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
No School For All Students on Monday, October 14
There is no school for all students on Monday, October 14, due to the Thanksgiving Day statutory holiday.
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch (Subway) – Wednesday, October 16
This is the first fun lunch of the year and will be provided by Subway! Deadline for orders is October 11. Healthy Hunger Subway Fun Lunch Flyer
Healthy Hunger Treat Day (Kernels) – Wednesday, October 23
The first treat provider of the year will be Kernels popcorn. Deadline for orders is October 18. Healthy Hunger
Ranchlands Parent Council Family Halloween Dance - Thursday, October 24 from 6:30pm - 8pm
We will be celebrating Halloween and having our dress-up day on October 24th to align with our Halloween dance and to not conflict with our swimming lessons happening on Oct 31st. Admission is $1 per person or a food bank donation, which will be donated to the Ranchlands Community Centre Food Pantry.
No School For All Students on Friday, October 25
This is a Professional Development Day, and there is no school for all students.
Swimming Lessons For Grades 3-6 - Oct 28, 29, 30 & 31
Swimming lessons for Grades 3 to 6 will happen each day from Oct 28 to Oct 31. Swimming lessons for Kindergarten to Grade 2 will happen March 10 through 13, 2025. For our Grades 3 to 6 students, please send your permission forms back to school as soon as possible. Payments are to be made through your MyCBE account. Please ask for assistance at the office if you do not have your account set up.
No School For All Students on Friday, November 8
This is a Professional Development Day, and there is no school for all students.
No School For All Students from November 11 - November 13
There is no school for all students from Monday, November 11 through Wednesday, November 13 due to the Remembrance Day Statutory Holiday and Fall Break.
Reminders
Annual Online Forms - Please Complete AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Thank you to those families who have already completed/returned these forms. To those who have not, Alberta Education dictates that parents / legal guardians must complete or review and update several forms each year, which include:
• Demographic Verification form - 2024-25 – This form includes your child’s personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information.
• Annual Authorization form - 2024-25 – This form provides consent for school and district use of personal information.
• Citizenship Information Update form - 2024-25 – This form becomes available if you change your child’s citizenship information on the Demographic Verification form.
To complete these forms:
1 | Sign in to your MyCBE account. Don't have a MyCBE account yet? Click here to register for one.
2 | Click on the SchoolEngage icon
3 | Select the form
4 | Complete or review and update the form
5 | Click on Submit to send the form electronically to the school
6 | Repeat steps 3-5 for each form
Community Events / Resources
Cavalry Football Club Student Game & School Fundraiser Day - Saturday, October 12 at 5pm
CBE students and parents are welcome to take part in this event. Price per person is $30 - taxes and fees are included in the price. View the Cavalry Football Club Poster for more information. Purchase tickets here!
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 Autumn Edition: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=832958. Inside, families will find plenty of fun activities to enjoy as the weather cools down. 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