Montessori Tenet
Our tenet this month is “Prepared Environment”. One of the things that sets apart a Montessori school is the organization of a classroom and the materials within it. Teachers work hard to incorporate the principles of a prepared environment: freedom, structure & order, beauty, nature, social environment and intellectual environment. “The first aim of the prepared environment is, as far as it is possible, to render the growing child independent of the adult.” This atmosphere of cooperation creates respect for our space and supports the development of practical life skills, independence and responsibility.
PAT update
Alberta Education has announced that Grade 6 English language arts and literature (ELAL) and mathematics provincial achievement tests will not be administered in the 2023/2024 school year. It is important to note that Science 6 and Social Studies 6 PATs will still be administered for all Grade 6 CBE students in June 2024.
Scholastic Book Fair
Thank you to Mrs. Smith for organizing our book fair, to our parent volunteers and to our community for supporting this event. We raised over $3000 in resources for our Learning Commons. In the photo, you will just a few of the new resources being added to our library collection. Thank you!
Partial Solar Eclipse
Monday is a partial solar eclipse. We will be reorganizing a few things to ensure the safety of students. Please see our message home to families for more information.
Experience Metis
Thank you to School Council for supporting our offsite residency with Experience Metis. We are excited to learn from our experts and look forward to sharing with you.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is beginning Monday. Please watch for information from your child’s teacher on how to be head to toe prepared for movement.
MAPSS – Montessori Alternative Public School Society Presents PEACE Night
This parent information event is hosted by MAPSS and features Tania Johnson, R. Psych, R.P.T. It is an event for all three Montessori CBE schools. LBS is hosting the event on April 18th at 7:00pm. Space is limited. Please see the invitation for more information on booking your ticket.
Upcoming dates
April 8: Grade 6 Vaccinations
April 8: Gymnastics starts
April 9-12 and 25th: Plant Medicine Walks with Metis Experience
April 11: LBS School Council 6:00pm grade 5-6 team presenting (Thursday evening)
April 18: Work Bee
From School Council
We are pleased to welcome back the well-loved Spring Flower Fundraiser with our supplier from previous years. Fill your garden and share with family and friends!
Ordering is open now until May 15th. Flowers will be ready for pick up on May 30thbetween 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Head over to this link to shop and fill your gardens! https://lakebonavistaschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
Fundraising
New products have been added to our online food fundraiser! Delivery fees have been reduced, and they are offering a bonus for orders over $200 before April 30th! Shop the store through the QR code on the poster. Thanks for supporting our school!
Any questions about fundraising can be sent to LBSCFundraising@gmail.com
Papa Johns
Join us for Pizza Night every Thursday from now until June 20th, 2024! Use promo code: LBS15 at papajohns.ca to get 15% off regular menu price order, and 15% net sales from the code goes to Lake Bonavista School! Offer valid at Papa Avenida, Copperfield, Bridlewood, Silverado and Seton locations. Feel free to share our promo code with friends and family too!
Please check out the Fundraising page to see more fundraising opportunities sponsored by School Council with all of the current and updated information.