First Day of Classes
Our first day of classes is Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, and the school office is open to parents on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020.
Full school staggered entry will take place on September 1, 2, 3.
School Start & End Times
Our bell times are:
Monday to Thursday
9:08 Beginning of school day
12:02 End of morning classes for Kindergarten students
Lunch time will be staggered from 11:40 - 1:35
12:57 Beginning of Kindergarten afternoon classes
15 minute recesses will be staggered throughout the day
3:51 Dismissal (Grades 1-6)
Friday
9:08 Beginning of school day
12:02 End of classes for Kindergarten students
1:21 Dismissal (Grades 1-6)
*Note: a flexible recess/nutrition break is built into the day on early dismissal Thursdays and Fridays
Kindergarten AM hours:
Monday -Thursday: 9:08 - 12:02 PM, Alternating Fridays 9:08 AM - 12:02 PM
Kindergarten PM hours:
Monday - Thursday: 12:57 PM – 3:51 PM, Alternating Fridays 9:08 AM - 12:02 PM
School Supplies
School supplies are provided by Captain John Palliser School. We ask that you provide a water bottle, inside running shoes (with a mesh bag for hanging overnight, see a sample picture in the right hand side panel), and a backpack that will fit a large book. We also ask that you provide healthy lunch and snacks each day.
School Calendar
We are a school that follows the traditional calendar. View our Calendar page for events and dates.
Noon Supervision
All students staying for lunch must complete registration forms and pay for the noon supervision. Drop-in rates are also available for students who usually walk home for lunch and would like to stay for lunch on specific days.
Assigned Teachers
Classroom assignments will be provided to families on the Friday, September 8, 2020. You can expect a welcoming email from your child’s teacher, introducing herself/himself and providing other important information such as the room number.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten classes begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. All kindergarten students please meet your teachers in the Discovery Gardens.
The first three days of kindergarten classes we will have a staggered entry as follows:
Staggered entry will occur on:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1
- Wednesday, Sept. 2
- Thursday, Sept. 3
Regular Monday to Thursday hours 9:08AM - 12:02 PM and 12:57 - 3:51PM will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Staggered entry times have been assigned to all kindergarten students. If you do not remember your child's time please call the office at 403-777-6170.
Kindergarten Alternating Fridays
AM classes will attend on the following early dismissal Fridays:
Sept 11, Oct 2, 23, Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 5, 26, Mar 19, April 9, 23, May 7, 28, June 18
PM classes will attend on the following early dismissal Fridays:
Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 6, 27, Dec 18, Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 5, 26, April 16, 30, May 14, June 11, 25
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for registration details and forms.