KILLAM PUBLIC SCHOOL

My name is Janna Freadrich and I live on a farm between Killam and Sedgewick with my husband Kevin, and three kids; Easton (grade 10), Karter (grade 8) and Hadley (grade 6).

This is my second year at Killam Public School. I am currently the Assistant Principal, I teach kindergarten and a couple of grade 5 subjects. I have been teaching off and on for the last 22 years (I took a few years off when my kids were little) and this is my second time teaching at KPS, the first was in 2008!

I spend most of my “free time” driving my kids to hockey practices and games. When I get time for me, I enjoy a good book, gardening, skiing and curling.

Cold weather has finally hit us here at KPS. Just a reminder that with cooler temperatures we need to dress for the weather. Please send your child with a warm winter jacket, toque and mitts and snow pants for the days that the kids are outside. The threshold temperature for outdoor recess at -20C with the windchill.

When riding the bus it is important to remember that sometimes busses can break down while on route. All children on the bus need to dress for the weather as busses can get very cold if they are out in the elements for an extended time.

This week, Nov. 25 - 29, is Education Worker Recognition Week. We are grateful for those who support our students and schools in many different ways. You make a difference in the lives or our students. Please watch this video by Lacey (ECCHS) and Breena (CHSPS) for a message of gratitude.

Christmas Sharing will be on December 5. Please bring an item for donation for those less fortunate in our Flagstaff Community. A list of items that are most needed at this time are: Money which is used for Christmas Coupons for those in need to purchase their own items and Non-perishable food items such as canned goods, food that doesn't need to be refrigerated.

On behalf of the Flagstaff Food Bank - Thank you for any and all donations!!

Some items needed at the Flagstaff Food Bank are (please note that frozen items will need to be delivered directly to the food bank):

• · Meeting frequency: 3rd Tuesday of every 2nd month; next meeting is January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
• · Approved funding for: Money towards the Student Leadership group
• · A couple Student Leadership members spoke during the meeting; they have lots of fun activities planned for the KPS students this year!
• · Parent Council will be having a raffle during the Christmas Concert to raise funds. Some great prizes to be raffled off!
• · Hot lunch purchasing for the new year will be open approximately Jan 6-Jan 13, 2025. First hot lunch will be January 14, 2024th. PLEASE sign up for any dates you are able to volunteer when purchasing hot lunches. If we are unable to get enough volunteers, hot lunch will be cancelled
• · Reminder: each time you volunteer for (and show up for) a Hot Lunch day, your name will be entered into a draw for $50 credit towards Hot Lunch.
• · Our first draw for the $50 credit will be December 19th, 2024. Big thank you to all the parents who have volunteered!
• · Reminder: Any and all parents are welcome to come to the Parent Council meetings! We are happy to have parent feedback/opinions for funding approvals and changes. These meetings allow parents to stay informed on what is going on in our school!
• · If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a Parent Council Executive!

Please take a few minutes to log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal to view your child’s most up-to-date grades and comments. Our Real-Time Reporting system allows you to stay connected to your child’s learning progress throughout the year, providing insights into their achievements and areas for growth. By regularly checking PowerSchool, you can support your child’s learning journey and celebrate their progress together. Thank you for partnering with us to foster a positive and collaborative learning experience.

While the PowerSchool app provides a convenient way to access information in the moment, it does not offer everything the web browser does. Please see this document for more information about the web browser.

We had a mixup with sizing when we ordered new boys volleyball jerseys. We are selling the extra smaller sizes (Youth Medium and Youth Large). They are great quality shirts and would look fantastic on our young fans! Give the gift of School Spirit for Christmas!

BASKETBALL

Basketball season has started. If you missed the parent meeting, have your child see Mr. Gratrix for a Code of Conduct form and an information sheet for the season. A practice schedule will be available soon. League games do not start until after the Christmas break.

JH Basketball teams have an exhibition game on December 9 against Sedgewick in Sedgewick.

Winners of the October/November Pawsitive Behaviors are: (Lto R) Jacob Mullins, Damien Trepanier, Owen Johnson, Celes Dechaine, Brittyn Delowsky, Abby Wideman, Luke Pedersen, Trey Smith and Hayden McFarlane.

On Wednesday, December 11, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Twice Nice will host a shopping Night for children. They will be providing each child with a $5 Twice Nice Credit Voucher.

Please inform the office if your student will be absent by either calling (780) 385-3690 or emailing abrodie@brsd.ab.ca. Students must check-in at the office if they are late and must check out at the office if they are leaving early for the day.

The Christmas season will soon be upon us and here at KPS we would like to make your Christmas shopping easier by making a Christmas wish list of the things that your child will need in the New Year!

Skates

Hockey Helmet

Warm Mitts

Toque

Snow Pants

Bike Helmet

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

• Dec. 5 - Bring in Christmas Sharing items

• Dec. 6 - Staff Meeting/Division PD/Collaboration - No School for Students

• Dec. 9 - JH Girls and Boys Basketball Exhibition Game v.s. Sedgewick (in Sedgewick)

• Dec. 19 - Christmas Concert

• Dec. 20 - Last day before Christmas break/Next Newsletter

• Dec. 21-January 5 - NO SCHOOL

• January 6 - Back to School

Please click the contact us link below to tell us what you think. Leave a comment, question or feedback. Your opinion helps!

Every Student, Every Day, A Success

Email: killam-aa@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://killam.brsd.ab.ca/
Phone: 780-385-3690