Spring Dance Fun!
Thanks to everyone who attended our Cinco de Mayo spring dance yesterday! The Latin themed celebration was fun for all, with MANY families taking advantage of the photo booth, snacks, and opportunity to “shake ya tailfeathers!” Huge gratitude to our School Council for hosting the evening!
Educational Transition Requests for the 2025–2026 School Year
Just a reminder to complete your transition request by Monday, May 12, 2025 to ensure that transition requests are considered. Please do not request specific teachers, instead indicate what might best support your child next year. Transition requests after this date will not be considered.
Thank you for your thoughtful input and ongoing support.
https://forms.office.com/r/LjudhyyjE5
Rainbow Color Day
On Thursday, May 15, Olympic Heights School will be celebrating Colour Day and will include a whole-school photo! Each grade will represent a different colour, and together we’ll form a beautiful school rainbow to celebrate our vibrant community spirit. This idea came from students during one of our Student Voice meetings.
Here’s the colour assignment for each grade:
- Kindergarten – Purple
- Grade 1 – Blue
- Grade 2 – Green
- Grade 3 – Yellow
- Grade 4 – Orange
- Grade 5 – Pink
- Grade 6 – Red
We encourage all students to participate by wearing a top in their grade’s assigned colour. If your child does not have clothing in their designated colour, please do not feel the need to purchase anything new. They are welcome to wear the colour of a grade adjacent to theirs (one grade above or below).
School Council Special Presentation! Guest Speaker Tyler Smith!
We’re excited to invite you to a special community assembly on May 22: The Power of Us, featuring guest speaker Tyler Smith—mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and winner of The Amazing Race Canada Season 9.
A survivor of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Tyler shares his powerful journey of healing and resilience to inspire others and honour the 16 lives lost in the tragedy.
Presentation Topic:
Rising Together in Adversity: Opportunity Through Challenges & Change
Tyler explores how adversity can become a springboard for growth. Drawing from his personal experiences of recovery and teamwork, he offers practical strategies for building resilience, embracing change, and working together to overcome life’s toughest challenges—at home, at school, and in the community.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Where: OHS Gymnasium
Doors open: 1 :30 p.m.
Assembly starts at 1:45 p.m.
Please RSVP before May 16: https://bit.ly/3YBzotq
Seating is limited.
Lunch Hour Safety Reminder
We’ve recently become aware of some students engaging in play fighting or wrestling during lunch breaks. While we understand that students may be full of energy and looking to have fun with peers, physical play of this nature can easily lead to unintended injuries or escalate into conflict. We are reminding all students that physical contact, even in play, is not permitted during school hours. Please take a moment to speak with your child about safe and respectful behavior during unstructured times like lunch and recess. Our priority is ensuring all students feel safe and cared for throughout the day.
Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing these expectations at home.
Outstanding Fees
We actually have nothing against dead horses, so apologies if it appears that we are “beating one.” This is a reminder that some of you have outstanding fees associated with your child’s account that require payment. Please log into your MyCBE account to check if you are up to date.
For your convenience, payment options of credit and debit are available online through your MyCBE account. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office.
AMA Patrol Update
In the coming weeks, our Grade 5 students will begin training to join the Grade 6 patrollers for the rest of the year. As they step into their new roles, some of our Grade 6 patrollers will be retiring—thank you for your leadership and commitment! Please show kindness and patience as our new recruits learn the ropes and take on this important responsibility.
Kindergarten Orientation
We are excited to invite you to the Kindergarten Orientation for the 2025-2026 school year at Olympic Heights School! This important event will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM.
This orientation is a special opportunity for parents of registered students to meet our dedicated Kindergarten teaching team and learn about the enriching Kindergarten program we offer. You will have the chance to:
- Enjoy a presentation by our current Kindergarten teachers
- Explore our learning environments and educational resources
- Ask any questions you might have about the upcoming school year
Additionally, a member of our school administration team will be present to share insights and answer questions about our educational approach and community.
Please note: To ensure the event is most informative and comfortable for all attendees, we kindly request that this orientation be attended by parents only.
Last Chance to Order OHS 2024-2025 Yearbooks
Time is running out to order your 2024 – 2025 Olympic Heights School yearbook! It is a wonderful way to capture your child's school memories. Please go to ybpay.lifetouch.ca and use the code: 14310925 to place your yearbook order or simply follow the steps on the digital file attached. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Thorpe by email jlthorpefed@cbe.ab.ca Life Touch 2024 - 2025 Yearbook Flyer.pdf
Upcoming Dates
May 10 Haanki Korean lunch orders due
May 15 Parent Council (6:30 – 8:00)
May 16 Non-instruction (No School for Students)
May 19 Victoria Day – (No School for Students)
May 20 Gr. 2 Bow Habitat FT
May 20 - 22 Gr. 4 OH Ranch FT (May 20 – Rm 21, May 21 – Rm 12, May 22 – Rm 13)
May 22 Kindergarten Orientation (6:30PM to 7:15PM - Parents of registered 2025/26 Kinder students)
May 23 Volunteer Tea
May 24 Booster Juice orders due
May 26 Vincent Massey Band Performance
May 28 Gr. 6 PAT – English Part A
May 29 Booster Juice snack / Grade 3 Zoo Field Trip
June 2 - 5 Gr. 6 Outdoor School
June 9 Gr. 6 Vaccinations #2, morning – staffroom
June 9 Elder Hal Eagletail Visit
June 10 Elder Hal Eagletail Visit