Oki, Dadánast’áda, Âba Wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello Parents and Caregivers,
Important Reminder: The Impact of Punctuality on Student Learning
We would like to take a moment to highlight the importance of arriving at school on time and how it directly supports your child’s learning and overall academic progress.
When students arrive late, they miss essential opening routines such as morning songs, drumming, smudging, prayers, and sharing circles. These cultural protocols and daily practices are vital in setting a positive tone for the day, fostering a sense of community, and supporting students’ emotional and spiritual well-being.
From 8:55 to 10:35 a.m., all students at PFS participate in a focused 100-minute literacy block. During this time, they receive direct, explicit, and systematic instruction in foundational literacy skills, alongside opportunities to practice, reinforce, and extend their learning. Missing even a portion of this instructional time can significantly impact a student’s progress and create challenges in keeping pace with their peers.
Even a few minutes of tardiness each day can disrupt a student’s concentration, delay their engagement with key content, and hinder their ability to fully participate in the learning process. Developing strong habits of punctuality supports academic achievement and nurtures important life skills such as responsibility, time management, and respect for others.
We recognize that mornings can be busy and unpredictable, and we sincerely appreciate your ongoing efforts to ensure your child arrives at school on time. Your partnership plays a crucial role in helping every student begin their day prepared and ready to thrive.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education.
Hand to Heart,
Crystal Good Rider and Shauna Penner
Principal & Assistant Principal
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Date | Activity |
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Monday, May 5 | Breakfast: Grapes, Cheese Strings, Wowbutter Granola Bars Lunch: Chicken Tacos, Apples, Cucumbers Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit and Gender Diverse people (MMIWG2S+); Red Dress Day—Please wear red! Bus Driver Appreciation Day |
Tuesday, May 6 | Breakfast: Oranges, Yogurt, Muffins Lunch: Soup, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Pineapple, Cucumbers Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit 10:45 am PFS Awards Assembly Restart Program (Grade 5 & 6) |
Wednesday, May 7 | Breakfast: Pears, Milk, Cereal Lunch: Brown Bag Lunch: Sandwiches (ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, wow butter and jelly, tuna, or egg salad), Taco Salad, veggies, fruit Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit Hat On for Mental Health Day—Wear a hat for the day! PFS Science Fair, 12:30-3:00 pm – Parents welcome to attend! Grade 6 Immunizations |
Thursday, May 8 | Breakfast: Strawberries, Cheese, Wowbutter Granola Bars Lunch: Soup, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Apples, Oranges Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit Spirit North, Outdoor Physical Education 11:00-11:30 am Lodge Leadership Experience 11:35-12:20 pm Kanoosiini (Grades 5 & 6) 1:30-2:30 pm Readers & Leaders (Grades 3 & 4) |
Friday, May 9 | Breakfast: Bananas, Yogurt Tubes, Muffins Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit 9:15-11:50 Indigenous Hand Games Early Dismissal, 12:05 pm |
Coming Events and Important Dates | May 6 Restart Program May 7 Grade 6 Immunizations May 7 Hats on for Mental Health Day May 7 Science Fair,12:30-3:00 pm; Parents welcome to attend May 10 Bear Witness Day (Jordan’s Principle) May 12-15 Grade 6 Multi-Day Field Trip May 13 Restart Program May 14 ROARR, Spring Session 2, #1 May 16 No School, Non-Instruction Day May 19 No School, Victoria Day May 21 ROARR, Spring Session 2, #2 May 27 Restart Program May 28 Grade 6 PAT, ELA Part A May 28 ROARR, Spring Session 2, #3 May 29 School Council / Parent Advisory Council, 2:00-3:00 pm June 3 Restart Program June 4 ROARR, Spring Session 2, #4 June 5 Naaskskats Attsimaya (Grade 6 Students) June 10 Restart Program June 10-11 Grade 6 Outdoor Camp June 11 ROARR, Spring Session 2, #5 June 12 School Council / Parent Advisory Meeting, 2:00-3:00 pm June 13 Grade 6 PAT, Math Part A June 16 Grade 6 PAT, ELA Part B June 17 Grade 6 PAT, Math Part B June 18 Grade 6 PAT, Social Studies June 18 ROARR, Spring Session 2, #6 June 19 Year-End Family BBQ June 20 Summer Solstice Ceremony June 24 Sports Day June 25 Grade 6 Moving Camp Ceremony |