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No. 9 May 6, 2022

LM MONTGOMERY
ELEMENTARY
NEWSLETTER
https://edu.princeedwardisland.ca/lmmontgomery
TARA DEGLAN-GALLANT - PRINCIPAL TELEPHONE: 902-368-4150 PATTI DAVIDSON - VICE-PRINCIPAL

DATES TO REMEMBER
May 6th – Area Association Meeting Day (NO CLASSES)
May 23rd – Victoria Day (NO SCHOOL)
May 24th – LM H&S Meeting @ 6:30
May 25th – Track & Field Event at UPEI (selected grade 5 & 6 students)
May 26th – Grade 6 Parent Information Meeting at Stonepark @ 6:30
May 31th – Welcome to Kindergarten Event @ 4:30
June 3rd – Kindergarten Orientation
June 21st – K-3 Fun Day (rain date June 23)
June 22nd – Grade 4-6 Fun Day (rain date June 23)
June 28th – Grade 6 Closing
June 28th – Final Report Cards Issues
June 28th – Last Day of Classes for 2021-2022 School Year
June 30th – Last Day for Staff

NO CLASSES
There will be no classes on May 6th due to area association union meetings for all staff and no school on May 23rd
for Victoria Day.

CURRENT KINDERGARTEN PARENTS

There will be no classes for the current kindergarten students on Friday, June 3rd, as the 2022-2023 kindergarten students will
be attending their orientation morning.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR FOOTWEAR
It is important that students have indoor footwear to change into when they enter the school. Our
school is a safer and cleaner place when dirt and mud are left at the front door and not tracked
throughout the school. Please ensure that your child has a change of footwear for indoor use only.

COMMUNICATIONS – CONTACT NUMBERS

It has become apparent that as more of our families choose to only have a cell phone number listed as a
contact, it has become increasingly difficult, and not easier, to get a hold of parents when deemed
necessary. Please make sure that the school office has additional numbers or ways to get in contact with
you (or another designate) in case your child is sick or in the event of an emergency. Also, if your
contact numbers have changed, please notify the office. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

AFTER SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS

If you have an unexpected change in plans, call the office (902-368-4150) before 2:00 pm to ensure your child’s
teacher is aware of the change. This will help us make sure that we don’t have children missing the bus or taking
the bus when they shouldn’t. Thank you for your help in this matter.

HEAD CHECKS
Parents are asked to continue to regularly check your child(ren)’s head for lice/nits and to notify the school if you’ve had to
provide treatment. Thank you for your co-operation in this.

EASTER SEAL’S
Our Easter Seal Ambassador, Vaeda Zo Matheson, and her bus tour were
greeted by several of our Grade 6 Leadership Group students, and a special
friend, Layne Banks-MacFadyen! We proudly presented Vaeda with over
$800 towards Easter Seals to support of special needs children and their
families! WOW! Thank you to the following Grade 6 Leadership students
who took part in this celebration: Macy Oliver, Jenell Thompson, Philip
Stavert, Nina Fitzpatrick, Greta Edgett-Gallant, Alyssa Houston, Dion
Broussard, and Faith Goodwin.
Congratulations on an EXCELLENT fund raiser in support of a terrific cause!
PHYS. ED
Congratulations to the following students who competed at the Zone 3 Badminton Meet in April:
Mia-McGee Gallant, Sadie Hughes, Summer Britton, Raina Fitzpatrick, Jenelle Thompson, Grace Myers,
Harry Yeo, Philip Stavert, Jack Rogerson, Owen Weatherbie and Tye Murnaghan. All of these students
represented LM extremely well. A special congratulations to Mia McGee-Gallant and Sadie Hughes who placed
4th in doubles and to Mia McGee Gallant who placed 4th in singles.

Track and Field Try-outs - Track and field try-outs are now happening
at recess time. Students from grades 5 and 6 will be selected to attend
the Zone Track Meet which will be held on May 25th at UPEI.

MUSIC
Students have been practicing memorizing their lines for the upcoming
pirate play! Once the date is set we release more information. We are
hoping for an in-person play! Stay tuned for more.

SCIENCE FAIR
Congratulations to all of our Grade 6 students at LM for a wonderful science
fair this year! The winners of this year’s science fair are;
1st Place – Greta Edgett-Gallant – “Bacterial Growth in Reusable Water
Bottles”
2nd Place – Evan Bruce – “Acid Water”
3rd Place – Sadie Hughes “Cracking the Case”
Honorable Mention – Gavin Lysecki “Saving Our Oceans”
Honorable Mention – Jack Rodgerson “Weighing in on hockey stick flexes”
Honorable Mention – Harry Yeo “5 Second Rule”

GRADE 6 PARENT MEETING

There will be a meeting Thursday, May 26th for parents and guardians of Grade 6 students
who will be attending Stonepark Intermediate in the fall of 2022. The meeting will take place
in the cafeteria at Stonepark Intermediate at 6:30 pm. Due to capacity limits, the meeting is
for parents only. During the meeting, there will be an overview of what a typical day at
Stonepark looks like, general expectations, who the Grade 7 teachers are, how students can
get involved in school life, and other important information. After the meeting, there will be a
tour for first time Stonepark parents who are interested.
Note - there will not be an orientation day for students in the spring but the first day of school in September
will be for Grade 7s only!

