What's New This Week:

Hot Lunch This Week - For those who are participating in the Hot Lunch Program, this week's hot lunches are: Thursday, May 23 - Spaghetti & Meatballs & next Tuesday, May 28 - Hot Dogs.  June Hot Lunch Pre-orders are due next Tuesday, May 28.

Buck Mountain Central Jr. High Band - The BMC Jr. High Band will be performing for Alder Flats Elementary School students on Wednesday, May 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the AFES gym.

Western Day - Thursday, May 23 is Western Day at Alder Flats Elementary School.  Dress western to celebrate the Alder Flats Rodeo on the May 25 weekend.

Grade 3/4 Field Trip - Grade 3 & 4 students will be going on a field trip to the Alberta Honey Plant (BeeMaid) in Stony Plain & the Leduc #1 Energy Discovery Centre near Devon on Thursday, May 23.  Students will leave Alder Flats School at 8:00 a.m. & will return at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Year Books - There are only 10 books left for pre-sale.  In order to guarantee a year book, order now at $20 per book.

Library - The last day of library classes for Kindergarten students will be Thursday, May 23.  Please return all library books for the summer during the week of June 3.

Annual 'Pitch In' Town Clean-Up - Alder Flats Elementary School students will be doing their part in helping the environment by picking garbage throughout the community on Friday, May 24.  They will be out & about, with garbage bags in hand starting at 2:00 p.m. this Friday.

School Spirit Day - The next School Spirit Day is next Tuesday, May 28.  Wear your Alder Flats Elementary School hoodie, t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc. or wear red to celebrate our School!

Volunteers are Needed - We need 15 volunteers to help at the track meet concession on Friday, May 31 at Lakedell.  Conoco Phillips is providing hot dogs, hamburgers, juice, water, etc., for the concession, so this will be a great fundraiser for Alder Flats Elementary School.  Volunteers do not have to cook.  They will be serving food only.  If you are able to help, please contact Anita at 780-388-2226.

Supplies Needed - Supplies are needed for a school project for Remembrance Day.  The project needs to be started over the summer break.  Items required are denim, fleece, flannel & buttons.  If you are able to donate any of these items, please send them to school as soon as possible.  If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Leeder at 780-388-3881.

Kindergarten Registration - If you have not already done so, please register your child in Kindergarten for the 2013/2014 school year, as soon as possible.  Children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2013 to be eligible for Kindergarten next year.  Registration forms are available at the school office.

Please note the following change in Kindergarten dates - There will be no kindergarten on Friday, May 31.  The day has been re-scheduled for Friday, June 7.