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, January 14 at 6:45pm - Ranchlands School Council In-Person & Virtual Meeting All parent(s)/guardian(s) of students attending Ranchlands School are welcome to attend! Please join us in the Ranchlands School library or online.
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 223 326 495 851
Passcode: fN9gp9j2
Wednesday, January 15 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch This month's fun lunch will be provided by Mary Brown's Chicken. Orders must be placed no later than Friday, January 10. www.healthyhunger.ca Mary Brown's Chicken Flyer
Monday, January 27 - Report Cards Available for Viewing in MyCBE Parent Account Families can view, download or print online report cards for Kindergarten to Gr 13 students on Monday, Jan 27 until May 20, 2025 through MyCBE parent accounts. Please be sure to print a copy for your records.
Friday, January 31 - No School for ALL Students This is a Professional Development Day, and there will be no school for all students.
Informational Items
Welcome Student Teachers!
We would like to welcome 5 student teachers who joined us in the new year! They will be assisting in several classrooms until mid-April as follows:
- Ms. Gorczyca will be assisting in Ms. Patel's grade 3 classroom,
- Ms. Shelstad will be assisting in Ms. Staudinger's grade 3 classroom,
- Ms. Vermette will be assisting in Mr. Scheidegger's grade 5 classroom,
- Ms. Bhanji will be assisting in Ms. McPhee's grade 5 classroom, and
- Ms. Mariam will be assisting in Mr. Zhang's grade 6 classroom.
Kindergarten Registration Begins January 13, 2025!
Visit the CBE’s Kindergarten Registration Guide to learn more about when your child can begin kindergarten and how to register for the 2025-2026 school year.
Program Options / Open Houses
Did you know that the CBE offers alternative programs in addition to the excellent regular program offered at the designated community schools? CBE programs recognize students’ diverse ways of learning and address a broad range of interests and abilities. Please click the link below to find out more information regarding program options at the CBE. Also included is a link to a listing of upcoming School Open Houses.
https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/program-options/Pages/default.aspx
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/events-sessions-open-houses/Pages/default.aspx
School-Wide Initiative
Seven Sacred Teachings
The Seven Sacred Teachings originate from the Seven Grandfather Teachings from the Anishinaabe people and have been adopted by many (but not all) First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. The teachings focus on the relationships we have with all of creation and offer ways on how people should treat others. The seven teachings include love, respect, honesty, courage/bravery, truth, wisdom and humility and each teaching is represented by an animal. Each animal helps teach us how we can live our lives respecting animals, people, and the environment – every living thing. It should be noted that these teachings may differ slightly between groups or cultures.
January invites us to embrace the sacred teaching of Love, symbolized by the eagle in the Seven Sacred Teachings. Love reminds us to honor all creation with an open heart, to show kindness, and to cherish the connections that bring meaning to our lives. Soar high with the spirit of love this month, spreading warmth and compassion wherever you go.
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