Oki, Dadánast’áda, Âba Wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello Parents and Caregivers,
Why Attendance Matters
If children don’t show up for school regularly, they miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Preliminary data from attendance studies found that children who were chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of 3rd grade. The more school children miss, the bigger the gaps in their learning become, and the harder it is for them to catch up to their peers who attend regularly. If you need assistance with attendance improvement, please contact us!
Spring Offering Ceremony with Elder Aapaamahka
On Thursday, April 10, PFS welcomed Elder Aapaamahka and others into the school for a Spring Kitstaan Offering Ceremony. The ceremony included several knowledge keepers, members of the CBE Indigenous Education team, PFS staff members and student helpers. It was a wonderful opportunity during which Elder Aapaamahka, Leonard Bastien, blessed the school and offered prayers to the Creator for health, safety, and the longevity of our students, staff, and community members. Students also participated in their classrooms with berry soup, bannock, and a prayer.
Hoop Dancing with Elder Shirley
PFS students and staff are thrilled to welcome Elder Shirley Hill, Anatsipi’kssaakii, to share her gifts, and knowledge with us for five days. A proud member of the Siksika Nation, Shirley has been dancing Fancy Shawl style for almost 40 years. Shirley is passionate about teaching step by step traditional dance and hoop dance. She understands the importance of sharing the history of the Blackfoot people - Niitsitapiisinni (Our Way of Life) from the Dog Days, Horse Days, Buffalo Days and the present. Shirley works in many schools and loves to share stories and introduce students to her sidekick, Lemon the Bear. Shirley focuses on Blackfoot words and the importance of language in keeping traditions alive and making connections to nature.
Hand to Heart,
Crystal Good Rider and Shauna Penner
Principal & Assistant Principal
Important Information | Forms
If you have not yet completed your demographic forms, or completed updates in your MyCBE Parent Account, these items are now past due. If you require support with these documents, please contact the office for assistance.
Date | Activity |
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Monday, April 14 | Breakfast: Bananas, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Wowbutter Granola Bars Lunch: Butter Chicken, Rice, Apples, Cucumber Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit Hoop Dancing with Elder Shirley |
Tuesday, April 15 | Breakfast: Pears, Milk, Cereal Lunch: Brown Bag Lunch: Sandwiches (ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, wow butter and jelly, tuna, or egg salad), veggies, fruit Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit Drumming with Skip Wolfleg ROARR Equine Therapy, Spring Session #3 Grade 6: Science in the Classroom |
Wednesday, April 16 | Breakfast: Kiwi, Cheese Strings, Wowbutter Granola Bars Lunch: Soup, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Apples, Oranges, Cucumbers Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit Spirit North, Outdoor Physical Education 11:35-12:20 Golden Garbage Winners Pizza Party: Ms. Prabh’s Class |
Thursday, April 17 | Breakfast: Bananas, Yogurt, Wowbutter Granola Bars Lunch: Soup, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Apples, Oranges, Cucumbers Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit Spirit North, Outdoor Physical Education Spring Offering Ceremony with Elder Aapaamahka Kanoosiini for Grade 5/6 Readers & Leaders for Grades 3 & 4 |
Friday, April 18 | No School for Students, Good Friday Reminder: No School for Students on April 21 for Professional Learning Day |
Coming Events and Important Dates | April 21 No School for students, Professional Learning Day April 22 Restart Program April 22 Grade 6 Field Trip April 23 ROARR Equine Therapy, Spring Session #6 April 24 Commun-I-Tea for Parents, 1:00-2:00 pm April 24 School Council / Parent Advisory Council Meeting, 2:00-3:00 pm April 29 Grade 6 Field Trip April 29 Restart Program May 6 Restart Program May 7 Grade 6 Immunizations May 7 Hats on for Mental Health Day May 7 Science Fair May 13 Restart Program May 16 No School, Non-Instruction Day May 19 No School, Victoria Day May 27 Restart Program May 28 Grade 6 PAT, ELA Part A May 29 School Council / Parent Advisory Council, 2:00-3:00 pm June 3 Restart Program June 10 Restart Program June 10-11 Grade 6 Outdoor Camp June 12 School Council / Parent Advisory Council 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 20 Summer Solstice Ceremony June 25 Grade 6 Moving Camp Ceremony |