Week Ahead 

Upcoming Important Dates  

Please check our Calendar for more information. 

Lost & Found Reminder 

Our Lost & Found collection is growing! We encourage all families to have their child check the Lost & Found area for any missing jackets, sweaters, water bottles, lunch kits, or other belongings. 

Items not claimed by June 25 will be donated to a local charity. 

Thank you for helping us reunite lost items with their owners before the end of the school year. 

Library Books | Final Reminder 

This is the final reminder to return all HMS library books. Please take a few moments to check at home for any overdue books and send them back to school as soon as possible. Lost or unreturned books will be charged to families so that we can replace them and keep our library collection available for all students. Thank you for your support. 

Clubs Finale Day | Celebrating Well-Being Through Choice 

To wrap up the school year, students will participate in our Clubs Finale Day, a special opportunity to explore activities that support well-being, creativity, and connection. Students will choose three different clubs to attend, with each club running for 35 minutes. 

Club options include activities such as yoga, karaoke, nature journaling, coding, watercolour painting, and many more. This year's finale focuses on wellness and providing students with opportunities to relax, create, move, learn, and have fun with their peers. 

We look forward to ending the year with a day filled with choice, engagement, and joy. 

Paws for a Cause | Toonie Fundraiser  

On June 23, our Student Leadership Club will be hosting Paws for a Cause, a toonie fundraiser in support of the Humane Society. Students are invited to bring their favourite stuffed animal to school along with a toonie or other donation. The Humane Society provides shelter, care, and support for animals in need while helping them find safe, loving homes. Students who donate will receive a paper paw print to sign and add to a school-wide display. Our goal is to raise $100 to support this important work. Thank you for helping our students make a positive difference in the lives of animals in our community. 

Reminder | Active Living Day & Family Picnic | June 24 

Join us for a fun-filled day of activity and community on Wednesday, June 24. 

Highlights: 

• Morning Active Living stations and activities for all students 
• Family Outdoor Picnic: 11:58 a.m. – 12:41 p.m. 
• Students will eat outside with their class; families are welcome to join them 
• Please pack a lunch that is easy to enjoy outdoors and creates minimal fly-away garbage 
• Food trucks on site: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
• Family & Community are welcome to order anytime  
• Families are encouraged to come early in time to receive orders before the end of the lunch period 
• Calgary Public Library Book Truck will be onsite for students and families to browse and borrow books 
• City of Calgary Summer Programs Information Booth will be onsite with information about free summer programs such as Park n' Play and LEAD 

We look forward to celebrating an active, fun-filled day together. 

Student Leadership Club Presents: Western Day | June 25 

Our Student Leadership Club is excited to invite students to participate in Western Day on Thursday, June 25. Dust off your cowboy hats, boots, plaid shirts, bandanas, and denim and join us for a day of western fun. 

Participation is completely optional, and students are encouraged to wear whatever western-themed clothing they already have at home. We look forward to seeing HMS transformed into the Wild West! 

Yeehaw! 

Community Partner Appreciation 

A heartfelt thank you to our community partners for supporting HMS students and families this year: 

• Indigo – Book Donations Through the Adopt a School Grant 
• Mary Winefride Collins Award Fund at Calgary Foundation - Grant Awarded to a Grade 6 Student for Excellence in Writing
• No Frills Deer Run – Grade 6 PATs & Active Living Day 
• Deer Run Co-op – Volunteer Tea  
• Bonavista Safeway – Volunteer Tea 
• Big T's BBQ & Smokehouse – Volunteer Tea 
• Rotary Club – Bike Tune-Up 
• Calgary Bridges Foundation for Youth – Afterschool Club Programming 
• The City of Calgary (YYC Program) – Free Afterschool Programming 
• 7-11 Queensland – Donations for Students of the Month 
• Home Depot Shawnessy - Donation for Maker Projects
• Boston Pizza Shawnessy - Donation for Student Leaders

We are grateful for the generosity and support of these organizations. Their contributions help create meaningful opportunities and experiences for our students throughout the year. 

Calgary Public Library Summer Reading Challenge 

Don’t let summer put you in a reading slump️! Join the Ultimate Summer Challenge at Calgary Public Library and make reading part of your summer adventure. Read every day from July 1 to August 31, track your progress, attend library programs, earn stickers, and have a chance to win prizes. Best of all, it's free and open to readers of all ages! Registration Now Open 

Free Summer Programs for Children and Youth 

Looking for free activities this summer? The City of Calgary offers two great drop-in programs for children and youth. 

• Park n' Play (Ages 6–12) provides free supervised outdoor activities, games, crafts, and opportunities to make new friends at community parks throughout Calgary. 
• LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Activity, and Development) (Ages 12–15) offers youth a safe and welcoming space to connect with peers, build leadership skills, participate in recreational activities, and explore their community. 

Both programs are free, fun, and designed to keep children and youth active, engaged, and connected throughout the summer months. Visit the City of Calgary Free Activities webpage or download the Summer 2026 Free outdoor programs brochure to learn more and find a location near you. 

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