Dear Buchanan Families,  

Thank you for your continued support of our school. I hope you enjoy the spring weather this weekend!  Happy Mother’s Day to all our Buchanan Mothers.  

School Council

Our next school council meeting is May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Join us in person or online! We are still hoping to grow our school council and would LOVE to see you there!  

Volunteer Tea

We look forward to hosting our many volunteers for tea on June 20. If you have volunteered with us this year, please save the date. The tea will begin at 11:00 a.m. Invitations will be forth coming.  

Kindergarten Graduation

Families of students in Kindergarten– our Kindergarten Graduation will take place on June 25 at  11:00 a.m. Plan to stay and play! We will have treats at the playground afterwards!  

Grade 6 Farewell

Families of students in Grade 6 – our Send Off Ceremony will take place on June 26 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Plan to stay until 12:00 p.m. There will be a small celebration afterwards, with cake, juice, & coffee for parents.   

Key Dates

  • May 10 - Choir Filed Trip - Special Performance with Vocal Latitudes 
  • May 13 – Fire Drill  
  • May 13 – Grade 1 & 2 Field Trip to Telus Spark  
  • May 14 - School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.  
  • May 16 - Professional Development Day 
  • May 21- Grade 3 & 4 –Field Trip to Fish Creek Park 
  • May 29 - School Wide Celebration of Learning 5:00- 6:00 p.m.  
  • May 29 – Spring Concert (Grade 4, 5, 6 and EES) 6:00 p.m. 
  • June 4 - Grade 6 Patrollers Picnic at Heritage Park 
  • June 10 - 12 - School Wide Swimming Lessons – Thorncliffe Pool  
  • June 20 - Volunteer Tea at 11:00 a.m.  
  • June 20 - Kindergarten Field Trip – to the Zoo  
  • June 25 - Kindergarten Graduation  
  • June 26 - Grade 6 “Send- Off” Ceremony and Celebration  

As always, if you have any questions, concerns or news to share, please don't hesitate to contact me! 

Robin 

Principal, Buchanan School