Happy Sunday, everyone! 

Daylight savings time started this weekend. We hope everyone remembered to "spring ahead" last night.

We also hope you were able to enjoy some time outside this weekend. It is nice to have warmer temperatures on the horizon. With warmer temperatures comes melt and MUD! Our field becomes very muddy when the snow melts. It is a good idea to have a spare set of clothing packed in backpacks during these muddy days. We have some spare clothing in the office, but not enough for everyone who may need it.

Speaking of clothing, please come check out the Lost and Found. It is overflowing with items. We will continue to put it outside the main doors this week when the weather is nice. All unclaimed Lost and Found items will be packed up on Friday, March 22 to send for donation.  

Something else that is important to remember to send is cutlery in lunches. It is becoming more and more challenging for us to find disposable cutlery. Our supply is limited. Please remember to pack forks and spoons in your child's lunch when they are required.

A reminder that Parent/Teacher Conference Booking opens on Wednesday, March 13 at 8am. To book a conference, please log into your MyCBE/PowerSchool account and click on the "Book and Manage Meeting Times" icon. Conference booking remains open until March 20. This term, families of students in grades 2,3 & 4 will have opportunity to participate in student led conferences. Families of students in grades K, 1 & 5 will be participating in 15 minute parent-teacher conferences. All students are invited to attend the conferences with their parent/guardian. Conferences occur on Thursday March 21 from 4:30-8:00 pm and on Friday March 22 from 8:30-1:00.

Our School Planning Engagement Survey will be open until March 22, 2024. Thank you to those of you who have already completed this 5-10 minute survey. This is your opportunity to share your thinking about our School Development Plan, and our School Budget and Fees.  The survey has been translated into multiple languages which can be accessed by clicking in the top right corner of the page. Please click on the link below to complete this survey

https://citadelpark.cbedialogue.com/en/projects/2023-24-school-year/engagements/school-planning-survey-2024-citadel-park-school

Fun Lunch for Grade 1-5 students is on Thursday, March 14. This week is Mary Browns. The deadline to order was yesterday. If you are available to volunteer to help distribute lunches on Thursday, please use the following Sign-up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4AAEA82BA1F49-48061344-funlunch. We thank you for your support!

CPS School Council would like to remind families to mark their calendars for the upcoming virtual parent night.

Wednesday March 13 from 7:00-8:00pm via Zoom entitled:

”Meet Them Where They’re At: What Research Tells Us Works Best for Parenting in 2024”
Kids don’t come with instruction manuals, and many of us parent our children the way we were parented. But research in the past 20 years has changed our understanding of children’s needs as they develop. We know more now than ever before about how parents can maximize their child’s success and build strong, loving, and supportive relationships with kids by “meeting their children where they are at”.

Join registered psychologist, Tanya Keto (https://www.averyfsps.com/about-us) as she discusses:

• Why children behave the way they do and how parents can improve (or worsen) certain behaviours
• How emotion regulation develops and how parents can support the development of healthy regulation
• Healthy parenting styles to “meet your child where they are at” and why this is the key to strong, loving, and supportive relationships and setting their children up to be successful

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84334569561?pwd=O8vBnvl31UBafDFrdE3UlngkTDne0q.1

We hope to ‘see’ you there!

To recognize the fun of St. Patrick's Day, Fashion Friday this week will be "wear green!"

Have a great week! 

The Admin Team