Dear Parent(s)/Guardians

Our Week at a Glance email will be sent out once a week to provide you with the most up to date information with what is happening at Ranchlands School.

Important Dates

No School For All Students on Friday, September 29 - TOMORROW!

There is no school for all students on Friday, September 29, due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday on September 30. We encourage student and families to explore and participate in events in our city. One option is at Fort Calgary, https://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html

No School For ALL Students on Monday, October 9

There is no school for all students on Monday, October 9, due to the Thanksgiving Day statutory holiday.

Picture Day! Tuesday, October 10

Dress up as you wish and bring your biggest smile!

Ranchlands School Council In-Person & Virtual Meeting - Tuesday, October 10, 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.

Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch (Subway) – Wednesday, October 18

Fun lunches are organized and run by Ranchlands School Council, and this will be the first fun lunch of the year! A separate email will be sent out shortly with full details on how to sign up. Visit www.healthyhunger.ca.

No School For ALL Students on Friday, October 20

There is no school for all students on Friday, October 20, due to a Professional Development day for staff.

Swimming Lessons For Grades 1-6 - October 30, 31 & November 1 & 2 

Watch for permission forms to come home next week!

Reminders

City of Calgary After School Program - Room Still Available!

The city is once again offering a free after school program on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Ranchlands School. This program is meant for grade 4 to 6 students. There is still space available, so 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 as soon as possible. The program runs until May 18, 2024.

School Council News

Save the Date! October 19 - Ranchlands School Council Family Halloween Dance
Save the Date! November 15 & 16 - Ranchlands School Council Casino

More details on both of these events will be shared soon.

Resources

Hull Services - FREE Parenting Courses Available!

Hull Services continues to partner with the Calgary Board of Education to provide free parenting courses. The next parenting course will be held at Children's Village School, in the NE community of Renfrew. This course will also include a FREE social skills program for children aged 5-12. The start date of this course is Wednesday, October 25 at 6pm. Courses run once a week for the duration of 8 evenings. To register or for additional information please email: HullCPEP@hullservices.ca. Please refer to the attached handout under Resources for full details. 

As always, please call the office at 403-777-6350 ext 0 if you have any questions or concerns.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Ranchlands Office Team