​Hello MAS Families! It is very  hard to believe that we have only 5 weeks left to the school year, but we have lots and lots of fun and learning still planned!! This week on Thursday classes participated in outdoor learning day. There was writing outside, number hunts, kite flying, outdoor classroom play, and much more.

Information Items-

No School Monday- Reminder that there is no school Monday. It is Victoria Day.

Outdoor Footwear- Our students have been doing and participating in phys ed outside as often as we can. It is important that they have outdoor sneakers or bring outdoor sneakers with them daily for safety when playing games, running, etc in the grass.

Intergenerational Day in Canada June 1st- Intergenerational Day Canada was initiated in 2010 across Canada as a day to recognize and celebrate the importance of respectful intergenerational relationships across our country. Children/youth and seniors coming purposefully together improves mental health of all involved, defeats ageist attitudes, builds empathy and empowers both generations within all-age-friendly communities. On June 1^st we will walk to York Care and parade around the outside of the building waving to our friends. We will also be making cards to be given to York Care residents.

Kindergarten Orientation- This will be taking place on Wednesday, May 26^th and Wednesday, June 2^nd. Our pre-Ks will be visiting one at a time to see the classroom, take a tour of the school, and moms/dads/guardians will get to meet with Mrs Burnett to answer any questions they may have. If you have  pre K coming in the fall, please be sure to sign up for orientation by clicking on the link. We can’t wait to meet them! https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/KindergartenOrientation@nbed.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

Yearbooks- Good news! We will be distributing yearbooks this year, watch for order forms coming out soon.

This week:

Monday, May 24- No School. Victoria Day

Tuesday, May 25- Hot lunch- Great Canadian Bagel

Wednesday, May 26- Banana Bread and smoothies. Home and School and PSSC virtual meeting 6:30pm

Thursday, May 27-Virtual Drama Festival Presentation

Friday, May 28- Hot lunch- Papa John’s

Upcoming Dates-​

June 3- Grade 5s final swim

June 9- Student appreciation day.

June 16- Grade 5 Evening with staff (more info to come)

June 18- Grade 5 Year End Trip to Clay Café and Sports Hall of Fame

June 20- Happy Father’s Day

June 22- K-5 Field Fun Day (rain date June 24)

June 23- Grade 5 Celebration 10:30am (outside- rain plan will be in place)

June 25- Last day of school

Have a great weekend. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to ask.

Cynthia Burnett

BA, BEd, Med

Principal

McAdam Avenue School

Anglophone School District West

If a child can’t learn the way you teach, then teach in a way so that the child can learn.  ~Unknown.​