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Kathyrn School News

December 18th-22nd, 2023

Principal: Mrs. Kelly Huck

Assistant Principal: Ms. Angela Rott

School Phone Number: 403-935-4291

School Website: https://kathyrn.rockyview.ab.ca

School Email: Kathyrn@rockyview.ab.ca

Message from Administration

Dear Kodiak Families:

As we approach the  holiday season, I want to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to our wonderful school community. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another festive tradition, I hope this time is filled with warmth and cherished memories. It is a pleasure to serve in such a warm and supportive community. Thank you to all who were able to attend our Winter concert, the students were amazing. We have had a wonderful spirit week, caroling, and watching our earned movie afternoon. All the best to everyone as you celebrate this holiday season!

What’s Up at Kathyrn

Final day of classes for winter break- December 22

First day back after winter break- January 8, 2024

Alien-In-line Skating- January 15-19, 2024

School Wide Caroling

Ugly Sweater Day

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who made it out to support our students in their Winter concert, they did an amazing job! Also a big thank you to the staff who worked so hard to put the production together!

Bear Necessities

All schools in Rocky View are working towards creating their Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) matrixes. At Kathyrn School, PBIS will be referred to the BEAR NECESSITIES moving forward.

The BEAR NECESSITIES (PBIS) are positive behaviors that are encouraged and expected in the school for all students to be accountable, respectful, and safe.

For the month of November, the focus has been being respectful by caring for all. The kindergarten class has created a Care For All Bingo that your family may participate in. If you family completes the Care for All Bingo (Black out) please print and return the bingo card to school with your family’s name on it. The kindergarten class would love to see how many families from our school played their bingo!

End of Term 1, Junior Leadership Pizza Party

Other Important News

Nut Aware

Please keep in mind we are a Nut Aware school. We kindly ask you to refrain from sending nuts with your student to class, we do have significant allergies within the school.

Hot Lunch

Parent volunteers have set up hot lunch again for this year. Families can place orders  by visiting the website: www.healthyhunger.ca. Stay tuned for details on the first hot lunch of 2024!

School Council

School Council will host their next meeting on January 9th, 2024, 8:45 am at Kathyrn School or by Zoom. The Zoom link will be send closer to the date.

CDA Corner

Message from CDA, Ms. Ludwig

Ever notice how the holiday season somehow amplifies sibling arguments?

Maybe it's the holiday overwhelm, the need for attention, or just too much time together at home.

While we can't eliminate sibling rivalry, there is a trick you can use that can work wonders in just minutes!

I’m talking about laughter–the magic ingredient for repairing connection. It lightens up the mood, releases anger, and just helps everyone feel better.

This week’s parenting guide includes a game-changing LOL trick to resolve any conflict.