Principal

Saa'kokoto gathered folks at the Sun Circle on Nose Hill at sunrise (5:21 am) this morning to welcome the coming of summer. He shared that he asks for 4 things: wisdom, guidance, strength and patience. These teachings inspire us in our work with Edgemont students!

We celebrated our Grade 5 students and their amazing work on Friday. They will soon move to Tom Baines School but for now we continue to appreciate their wisdom, their creativity and their energy. Thank you to the Grade 5 teachers and Farewell Committee for a wonderful event!

Our LOST & FOUND has exploded with belongs that need to be claimed. Please come and look to see what belongs to your child as we think about the environmental and financial impact of losing clothes and materials.

We celebrated our wonderful Edgemont Volunteers on Friday. These people are essential to our success with their huge commitments of energy, time and support. We REALLY Appreciate you all!

Did you watch Global News tonight and see our Grade 3 students talk about their work around Homes for Hero's? They have all been exploring what quality of life really means to us and how that understanding can influence the creation of a new community. Way to go Grade 3!

"If we begin to see ourselves as not just rooted in the ground, but also deeply connected to everything around us, everything changes, including how we feel, think, and behave.” For PD today we explored ways, students, staff & families can build strong connections to our land.

On Friday, Room 18 & 26 buddies looked deeply at our Edgemont land, inspired by the poetry of Leah Dorian. "Upon gracious land, We walk humbly. O'er hills of green prairie grass, We go softly. O'er sage covered hills, We walk proudly." We are learning from this place.

Student Led, Provincial Student Walkout Scheduled for Friday, May 3. Parents may have heard about this event in the news & more information is available at: cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/… so that you know the CBE/Edgemont School plans in case our students are involved.

Today Ms. Briand is a guest speaker, working with all Grade 2's to share information about lobster fishing in Nova Scotia! We know how important it is to make authentic connections and it is a gift to have Kendra and her family take on this role. Ask a Grade 2 about lobsters!

On Wednesday, May 1st it is HATS ON for Mental Health! This weekend please help your children think about what hats they would like to wear for the day. It's also a good time to talk about what helps you and your family to have good mental health. Enjoy the sunshine & snow.

Last night's Handbells and Lion King performances were amazing! Our students are such talented musicians and our staff are so committed to teaching and learning in authentic ways. Way to go Edgemont!

Thanks School Council! Carolyn Fisher, author and illustrator presented to our school over 2 days! Carolyn shared her story writing and illustrating processes and reminded us all of the importance of growing ideas, taking risks & persevering. Why not read a Fisher Book tonight?

Lion King Teaser! Our Grade 4 and 5's were working hard today to set up for the big performance next week. Are you ready for Broadway Across Edgemont? We are all humming Hakuna Matata...