The SAM Explorer

With May just around the corner we are excited for the vibrant activities we have planned for our students and their families in the coming weeks!

First and foremost, mark your calendars for our Family STEAM Night on May 2nd at 6pm. It promises to be a fun-filled evening where science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics come alive through interactive projects and demonstrations. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their innovative projects and for families to engage in the joy of learning together.

Next up, we are thrilled to announce the Soccer Academy Kit Fit Night on May 8th from 6-8pm. This event is crucial for all soccer academy members to ensure they have the perfect fit for their kits. It’s also a great chance to meet the coaches and learn more about our program goals for the year.

Don’t forget about our Growing Smiles Fundraiser Flower Pickup on May 9th from 12noon to 5pm. Thanks to your generous support, our school garden will continue to bloom beautifully. Please come pick up your flowers and see how your contributions help our students grow.

Lastly, our Grade 6 students are gearing up for an adventure at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre for their Overnight Camp on May 9th & 10th. This excursion is a wonderful opportunity for hands-on learning and building lasting memories outside the classroom.

We look forward to seeing you at these events and thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm!

Dawn & Cam

Week of April 29 - May 3

• Wed, May 1st - Kindergarten Test Drive
• Wed, May 1st - Cupcake Day & Early Dismissal
• Thurs, May 2nd - Family STEAM Night @ 6pm (SAM STEAM Lab)
• Fri, May 3rd - Boston Pizza Hot Lunch

Week of May 6 - May 10 - Mental Health Week

• Wed, May 8th - Hats On for Mental Health
• Wed, May 8th - Soccer Academy Kit Fit Night 6-8pm (SAM Gym)
• Thurs, May 9th - Growing Smiles Fundraiser Flower Pick-up (12noon - 5pm @ SAM)
• Thurs & Fri, May 9-10th - Grade 6 Overnight Camp at Strathcona Wilderness Centre
• Fri, May 10th - Tim Hortons Hot Lunch
• Sun, May 12th - Happy Mother's Day

SAM fundraising would like to announce a new event! Icy Thursday's! Freezies will be sold every Thursday at lunch until the end of the year. As the school year comes to a close, we'd like to celebrate with a sweet treat and raise some funds for all of the fun events provided the amazing students at SAM! $1 per freezie to support our SAMily! See you on Thursday!!

We are thrilled to share that registration for our Soccer Academy has been a resounding success! Due to the enthusiastic response, we will be organizing our students into two groups to ensure personalized attention and optimal training conditions.

Additionally, we are pleased to announce a special evening on Wednesday, May 8th from 6-8pm in the SAM Gym for all our Soccer Academy students and their families. This event will provide an opportunity to connect with our Soccer Academy Coordinator, Jeff Paulus, and to size your soccer kits, including shorts, shirts, and socks. Our Soccer Academy gear will be provided by Macron which does fit tighter than Adidas, Umbro or Nike. We will have sample sizes available for the students to try before confirming their clothing order. Please feel free to drop-in at any time between 6 - 8 pm.

*Families will need to pay their next $150 non-refundable deposit before students will be provided their soccer academy kit.

The Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education, wants to hear from teachers, parents, and other staff about cellphone use in schools. You are invited to participate in an online survey about the future of cellphone use in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools.

You can access the survey at Survey Link. Please share this information with staff and parents and encourage them to share their views. The survey will be open until May 3, 2024.

This is an important reminder that all kindergarten registrants must submit their Kindergarten Bus Pass Application 2024-2025 prior to June 1st.

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 two students from their class to recognize for demonstrating our SAM SPIRIT qualities. This month, we recognized students who "Light up the Class with Positivity". Congratulations to our SAM Spirit Award Winners!

Kindergarten

Ivy Rolfe 0DRE

Riley Romanuik ODRE

Finnley Stuart OBOW

Sonny Iezzi OBOW

Grade 1

Adalyn Braun 1ROB

Jack Braun 1ROB

Hunter Boisvert 1PRO

Torin Visscher 1PRO

Grade 2

Princess Pacia 2SMO

Theo Kennedy 2SMO

David Vasquez Flamenco 2RAV

Theodore Davidson 2RAV

Grade 3

Emmett Noren 3MIT

Nora Shankowsky 3MIT

Madeline Longoz 3MP

Hattie Mayes 3MP

Max Lessels 3TAR

Kenan Al Jahash 3TAR

Grade 4

Judith Lopez 4MAR

Ruel Simpson 4MAR

Selah Carlson 4ROB

Raiden De Lorenzi 4ROB

Lyric Archer-Shee 4ROB

Grade 5

Elle Van Ruskenveld 5BEA

Ben Lindsay 5BEA

Ayla Manraj5JUK/Mr. T

Keenan Ehnes 5JUK/Mr. T

Sophia Hay 5JUK/Mr. T

Jane Grant 456FRI

Emma Apostolescu 456FRI

Grade 6

Aleena Brandsma 6LET

Brielle Blair 6LET

Dallyn Dobson 6CM

Ben Maul 6CM

The St. Albert Canoe & Kayak Club is a non-profit organization that was established in 1986, and since that time we have been providing competitive and recreational programs to the residents of St. Albert, Edmonton, Sturgeon County and surrounding communities. Our mission is to promote and teach safe and effective paddling skills, and give all youth and adults an opportunity to learn, enjoy and practice sprint canoe and kayak, as well as other paddle sports. We are located at Cardiff Pond in Sturgeon County, close to the Cardiff Golf Club.

Here are some of our programs:

SUMMER CAMPS & DAY PROGRAMS

• A fun & safe introduction to paddle sports
  
• Boats, paddles & lifejackets are provided at no extra cost
• We provide support, leadership and certified coaches
• Various types of canoes and kayaks to explore and enjoy
• Programs for kids ages 8+ and adults
• Online registration: www.sackc.com