Upcoming Dates
May 4 - Track and Field Starts
May 4-8 - Gr. 9 Quebec Trip
May 6 - Hats on! for Mental Health
May 12 - Kernels Popcorn Fundraiser
May 13 - Jr. High Pizza Lunch - (Gr. 7-9)
May 14 - Mr. Tewksbury Presentation - (Gr. 7-9)
May 15 - Professional learning day - No School for Students
May 18 - Victoria Day - No School for Students
May 20 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - (All Grades)
May 21 - School Council Meeting, 6:30pm in Learning Commons
May 27 - Gr. 6 & 7 Band Concert
May 27 - Sr. Bands Concert (Gr. 8 & 9 Jazz)
May 27 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - (All Grades)
May 28 - Texas Donut Fundraiser
May 29 - Track & Field Meet
Provincial Achievement Exams (PAT)
May 19 - Grade 6 Français Langue Première et Littérature/French Immersion Language Arts and Literature Partie A
May 20 - Grade 9 Français/French Language Arts Partie A
May 21 - Grade 9 English Language Arts Part A
May 25 - Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part A
Thank you to all of our parents who participated in the online digital safety presentation. Your engagement supports our shared responsibility to keep students safe and informed in an increasingly digital world. Mr. Davis’ research‑based guidance offered practical strategies for supporting students in making thoughtful, responsible choices online and managing technology use effectively. We encourage all families to explore the resources shared below to continue these important conversations at home.
Spring Market
The Enterprise and Innovation Class had a successful Spring Market and were excited to share all of their products with the students. Thank you for all of those who attended and purchased items! Stay tuned for an update on how much was raised for the Animal Rescue Foundation!
PE:
This week we are going to complete timing and measuring our track and field events. We will have 1200m, 100m, and shot put for most classes.
For some of our track and field athletes we will also try and get a 60m hurdles time and high jump score.
With the constantly changing weather our plans are going to flexible to advantage of warmer weather for sprinting events and outdoor field events.
Please come prepared for running, jumping and throwing everyday this week!
Athletics:
Track and Field:
We are finishing measuring and timing events in class. If we need an additional tryout we will post it in the classroom and announce it in class.
Badminton Practices: Calendar - Elboya School
Mon, May 4
| Tues, May 5
| Wed, May 6
| Thurs, May 7 |
8-9 am - Grade 7 4-5 pm - Grade 9
| 8-9 am - Grade 8 4-5 pm - Grade 6
| 4-5pm- Grade 7
| 8-9 am - Grade 8 4-5 pm - Grade 9
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Paul Davis Digital Safety Presentation
Sessions like the one offered last week help build awareness of current online risks, promote healthy digital habits, and strengthen the partnership between home and school in supporting student well‑being.
For extra resources please click here:
Social Media Contract & Phone Contract
At the request of my Facebook followers, I created a Social Media Contract.
Instagram: @followpauldavis
Facebook: facebook.com/pauldavistips
Mark Tewksbury is coming to Elboya!
Mr. Tewksbury is an extremely talented public speaker. He often speaks about his athletic career and training, as well as overcoming different obstacles in his life. General themes of his presentation are perseverance, resilience and mentality in sport. We are fortunate to have him speak to our Gr. 7-9 students on May 14.
MyBlueprint Family Webinar Series
MyBlueprint is offering a free 2-part webinar series for families of Grade 9-12 students, to build clarity, confidence, and a plan for post-secondary success. This series to support families and teens with transitioning from high school to post-secondary.
Session 1: Beyond Grades: Helping Your Teen Build Clarity and Confidence (recorded session);
Session 2: From Insight to Action: Turning Self-Discovery into Post-Secondary Decisions (live session Thursday, May 7 4:30 p.m. MT)
Link: Registration Link
Fee Payments
Parents are encouraged to check their student’s MyCBE Account regularly to ensure that there are no outstanding fees. Centralized Fee Waiver No child is ever denied access to an education in the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) because of an inability to pay. If you can't afford the fees, there are several ways to qualify for a central fee waiver. Waiver applications for the current school year are found online through your MyCBE account and are available from the start of the school year until June 30. If you have questions, please call the school office.
Community Education Services
Check out the free parent resources: https://ces.hmhc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CES-May-2026-NL.pdf
Wishing families a great week!
Aliki Avdicos & Danny Cooper
Leadership Team, Elboya