ÉLES Lions Look Ahead May 11-15

This week:

Mon, May 11

• PJ Day (Student of the Week brings a stuffy)
• Hot Dog Day - can be purchased for $2.50 each plus $1.50 for other items
• First year band practice at lunch recess

Tue, May 12

• Popcorn Day
• 2nd Year Band Club at Lunch Recess
• 3:10-4:00 pm - Track Practice

Wed, May 13

• 5pm - Kindergarten Music Extravaganza
• 6pm - Gr. 3 & 4 Music Extravaganza

Thu, May 14

• Hot Lunch - McDonald’s
• Band Club at lunch recess
• 5pm - Gr. 1 & 2 Music Extravaganza
• 6pm - Gr. 5 & 6 Music Extravaganza

Fri, May 15

• PD Day - No School

What's new at ÉLES this Week:

🌭 Grade 6 Hot Dog Sale: This Monday!

Our Grade 6 students and Fundraising Society volunteers are hosting a hot dog sale this Monday at lunch! If you didn’t order through the portal, students can still purchase hot dogs for $2.50 and other snacks for $1.50 (cash only). All proceeds support the Grade 6 year-end trip to Camp Yowochas.

🎵 Music Extravaganzas: This Week!

We can’t wait to see our families this Wednesday and Thursday evening! Our students have been working incredibly hard to prepare, and they are so excited to showcase everything they’ve learned in music class this year.

🎒 Kindergarten Open House Thank You

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open House on Thursday! If you have a child starting Kindergarten in the fall but were unable to attend, please stop by the front office to pick up your child’s welcome package.

🚌 Transportation registration for the 2026-27 school year is open!

Early birds who register by June 30th:

- Save money through early bird discounts

- Guarantee a spot on the bus on the first day of school

To register:

https://www.blackgold.ca/apply-for-transportation-Black-Gold-Students

Learn more about early bird savings:

https://www.blackgold.ca/transportation-fees-and-info

🌟 Save the Date: Volunteer Appreciation (June 8)

We are incredibly fortunate to have the most wonderful volunteers at ÉLES! Please save the date for June 8th, when we will be hosting a special event to celebrate and recognize all that you do. Stay tuned for details regarding the time and format!

Upcoming Events:

• May 18 - Victoria Day - No School
• May 19 - Grade 6 FILAL PAT Part A
• May 19 - 2E Bake Sale (2:05 PM due to PAT)
• May 22 - Grade 6 ELAL PAT Part A
• May 22 - Wonderdome in Gym
• May 26 - 3E Bake Sale
• May 27 - Gr 1 & 6 Immunizations in PM
• May 29 - Grade 6 Camp Yowochas
• June 1-5 - last week of library
• June 2 - 4F Bake Sale
• June 4 - Grade 6 ELAL PAT Part B
• June 5 - Riverview Track Meet

💻 Digital Learning Tools

• Math: Reflex Math (Grades 2–6) and Math Seeds (Grade 1).
• Literacy: Reading Eggs (Grades 1–6) for phonics and comprehension.