LM HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS

Spring Coupon Books: Thank you to everyone who supported this semi-
annual fundraiser and congratulations to our winners of the Coupon Sales!
1st – Jordyn & Taylor Bolo - $75 – Mrs. Mighty’s Class
2nd – Cohen MacDonald - $50 – Mrs. Proude’s Class
3rd – Hudson Shaw - $25 – Mrs. Hancock’s Class
Random Draw Winners of $25.00
Ocean Habbi – Mrs. MacBeath
Jetlin Halliwell – Ms. Diamond’s Class
Jaxon Linzel Waddell – Mr. Fraser’s Class
LM Lucky Fox Draws: Stay tuned, we will be holding some draws this
month.
Playground Update: We have made 1 significant purchase this spring, an accessible swing. Our goal is to ensure
that EVERYONE has the opportunity to enjoy the playground. A few smaller items purchased: toys for the
sandboxes, balls, chalk and new basketball nets.
Looking for Volunteers; We are currently looking for volunteers to join the Home and School Executive.
Positions to be filled for the 2022-2024 (2-year appointment) school years are Co-chair, Treasurer and Secretary.
Please message us through our Facebook page or via email at [email protected] to discuss the roles and
expectations of each position.
Next Meeting: May 24th at 6:30pm

LM LITERACY LOWDOWN
This week some of the students were talking about what literacy means to them. Here are some of their answers:
Literacy means…
...reading and writing
…learning about writing, revising, and editing
…writing and using your imagination
…writing words, sentences and making sense.
We see literacy…
…in school and in our classrooms
…by the principal’s office, in books
…everywhere.
We learn about literacy…
…so we can learn new things
 …to improve on our reading and writing
…to write better and make better sentences.
When I hear the word literacy, I think about …
…writing
…tests, spelling, books, work and my brain!
…writing and reading and having fun
…school, words, sentences, books and pencils

COMMUNITY NEWS
The information provided is for information purposes and is not necessarily sanctioned by the school or PSB
PEI Home and School News
School Crossing Guard Award - Nominate a school crossing guard to receive recognition for keeping our children safe as
they travel to and from school from September to June during school year. NEW Submission date: Friday, May 13, 2022
More details at: http://peihsf.ca/crossing-guard-award

School Bus Driver Award - Nominate a school bus driver to receive recognition for keeping our children safe as they travel
to and from school from September to June during school year. NEW Submission date: Friday, May 20, 2022
More details at: http://peihsf.ca/bus

Annual MeetingFeedback Request - Delegates are invited to provide feedback about the 2022 Annual Meeting &
Convention. Click here for 2022 AGM FEEDBACK FORM

Annual Meeting 2022 Video - The PEI Home and School Federation 2022 Annual Meeting’s video is linked at on our
website at:https://peihsf.ca/agm/ or AGM VIDEO

Welcome to Kindergarten - The 2022 Welcome to Kindergarten schedule is posted on the Public Schools Branch website at:
https://edu.princeedwardisland.ca/psb/parents_students/wtk-sessions/

STEAM PEI and Bricks 4 Kidz - STEAM PEI and Bricks 4 Kidz are offering some classics and some brand new camps in
Charlottetown this summer. These camps explore topics including coding, game design, robotics, art, engineering, and LEGO
with a mix of on-screen and off-screen activities.

STEAM PEI Camps offer kids fun and engaging hands-on activities that build teamwork skills and perseverance. More
details about each camp and registration can be found online at https://steampei.com/#camps.

Bricks 4 Kidz Camps offer a unique look at LEGO, one of the most popular building materials around. Using design plans,
motors, and other technical building pieces to engineer LEGO beyond the usual gives kids an exciting week of learning, play,
and fun. Registration can be found online at https://ca.bricks4kidznow.com.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange - YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE), a national program
offering opportunities for youth (16-17 years old) to improve their second official language skills, explore another part of
Canada, and gain valuable work experience. This program is funded by Department of Canadian Heritage, and offered at a
minimal cost of $125. Contact: [email protected] or 902-314-5323.
East Royalty Pre K - There are a few spots available at East Royalty Pre K. For further information call Natalie Clarkin at
902-394-4688