels included and connected. That sense of belonging does not happen by accident. It comes from vision, care, teamwork, and thoughtful planning by people who believe deeply in our school community.
Estamos/We are grateful for the opportunity to step away from the academic setting, spend time together, and simply enjoy being part of the Glenmeadows family. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, energy, and enthusiasm to make this special evening possible.
Bien hecho! What a wonderful way to celebrate our school family!
Teacher Committee Work
Esta tarde/This afternoon, we gave our teachers dedicated time to work on school committees, including Spanish, STEM/Technology, Physical Education and Wellness, Indigenous Education Professional Development, and whole-school events.
While this work may happen outside the classroom, its impact is very much felt inside the classroom.
Great schools are built not only through what happens during a lesson, but also through the professional thinking, collaboration, planning, and leadership that happens behind the scenes. Our committees give teachers an opportunity to share their expertise, develop ideas, strengthen programs, and create experiences that benefit students across the entire school.
Cuando/When teachers work together on Spanish and Language and Culture, they strengthen our school's identity and give students meaningful opportunities to develop language and cultural understanding. When teachers collaborate around STEM and technology, they help create opportunities for students to explore, question, create, problem-solve, and prepare for an ever-changing world. Work in Physical Education and Wellness supports students as whole people, recognizing that physical health, belonging, relationships, and well-being are important foundations for learning. Indigenous Education Professional Development helps us keep learning, reflecting, and building a deeper understanding of Indigenous histories, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Whole-school event planning creates the shared experiences that bring our community together and help students feel that they belong to something larger than their individual classroom.
Every committee meeting, every conversation, every idea, and every hour of thoughtful teacher collaboration can make a difference in a student's experience at school.
That is why teachers' work matters so much. What teachers do every day—both in front of students and behind the scenes—helps shape the school our students experience and the people they are becoming.
Neighbourhood Parking
A friendly reminder to all Glenmeadows School families to please follow the parking and traffic signs around our school and respect designated parking areas, fire lanes, bus zones, and neighbouring properties. These guidelines help keep our students, families, and community safe. Thank you for your cooperation and for being considerate members of our school community.
Tengan un lindo fin de semana/Have a nice weekend!
Ray Suarez
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Sept 21 – Terry Fox Run
Wednesday, Sept 23 – Healthy Hunger, Saucy Co
Thursday, Sept 24 – Meet the Teacher
Friday, Sept 25 – Non-Instructional Day – no school
Friday, Sept 25 – Meet the Teacher
MONTH AHEAD
Sept 30 – Truth & Reconciliation Day – no school
Oct 5 – Picture Day
Oct 6 – Apple Orders due
Oct 7 – Healthy Hunger, Kernels
Oct 12 – Thanksgiving Day, no school
Oct 14 – Grade 6 vaccinations
Oct 14 – Healthy Hunger, Panago
SCHOOL UPDATES
ANNUAL FORMS
Please make sure you have taken a moment to review and/or update all your CBE annual forms. Thank you to all the families who have done this already. It is required by CBE each year that families review and/or update these forms, so we have up-to-date information for all our students. The forms needed are:
- Demographic Verification – 2026-2027
- Citizenship Information Update – only required if your student has a change in their citizenship
- Annual Authorization – includes School District Use of Personal Information, Consent for CBE Use of Students Information and Consent for Use of Student Information by New Media & Outside Groups
LOST AND FOUND
Encourage your child(ren) to go check out our lost and found. We have many items showing up each day with the cool mornings and warm afternoons. We will do our best to have all items laid out for Meet-the-Teacher.
SCHOOL COUNCIL & SOCIETY UPDATES
🏃 TERRY FOX RUN - SEPT 21ST
You can donate online or bring in a donation to the school. Here is the link for donations!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
View current volunteer opportunities and sign up
We are currently recruiting support for:
🥪 Weekly Healthy Hunger lunches
☀️Weekly laminating and supporting teachers with classroom needs.
⭐ These events cannot happen without your help!
🌿 CALLING ALL MULCH MOVERS & ROCK STARS! 🪨 🌿
We’re giving our school planter bed a little glow-up next Tuesday from 1:00–4:00 PM — and we need some strong, willing, moderately enthusiastic humans to help! 😂 We’ll be moving mulch and rock to the planter bed on the side of the school. Think of it as a free afternoon workout… except with better company and a very satisfying before-and-after! 💪🌱
We need:
🪨 Mulch & rock movers
🚜 Wheelbarrow warriors
🛠️ Shovel superstars
💪 Anyone who enjoys pretending they know what they’re doing in a garden. If you have a shovel and/or wheelbarrow, please bring it along!
📅 Next Tuesday
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Side of the school https://signup.com/go/zBChCMU
Come for an hour, stay for three, or just show up with a wheelbarrow and become an instant hero. ❤️
🍎APPLE FUNDRAISER KICK OFF 🍎
Orders due Tuesday, Oct 6
Our annual apple fundraiser is back! Stock up on delicious, fresh apples while supporting programs and opportunities for EGS students. 🍏❤️
📦 Pick-up: Tuesday, Oct 20th
🔗 Order here: EGS APPLE FUNDRAISER
Thank you for supporting our school community one apple at a time! 🍎✨
👕SPIRIT WEAR👕
Select your style and colour, with a portion of sales going back to the school.