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Fall Ball Family Dance Party - Oct 24

The Fall Ball is less than two weeks away and we are in desperate need of volunteers because 0 of the 68 possible positions have been filled. We require your support to be able to put events like this on. If we cannot find volunteers we will have to cancel the dance.

To volunteer, please visit the SignUp.com link https://signup.com/go/sQuNKht or contact universityschoolcouncil@gmail.com

What: Family Dance Fundraiser hosted by School Council

When: Thursday, October 24th, from 6-8PM

Where: University School gymnasium

 How to attend: Purchase your tickets ahead of time by using the Healthy Hunger website (https://healthyhunger.ca/). The suggested cost of admission is $20. We are again doing a ‘pay-what-you-can’ format to ensure that every family can join. Healthy Hunger allows you to pay in increments of $5. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on the evening of the dance. The Fall Ball is a community event that also functions as a fundraiser for our School Council.

 There is food available to order from the Healthy Hunger site (pizza and/or a treat). Food orders are due by Saturday, October 19.  The DJ will be spinning fun tunes. There will be a door prize, best costume prize, and guess-the-candy jar prize.

This is a family dance - all children must be accompanied by adults, no supervision is provided.

To volunteer, please visit the SignUp.com link https://signup.com/go/sQuNKht or contact universityschoolcouncil@gmail.com. We need more volunteers to make this event happen! 


Free YMCA Membership – Grade 6 Students 

The Calgary Flames Foundation for Life and Calgary YMCA have again teamed up to offer students in Grade 6 a no-fee General Youth Membership (valid from August 1, 2024, until August 31, 2025). Students whose parents sign them up for the membership will enjoy member benefits at all YMCA locations in Calgary, including advanced program registration and discounted rates for programs, plus special Grade 6 programs and activities. 

Parents and guardians can fill out a YMCA Membership form at any YMCA Calgary location or online. Bring your form along with your child’s Grade 5 report card, school ID to any YMCA location, or log into PowerSchool and show them. 

Click here for more information! 


Fun Lunch - A&W

The first fun lunch of the school year is A&W and they are offering choices such as cheeseburgers, chicken burgers, Beyond Meat burgers, and french fries.  

The last day to order the A&W fun lunch is Saturday, October 25. Please go to Healthy Hunger to place your order. 

The fun lunch will be distributed on Thursday, October 31

Morning Kindergarten students can wait until 11:10 am to receive their fun lunch if ordered. If they attend Summit they will have their food brought to them there.  

Also, a huge thank you to everyone that supported the Buy for a Friend popcorn option. This allowed all students at University to have a fun snack and come together as a community. We appreciate your support.


This Week 

Monday, October 14

  • No School - Thanksgiving Day

Tuesday, October 15

  • Alien In-line Residency continues
  • School Wi-Fi Upgrade

Wednesday, October 16

  • Grade 6 Field Trip - Wordfest

Friday, October 18

  • PM Kindergarten Attends - No AM Kindergarten
  • Flex Fridays - Mixed Groups

 

Month Ahead 

Oct 9 - 23 - Aline In-Line Skating Residency

Oct 21 - Oct 24 - Pond School

Oct 21 - Grade 3 Field Trip - Room 18

Oct 22 - Grade 3 Field Trip - Room 17

Oct 23 - Grade 3 Field Trip - Room 16

Oct 24 - Photo Retakes

Oct 24 - Fall Ball School Dance

Oct 25 - No School - Non-instructional Day

Oct 31 - Halloween

Oct 31 - Fun Lunch - A&W

Nov 1 - Flex Fridays - Buddies

Nov 7 - Remembrance Day Assembly

Nov 8 - No School - System Indigenous Education Professional Learning

Nov 11 - 13 - No School - Fall Break


Dates of Significance

Oct - German Heritage Month

Oct - Canadian Islamic History Month

Oct-  Women’s History Month

Oct - Down’s Syndrome Awareness Month

Oct 12 - Dussehra

Oct 14 - Thanksgiving Day

Oct 16 - 23 - Sukkot

Oct 17 - 22 - Secret Path Week

Oct 18 - Persons Day

Oct 23 - Take Me Outside Day

Oct 31 - Diwali

Oct 31 - Halloween