The PAW Print

Over the past couple of weeks, we've has so much fun coming together as a school community to celebrate the joys of the season. Our Winter Concerts, led by the talented Mrs. Moran, were truly spectacular! It was heartwarming to see so many families join us in honouring the hard work of our students and staff. We’re also incredibly grateful for the generosity of our families who contributed to our Food Bank and clothing drives, making a meaningful difference in the lives of others in our community.

As the holiday season approaches, we encourage everyone to embrace this time for rest and connection. Whether it’s gathering with loved ones, enjoying quiet moments, or simply recharging, we hope this break brings joy and togetherness to your family. A reminder that school will be closed from December 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Classes will resume on January 6, 2025, and we look forward to welcoming our students back for a new year filled with learning and growth.

Wishing you and your loved ones a holiday season full of warmth, happiness, and peace.

Dawn, Cam & the SAM Staff

Week of Jan 6 - 10

• Mon, Jan 6 - Classes Resume from Winter Break
• Tues, Jan 7 - Tech Tuesday "Digital Footprint & Identity"
• Wed, Jan 8 - Cupcake Day
• Fri, Jan 10 - Grade 6s - Mamma Mia at Paul Kane Theatre
• Fri, Jan 10 - HOT LUNCH Booster Juice/Subway
• Sat, Jan 11 - St. Albert Public Schools Kindergarten Fair @ Paul Kane (10am)

Mr. Letendre has launched the SAM Chess Club this week, and it has been a HUGE hit with our students! The level of interest has been overwhelming, and we are thrilled to see so many students eager to engage in this timeless game of strategy and skill.

To support the club’s growth, we are on the lookout for any chess boards that families might be able to donate. If you have a chess board gathering dust at home, we would love to give it a new purpose here at SAM!

Donations can be dropped off at the front office in the new year. Thank you for supporting our students’ love for learning and play! ♟️

The Chess Club is open to any students in Grades 3-6 on Wednesday's at lunch recess in the Bear's Den.

Each month at our SAM Spirt Assembly we will recognize the incredible contributions of our students, staff, and volunteers who help make SAM an amazing school to come to every day. The SAM SPIRIT Award is a monthly themed award where teachers choose a few students from their class to recognize for demonstrating our SAM SPIRIT qualities. This month, we recognized our Holly Jolly students who always find a way to bring a smile to your face. Congratulations to our SAM Spirit Award Winners!

Kindergarten

Adonis Kroschinski KDRE (am)

Lewis Hopkins KDRE (am)

Noah Fowler KDRE (pm)

Avah Ramos KDRE (pm)

Nova J Brown KBOW

Patrick Foster KBOW

Nova Brown KBOW

Grade 1

Kyland Ehmler 1PHI

Katya Kleshnova 1PHI

Charlotte Ladouceur 1PHI

Celeste Sillito 1PRO

Clara Brenneis 1PRO

Henry Hall 1PRO

Grade 2

Marlowe Demko 2SMO

Ryker Eklund 2SMO

Joanna Termsmette 2RAV

Olivia Taffesse 2RAV

Hunter Boisvert 2RAV

Landon Mckinnon 2BEL

Everly Woods 2BEL

Grade 3

Georgia Heebner 3MIT

Kalana Dissanayake 3MIT

Everett Boaden 3MIT

Amelia Ede 3TAR

Eliana Hurl 3TAR

Remington Behrens 3TAR

Princess Pacia 3TAR

Grade 4

Otto Rodier-Schilf 4RIN

Gavin Height 4RIN

Maya Vanderwekken 4RIN

Silas VanKeeken 4RIN

Dominic Clementovich 4MAR

Stefano Iezzi 4MAR

Syla Lefthand-Leroux 4MAR

Samantha Hlewka 4ROB

Carson Stratford 4ROB

Ben Whitehead 4ROB

Ryker Brown 4KOS

Samuel Grant 4KOS

Grade 5

Millie Morton 5TUC

Ruel Simpson 5TUC

Theia Myrehaug 5TUC

Avery McGillis 5JUK

William Stratford 5KOS

Zefram Makovichuk 5FRI

Grade 6

Zariah Benson 6LET

Isla Ede 6LET

Kinley Euchuk 6LET

Finley Elliot 6CLA

Wesley Piercy 6CLA

Elle Van Ruskenveld 6CLA

Anahad Bains 6FRI

Do you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall? Please join us on Saturday, January 11th at Paul Kane High School for the St. Albert Public Schools Kindergarten Fair, where you can find out more about our programs, full and half-day Kindergarten, yellow busing, school boundaries, speech and occupational therapy and more.

Who should attend?

Families with children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2025. (Please note that children must be 5 years old by December 31, 2025 to enroll in Kindergarten for the fall of 2025)

Reading Buddies pairs children who could benefit from a little support and guidance with their reading with a trained teen Reading Buddy volunteer. The goal is to help the young buddy improve their confidence and develop a positive attitude toward reading.

We are offering two in-person program options:

Tuesdays, February 18 - April 15, 4:00-5:00 pm (No class March 25)

Wednesdays, February 19 - April 16, 6:30-7:30 pm (No class March 26)

Another option is our Bookable Buddies program, a shorter option with adult volunteers.

We encourage teachers to pass on the message to anyone who could benefit from this program. The application form can be found under the School Age Programs tab on our website. Parents are asked to please apply for Reading Buddies by January 17, 2025.