Parents/Guardians,  

We had a busy week! Students were engaged and building skills during the week-long soccer residency, they arrived with big smiles on class photo day, grade 4-5 classes visited Heritage Park, and many grade 1 and 6 students received vaccinations.  

Thank you to the North Haven Parent Association for funding our soccer residency. We look forward to our upcoming lacrosse residency! 

Thank you also to the parents who have let us know about their plans for next year. As we work to budget and hire for the coming year, it is very helpful to have accurate enrollment information. If your family plans to move out of the area, please let us know! You can email northhaven@cbe.ab.ca  

We have a few staffing updates to let you know about

• This is Kim Manser’s last week at the school. She has been the acting principal as Cat Gammell has been recovering. Kim has been an amazing support to staff and students during her time here and will be missed.  
• We have hired Carla Cornelius to take over for Ms. O’s position in the lunchroom. Ms. O is taking a leave of absence. Carla will begin on May 6. 
• Welcome to Brita Pederson who will be teaching in division 1 and 2 to support classes with higher numbers.  
• Welcome to Huma Rauf, who will be supporting as an EA in Kindergarten  

Attention Grade 6 Families: Georges P. Vanier School Open House  

Georges P. Vanier will be having an Open House for all their programs: Regular English, Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion, and Learning and Literacy. We welcome you to join us on Thursday, May 9 from 6:15 –8:00. This evening is open to all students joining the GPV learning community in the 2024 - 2025 school year.  

• The evening is meant to build connection and introduce you to our learning community.   
• A variety of Food Trucks will be onsite starting at 4:30pm.  
• Our Jazz Band will be playing in the foyer, and the Grade 7 Band will perform in the gym starting around 6:15pm.  
• A general presentation for everyone is in the gym from 6:30pm - 7:00pm. 
• Tour the school by meeting teachers in various classrooms from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. 

To join us virtually for the Information Session at 6:30, use the link: Join the meeting now  
Have a great week,  

Cat, Kim, & Pam 

 Upcoming Dates

• May 7: School Council/Parent Association Meeting 
• May 7: Central Library Field Trip – PLP Room 2 
• May 8: Central Library Field Trip – PLP Room 3 
• May 9: Spirit Day – Hats on for Mental Health 
• May 13 and 14: Lacrosse Residency 
• May 14: PLP Zoo Field Trip  
• May 16: Fun Lunch – Papa Johns (Order Deadline May 11) 
• May 17: No School for Students – Professional Learning Day 
• May 20: No School – Victoria Day 
• May 21-23: Kalyn Kodiak Residency (Indigenous Plants) 
• May 23: Spirit Day – Twin Day 
• May 29: Next Year Kindergarten Orientation  
• May 30: Division 1 Field Trip to Science Centre  
• May 30: Grade 6 Field trip to zoo  
• May 31: Volunteer Tea  
• June 4: School Council/Parent Association Meeting 
• June 6: Fun Lunch – Subway (Order Deadline June 1) 

• June 7: Kindergarten Field Trip – Butterfield Acres 
• June 13: Spirit Day – Beach Day 
• June 14: Fun Lunch – Booster Juice (Order Deadline June 9) 
• June 26: Grade 6 Farewell 
• June 27: Last Day of Classes – Early Dismissal 
• June 28: Appeals Day