Dear Parent(s)/Guardians

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

Ranchlands School Council Meeting - Tuesday, September 12, at 6:45pm in the school library

All parent(s)/guardian(s) of students attending Ranchlands School are welcome to attend! The September meeting will consist of the Annual General Meeting and Executive Committee elections.

Meet the Teacher Evening - Thursday, September 14

There will be two sessions for families to choose to attend and both will offer the same information. Please join us at either 6pm or 6:30pm. Sessions will be located in your child's classroom.

No School For All Students on Friday, September 22

This is a Professional Development Day, and there is no school for all students.

Orange Shirt Day - Thursday, September 28

Please join us in wearing orange on Thursday, September 28. Students will spend time learning abut the history of the residential school system and will honour Indigenous people in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 29.

No School For All Students on Friday, September 29 

There is no school for all students on Friday, September 29, due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday.

MESSAGES

Emergency Lunches

Are you struggling to provide a lunch for your child? If food scarcity is an issue for your family, please contact the office, and we will ensure that your child receives a healthy lunch each school day. Ranchlands School is grateful to be supported by the Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids charity, who deliver healthy lunches to us each week.

Lunch Supervision Fee

The Lunch Supervision fee applies to all students in grades 1 through 6 who stay at school for lunch. Please log in to your MyCBE account to register your child for this service. Please call the office if you require assistance with registration or if you have any questions.

Concerned That You Cannot Afford to Pay School Fees?

No child is ever denied access to an education at the CBE due to their family's inability to pay. The CBE offers a Central Fee Waiver which is based upon income level and covers the following central fees: Yellow School Bus Transportation, Lunch Supervision Fee and Student Supplies fee. Please log into your MyCBE account to complete the 2023/2024 Central Fee Waiver Application or contact the office for assistance. 

City of Calgary After School Program

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. There is limited space, 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 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 19, 2023 and runs until May 18, 2024 See the attached flier for more information. See poster under Resources.

RESOURCES

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 fall edition: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=798647

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