Principal's Weekly Update May 26-30, 2025
Principal’s Weekly Update – May 26–30, 2025
Dear Cayley Families,
I hope this message finds you well as we head into another exciting week at Cayley School!
Here are a few important updates and highlights for the week ahead:
✉️ Welcome to This Week’s Newsletter
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, there’s a lot to look forward to—field trips, fun activities, and sunny days ahead! This week’s edition is packed with helpful tips, reminders, and resources to keep your family organized, informed, and ready for all the excitement.
Let’s dive in and make it a great week together!
📅 Upcoming Events
- May 29: Regional Band Concert at Cayley School/Band goes to movie afternoon in Okotoks
- May 30: Cobra Clubs & K/1 Assembly
- June 5: K/1 & Gr. 4 go to Telus Spark
📝 Reminders
- Kindergarten Registration is still open for the 2025–26 school year. If you know a family with a child ready for Kindergarten, please encourage them to contact the office.
- Please try to refrain from sending kids with energy drinks to school please!
- We will be having a Casino this summer (August 23/24). 42 volunteer shifts will need to be filled, more information to follow!
- Twizzler Tuesdays are back! Money from the fundraiser will go towards our Gr 8 farewell
🧠 Tip of the Week: Boost Working Memory with “Repeat-Back” Games
Working memory is like a mental sticky note—it helps kids hold and use information in the moment. Strengthening it can improve following directions, solving problems, and staying focused.
Try this fun activity:
Play a “Repeat-Back Challenge” at home or in the car. Say a short list of items (e.g., “apple, book, shoe”) and have your child repeat them back. Gradually increase the number of items as they improve.
Make it playful:
- Use silly or themed words (e.g., animals, foods, superheroes)
- Take turns being the “memory master”
- Add a twist: ask them to repeat the list backwards!
Why it works: It’s a simple, no-prep way to build memory muscles while having fun.
🎒 Field Trip Ready? Let’s Make Sure!
With exciting field trips coming up, now’s the perfect time to double-check that your child is ready for the adventure!
Here’s a quick checklist to help:
✅ Permission forms signed and submitted
✅ Lunch packed
✅ Weather-appropriate clothing (layers, rain gear, hats)
✅ Comfortable shoes for walking
✅ Water bottle labeled with your child’s name
✅ Any required medications given to staff in advance
Pro tip: Pack everything the night before to avoid the morning rush!
Let’s make these trips fun, safe, and stress-free for everyone. Thanks for your support!
🌟 Until Next Time!
Thank you for staying connected with us! As always, we’re proud of our students, grateful for our supportive community, and excited for all the learning and growing still to come.
Griffin
