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
Friday, September 18 - Terry Fox School Run
Friday, September 25 - Non-Instruction Day - No School for All Students
Tuesday, September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
Please join us in wearing orange on Tuesday, September 29. 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 Wednesday, September 30.
Wednesday, September 30 - No School for All Students
There is no school for all students on Wednesday, September 30, due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday.
Tuesday, October 6 - Picture Day!
Dress up as you wish and bring your biggest smile! Retakes will happen on November 10.
Announcements
Terry Fox School Run
Our annual Terry Fox School Run is just around the corner, and we are excited to once again come together to support cancer research and celebrate Terry Fox’s inspiring legacy of determination, courage, and hope.
Our school run will take place on Friday, September 18, and will proceed rain or shine.
This year, we are hoping to raise $1,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. To help reach our goal, we are launching our fundraising campaign, “Pie-ing It Forward for Terry!” As a fun incentive, any student who donates $50 or more will earn the opportunity to throw a pie at Mr. Wigglesworth or Mr. White!
Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Students may bring coins or bills to school from September 14 to September 18.
Families can also donate online through our school's fundraising page: Ranchlands School Donation Page. Please note: If you make an online donation, kindly email your child’s teacher with the donation amount so your child can be included in the pie-throwing incentive.
Together, we can make a difference, support vital cancer research, and show the strength and generosity of our Ranchlands school community. Thank you for helping us keep Terry’s dream alive.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school at (403) 777-6350 ext 0. Sincerely, Mrs. Baker & Mr. Hefler
City of Calgary After School Program
The city will once again be offering a FREE after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ranchlands School between 3:50 pm - 5:50 pm. This program is meant for grade 4 through grade 6 students, and it will begin the week of October 6 and will run until May 20, 2027. Registration forms are available for pickup from the office or can be completed online. Please return the completed forms to the office as soon as possible as spots will be offered on a first-come first-served basis. Please contact Kristina del Corro at Kristina.delcorro@calgary.ca for more information.
Ranchlands Kids CAS Registration Package 2026 2027
2026-2027 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. Please note that:
- 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.
School Council News
Thank you to all who joined us at the School Council meeting this week! The next School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 13 (online and in person). The following parents have been elected:
School Council:
Chair: April Scully
Vice-Chair: Darcy Johnson
Secretary: Kiera Savoie
Key Communicator: Chrissy Fraser
Parent Society (AFORCS)
President: Darcy Johnson
Vice President: Sumitra Patel
Treasurer: Kiera Savoie
Secretary: April Scully
Events Coordinator: Chrissy Fraser
Casino Coordinator: Christina Bain
Director at Large: Heather Tuffnail
Please note: The Parent Society is looking for a Licensed Accountant (CPA) to review the (very simple and already-prepared) financial statements of the society. Please send us an email at ranchlandscouncil@gmail.com if you are interested.
Community Events/Resources
CBE Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Online Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community. These sessions are FREE and provide information, resources, helplines and services to support healthy child and youth development. Please visit the following webpage for more information and session dates. https://www.cbe.ab.ca/child-and-youth-well-being-family-and-caregiver-series
Orange Shirt Day Parent Resources
Where are the Children? Healing the Impacts of Residential School: https://legacyofhope.ca/wherearethechildren/
Orange Shirt Day History: 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.
Ranchlands School Office Team