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
February 24 to 27 - ELEV8 Lacrosse Program
We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to introduce lacrosse to our Gr 1 - 6 students!
Wednesday, February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
Please join us by wearing a PINK shirt! The focus of this day is to remind students of the importance of working together and treating others with dignity and respect.
Thursday, February 27 - Ranchlands School 2025 Science Fair
Friday, February 28 - No School for ALL Students
This is a Professional Development Day, and there will be NO school for all students.
Sunday, March 9 - Time Change
Daylight Savings Time starts soon! Don't forget to move your clocks forward by 1 hour!
March 10 - 13 - Swimming Lessons for Kindergarten - Grade 2
Please return swimming forms as soon as possible so that we can organize lesson groups. The fee can be paid through your MyCBE account.
Tuesday, March 11 - Ranchlands School Council In-Person & Virtual Meeting @ 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. Online link will be shared closer to the event.
March 12 - 14 - Gr 6 Outdoor School Field Trip
Please pay the field trip fee through your MyCBE account.
Wednesday, March 19 - Ranchlands Got Grit Talent Show
Wednesday, March 19 - Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
This month's fun lunch will be provided by Bar Burrito! Orders must be placed no later than Friday, March 14. www.healthyhunger.ca
March 20 & 21 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 21 - 28 - Spring Break
The last day of classes before Spring Break is Thursday, March 20, and there will be NO SCHOOL for ALL students from Mar 21 - 28. Classes will resume on Monday, March 31.
Announcements
CUPE Local 40 – Labour Action
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CUPE Local 40 labour action please visit the CBE labour action web page, which includes a list of impacts and the measures that will be put in place during labour action. The page will continue to be updated regularly.
Looking for Volunteers for Our Scholastic Book Fair
We are looking for one more volunteer for Friday, March 21 between 9am - 1pm for the book fair. No experience needed! Please contact our Library Assistant Monique Mills at momills@cbe.ab.ca if you can help!
Child Care Tax Receipts
Child Care Tax Receipts for CBE lunch supervision from January 2024 to December 2024 will be available by February 28, 2025. To access your receipt, simply log in to your MyCBE account and navigate to Student Fees & Service Registrations > Receipts. Tax receipts will not be mailed out and will be available online only.
Parent-Teacher Conferences - March 20 & 21
Conferences will take place on March 20 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm and on March 21 from 8:30am to 1pm. Parents have the option of attending an in-person or online parent-teacher conference. The booking system will open at 8am on Monday, March 10 and can be accessed through your MyCBE account. Once you have signed up for your one-on-one, 15-minute time slot, an online meeting link will automatically be sent to you. If you plan to attend the conference in person then please disregard the online meeting link and show up at your designated time instead. If you plan to attend the meeting online, please email the teacher to advise them.
Scholastic Book Fair
During the week of March 17 - 21, students will be invited to enjoy the book fair. This is an opportunity for students to buy books and small items to enjoy, with the proceeds going directly to help our school buy new resources. Last year the money went to helping our school buy new copies of some well-worn books and nonfiction books since they were desperately needed. Students will have a chance to preview the book fair and a second chance with which to buy something. Even a few dollars can get students something. The book fair will also be open during parent teacher interviews so please pop by!
Resources
Calgary's Child Magazine
Here is the digital link to the 2024 Chinook Edition: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=840600. The Chinook Edition is packed with great ideas to help battle winter burnout and start dreaming of warmer days. We've included our Sneak-a-Peek Summer Camp & Program Directory to help parents get ahead on summer break planning, tons of family fun activities, plus exciting events, news, contests and more! All of the current issues can be accessed from http://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