WELCOME TO BALMORAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
Balmoral Elementary School will work:
- to provide a safe, caring environment which enables each student to
achieve his/her potential.
- to promote positive relationships.
- to encourage students to be responsible, self-disciplined members of
society.
- to develop an awareness of and respect for all people.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
Balmoral Elementary School is a Kindergarten to Grade 8 school. The school offers all of the regular programs of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, French, Music, Physical Education, Health and Art, as well as Life Skills for Grade 8, and Band for Grades 6, 7 and 8. Our school population for this school year is approximately 106 students and 23 staff members, including 1 principal, 9 teachers, 9 teaching assistants, a library technician, a library clerk, a secretary and custodian.
IMPORTANT DATES
FEBRUARY IS “I LOVE TO READ MONTH” - Theme: “Camp Read-a-Lot”
Jan. 25 - Art Enrichment class starts-ends Feb. 22
Feb. 1 - S’more Fun with a Book! Guess how many marshmallows are in the container
Feb. 2 - Groundhog Day
Feb. 3 -4 - Curriculum Focus Days - NO SCHOOL
Feb. 6 - PAC Meeting @ 7 p.m.
Feb. 8 - Science Exam
Feb. 8 - Sleeping under the Stars - Wear your pajamas, grab a sleeping bag, and “camp out” with a good book!
Feb. 10 - Social Studies Exam
Feb. 14 - Valentine’s Day
Feb. 15 - National Flag Day
Feb. 15 - Watch out for Bears! Dress up as a forest animal or a camper.
Feb. 16 - Bookmobile
Feb. 20 - Louis Riel Day - NO SCHOOL
Feb. 22 - Art Enrichment classes end
Feb. 22 - Campfire Treats (hot dog sale, with a treat → we will send home pre-order forms later this month
Feb. 24 - Park Committee - Race for the cup Skate-a-Thon - Will include a hot chocolate and hot dog sale.
Feb. 29 - Reel in a Good Book! Bring in a favourite book, and share with a friend → Make sure you have brought in your completed fish book report