Blackfoot Value of the Month: Kakyosin – Showing Respect, Being Aware & Observant

Oki, Dadánastáda, Âba Wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello Families,

Parent–Teacher Conferences 

We look forward to connecting with you during Parent–Teacher Conferences this week on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Conferences are 15 minutes each and can be booked through MyCBE Account.  

School Council Invitation 

You are warmly invited to attend our upcoming School Council meeting on Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 PM at Piitoayis Family School. 

This will be a casual opportunity to meet and connect with our new Indigenous Education Support Worker, Marcy Medeiros, as well as spend time with other families. We welcome your ideas, perspectives, and participation as we continue working together to support our school community. 

A Subway lunch will be provided, so please let us know if you plan to attend to help us confirm numbers for food. 

Meeting Details: 

  • Date: Wednesday, March 18 
  • Time: 12:00 PM 
  • Location: Piitoayis Family School 

Please RSVP by March 16 by replying to this email or contacting the school office. 

We look forward to connecting with you. 

Learning From the Land & Spirit North 

Our Learning From the Land (LFL) experiences are ongoing and continue to be an important part of learning at Piitoayis Family School. Students also have opportunities to learn from Spirit North. who support culturally grounded, land-based movement and wellness activities that align with our holistic approach to education. 

Spirit North  

  • Tuesday: Lindsay (Grades 3 & 4) 
  • Wednesday: Isaac (Grades 1 & 2) 

Learning From the Land (LFL) 

  • Monday: Karina (Grades 3 & 4) 

Please ensure students are dressed for outdoor activity: winter jacket, snow pants, mitts/gloves, hat, and boots. 

Weather Note 

If weather is extremely cold, outdoor learning sessions will shift to indoor learning opportunities. 

Reminders

Date: 

Activity: 

Monday,  March 16 

  • Breakfast: Grapes, Cheese Strings, Wowbutter Granola Bars 
  • Lunch: Spaghetti, Apples, Cucumbers 
  • Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit 

 MRU Practicum Nurses 

Learning from the Land: Karina (Grades 3 & 4) 

Tuesday,  March 17 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Breakfast: Oranges, Yogurt, Muffins 
  • Lunch: Soup, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Fruit, Veggies 
  • Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit 

 MRU Practicum Nurses  

St. Patrick’s Day- Wear something green 

Spirit North: Lindsay (Grades 3 & 4)  

Golden Garbage Award Pizza Party (Ms. Karina’s Class) 

Kickstart Program (Grade 3 & 4) 

Restart Program (Grade 5 & 6) 

Wednesday, March 18 

 

 

  • Breakfast: Apples, Milk, Cereal 
  • Lunch: Salad, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Oranges, Veggies 
  • Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit 

MRU Practicum Nurses 

Spirit North: Isaac (Grades 1 & 2)  

12:00 PM School Council (see note above) 

Thursday, March 19 

  • Breakfast: Bananas, Yogurt, Wowbutter Granola Bars 
  • Lunch: Soup, Sandwiches (whole wheat bread: ham & cheese, turkey & cheese, jelly, wow butter and jelly, or egg salad), Oranges, Veggies 
  • Assorted Snacks: Granola Bars, Apple Sauce, Crackers, Fruit 

Spring Equinox 

Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00-7:00 PM

 

Friday, March 20 

No School for Students 

Parent-Teacher Conferences, 9:00AM -12:00 PM

No school for Students March 23-March 27 for Spring Break; Classes resume on March 30th 

 Coming Events and Important Dates for April

  • April 1 Immunizations 
  • April 1 PFS Awards Assembly 
  • April 3 No School, Good Friday 
  • April 7 Spring Blessing Ceremony  
  • April 7 Readers & Leaders (Grade 3 & 4) 
  • April 13-17 Dance Residency in PE 
  • April 16 School Council 
  • April 16 ROARR Spring Session #1 
  • April 21 Readers & Leaders (Grade 3 & 4)  
  • April 23 ROARR Spring Session #2 
  • April 24 Professional Learning Day—No School for Students 
  • April 29 PFS Science Fair (Tentative Date) 
  • April 30 ROARR Spring Session #3