Uncas Out of School Care and Pre-School
Come and join the fun learning atmosphere where children sing, dance and play their way through the alphabet, counting, colours, sharing and shapes. Uncas Pre-School Program is accepting registrations for pre-school. For information about our pre-school program and our out of school care program, please call Anna Groszek at (780)478-7028 or (780)297-0023.
May Already!
Principal's Message
May is here with hints of green grass, flowers, some butterflies (and flies!) and it is so nice to be outside at recess enjoying the wonderful weather!
At this time of year we are anticipating an extremely busy activity schedule at school. There are opportunities galore awaiting our students, and we encourage parents to check our school calendar regularly and participate as chaperones in special events when they can.
As the weather warms up, I like to remind parents as well as students of our School Dress Code. As cited in the School Handbook, which is in the front section of every student agenda, the Student Dress Code states: "School is the student's place of work and they are expected to dress accordingly. Clothing must be appropriate for a conservative school setting. This includes: T-Shirts and pants that cover the midriff, t-shirts with straps that are at least three fingers wide, appropriate hem (skirts/shorts) lengths, and shirts with appropriate sayings or logos. No make is to be worn by students. Hats are to be worn outside only (with the exception of special dress up or activity days which are advertised to students in advance). We thank you in advance for dressing to the code. Students that do not dress according to the code will be welcome to don clothing that we have on site for emergencies or emergent situations.
Something special for us is just around the corner, and that is a celebration of Mental Health Day. On May 9th, organizations all across Alberta are encouraged to wear hats to represent awareness of the mental health challenges that all people face in their lives. As mental health is a continuing theme in Health throughout all grade levels, we will celebrate Mental Health Day by inviting our staff and students to wear a hat at school, and by focusing Health lessons on what we can do to keep ourselves mentally healthy.
Good luck to our track athletes participating in the EIPS Invitational relays on May 10th ! Our grade 5 boys' team will race in the 4 x 200 and 4 x medley races held at Bev Facey High School in Sherwood Park. Ben W, Ethan J, Coleton B, and Quintin D are ready to do their best, and we wish them well!
Our grade three and six students will be writing their Provincial Achievement Tests beginning in mid May. Students in both grades write two English Language Arts Exams (one writing, one reading comprehension) as well as a Mathematics exam. The grade sixes also write exams in Science and Social Studies. A schedule for all exams is contained in this newsletter.
Congratulations to all students who participated in the second session of the Uncas Bus to Swim program over the last couple of months. Many thanks to our Parent Advisory Council for organizing and supervising this essential life skills activity!
I would like to reference our annual Volunteers' Tea. Our students provided entertainment, and there were wonderful snacks and beverage service by students as well. There is no doubt that the role of the volunteer at Uncas School is very important, and this day allowed us to officially express our appreciation for our volunteers, although we truly appreciate their efforts each and every day! To conclude my May message, I would like to share those very important words .... HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all of our moms on May 13th!
