First Day of Classes
Our first day of classes is Sept. 1, 2020 and the school office is open to parents on Aug 27, 2020. Your child’s teacher will contact you via email to introduce themselves in the afternoon on Thursday Aug 29 .
Kindergarten
The first day of classes we will have a staggered entry Kindergarten as follows:
Staggered entry will be Sept. 1 and 2. On these two days half the students will come on Sept. 1 for regular school hours and the other half will attend on Sept. 2 for regular school hours. This allows students to adjust to the kindergarten day with only half the students in attendance as well as to begin forming relationships and learning routines.
If your child’s last name starts with the letters A-L, they will come to school on Sept. 1 and stay at home on Sept. 2. If your child’s last name starts with the letters M-Z, they will come to school on Sept. 2 and stay at home on Sept. 1.
Please meet your teacher at the North East entrance – see map.
** Please ensure you drop off/pick up your child to school on his or her staggered entry days.
School Start and End Times
Grades 1-4 (Monday to Thursday)
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Early Dismissal on Fridays
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bell Times
Grades 3 and 4
7:45 AM – open entry
8:00 AM – school begins
10 min recess – teacher determined
11:00 – 11:45 AM lunch
11:45 AM – class resumes
2:30 PM – dismissal
Grades 1 and 2
7:45 AM – open entry
8:00 AM – school begins
10 min recess – teacher determined
11:50 AM – 12:35 PM – lunch
12:35 PM – class resumes
2:30 PM – dismissal
Kindergarten Hours (Monday to Thursday)
Students in AM Kindergarten: 8:00 – 10:50 AM (7:45 open entry)
Students in PM Kindergarten: 11:40 AM – 2:30 PM (11:30 open entry)
Kindergarten Early Dismissal Fridays
Every Friday is early dismissal. School hours are 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM with AM/PM classes alternating Fridays (i.e. Sept 7 – AM only; Sept 14 – PM only, etc.).
What Does My Child Need to Bring to School?
Please be sure to send your child to school with:
- A backpack large enough to hold a library book, notices and a snack bag.
- A small, healthy snack such as a piece of fruit with cheese and crackers. As well, you may want to send in a water bottle, (no juice). We ask that you do not send in foods with peanuts or peanut products as we are an allergy aware school.
- Labeled, Indoor running shoes with Velcro fasteners (the shoes will be left at school). The Ken Taylor Fundraising Association has an ongoing fundraiser with Mabels Labels. If you would like to purchase these label please see the following link: Mabels Labels
- An extra set of clothing kept in your child’s back pack (accidents happen)
- Comfortable, play clothing that your child can fasten and unfasten. As well, please send in clothing that is appropriate for the outdoors as our students will often go outside.
- **All clothing, backpacks, shoes and snack containers should be labelled with your child’s name.**
Supplies and Fees
All instructional and material supplies will be supplied by the school as the provincial government, in keeping with Bill 1, has provided funds for these expenses. Transportation and Lunchroom fees are assessed by the CBE and you can visit the CBE webpage or call us at 403-817-3504 for more information. You can also log into your MyCBE / PowerSchoolaccount in order to see which fees apply to your child for any field trips, swimming or inline skating.
Parking
We value our neighbours - Please do not block our neighbours’ driveways for any length of time. Use our Hug & Go zones or the parking in front of the school – follow the traffic flow (see yellow arrows on map above).
School Calendar
We are a school that follows the traditional calendar. View our school's Calendar for upcoming events and dates.
Noon Supervision
Supervision for Grades 1 through 4 will begin on Monday, Sept. 1.
For more information visit our Noon Supervision page.
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for registration details and forms.
Our school office opens on Aug. 27 for registration.