First Day of Classes
Our first day of classes is Tuesday, Sept 1, 2020 and the school office is open to parents on Aug. 27, 2020.
* See our Re-Entry Plan under Resources on this page.
School Calendar
We are a school that follows the traditional calendar. View our calendar page for events and dates.
School Start and End Times
Our bell times are:
Grades 1-6
- Mon – Thurs Entry Time: 8:00 AM
- Mon – Thurs Dismissal Time: 2:30 PM
- Friday Entry Time: 8:00 AM
- Friday Dismissal Time: 12:05 PM
Kindergarten AM (*Alternating Fridays)
- Mon – Thurs Entry: 8:00 AM
- Mon – Thurs Dismissal: 10:46 AM
- Friday Entry: 8:00 AM
- Friday Dismissal: 12:05 PM
Kindergarten PM (*Alternating Fridays)
- Mon – Thurs Entry: 11:44 AM
- Mon – Thurs Dismissal: 2:30 PM
- Friday Entry: 8:00 AM
- Friday Dismissal: 12:05 PM
Lunch and recess hours will be staggered. More information will be shared by classroom teachers.
Physical Distancing
Welcome to the start of a new school year! This time of year brings excitement, happiness as well as nerves and anxiety. This September is particularly unique as we begin a new school year amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. We are really looking forward to reconnecting with our amazing students and supportive parents! Since we haven’t seen one another for a while, it might be tough keeping our distance. Let’s consider ways to maintain physical distancing by using “air high 5’s”, peace or heart shapes with our hands, etc. Like other years, we are providing the usual information as a friendly reminder to parents and will also be sending more specific details about safety measures we are implementing to ensure the safest possible environment for our students.
Staggered Entry
School starts on Tuesday, September 1st at 8:00 a.m.
We are beginning our school year by limiting the number of students entering the school over the first two to three days. The purpose of the plan is:
- To ease the transition of students into school,
- To spend time with smaller groups familiarizing them with our health measures,
- To facilitate physical distancing while teaching the protocols of our health measures.
Because of bussing, staggered entry days are full day.
Staggered Entry
(Kindergarten-Grade 6)
| Tues., Sept 1
| Wed., Sept 2
| Thurs., Sept 3
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Surname Begins With
| A-I
| J-Q
| R-Z |
Daily Health Checks
Daily health checks are required. Use the following link to access/download the most current Alberta Health Daily Checklist. Please do not send your child to school if they are exhibiting any of the covid symptoms. (see Screening Questionnaire on sidebar).
It is necessary that students be assessed using the self-screening form daily before school. The following link will allow you to download the most current Alberta Health daily checklist. Please print a copy of the Self-screening Questionnaire. Students showing symptoms as described on the Self-screening Questionnaire must remain home.
Once students come in we will take care in showing them lunch/recess & handwashing procedures, hallway flow, talk about distancing measures, mask use, importance of staying within their classroom cohort, etc. Being able to work with smaller groups of students will help us establish a sense of belonging and comfortable environment as students and teachers engage in learning opportunities that support a gentle return to school.
Our focus will be on promoting positive mental health, cooperation, kindness, empathy and a love of learning as we navigate this “new normal” way of doing things. Academic learning will remain as consistent as possible in these uncertain times, as we collectively model flexibility in response to ever-changing parameters.
Class Placement
Teachers will be contacting families via email starting Friday, August 28 to let you know about class placement and where to meet on the first day of staggered entry. If for some reason you do not hear from us by noon on Monday, August 31, you can give the school a call Monday afternoon. Please remember that we do not take teacher requests unless you have important information about your child that we did not have when making class lists in June.
Class Reorganization
With the extension of Hub learning and family situations evolving, we will be monitoring enrollment numbers closely in case there is a need to re-organize classes. In the event that re-organization of a specific grade configuration is necessary, families affected will be informed as early as possible.
School Supplies
We do not provide school supply lists. Supplies are provided by the school. All students need to bring is a backpack, indoor shoes, a snack and lunch if they will be staying at school over the noon hour.
Busing Students
Bus stops will be assigned by CBE Transportation based on your primary address this year for safety purposes. Parents can only access their route and bus stop information using their PowerSchool Parent Portal. If your child is taking the bus, please email jinisker@cbe.ab.ca with the bus letter and stop number.
Parking
This process is hugely successful in keeping our students safe. Please adhere to the following: 1 way flow of traffic off 73rd ave. for families using the alley. (see map on sidebar)
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for all registration details and registration forms.
