Good afternoon, Wolf Pack Families

In a few short days and weeks, routines are now well underway within each classroom.  School-wide, we all have a part to play in creating the learning environment that allows each and every student to thrive.   As such, all students reviewed our digital citizenship policy and student code of conduct. 
 
As we look forward to tonight’s Meet the Teacher (4:30 to 6 PM) we also celebrate yesterday's Terry Fox Run/Walk.  Big thanks to Ms. Little (PE) for her leadership work in getting us so close to our school-wide goal of $10,600 in support of cancer research.:   

Here's the donation link for staff and families to contribute: https://schools.terryfox.ca/QueenElizabethSchoolCalgary   

Please note: the donation page will remain open even after the run, so feel free to share it widely and keep the momentum going!  

Our hope is to have this edition of ‘Wolf Pack Weekly’ be the first of weekly series for families on our website.

Kind regards,

Travis 

Share | on behalf of School Council & Parent Society 

On behalf of The QES School Council and Parent Society, we wish you all a warm welcome back to school!   

Here is a bit of info on upcoming events and opportunities that may interest you:   

1. The QES Shirt Shop is now open! It will close on September 26. Order your school shirts today at https://queenelizabeth.promostores.ca/   

2. Fun Lunch and Popcorn Days - all fun food dates are set for the year, so feel free to order now through Healthy Hunger at healthyhunger.ca. Although Fun Lunches are for grades 1-6 only, kindergarten students are welcome to jpin in and order popcorn for popcorn days! If you do not have an account with Healthy Hunger, simply click on the link and follow the instructions to set up your account!   

3. School Council and Parent Society Meeting - our first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30pm in the school gym. Join us to see what's happening at QES, to meet other parents and school staff, and to have a say in what's happening in the school this year.  

- The Grade 1 team will be present at the meeting to discuss what's going on in their classrooms this year.  

• Babysitters will be on hand to watch kiddos.  
• Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend to hear about what's happening.  
• If you are interested in joining our team in some capacity, please email qeeschoolcouncil@gmail.com with any inquiries.    

4. Welcome Back Picnic in the Park - join other QES families and friends on Friday, September 26 at 12:40pm in the school field for a community picnic and play time! 

• Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park and play the afternoon away! 
• We will have some treat food trucks at thE school for families to purchase treats from if you're interested. 

  ***they will be treat trucks, NOT lunch trucks, so please plan accordingly.   

*Please give us a follow on social media (search Queen Elizabeth School Council on FB or IG), or visit our website at qescouncil.ca for more exciting information and events!  

Offer | Mark Your Calendars  

Family and Caregiver Series Child & Youth Well-Being Webinar Series  

Presented by the Community Education Service in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education. FREE webinars – Information & Registration for each session below is available within the link above. 

• Oct 6 – Digital Dilemma: The Impact of Screens, Social Media & Gaming  
• Oct 7 – Is Your Child Struggling at School?  
• Oct 8 – Level Up: Gaming & Tech’s Impact on Adolescents  
• Oct 15 – Mental Health & Youth  
• Oct 20 – Cyber Safety  
• Oct 21 – ADHD is Awesome!  
• Oct 22 – Executive Functioning for Parents  
• Oct 22 – Vaping: What’s Really Going On?  
• Oct 29 – Understanding Your Child’s Worries Through a Strength-Based Lens  
• Oct 30 – Navigating Performance Pressure in Youth 

Upcoming  

Stay Tuned For 

• October 14-17, Student Vote, Calgary Municipal Election 
• October 28 – School Council & Parent Society Meeting, 6:30 PM 
• November 7, Remembrance Day observed at QES (more details on Remembrance Day Ceremony to follow).