Here are a few photos of the clubs that kicked off last week. More than 60 students showed up for each club!Cards ClubCards Club Improv. Club

Last week, students had the chance to learn about the ptarmigan with Mr. King. From plucking, tasting and wood chopping, students enjoyed this outdoor activity. 

Plucking   Grade 2/3 cooking over the fire wood splitting

Please see the announcements and upcoming events for this week.

Breakfast Club

We continue to offer a breakfast program to all Itlo studdents. Serving whole wheat toasts, bagels, cereals, milk, cheese, yogurts, oatmeal and fruits. We are looking for Breakfast Program volunteer from 7:50 - 8:40 each morning. If you have a few minutes to spare in the mornings, please sign up here.

SJF Musical - Friday, January 24th

The band students from Sir John will come perform for our from 1-2pm in the gym. Roughly a 30 minute program of songs including movie music, pop-rock hits and some band tunes. 

West Coast Seeds' Fundraising program is a great option for schools who are concerned about the environment and want to cultivate strong communities. The school earns 40% of every packet of our high quality seeds that it sells. West Coast Seeds are untreated, non-GMO, and suitable for sustainable organic growing. This year's annual fundraiser runs 06 January 2025 to 26 January 2025. Seeds will be sent in bulk to the organizer for organization and distribution, usually by mid-March. We suggest a minimum order amount of $15.00, local Yellowknife orders only please. Participants can place their order on the West Coast Seeds Fundraising website (select École Įtłʼǫ̀ Elementary School from the drop down menu.)

Book Swap!  📖

Mme Sylvie has graciously organized the book swap again for us this year. You may have already noticed bins out in the corridors. Students can bring in used books in exchange for a ticket. Mme Sylvie will take note of the number of tickets the students have. On Monday,  January 27th, each class will have the chance to choose new books. Here is the poster. 

Merci Sylvie for organizing this!

Lunch hour clubs

We have a few more clubs during lunch recess times for the students at École Itlo. In addition to rainbow club, we will also be having:

Cards & Games Club : Mondays at lunch recess for K-2. Students who want to play cards; skiboo, UNO, crazy eights, go fish! 

Improv. Club: Wednesdays at lunch recess. Students will have the chance to try improvisation.

Cards & Games Club : Fridays at lunch recess for grades 3-5. Students who want to play cards; skiboo, UNO, crazy eights, go fish! 

Winter clothing reminder

Recesses are all outdoors except when it is below -30 (including windchill). Please make sure your children have the appropriate winter gear at all times. Loose fitting mitts and boots are best to keep little fingers and toes warm.