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
Tuesday, September 10 - Ranchlands School Council Meeting @ 6:45pm
All parent(s)/guardian(s) of students attending Ranchlands School are welcome to attend! The September meeting will consist of the Annual General Meeting and Executive Committee elections. The meeting will be held in person and also online (see link below). Please consider joining us and learning about School Council. It is a valuable part of Ranchlands School culture and supports our students in many ways.
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Meeting ID: 276 048 118 617
Passcode: vVc5tY
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.
Announcements
Emergency Lunches
Are you struggling to provide a lunch for your child? If food scarcity is an issue for your family, please contact the office, and we will ensure that your child receives a healthy lunch each school day. Ranchlands School is grateful to be supported by the Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids charity, who deliver healthy lunches to us twice a week.
Noon Hour Supervision Service Fee
The Noon Hour Supervision fee applies to all students in grades 1 through 6 who stay at school for lunch. Please log in to your MyCBE account to register your child for this service. Please call the office if you require assistance with registration or if you have any questions.
Concerned That You Cannot Afford to Pay School Fees?
No child is ever denied access to an education at the CBE 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 central fees: Yellow School Bus Transportation, Noon Hour Supervision Service and Student Supplies fee. Please log into your MyCBE account to complete the 2024/2025 Central Fee Waiver Application or contact the office for assistance.
Community Events / Resources
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. The registration process will start next week, and the program begins on Tuesday, September 24.
Calgary's Child Magazine
Calgary's Child Magazine is the trusted source for news and information about issues, classes, activities and support for families. Here is the digital link to the fall edition: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=828074. All current issues can be accessed from the Calgary's Child Magazine website: https://www.calgaryschild.com.
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