Milo School News

November has flown by, and it's hard to believe that December is already upon us! It’s shaping up to be an exciting month, filled with festive activities and special events. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our wonderful student teachers Megan and Marla, whose growth over the past few months has been remarkable. Their dedication and enthusiasm have made a lasting impact, and we know the students will miss them dearly once they leave. We truly appreciate all they’ve contributed during their time with us.

Monday, December 2 is a busy day, with several events taking place. We’re excited for the Ready to Rock program, which will introduce and engage our students in grades 4-9 in the wonderful sport of curling. The flower fundraiser orders can also be picked up, and we’ll be holding parent-teacher interviews after school. It’s a great opportunity for families to connect with teachers and discuss their child’s progress.

Additionally, we’re looking forward to Evergreen returning this year from December 9-12, where we have some amazing ideas planned for theater skits. Along with the skits, there will be dances, music, and singing—creating a truly festive atmosphere for everyone. As part of our staff skit, we’re on the lookout for any large, full-body Halloween blow-up costumes that the school could borrow for the December 12 concert. If anyone has one and is willing to lend it to us, we would greatly appreciate it!

The final week before the Christmas break is always filled with excitement, and we will be celebrating with a different spirit day dress-up each day. Our caroling tradition continues in Vulcan on December 18 and a new location added to our routine on December 16 at the Siksika Elder Center. Santa will also be making his visit on December 19.

As we head into the colder weather, please remember to bundle up and stay safe. Warm clothing, including snow pants, winter coats, mitts, toques, and scarves, are essential as we navigate this chilly season. Let’s make the most of this joyful time of year!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be set up in the Milo School Library for the week of December 9-12th. Students will get a chance to shop during recesses and library classes during the week and there will be a parents shopping time the night of the Evergreen performance.

In the latest installment of "who had the right to vote" the class explored ancient Greece politics and learned about direct democracy. The grade 6 students gave each of the 4/5 students an identity and they learned if they had the right to vote in ancient Athens based on their social status. The grade 6's came up with an issue to vote on with these 2 methods of voting raising hands or using coloured stones.

We are so proud of our students for the respectful and heartfelt effort they made for our Remembrance Day Service. Our partnership with the Milo Lions Club in hosting this event has been a great opportunity to share this important service with our community. Thank you to our guest speaker Allyson Bartsch for her informative presentation on the CCHS Europe War Memorial Trip, to the Vulcan Legion for providing the colour guard, all of the wreath bearers, community members for attending the service, Grant Turner and the Milo Lions for their assistance and support.

Thank you to Mrs. Walker for arranging the "no Stone Left Alone" program and to all that came to the cenotaph for the program. Thank you to Tracy Mozill for photographing the event for us.

Mrs. Woofenden and a team of 4 Jr high girls traveled to the University of Lethbridge to compete in a Cardboard Boat Race hosted by Career Transitions. The students had to design and build a boat made out of 2 sheets of 4 x 8 cardboard, 9 meters of duct tape and 16 meters of packing tape plus one mystery item. The mystery item turned out to be a package of 4 small plastic balls and they had to be incorporated into the design. There were 2 challenges for the water craft to meet, firstly; travel across the pool successfully, secondly; a weight challenge to hold 3 students for one minute. Unfortunately, the girls' boat did not make it across the pool so they were eliminated and did not get to the second challenge. It was a very fun experience for them all!

Report cards will be released to Edsby on Thursday, November 28th. Please log in to Edsby to view your child's progress report. Learning conferences will be held Monday, December 2nd starting at 4:15 pm and can be booked in Edsby or by calling the school during school hours.

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A few pictures from the 4/5/6 science unit on density of liquds.

Parents, students, community members can purchase t-shirts, hats, jackets, hoodies, bags etc. with the Milo School logo with the link below. For every dollar spent the school gets 10% towards student clothing.

https://milo.entripyshops.com/

Thank you to everyone that purchased winter arrangements for our winter fundraiser. The orders will arrive on December 2nd. Please make arrangements to pick up orders by 4:00 pm.

We are looking for donations of yarn for a crochet project for our students. Any colour and any amount is gratefully welcomed. Also, the kids will be building blue jean patchwork quilts in the new year and we will need quite a few pairs of old jeans to make the squares. Please drop donations off at the school during school hours or contact the school and we can arrange pick up.

Thank you in advance.

Thank you to all of the parents that came out to play volleyball against the Milo School team, a great time was had by all.

Thank you to the Milo Lions Club for purchasing donuts for the Remembrance Day Service, the treat was very much appreciated by all in attendance and the students and staff.

Thank you to the Milo Alphabets Kindergarten parents for the delicious Taco in a bag hot lunches.

Thank you to everyone that donated baking or soup or came to help out with the Milo Merry Market concession fundraiser for the 4/5/6 class overnight trip to Frank Slide.

November 30 - Milo Merry Market 4/5/6 Concession Fundraiser 10 am

December 2 - Winter Flower orders arrive

- Ready to Rock Curling Program grades 4-9 1:30 - 3:45 pm

- Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:15 pm

December 9 - Evergreen Residency begins

December 9 - Scholastic Book Fair begins

December 12 - Last day for Book Fair purchases

- Evergreen Theatre Performance 7:00 pm

December 16 - Christmas Caroling at the Siksika Elders Lodge 2:00 pm

December 18 - Christmas Caroling at Extendicare/Vulcan Hospital 1:30 pm

December 19 - Last Day of School before Christmas Break