April 13-17, 2026

Our learning this week:

• We got our goose eggs this week! Mrs. Nakaska and Ms. Li set them up on Monday morning. We have been observing the eggs in the incubator. We learned it is important to be gentle and careful around the eggs to make sure they are safe! Our responsibilities are to mist the eggs to keep it humid and moist, and to candle the eggs to ensure the babies are growing inside!
• We learned about suffixes in phonics this week. We focused on the ending -s. We read words with the -s suffix in two different ways: 
• -s at the end of words to make it plural like changing cat to cats.
• -s at the end of verbs (action words) to make it mean that it is happening right now.
• -es a tthe end of words and verbs that end in x, z, s, ch, and sh.
• We focused on sensory writing this week. We started the week by brainstorming the way that items feel, look, sound, smell, or taste like. Then we began practicing in our own writing books with different pictures. First, we labeled the picture with different sensory words. Next, we wrote a sentence about that thing. 
• We used our knowledge of sensory words and read a book called "The Best Part of Me". This is a book written by other kids about their favourite parts of themselves. We brainstormed our favourite parts of ourselves and wrote sentences about that! Ask me what I wrote about as the best part of me!
• We learned more about distance. We used Google Earth to observe things that are near our school and far away from our school! 
• In Math, we are now reviewing our addition strategies. We will be playing different addition games and practicing how to be efficient with our addition. Please continue to practice addition questions at home (you can do addition questions that add up to 20!). 
• We have been focusing on goods and services in Social Studies. We are using our knowledge to create our own classroom town! We brainstormed different goods and services we will need in our town. We created shop signs and posters for what we will be selling as a good or providing as a service. We had so much fun exploring goods and services with some play-based exploration this week! Ask me all about it!

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Complete your Enrolment Intentions Form

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, we kindly ask that you complete the Enrolment Intentions Form in your MyCBE Parent Account within SchoolEngage. This form will show the school your child is designated to attend next year.

Please indicate on the form whether your child will be:

• Attending the indicated designated school
• Attending another school within the Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
• Attending a school outside of the Calgary Board of Education

If you indicate that your child will not be attending their designated school next year, we will inform the designated school of your intentions.

Accurate enrolment information helps us plan staffing, classroom organization, and resources to best support our students. We understand that plans for the 2026–27 school year may not be finalized. Regardless, we ask that you complete the form based on your current information and intentions. Completion of the form is not considered a firm commitment.

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How to Complete the Enrolment Intentions Form

The Enrolment Intentions Form is completed in SchoolEngage, which is one of the applications within your MyCBE account. This is the same account you use to pay fees, book school conferences, view report cards and more.

If you do not have a MyCBE account, visit the MyCBE page and click Create a MyCBE Account. For online help, refer to MyCBE – Creating an Account, which includes instructions and a video.

To complete the form:

1. Go to a computer. The form does not work well on a phone or tablet.
2. Sign in to your MyCBE account
3. Click on the SchoolEngage icon
4. Select the Enrolment Intentions Form
5. Complete the form
6. Click Submit to send the form electronically to the school

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We appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete the form by Monday, April 20. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Brinson

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES 

April 20 - Enrolment Intentions Forms due by Monday (using a computer, not a phone or tablet if you have difficulties)

April 22 – EARTH DAY SPIRIT DAY: Wear blue or green for Earth Day 

April 22 – Grade Four Nutrition Program 

April 23 – Grade Two Nutrition Program 

April 23 – Grade Five families with students attending Nose Creek – See the email from Grade Five teachers regarding the Nose Creek Open House at Nose Creek from 5:15 – 6:30pm 

April 24 – Non-Instruction Day – No school for students 

April 28 – Grade Two Nutrition Program 

April 29 – Mrs. Sloane and Ms. Wolsey Vivo Field Trip 

April 30 – Kindergarten Nutrition Program 

April 30 – Ms. Herron and Mrs. Desai Vivo Field Trip 

May 14 - Super Hero Family Dance - 6:00 to 8:00 (See below for ticket information)

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE FAMILY DANCE

Our Parent Fundraising Society has created a link for you to buy tickets for the Super Hero Family Dance. Tickets are $15.00 and include a DJ, a photo booth, games and temporary tattoos. Coupons can also be purchased for items available at the ‘snack shack’. See click here to find details of what is being sold: Family Dance Snack Shack Menu

Only one ticket is required per family. Parents or guardians must be with their children during the dance. (Children cannot attend just with older brothers or sisters and cannot be alone.) Thanks for your understanding!

Click HERE to order your tickets. (Please note, there is a service change associated with Sign Up Genius.)

Once you have placed your ticket order, our parent volunteers will create a baggie for you with your ticket and coupons that we will send home from the school by Thursday, May 14.

This event is a fundraising event so all money over and above the costs associated with the event will be used to purchase new recess equipment. Thank you for your support!

We want to thank the parents doing the hard work in this planning!

CELEBRATING EARTH DAY 

Earth Day is a special time to celebrate our beautiful planet and learn how we can take care of it every day. At school, students are exploring ways to reduce waste, save energy, and show kindness to the Earth. We invite families to continue these conversations at home—small actions can make a big difference! 

🌱 Simple Ways Families Can Help the Environment at Home 

Here are a few easy, kid-friendly ideas to try together: 

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Encourage children to recycle paper, plastic, and cans properly, and find creative ways to reuse items like jars or boxes. 
• Save Energy: Turn off lights, TVs, and electronics when not in use. Opening the curtains during the day can also help save energy! 
• Save Water: Turn off the tap while brushing teeth and take shorter showers. 
• Choose Reusable Items: Pack lunches with reusable containers and water bottles instead of single-use items. 
• Get Outside: Take a walk, plant flowers or vegetables, or clean up litter in your neighborhood or a local park. 
• Talk About It: Ask your child what they’re learning about the Earth at school and why caring for the environment is important to them. 

By working together at school and at home, we can help children develop lifelong habits that protect our planet. Thank you for supporting our Earth Day learning and helping to make our world a greener place! 

Happy Earth Day! 💚 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADE 5 SCIENCE FAIR STUDENTS 

We are very proud of the Grade 5 students at Northern Lights School for their hard work on their Science Fair projects in February. We would also like to congratulate the three students who were selected to represent our school at the Calgary Youth Science Fair by presenting their projects at the Olympic Oval this past weekend. Well done to Martha, Alisha and Evanna!