Cougars Corner Weekly Update

April 28 – May 2

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School Update:

 2025 Elementary School Track and Field City Championships

 We’re excited to invite all Gr. 3-6 students to take part in the first-ever Elementary School Track & Field City Championships.  This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get active, build confidence, and experience the fun and challenge of track and field in a welcoming, supportive environment.

 We are very grateful for our dedicated Physical Education & Wellness teacher, Mr. Greg Sadowsky, who is volunteering his time to attend and support all Cambrian Heights athletes! He’ll be there to help guide students to their events, answer questions, and encourage our athletes. Mr. Sadowsky will also be helping students prepare by practicing these events in PE class leading up to the meet.

 ·         Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

·         Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

·         Location: Foothills Track – 2431 Crowchild Trail N.W.

·         Who: Open to all Grade 3–6 students

·         Cost: $10 per athlete (paid online during registration)

·         Note: As this is a weekend event, meaning parents are responsible for transportation and supervision for the day.

Events by Grade:

• Grade 3: 60m, 150m, 300m, Long Jump, Shot Put (Ball Throw)
• Grade 4: 80m, 150m, 400m, Long Jump, Shot Put, Ball Throw
• Grade 5: 80m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put
• Grade 6: 100m, 200m, 600m, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put

 Students can register for 1 to 4 events using the link below. If Cambrian Heights isn't listed under “Team,” just click the “team - is yours missing?” link and add us manually.

 https://www.trackie.com/event/2025-elementary-school-championships/1019863/

 This will be a fun, high-energy day that helps kids grow through movement, perseverance, and teamwork. Let’s cheer on our Cambrian Heights athletes together!

 Creativity on Display at the Grade 1 Assembly

This week, our Grade 1 students proudly hosted a community assembly and shared some of the wonderful learning they’ve been doing in class. They explored how to handle big emotions through the story Anh’s Anger, and created unique “emotion monsters” to represent different feelings – each one as creative and expressive as our students!

 The assembly also featured a joyful performance of “A Little Bit of Love”, a song reminding us how kindness and love can brighten the world. In celebration of the new season, the students wrapped things up with some fun and lively spring-themed readers theatre performances.

 We’re so proud of our Grade 1students for speaking, singing, and sharing with such confidence and heart. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and support their hard work!

 Democracy in Action – Student Vote 2025
With the federal election fast approaching, Mr. Macdonald’s Grade 6 class has been diving into civic education through a powerful partnership with Student Vote Canada.  They provide an experiential learning program designed to foster informed, engaged, and responsible citizenship in young people.

 In preparation for the upcoming federal election, students have been researching major political parties and creating informational posters to introduce each one, highlighting key campaign promises and how they could impact young Canadians. With confidence and clarity, they’ve been visiting other classrooms to share their learning and help fellow students understand who could become the next Prime Minister of Canada, depending on the outcome.

 On Monday, students in Grades 3–6 will have the chance to participate in a school-wide mock election, casting their votes at a polling station set up right inside Cambrian Heights School.

 Opportunities like this help students develop critical thinking skills, engage in respectful dialogue, and see themselves as active participants in democracy – even before they’re old enough to vote. We’re so proud of their leadership and the thoughtful conversations they’re sparking across our school!

 Have a wonderful weekend!

 Todd Webber

Principal, Cambrian Heights School

 Cambrian Heights Parent Association Update:

 Next Meeting: May 15, 2025

 Mail: Cambrian.schoolcouncil@gmail.com

 Our Casino Fundraiser is coming up quickly and we need your help!

 Our casino this year is on Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and we are in need of 40 volunteers to make it a success. This is such an important fundraiser for our school! Every volunteer receives a free meal during their shift and there are free snacks in the volunteer lounge! Please know, each person that volunteers for the casino generates two thousand dollars for Cambrian Heights School.

 To sign up, go to  https://volunteersignup.org/RMMDJ.

 Please contact the School Council at cambrian.schoolcouncil@gmail.com with any questions.

 Thanks for your continued support!