Spring is definitely here and with it comes a slew of outdoor activities on the field. Many students are practicing their skipping and tryouts for Slo-Pitch, Ultimate and Track and Field are all under way. Although our field is large, please take care and be aware of other activities going on while playing or practicing during recess, at lunch, or after school. Importantly, they should have fun and do their best!
School Musical Success!
For those of you who were able to come out to one (or both) of the performances of Willy Wonka last week, you know how special it was for all involved. Thank you to all of the parents for putting up with weeks of singing at home - perhaps it still continues - and for making accommodations to have your child stay at school for the many practices over many weeks. Thank you to the parent volunteers, particularly, Alison Dowler, Hailey Eisen, Marzia Fada, Ian Heath (lights and sound), Amy Laverne, Alison McNeil, Norah Matthews, Steve Mitskopoulos, and Chelsea Stone (my apologies if I missed anyone). A special thanks to Norway staff for their support including Ms. Becher and Ms. Meyer at show time, and Ms. Church, Ms. DiPietro, Ms. Mitchell, Ms. Taylor, and Ms. Tiller for their time and dedication from start to finish. Finally, we would not have a show without the amazing group of Norway students, in both the cast and the choir, who worked extraordinarily hard for months to make it all happen. Congratulations!
Jump Rope for Heart
Our Jump Rope for Heart Event Day scheduled for tomorrow! We have changed the time for the event to 9:15 am. We have currently raised $1505 of our goal! We are almost there! Help us reach our $2000 fundraising goal for the Heart & Stroke Foundation by donating here. On a related note, the Ultimate Skip Off Challenge will take place tomorrow at 12:30 in the gym. There is one winner from each class who will be invited to come to the gym after lunch to participate in the Ultimate Skip Off. The winner of this challenge will be announced at the end of the day.
News from the Library
Our library schedule is shifting for everyone ... Room 101 and 102 had their library day today. All other classes will have their library move to Mondays, starting April 28th and it will stay there for three weeks. If you could have a check around for library books this week in preparation for the new library dates, that would be wonderful!
Thanks, James and the library helper team
Federal Election Polling Station Protocol at Norway
Norway will be an election polling station for the Federal Election on Monday, April 28, 2025. As this is a school day, a number of protocols will be put in place. The polling station will be held in the school’s gym and students and staff will not be able to access this space on election day. Visitors accessing the polling station will enter Door 1 - the main office door. Clear signage will be posted, and elections staff will be on school property to direct voters to the polling station and ensure that they remain in the designated polling area. Schools have an important role in local communities, particularly when it comes to facilitating voting opportunities. These protocols will help maintain separation between the polling station and students so that learning may continue as normal.
Karaoke!
Norway School Council is organizing a Karaoke Night at the school on Friday, May 23! This family event will be a first for Norway and we are excited to hear your voices, harmonies and solos singing your favourite songs! Specific times and other details will be shared soon.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
- April 22-25 - Dental Screenings
- April 25 - Jump Rope for Heart Event Day
- April 28 - Federal Election - Gym not available
- May 1 - Pizza Lunch # 8
- May 5 - School Council Meeting at 6:00 pm
- May 13 - Track and Field Conference Qualifier
- May 19 - Victoria Day - No School
- May 21 - Vision and Hearing Screening
- May 22 - Lice Check
- May 23 - Subway Lunch
- May 23 - Karaoke Night
- May 27 - Welcome to Kindergarten Event for next year's JK students
- June 2 - Tribal Vision Dance Performance - whole school
- June 4 - Track and Field Conference Finals
- June 5 - Pizza Lunch # 9
- June 6 - PA Day for Assessment and Reporting - No School
- June 10 - Track and Field City Finals
- June 13 - Norway Fun Day from 3:30 pm
- June 16 - School Council Year End Wrap Up Meeting at 6:00 pm
- June 18 - Volunteer Tea at 2:45 pm
- June 20 - National Indigenous Peoples Day at Norway (Saturday June 21 is actual date)
- June 24 - Grade 6 Graduation
- June 26 - Norway Play Day
- June 26 - Term Two Report Cards sent home
- June 27 - Last Day of School