Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Our Week at a Glance newsletter is sent out once a week to provide you with the most up to date information on what is happening at Ranchlands School.
Important Dates
Terry Fox Run - Friday, September 20
One of our greatest Canadian heroes is Terry Fox, whose dream was to find a cure for cancer. He raised funds for cancer research by trying to run across Canada. Our 2024 Terry Fox School Run is set for Friday, September 20.
As a Ranchlands community, our goal is to support the Terry Fox Foundation. We are once again holding a coin drive this year. Our slogan is “Toonies for Terry,” but students can bring in nickels, dimes, quarters, loonies, and toonies during this time. We will collect money from September 16th – September 27th and our fundraising goal has been set at $800. You can also make an online donation at https://schools.terryfox.ca/Ranchlands. NOTE: If you make an online donation please e-mail your child’s teacher with the amount of the donation as we will be having a competition to see which class raises the most money. The winning class will receive a pizza party.
Staff and students at Ranchlands are very excited to be a part of this year’s event! If you are interested in being a parent volunteer, please contact our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Wong, at tjwong@cbe.ab.ca. Please join us to support cancer research while building incredible school spirit for all of our students. Let’s keep Terry’s dream to find a cure for cancer alive! Sincerely, Mrs. Baker & Mr. Hefler
Orange Shirt Day – Thursday, September 26
Please join us in wearing orange on Thursday, September 26. Students will spend time learning about the history of the residential school system and will honour Indigenous people in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, September 30.
No School For All Students on Friday, September 27
This is a Professional Development Day, and there is no school for all students.
No School For All Students on Monday, September 30
There is no school for all students on Monday, September 30, due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday.
Picture Day! Tuesday, October 8
Dress up as you wish and bring your biggest smile!
Announcements
City of Calgary After School Program
The city will once again this year be offering a free after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ranchlands School. This program is meant for grade 4 to 6 students and is available on a first come first serve basis. There is limited space, so if you are interested in joining, please have your child ask at the office for a registration form. Please complete the form and return it to the office as soon as possible. You will be contacted by the city if your child is accepted into the program. The program starts on September 24, 2023 and runs until May 15, 2024 See link for more information: Registration Package
School Council News
Save the Date! October 24 – Ranchlands School Council Family Halloween Dance! More details on this event will be shared soon.
2024-2025 Student Health Plan Forms
Please ensure you complete this form if medication is to be taken at school or if a physical or medical condition may affect the student's attendance at school.
∙ We are unable to provide any medication to students if we do not have this form on file. This includes any inhalers required for asthma or EPI-pens required for anaphylactic shock from a serious allergy (e.g. nut allergy, seafood allergy).
∙ This form must be completed EACH school year.
∙ ALL medications are to be stored in the main office, NOT in your child's backpack (including inhalers).
∙ Please let us know if you would like us to send home a paper copy with your child. Otherwise, the form may be downloaded here: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/FormsManuals/Student-Health-Plan.pdf.
Community Events / Resources
Orange Shirt Day Parent Resources
Where are the Children? Healing the Impacts of Residential School: https://legacyofhope.ca/wherearethechildren/
Orange Shirt Day: https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/#story
Canadian Residential School History - A brief history of Canada and the Residential School System imposed on the indigenous people of Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFbLMNgTXeI&t=3s
As always, please call the office at 403-777-6350 ext 0 if you have any questions or concerns.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ranchlands School Office Team