Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Hello families,

Continuing with the concept of culture, students began learning about the upcoming Ukrainian Easter celebration. Students shared what they knew about the celebration and learned some of the ways that Ukrainians traditionally choose to celebrate their Easter through food, symbols and pysanky making.

On Wednesday, April 11th students will have the opportunity to create their own pysanky eggs using traditional tools (beeswax, kiska, and a tea light candle flame). In order to prepare for this learning activity students have been asked to create a nest for three raw white eggs to bring to school either on Tuesday or Wednesday. A few ways to create nests were shown and discussed on Friday. Creating a nest at home will help ensure the eggs arrive safely, with the hope of the psyanky eggs being returned home safely after they are inscribed on.  

Please make sure your child is also wearing clothing to school on Wednesday that is okay to get the colored dye on.

Room 5 is looking for volunteers to help us out!

When: Wednesday, April 11th
Time: Approximately 12:30-2:30pm

No experience needed, we'd just love some extra hands to help us out!

If you have your police clearance please email Mrs. Melindy by Monday, April 9th.

admelindy@cbe.ab.ca

Thanks!