PE Update
As the weather gets colder, we want to make sure that students continue to be prepared for comfortable participation in athletics. As such, we will be asking students to change for PE beginning in January. Students can wear athletic pants or shorts, and athletic shirts of their choosing. Sneakers are required.
Winter Concert
Thank you to the band and drama classes for their outstanding performances on Wednesday. We are all so proud of the work and learning students have done. Thank you to our foods class volunteers who ran the bake sale to support our Fine Arts Programs.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found contains many items. Please remind your child to collect their personal items. Unclaimed items will be donated after Wednesday, December 18.
ALP Fundraiser
This holiday season, our ALP students are collaborating with Parachutes For Pets (https://www.parachutesforpets.com/)- a local non-profit which is dedicated to helping individuals in Calgary who are facing hardship by ensuring that their pets are cared for and supported during crises.
Our students will be volunteering by making holiday cards which will be distributed in Christmas hampers for pets/ their owners in December. As well, students will be making cards with short stories which will be read to pets who remain in the organization's care over Christmas.
In addition, our class is looking to collect donations of the following items:
New:
- Small Bags of Dry Cat & Dog Food (chicken free)
- Cat Litter
- Durable Dog Toys
- Dog & Cat Treats
- Cat Toys
- Lick Mats
- Gently used cat trees/scratching posts
- Clean or gently used dog & cat beds
- Pet Blankets
Used:
- Open/ Unopened pet food
- Open/Unopened Cat Litter
- Pet Toys
- Leashes, Collars, Harnesses
- Pet Beds & Bowls
- Clean Litter Boxes
- Gently used cat trees
- Pet Clothing, Boots, Accessories
- Kennels & Carriers
Leadership Fundraiser
Our leadership class at Harold Panabaker wants to help those experiencing homelessness and poverty by filling socks with essential donations. Supporting individuals in need during the cold winter months is a simple yet impactful gesture of compassion which aims to bring hope and positive impact to the lives of those in need. Our leadership class will take all the donations, fill the socks and deliver them to the Drop-in Centre in the week leading up to Christmas.
Please bring any donations to Harold Panabaker School by Tuesday, December 17.
Items requested for donations:
- Gloves and Mitts
- Hats and Toques
- Socks and Underwear
- Deodorant (non-alcohol based)
- Chocolate and Candies
- Throat Lozenges
- Handwarmers
- Lip balms and Mini-hand lotions
- Razors
- Calgary Transit tickets
- Travel size toiletries
- Mini toothbrush and toothpaste
Week at a Glance
Monday, December 16, Day 1
- Lunch Special: Italian Meatballs with Sweet Potato Fries and Mixed Green Salad
- Well-Being Working Group Meeting Room 16
- Art Club 12:50 in the art room
Tuesday, December 17, Day 2
- Lunch Special: Stir Fried Noodles with Chicken Dumplings and Steamed Veggies
- Crochet Club Room 10 12:50
Wednesday, December 18, Day 1
- Lunch Special: Chicken Fingers with Sweet Potato Fries and Salad
- Grades Five and Six Students field trip to the Science Center
- Chess Board Games and Games Club Room 9 12:50
- Drama Club Drama Room 12:40
- Grades Five and Six Ukelele Club Room 25 1:00
Thursday, December 19, Day 2
- Lunch Special: Chicken Teriyaki on Rice with Steamed Veggies
- Knitting Club 12:50 in room 23
Friday, December 20, Day 3
- Last day of classes
Winter Break:
- Last day of Classes Friday, December 20
- School Resumes on Monday, January 6