Dear Lynx families/Chères familles Lynx, The arrival of May means we are now entering the final few months of the 2024-25 school year. It (generally) means warmer weather, outdoor PE classes and grade 6 and 9 will be undertaking their provincial achievement tests. Also, May is Asian History month in Canada. There is more information on a few of these topics below. Grade 8 students, Camp Chief Hector forms went home this week, and a mandatory parent meeting is scheduled for the evening of May the 12th. If you have more questions, please follow up with your child’s homeroom teacher or Mr. Brown at dobrown@cbe.ab.ca We have our annual track and field meet on June 3rd at Foothills athletic park. This year we are expecting to field quite a large contingent of Lynx athletes and would ask for any parent who is willing to volunteer to contact Mme. Dunn at madunn@cbe.ab.ca On an academic note, I want to recognize the engagement of students and teachers when it comes to mathematics. We recently had 40 grade 9 (and a few grade 8s who challenged) write the Pascal math contest. Of these, 5 received a level of distinction putting them in the top 25% of students across the country who took this exam. During the next few weeks we have 78 students writing the Gauss exam which, at least during my tenure, is a new high! Finally, starting next week, students will have the opportunity to identify their option course choices for next year. We are asking teachers to give students the chance to complete this in class. Please watch for an email from me in the coming days for more instructions for how to do this via PowerSchool from home as this will also give families a chance to review these choices and perhaps make them together. Please take some time to unplugged and enjoy the weather over the weekend. Bonne fin de semaine, Mr. Chad Edmonds – Principal École Georges P. Vanier School Georges P. Vanier School website has information as well. Please see our cafeteria menu Asian History MonthMay is Asian Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures, identities, and contributions of Asian peoples and communities in Canada. This month invites us to deepen our understanding of Asian Canadian experiences while affirming the beauty and strength of the diverse cultures, traditions, and legacies that encompass this vast and powerful identity. Asia is not a singular story — it is a vast, complex continent encompassing over 40 countries and countless cultures, languages, faiths, and traditions. Asian identity includes peoples of East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Central Asian, West Asian, and Pacific Islander descent. These communities are not monolithic, and each holds distinct histories shaped by colonization, migration, resistance, and renewal. Asian Canadians have long contributed to the social, cultural, economic, and political fabric of Canada, often in the face of exclusion, erasure, and oppression. From early migrants and labourers to educators, artists, activists, and leaders, Asian Canadians continue to shape Canada in powerful ways. Gary Weimann AwardWe are now accepting applications for the Gary Weimann Award. This Award is $500 to be used for bettering oneself. It embodies the ideals Gary stood for – giving back to your community, personal development, kindness, future goals, etc. This award has been established to honour Gary and to inspire his ideals in the hearts and minds of today’s youth who are tomorrow’s future. For more information and application details please see the attached flyer. Recovery Alberta Parent coursesThe Community Health Promotion Services team with Recovery Alberta is offering a 3 Part series started March 18 for families. This 3-part presentation by the Community Health Promotion Services Team (CHPS) addresses important issues affecting youth today.
Please see the attachment to sign up for sessions. Upcoming Sports Dates:Monday: no sports scheduled Tuesday: no sports scheduled Wednesday: no sports scheduled Thursday: no sports scheduled Friday: no sports scheduled ** please see the board outside the gym for new badminton practice schedule ** Upcoming DatesApr 29 – Grade 9 French to Aberhart May 5 – Band Afternoon May 9-14 Eastern Canada Trip (Grade 9 French Immersion) May 12 – Track and Field Season starts May 12 – Mandatory Parent meeting for Grade 8 Outdoor school May 13 – Jr. Badminton Tournament May 14 – Grade 7 Band to Red Deer May 14 – Sr. Badminton Tournament May 15 – Leadership 8 to Buchanan school May 16 – PD Day (no students) May 19 – Victoria Day (school closed) May 20/21 - Gauss contest writing days May 21 – Grade 6 vaccinations May 21 – GP Vanier Open House May 23 – Spring dance |
