Next Friday, January 31, we will hold Parent/Student/Teacher meetings for grades 6 through 12. Please remember that student involvement is required. There will be no school for Upper School students, but Elementary students will have a regular school day. CLICK HERE to book your meetings.
Drama Showcase Success
The Drama Showcase this past Wednesday was a big success! It featured plays written and directed by our Drama students, with amazing sets and props by our Theatre Tech students.
Four plays were presented: The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, Orpheus and Eurydice, Unscrooged, and Full of Beans (pictured). A performance was given for our students in the afternoon, and another performance was given for everyone after school. Way to go everyone!
It’s Re Enrollment Time
We are planning for the 2025-2026 academic year and have begun the re enrollment process! This step helps us plan classroom configurations, finalize teacher placements, and determine the number of spaces available for new families. An email was sent yesterday with all of the details.
Please complete the Re-enrollment Questionnaire by February 20th. If you’re uncertain about re-enrolling, it’s perfectly fine to select “undecided” for now. Your response will reserve your child’s place until the March 31st deadline when signed contracts, deposits, and monthly payment arrangements are due. Families who choose to pay in full by March 31, 2025 will also receive an Early Payment Discount!
Ski Martock on Monday
Our grades 4 to 12 will be off to the slopes Monday morning for a day of fun at Martock. If you have not given your Martock Ski waiver to Mr. LeDuc yet, make sure you bring it with you completed to the ski hill on Monday, or you will not be able to ski! Please Note: Grade 4-12 are meeting at school on Monday, January 27 at 8:00 am to load cars for an 8:15 am departure.
Make sure you come dressed for skiing and bring a lunch and/or money for food at the canteen! Parents, if you have completed your student’s forms but have not paid your ski fee, please do so ASAP!
Robotics is cancelled for Monday, January 27- Have fun skiing!
Candy Grams!
Send your sweetie something sweet! Cookies, candy bags, and chocolates will be delivered during the school day on February 14th. See Esmé to order yours!
A Complete Unknown
The History of Rock & Roll in Society class went to see the Bob Dylan biopic film, Complete Unknown last weekend and rounded out their unit by presenting research on famous covers of Dylan’s work by Jimi Hendrix, Johnny and June Carter Cash, The Byrds, George Harrison, and Guns ‘n’ Roses, many of which would not have been Pete Seeger approved!
Celebrate Chinese New Year next Wednesday by wearing red!
It’s not too soon to be thinking about March Break Camps!
Pre Primary and Primary March Break Camps
Our camps for Pre Primary and Primary students will follow the rhythm of the regular school day with outside time, circle time, and rest periods. Camps will run both weeks of March Break: March 3-7 and March 10-14, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
For Primary registration, CLICK HERE. For Pre Primary registration, CLICK HERE.
Grades 1-5 March Break Camps
For Grades 1-5, we are offering two exciting “Bigs Camps” that can be attended one week or both.
Week 1: Musical Theatre Camp
(March 3-7)- Campers will step into the exciting world of musical theatre, where they’ll learn songs, dances, and scenes from a fun, kid-friendly musical.
Week 2: Theatre Camp
(March 10-14)- This week focuses on the magic of drama! Campers will dive into the world of acting and storytelling.
For grades 1-5 registration, CLICK HERE.
Introducing ShambhalaCon-Themed Camp for Students in grades 5-9!
Led by the talented Amanda Shuffles, previously of the de Knox, this five-day camp is perfect for students who love creativity, games, and adventure!
To register for week 1 (Mar 3-7) CLICK HERE. To register for week 2 (Mar 10-14) CLICK HERE.
French Classes this week
This week, the Alliance Française of Halifax Dartmouth visited our school for some story times with elementary classes. Juliette, a volunteer at the Alliance, read “Trop de bazar chez renard Lascar” to the Grade 1/2 students, and “Les trois brigands” to the Grade 2/3 students. In February, we will have the opportunity to visit the Alliance Française in the Hydrostones with the Grades 4 to 9 students to explore a French cultural center and the French library.
The Snack Shack is back for 2025!
The Snack Shack is run by our middle school students and aims to raise money for good causes around the school and community. We are always looking for Tuesday donations of home-made baked goods, or store-bought items that we can sell. Donations can be dropped off to Mr. Pitts on Tuesday mornings. We appreciate all the support!
Lost & Found
Come check out the tables in the main floor hallway. Do any of these items belong to you? We also have some lost & found photos on our socials. Please claim your items before they are donated!
Calendar Dates
- Jan 27: Ski Martock Day for grades 4-12
- Jan 28: Spirit Day- wear your Shambhala swag!
- Jan 31: Upper School Parent/Student/Teacher meetings- NO SCHOOL FOR GRADES 6-12
- Jan 31: Regular school day for Elementary
- Feb 1: African Heritage Month begins
- Feb 17: Heritage Day- NO SCHOOL
- Feb 18: PD Day- NO SCHOOL (child care available)
- Feb 27: End of Term II
- Feb 28: Report Writing Day- NO SCHOOL (child care available