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
Terry Fox Run - RESCHEDULED! Our Terry Fox run has been rescheduled due to the rainy weather that we had on Friday, September 20. The run will now happen on Monday, September 23 in the afternoon.
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.
Picture Day! Tuesday, October 8 Dress up as you wish and bring your biggest smile!
Ranchlands School Council In-Person & Virtual Meeting - Tuesday, October 8, 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. A virtual link will be shared closer to the meeting date.
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.
Announcements
Swimming Lessons are Coming!
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. Watch for permission forms to come home next week for our older students!
City of Calgary After School Program - SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!!
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 and is available on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in joining, please have your child ask at the office for a registration form. Please complete the form and return it to the office as soon as possible. You will be contacted by the city if your child is accepted into the program. The program starts on September 24, 2023 and runs until May 15, 2024. See link for more information: Registration Package
School Council News
Ranchlands School Council Family Halloween Dance - Thursday, October 24 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.
Community Events / Resources
Orange Shirt Day Parent Resources
Where are the Children? Healing the Impacts of Residential School: https://legacyofhope.ca/wherearethechildren/
Orange Shirt Day: https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/#story
Canadian Residential School History - A brief history of Canada and the Residential School System imposed on the indigenous people of Canada: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFbLMNgTXeI&t=3s
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