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
Winter Spirit Week - Join us each day by wearing some special items!
Monday December 15 - Plaid Day
Tuesday December 16 - Festive Socks & Hat Day
Wednesday December 17 - Sweater Day
Thursday December 18 - Red, White & Green Day
Friday December 19 - PJ Day
Wednesday, December 17 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
This month's fun lunch will be provided by The Saucy Bread Company. Orders must be placed no later than Friday, December 12. www.healthyhunger.ca
December 19 - Last Day of Classes Before Winter Break
December 20 - January 4 - Winter Break
There will be no school for all students during winter break.
January 5 - First Day of Classes After Winter Break
Informational Items
News from our School Nurse
The latest edition of our healthy school e-newsletter is now available. December 2025 Healthy School E-Newsletter
Lifetouch School Photography
Lifetouch would like to extend a special offer to our families as a way of saying thank you. Click here to see what discounts are being offered.
Minds Matter Newsletter
Please find attached December's issue of Minds Matter. This newsletter contains healthy lunch ideas, community supports and mental health support. Check it out!
Kindergarten Registration Begins January 12, 2026!
Click Here to learn more about when your child can begin kindergarten and how to register for the 2026-2027 school year.
Magic of Christmas
The holidays are coming! If your family is in need of some assistance this year please email our Assistant Principal, Tania Wong, at tjwong@cbe.ab.ca. Currently we are putting in referrals for The Magic of Christmas and some years we get other contacts for support. The Magic of Christmas is available once every three years and your family must be available all day on December 24, 2025.
Community News
St.James Winter Festival Friday December 12 at 5:30
Its that time of year again and St. James will be holding it’s annual Winterfest on December 12 starting at 5:30pm. This will include a petting zoo, kids crafts, a photo booth, a youth lounge as well as fire pits, hot chocolate, smores and more! This year, in response to the ongoing food crisis we are also taking non perishable food donations for St. Edmund’s Food Bank located in Bowness.
This event is designed to be family friendly and is free of charge.
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