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, June 13 - Kindergarten Field Trip
Wednesday, June 18 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
This last fun lunch of the year will be provided by Dominos Pizza! Orders must be placed no later than Friday, June 13. www.healthyhunger.ca
Friday, June 20 - National Indigenous Peoples Day Assembly/Whole-School Activity Day
This will be a day of fun activities in our school field as our school year comes to an end. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Mrs. Wong at tjwong@cbe.ab.ca.
Wednesday, June 25 - Grade 6 Farewell Assembly – 11am start time
Parents/guardians of Grade 6 students are welcome to attend and stay for treats to follow.
Wednesday, June 25 - Report Cards Available Online
Families can view, download or print online report cards for students starting Wednesday, June 25 until July 25, 2025 through the MyCBE portal. Report cards will NOT be printed off and sent home. For best access to information, log in to the MyCBE portal instead of using the PowerSchool App.
Thursday, June 26 - Year-End Assembly - 10am start time
Thursday, June 26 - Last Day of School
Please be advised that the last day of school is an EARLY DISMISSAL day (1:20pm). PM Kindergarten students will attend in the morning (9:05am - 12:15pm) on this day.
Friday, June 27 – No School for ALL students
This is Appeal’s Day, if there are any questions or concerns about report cards. It is also the final day that the school office will be open prior to the summer break.
Announcements
IMPORTANT! Transportation Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year - Apply by June 22!
Yellow school bus service levels and proposed fees for the 2025-2026 school year have now been posted. The cost will be $360/student or $180 for kindergarten students.
What you need to know:
∙ Registration is available by logging into your MyCBE parent account and clicking on the Fees, Waivers and Service Registration tile.
∙ Families must register by Sunday, June 22 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year.
∙ Transportation will continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing stop with available space. Processing times could be up to six weeks at the beginning of the school year due to volume.
We encourage all families to register by the deadline if they think they will use yellow school bus transportation this fall. You can cancel before the end of September with no financial penalty. More Information: Register Now for Yellow School Bus Service
Outstanding School Fees
2024-25 school year fees are now due! To prevent your account from going into arrears and being sent out for collection, please login to your MyCBE parent account to review your child's outstanding school fees and make a payment with a debit or credit card. Alternatively, please visit the school to make a payment. Please note that cash and cheques are no longer accepted. More information about the CBE School Fees can be located at https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees-and-waivers/Pages/default.aspx.
Are You Concerned That You Cannot Afford to Pay School Fees? Apply for a Central Fee Waiver!
No child is ever denied access to an education at the Calgary Board of Education due to their family’s inability to pay. The CBE offers a Central Fee Waiver which is based upon income level and covers the following fees: Yellow School Bus Transportation, Lunch Supervision Service Fee and Student Supplies Fee. Please log in to your MyCBE parent account to complete the 2024/2025 Central Fee Waiver Application. More information about the Central Fee Waiver can be located at https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees-and-waivers/Pages/Waivers.aspx.
Medication Stored in the School Office
If you have provided us with medication for your child, please drop by the office anytime between now and Friday, June 27, to pick it up. We are unable to send medication home with your child, no matter what their age/grade. Any medication not picked up by June 27 can be picked up in late August or September when the school office reopens.
Lost & Found Items
Please be sure to ask your child to check the lost and found for any missing items by Tuesday, June 24. Parents may drop by after school to have a look as well. Any items remaining will be donated.
School Council News
Ranchlands School Playground Committee Inaugural Meeting
When: Wednesday, June 18 at 4 - 5pm
Where: meet at the Ranchlands School Playground (we can go inside if the weather is stormy)
Please join us to discuss fundraising for our new playground. We are particularly looking for those interested in volunteering for: event planning, fundraising, volunteering at events, and we need a chairperson.
Community Events
Ranchlands Neighbour Day at the Ranchlands Community Centre
This event is taking place at the Ranchlands Community Centre (7713 Ranchview Dr NW) on June 21 from 2pm - 5:30pm. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon featuring a petting zoo, snacks, yard games and more. Everyone is welcome.
All Sport One Day – Saturday, June 21 & Saturday, August 16 from 9:30am to 3pm
All Sport One Day provides youth the opportunity to try up to 4 different sports for free at locations across Calgary. This is a great opportunity to discover sport, without parents having to commit to a full-length program. For more information visit https://sportcalgary.ca/all-sport-one-day. Registration opens Tuesday, June 10 at 6pm.
Stampede Breakfast
St. James Anglican Church (6351 Ranchview Drive NW) is hosting their annual Stampede Breakfast on July 5 between 9am and 11am. All are welcome and admission is free! Come enjoy live music and activities for kids! Happy Stampede!
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