Monday – Victoria Day – No School!
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday due to the holiday. We hope all of our students and families enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday!
Hot Lunch Update
Great News! We are trying out a new vendor for 3 Mondays before the end of the year. Quesada is now available on lunchbox for Monday, May 25th, June 1st and June 8th. Now is your chance to try something new!
Little Caesars Pick-up Reminder
Your order is scheduled for pickup on Thursday, May 28. Please note that we cannot provide a specific delivery time yet; pickup will take place in the afternoon to allow our team time to sort the orders.
We will share additional details and specific timing next week as soon as they are available.
Jr. Int. Track and Field
Wednesday, May 20th: Junior and Intermediate Students (Grade 4-8) -Rain Date: May 22
Thursday, May 21st: Primary Students (Grade 1-3)
Information for Parents & Guests
We would love to have families join us to cheer on our athletes! To ensure a safe and organized event for everyone, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
Sign-In Required: All visitors must check in at the front office immediately upon arrival to sign in.
Recess & Lunch Breaks: To allow our staff to maintain proper supervision and safety protocols, we kindly ask that all parents vacate the school yard during scheduled recess and lunch breaks. We will provide space in our school gym for parents who would like a space to come together.
What to Bring: Ensure your child has a reusable water bottle, a hat, and plenty of sunscreen applied before they arrive at school.
**The exact time of various events can not be guaranteed, as some events may take longer than expected.
There will be a canteen both days, with the proceeds going to repairing our playground equipment.
| Item | Price |
| Freezie | $1.00 |
| Chips | $2.00 |
| Sour Keys | 1 for $13 for $2.00 |
| Gatorade | $3.00 |
Guest Speaker: Paralympian Jon Thurston
We are honoured to welcome Canadian Paralympic curler Jon Thurston on May 19th! From his hometown of Dunsford, Ontario, to the top of the podium at the 2026 Winter Games, Jon’s career is a testament to hard work and precision. Whether he’s competing on the world stage or practicing archery and Jiu-Jitsu, Jon embodies the Paralympic spirit. Get ready to be inspired by his story of strength and recovery!
JK/SK Fluoride Varnish
Our Kindergarten students (JK/SK) will be participating in the Health Unit’s Fluoride Varnish program on Wednesday, May 20. This program is a great way to support our students’ oral health right here at school.
School Cash Online (SCO) Registration Reminder
We still have a small number of students who are not registered with SCO. If you have not yet registered your student, please do so as you will need to be registered to pay for trips, lunches, etc. Here is the SCO link . You can also find it on the main page of our Mariposa website.
Fun Fair Pizza
The fun fair is Friday, June 12, 2026 from 5-7PM. Pre-ordered pizza will be served at 6pm and families will be able to enjoy their pizza outside. There will not be pizza available for sale that night. The pizza order deadline is Monday, June 8th, 2026 @ midnight. No late orders will be accepted and no on-site purchasing will be available on the day of the event.
Purchase options are half pizzas (3 slices) or whole pizzas (6 slices). If you have multiple children at Mariposa, please place your order under ONE student only for the family. Please note, the pizza is an XL pizza cut into 6 slices. $16 for a whole pizza (6 slices), $8 for a half pizza (3 slices).
Primary Track and Field – Thursday, May 21, 2026
Our Primary Track and Field event for JK to 3 is Thursday, May 21st! Students are divided into JK Boys, JK Girls, SK Boys, SK Girls, Tyke Girls, Tyke Boys, Novice (2) Girls, and Novice (2) Boys and Novice (3) Girls, and Novice (3) Boys. Tykes are grade 1 and Novice is grade 2 and 3. Field events are Ball Throw, Ball Kick, Running Long Jump and Standing Long Jump. Track events are the 50, 100 and 200 m races.
Our Schedule is as follows, but please remember this is only approximate!
9:40 –11:20 All boys will be doing the field events.
All girls will be doing the track events.
12:00 – 1:40: All girls will be doing the field events.
All boys will be doing the track events.
We will be having our regular lunch and recess breaks. Breaks will be from 11:20 to 12:00 and 1:40 to 2:20.
All running finals (for grades 1, 2 and 3 only) will be at the end of the day. We can’t be sure what time the running finals will begin but we are hoping to start at 2:45.
Please remind your child(ren) that even if they win their heat, they have to have the best times to make it to the finals. Also, they must stay in their own lane. We have been working hard on these skills at school! JK and SK athletes will not be running in the finals at 2:45.
Parents are welcome to come and cheer on our young Mariposa athletes! To ensure the comfort and safety of all our students, spectators are asked to remain on the yard. Should you wish to pick your child up early, please let your child’s teacher know so arrangements can be made through the office.
Backpack checklist (please ensure your child has the following): running shoes, water bottle, Sunscreen and hat.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ice cream sandwiches will be sold for $2.00 during second lunch on Friday May 22nd, 29th. Cash only. Please note that this is a change in date.
Grade 1 Vision Screening
A quick reminder for our Grade 1 families: the Lions Club will be on-site this Friday, May 22, to conduct vision screenings. These screenings are fast, painless, and help catch common issues like eye misalignment or blurriness early on. While this does not replace a full eye exam with an optometrist, it is a vital tool for student wellness. Information was sent to families via permission click.
