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Important Dates

We follow the CBE Traditional Calendar. The calendar sets common start and end days, non-instructional days and holidays. For our school’s additional non-instructional days, late entries, early dismissal days and events, see our school calendar page.

​Planning is underway for what the 2020-21 school year will look like for our students, staff and families. The CBE has created an internal task force with representatives from every service unit to lead the planning for different scenarios. All of our decisions will be guided by the advice of the province’s chief medical officer of health and Alberta Education guidelines. The safety and well being of our students and staff will come first in any decisions we make. More information will be provided to families before the first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.

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First Day of Classes 

Our first day of classes is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 and the school office is open to parents on August 27, 28, 31. 

The teachers will meet the students outside their entrance doors on the first day. Please take your children to the appropriate entrance doors: 

Kindergarten: Courtyard Doors
Grade 1/2 & SKILL: South East Doors 

Grade 3/4 & 5/6 West Doors 


Kindergarten

Kindergarten classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Please meet your teacher in the courtyard entrances. 

Students in the 
AM Class
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Students in the 
PM Class
12:40 PM – 3:40 PM


School Start & End Times

Monday to ThursdayFriday
Kindergarten AM 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMKindergarten 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (alternating Fridays)
Kindergarten PM 12:40 PM – 3:40 PM
Grade 1 – 6 9:00 AM  – 3:40 PM
SKILL 1 & 2 9:10 AM  - 3:50 PM		Grade 1 – 6 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
SKILL 1 & 2 9:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Lunch Break 12:00 PM – 12:40 PMNutrition Break 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM


School Calendar

We are a school that follows the traditional calendar. View our calendar page for events and dates. 

For system calendars, please visit: http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/calendars

Noon Supervision

All students who stay for lunch are required to be registered in the 4-day Noon Supervision program. Students bring their own lunch and are supervised by Lunchroom staff. Please register with MyCBE/PowerSchool.

Registration Information

Please visit our How to Register page for all registration details and registration forms.

Our school office opens on Thursday, Aug. 27 for registration.

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Fees and Waivers

School fees will be charged to families after the start of the school year in September and October. Online fee payment is the simplest and most convenient way to pay school fees. Parents can use their online account to pay fees or apply for a waiver at: www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe.

You can find more information on the CBE school fees and waivers​ page.​​​​​​​

Do You Have a MyCBE / PowerSchool Parent Account?

Parents who have not already done so, must create an account in MyCBE / PowerSchool to:

  • Pay fees or apply for a waiver

  • Register for transportation and noon supervision

  • View student progress

To create a new account, go to www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe and click on Create Parent Account. You will need to have your child(ren)’s CBE Student ID Number and use your email on file at the school.​

Yellow School Bus Tra​nsportation

Yellow school bus routes for the 2020-21 school year are created over the summer and based on the addresses submitted before the pre-registration deadline in May. While CBE Transportation continues to accept pre-registrations, these will not be considered until route changes are done after Thanksgiving.

Yellow school bus route maps are posted on the CBE website: www.cbe.ab.ca/busstop

In September, a confirmation email will be sent to all parents/guardians who have submitted a pre-registration, if the parent/guardian has subscribed to receive messages. It will include transportation fee information (if applicable) and payment options (if applicable). Families can cancel their pre-registration with no financial penalty using MyCBE / PowerSchool by Sept. 30, 2020.

More information about 2020-21 transportation service levels and proposed fees are posted on the CBE website.

Conditional riders can also register using MyCBE / PowerSchool. Applications will be considered after eligible riders registrations have been processed.​​​​

Further Inform​ation

We look forward to a great year ahead. If you have any questions that we haven’t addressed here, please contact the school. 

For further information visit our CBE back-to-school information​ page.​​​​​

The provincial government has announced that schools will return to classes under Scenario 1. We’re very excited to welcome our students back to school, while keeping everyone as safe as possible on Tuesday Sept 1 https://t.co/klzx75UAdX #yycbe #WeAreCBE https://t.co/o8Sti8O8wD

Applications are being accepted for the Prime Minister's Youth Council (PMYC). Canadian youth, permanent residents and protected persons aged 16-24 years can apply. Deadline: Aug. 17, 2020 Learn more: https://t.co/99n2eU6cgG @leaderstoday #PMYouthCouncil @CdnHeritage https://t.co/mSHBHzLijI

Congratulations to the three #WeAreCBE students awarded a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Citizenship medal! The award honours outstanding citizenship, leadership, community service and volunteerism. Way to go! https://t.co/7FF4YJd80a.

Congratulations to the four #WeAreCBE students selected by Alberta Education to become members of the Minister’s Youth Council! https://t.co/4JviCvQLrT https://t.co/dCUGebYnPJ

Today we sent a year end message to families about our planning for school re-entry this fall. Re-entry survey results and a transportation reminder. Check your email to read it online: https://t.co/qFKMVzfIHS #yycbe #WeAreCBE https://t.co/2V4iqs1Xqo