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, April 9 - Ranchlands School Council In-Person & Virtual Meeting at 6:45pm
All parent(s)/guardian(s) of students attending Ranchlands School are welcome to attend! Please join us in the Ranchlands School library or online through Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 237 950 218 718
Passcode: SvEqx9
Thursday, April 11 - Class Photos
Bring your brightest smile as we will be having class photos taken!
Wednesday, April 17 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
This month's fun lunch will be provided by Pita Basket. Orders must be placed no later than Friday, April 12. www.healthyhunger.ca
Thursday, April 18 - School Council Movie Night at Ranchlands School
School Council Movie Night is April 18! The movie chosen is "Elemental" which is rated as PG. Feel free to bring a folding chair for your comfort. Admission to this event is free; however, a cash and/or a food donation is appreciated in support of the Ranchlands Community Association Food Pantry. Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm.
Friday, April 19 - No School For All Students
There is no school for all students on April 19 due to Professional Development day for all CBE staff.
Announcements
Solar Eclipse Precautions – Monday, April 8
We would like to make you aware that a solar eclipse will be happening in our area on Monday, April 8th. As the eclipse will be happening over the lunch hour (between approximately 11:50am – 1:50pm), all students will remain indoors during the entire lunch period between 12:15 and 1pm, in order to prevent potential damage to vision caused by viewing the eclipse without specialized equipment.
Eid Mubarak!
We would like to send our heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to all our families who are celebrating.
If your child will be missing school due to Eid celebrations next week, please be sure to call and leave a message on our Attendance Line at 403-777-6350 ext 1. The attendance line is available 24 hours a day to leave messages.
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025
As we plan for next year, please ensure that you register your child for kindergarten as soon as possible. Please share this message with anyone you know who has a kindergarten student who has not yet registered!
Visit www.cbe.ab.ca/kindergarten to learn more about when your child can begin kindergarten and how to register for the 2024-2025 school year. Registrations are now completed online at: https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/Pages/new-students.aspx
Planning For the 2024-25 School Year
It's hard to believe, but we are already well underway planning for the 2024-25 school year! Please be sure to contact the office and let us know if your family will be moving out of our catchment area or if you know that your child will not be returning to Ranchlands School next year.
All of our Grade 6 students will be automatically designated to H.D. Cartwright School for Grade 7, and parents do not need to do anything unless you plan for your child to attend somewhere else for Grade 7.
Indoor Shoes
Please ensure that your child continues to come to school in a different pair of shoes than they wear at school. More dirt and debris is being tracked into the school now that the weather has warmed up and when students do not change into their indoor shoes. Indoor shoes are meant to remain at school. Our Facility Operator and cleaning team thank you very much!
Community Announcements
Ranchlands Community Association Mural Grant
The Ranchlands Community Association has been awarded a grant to have a mural painted on their building, and they are looking for feedback on the design. Students will have an opportunity to share their thoughts about the design next week. If anyone in the community would like to share their suggestions please email the association at facility@ranchlandscommunity.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