New Horizons School Council supported by FANHS

School's Out for Summer Auction!

Head into the summer with sweet treats or summer activities by placing your bids on Crumbl Cookies, a one month membership at STEAMOJI Sherwood Park, or a family outing to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. Bidding starts HERE: https://www.32auctions.com/organizations/113732/auctions/202524?r=1&t=all

STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS!

Parents of any grade! Please reach out to Ms. Olfert if you can help out.

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2025 - Start time 8:15 am End time 1:45 pm
Location: Strathcona Athletic Park - Address: 1100 N Cloverbar Rd, Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T5

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30pm. Please join us for the last School Council meeting of the 2025/26 school year!

* Fund Allocation decisions for the 2026/27 school year.
* Update from Ms. Vigfusson
* Special guest update from Mr. Moghrabi (facilities update, High School expansion update, and more!)
* Snacks and PRIZES!
* AGM following the regular meeting wherein elections take place.
* Babysitting in the gym by RSVP

RSVP If you require a babysitter: https://forms.gle/gwe8xU9phcWnLTaH9

Who are you hoping to meet at the Spring Carnival on May 23rd?

Miniature ponies?
Donkeys?
Goats?
Sheep?
Alpacas?
Pot-bellied pigs?
Cows?
Rabbits?
Chickens?
Turkeys?
Or ducks?

You'll have to show up to find out what Alberta Petting Zoo has in store for you!

Part of what makes our NHS community so great is the interconnectedness of students across all grades. Through our buddy program, young students get paired with older kids in a variety of learning environments. And thanks to various Junior High programs, our young teens are often taking leadership roles with younger learners as well.

This village mentality is also what drives the financial support of the Grade 9 Adventure Trip. This trip occurs annually at the end of the school year to celebrate students’ educational journey at New Horizons School.

Fundraising efforts for this multi-day trip take place throughout the year through Bottle Collection in-school and during all events where families visit the school, as well as through student run concessions and specific Hot Lunch dates. These fundraising efforts are integral to ensuring equitable access to enriched experiences such as the Adventure Trip.

The upcoming Spring Carnival is the last school-wide event of the year and a perfect opportunity for families across all grades to support the Grade 9s. Bottle Collection benefits all students equally so haul a bag or two with you to school on May 23rd! The concessions at the Spring Carnival are run by students who work 30 minute shifts and receive a “wage” that translates to a cost reduction of their trip. This year, the concessions will offer hot dogs in addition to the usual snack foods. Please bring cash for the concessions.

Fake it 'till you make it? Let's tell Mother Nature that we're good and ready for consistent spring weather!

Too seasoned to let the sunshine fool you into planting? Get your gift cards lined up for easy access come June.

Gift cards, available in denominations of $25, $50, $100, and $250, are available year round. So, whether you’re in need of a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or just because, we’ve got you covered!

Orders take about 1 week to process and are available as tangible cards available for pick up at Salisbury Greenhouse, Sherwood Park OR digital cards that can be emailed directly to the recipient!

Don't miss out! Grab your lawn chairs, sunscreen, some cash for concessions, and meet your NHS family in the fields for an afternoon of celebration!

This year we have the Alberta Petting Zoo and Kona Ice shaved ice food truck joining us. Returning are the bouncers with a standard bouncy castle and obstacle course. Also returning are glitter tattoos, lawn games, custom button making, the light up cone challenge in the gym, Splash the Staff fundraiser, and Guess It! Lunch with a Teacher fundraiser.

The Junior High-run concessions will offer the usual snacks plus hot dogs to fill those hungry bellies. So be sure to bring CASH.

As always, we appreciate the continued support of parent volunteers whether you're helping set up and tear down tables and equipment, sitting at the button maker station supporting kiddos and their creativity, or positioning your chit chat session near the bouncers to ensure kids are remaining safe. We cannot manage these large-scale events without this wonderful village!

Come celebrate Spring with our music and fine arts clubs, including Chamber Choir, Honour Choir, Ukulele Club, Drama Club, and Band.

Dress Rehearsal:
**For caregivers unable to attend the evening show. The student body is invited to the dress rehearsal.**
1:30 – 2:30 pm : Chamber Choir, Honour Choir, Ukulele Club, Drama Club, and Band (doors open at 1:15)

Evening:
5:30 – 6:30 pm: Chamber Choir, Honour Choir, Ukulele Club, Drama Club, and Band (doors open at 5:15)

Please RSVP by May 4, 2026. Door volunteers will have a list of names of families attending each show for check-in at the door. If you do not plan to attend, you do not need to RSVP.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGrR-tVFYL6JX-bOUB0FEomAiU5ov8r4gMjUmw3VTqWN7pJg/viewform

Questions? Please email Ms. Lovlin at [email protected]