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
Monday, October 12 - No School for All Students
There is no school for all students on Monday, October 12, due to the Thanksgiving Day Statutory Holiday.
Tuesday, October 13 - Ranchlands School Council Meeting
The meeting will be held at 6:45pm in the School Library or online (meeting link below).
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/238850487587012?p=WcqygaFvCG5STRQVf3
Meeting ID: 238 850 487 587 012
Passcode: e3uf9gG7
Monday, October 19 - Non-Instruction Day - No School for All Students
Thursday, October 29 - Family Halloween Dance from 6:30pm - 8pm Halloween Dance Flyer
Wednesday, November 25 - Ranchlands School Council Casino - Volunteers Needed!
Thursday, November 26 - Ranchlands School Council Casino - Volunteers Needed!
Announcements
Dogs on School Grounds
We would like to remind our school community that dogs are prohibited on school grounds in accordance with the City of Calgary's Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw. We thank you for adhering to this bylaw and keeping all our students safe. Please note that there is an off-leash dog park right across the street from the school very close to the crosswalk.
Playground Supervision
Supervision is provided on the playground between 9:00am - 9:15am and at lunchtime. Students using the playground after 3:48pm are assumed to have prior parental permission and are therefore responsible for their own safety.
Playground Safety During School Hours
We want all of our students to be safe, and therefore, in order to prevent accidents, baseballs, hockey sticks, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, scooters and sleds of all types are not to be used on the school grounds during school hours. Backpacks could get caught on equipment, and so must not be worn while on the creative playground. Tag games are not allowed on the creative playground.
School Council News
Coming Soon! School Council Coupon Book Fundraiser
Save the Date! October 29 from 6:30pm - 8pm - Ranchlands School Halloween Dance
Join us for a fun-filled evening of music, dancing and Halloween excitement! Free entry - optional cash donations welcome! Food bank donations welcome! Cash concession available! All proceeds will go to the Ranchlands School Playground Fund. Please note: Parents/guardians are required to stay and attend with their children. Halloween Dance Flyer
Save the Date! November 25 & 26 - Ranchlands School Council Casino
AFORCS (Association for the Friends of Ranchlands Community School) is excited to share that we have been granted another casino event at ACE CASINO AIRPORT (40 Aero Crescent NE) on WEDNESDAY NOV 25, 2026, AND THURSDAY NOV 26, 2026. We are eligible for an event like this every eighteen to twenty-four months; the funds raised from events like this is what enables us to provide students with field trips, in class speakers, new technology, school resources, and more, at little or no cost to families.
This is where you come in – WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! You do not need to have prior experience. Volunteering at a casino can be a lot of fun, you’ll get a free meal (the food at this casino has been amazing in the past), and it’s a great way to meet other people from the Ranchlands School Community. We would love to see some new faces this year!
For more information about the roles and to signup for a volunteer position:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5A92CA13-64288871-ranchlands
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
As always, please call the office at 403-777-6350 ext 0 if you have any questions or concerns.
Ranchlands School Office Team