Wow!!!!! where has the time gone, we cannot believe that we are in the last week of January - they say time goes by fast when you are having fun, and I totally agree with this statement as it is a joy and pleasure to educate your children on the daily at Alix MAC School.

Here is a brief snapshot of different acitivities that are occuring in our school:

1st- students in K-3 will be completing their second round of government assessments. These activities assess academic progress and give our teachers insight into where students are thriving and where they need growth. Our K-6 teachers are working to compile all student progress thus far in the school year and we will be sharing that progress with parents next week (a letter will be coming out Monday that will explain what assessment looks like in for Semester one in Elementary).

2nd- Our Jr/Sr students completed all of their exams this week which marks the end of semester 1! We are so proud of all the effort our students put into preparing for their exams. Students for 7-12 will start new core classes on Monday with Options finishing up on Thursday this week. New options will begin February 3rd.

3rd- This week has been proclaimed the week of Boss! Mr. Boss has served the Alix-MAC School community for almost two decades and is officially retiring on Friday this week. We thank Mr. Boss for all of his contributions over the year and we look forward to celebrating with him this week as he rides off into the sunset. We are having celebration for Mr. Boss in the large gym on Monday from 9:50-10:20, any community members are welcome to attend, we encourage students and community members to wear a jersey to honor Mr. Boss - if you have a Oilers Jersey that will get you extra points.

Here is a look at the week ahead:

Monday, January 27:

- First Day of semester two Core classes

- Grad photos in B100

- Mr. Boss Farewell assembly (9:50-10:20)

-Jesey Day at Alix MAC School

Tuesday, January 28:

- Grad photos in B100

- Grade 4/5 class Teacher appreciation lunch organized by School Council (thank you sooooo much we appreciate this treat greatly)

Wednesday, January 29:

Thursday, January 30:

- Hot Lunch: Hotdogs

- Dental Visits (K-3)

- Last day of Jr/Sr Options (Quarter 2)

Friday, January 31:

- PD day - no school for students

Upcoming Important Dates:

• FAMS will be hosting weekly drop-in volleyball on Sundays from 2-4:30

• January 31st PD Day

• February 13 - Hockey Night in Alix (Information letter and signup will be coming out this week)

We have started a new after school/Tuesday shinny at the arena from 4:00pm - 5:00pm (every Tuesday - beginning October 8th)

- The ice is split now for shinny and skating if people want to skate,

- Additionally the arena has agreed to store equipment if parents want to drop it off on the weekend and make it easier for kids to go straight after school.

-The Alix MAC School breakfast program is looking for volunteers as well to help serve breakfast in the morning, please connect with Helen at the office if you are interested - here are the particulars:

Alix MAC Breakfast program is seeking to fill the following volunteer position:

Volunteers to fill in occasionally when the regular volunteers are sick or away. The shift is from 7:30AM – 9:00AM which includes setting up, serving and cleaning up. There are 2 volunteers on each day. You will need a vulnerable sector check along with Alix-MAC School volunteer forms completed.

For more information on this position, please contact Helen Lacroix or Marian Pitt at the Alix-MAC School at 403-747-2778.

- Also, there will be no breakfast program during the week of February 10 - 14, 2025 as the kitchen will be closed for renovations. Please send an extra snack if needed for your children that week. There will be some grab and go food available at the office if students do need something to get them through to lunch time. Thank you for your understanding and we will be so excited to have an upgraded kitchen to serve our students from each morning.

-Travelling Teeth Cleaner available in Alix

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No need to travel for your and your families dental cleanings! I come directly to you OR I also work out of the Alix and Bashaw Community Resource Centers!!

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