Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Our Week at a Glance email 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, February 13 - 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.
Click here to join the meeting.
Meeting ID: 266 619 207 050 
Passcode: qzJ8RF 
Join on the Web

Wednesday, February 14 - Happy Valentine's Day!

Feb 15 and 16 - Teachers' Convention - NO SCHOOL

There will be NO SCHOOL for ALL students due to the Teachers' Convention happening on Thursday, February 15 and Friday, February 16.

Monday, Feb 19 - Family Day Holiday

There will be NO SCHOOL for ALL students due to the Family Day statutory holiday on Monday, February 19.

Wednesday, February 21 - Edo Japan Fun Lunch 

Orders must be placed no later than Friday, February 16. Visit www.healthyhunger.ca.

Wednesday, February 28 - 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.

School Council News

Indigenous Drumming Circle For Parents - Thursday, February 22

School council will be hosting an indigenous drumming circle with Knowledge Keeper Chantal Chagnon for parents on Feb 22 from 6:30-8:30. Parents interested in this event are asked to RSVP to ranchlandscouncil@gmail.com. 

For Your Information

Black History Month

During the month of February, Calgary Board of Education students and staff will celebrate and explore the many contributions of Black Canadians, peoples, and communities worldwide. Black History Month is an opportunity for schools to amplify and spotlight the innovative, courageous, and inspiring voices, stories, and contributions of Black Canadians and communities. Throughout the month of February, the Calgary Public Library is hosting events dedicated to celebrating the lives, legacies, and voices of Black peoples and communities.

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Central Library will feature Black History Month: Jon Cornish “Power and Privilege in an Intersectional Life." Cornish will unravel the complexities of his unique journey as a person of mixed heritage, navigating a world rife with stereotypes and misconceptions. He will highlight the intricate interplay of race, culture, and geography in shaping identity while challenging the audience to re-examine their perceptions, biases, and often-mistaken assumptions.

On Sunday, Feb. 25, the Central Library in partnership with the Chinook County Historical Society will be hosting a screening and discussion of the film John Ware Reclaimed by filmmaker Cheryl Foggo, which follows her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled Alberta before the turn of the 20th Century. Foggo's research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism.

Resources

Fair Entry - Subsidy Application Process

Fair Entry is an application process for subsidized City of Calgary programs and services. This process will assess your income eligibility for multiple City programs with a single application. Just recently, High-Speed Low-Cost Internet and other telecom services have been added to the list of services available through Fair Entry. A Calgary MyID account is required to access these services and can be created HERE.
Fair Entry Calgary

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