SAM Explorer
October Newsletter
Welcome to October!
As we approach the Thanksgiving Long Weekend, Cam and I find ourselves wanting to give thanks to our families for your endless support of our students and staff; our success at SAM is built on the strength and involvement of our entire community! Also, as Wednesday, October 5th marked World Teachers' Day, we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the unbelievable dedication of our teaching staff at SAM. Your teaching team at SAM continues to make learning interesting, engaging, and enjoyable for your children!
As we head into October, we look forward to Leadership Club, Halloween activities, cupcake days, hot lunches, book fair, and our welcoming families to attend Parent-Student-Teacher conferences on October 19 & 20th.
BOOK FAIR IS BACK!!
We are super excited to welcome back the Scholastic book fair to SAM School from October 19th-20th during parent teacher interviews. Classroom wish lists will be back along with a family door prize each night. Visit the Book Fair and be awesome and continue to promote your childโs love of reading!
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Truth and Reconciliation Assembly
Asiniwaciy
Wishing Well Stones
Wishing Well Stones
MUSIC SOARS!
Weโre off to a great start in music this year! Weโve discussed behaviour expectations in class, and I appreciate your support in encouraging your child to put forth their best effort at all times.
Music Clubs
SAM Chorus (Gr. 4-6) - Thursdays @ lunch recess, September - December
Handbell Choir (Gr. 6) - Mondays & Tuesdays @ lunch recess, September - December
SAM Songsters (Gr. 2-3) - Tuesdays @ lunch recess, January - April
Eagle Feather Words of Positivity
As part of a cross-curricular project, all SAM students designed an eagle feather with line drawings and words of positivity. The feathers have now been combined to create an eagle wingspan masterpiece in the music room. Please feel free to drop by during Parent Teacher Interviews to check it out in person!
Christmas Concerts
Christmas Concerts - December 14th & 15th
All SAM students will be part of a Christmas concert this year! We will have an early evening concert for students in Kindergarten - Grade 3, and a later evening concert for Grade 4 - Grade 6. Please watch for our concert announcement in the November newsletter for the date and time when your childโs class will be performing.
๐ Important Dates
SAM Chorus Field Trip, October 14
SAM School Council & Fundraising Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022, 07:00 PM
Sam Library
Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews October 19/20 2022
Kindergarten Field Trip, Safety City, October 20th
Kindergarten Field Trip, Safety City, October 21st
Messages from SAM fundraising Committee
Boston Pizza Receipts
There is a drop box located on the SAM fundraising board at the front of the school. Thank you!
Cupcake Days
A big thank you to all families that purchased cupcakes in advance!
You can find your child's scheduled month to bring in cupcakes on the SAM fundraising board at the front of the school.
Basket Raffle
Thank you for all of the wonderful donations weโve received for our annual Basket Raffle.
Ticket sales will be available at parent teacher interviews and at all Christmas concert viewings. Extra sale dates may be announced. Draw date: Dec 20.
Family Game Night
Bestest Friends
Totally Awesome Div 1
Lotto Ticket Frenzy
Gift Card Extravaganza
Surprise Bag
Div 2 Rocks
Liquor basket