| Dear Families, Happy May! We are excited for sunshine, warmer weather and more outside learning opportunities in the coming months. These last few months are busy, with a variety of learning opportunities and I wanted to share some particulars with you. We had our second lockdown drill of the year this morning. We are so proud of our students who were calm, quiet and did exactly what they needed to do. Calgary Police was on site to support with this drill and were very complementary of how our staff and students handled the process. Well done! We are getting set for Circus School next week! Green Fools Theater will be here from May 8-11 to work with all students during their PE class. Students will be exploring different types of movement skills with a trained instructor and Ms. Halls. Another exciting event is the arrival of eggs! Students are exploring animal and plant growth through their various science curriculums and in support of this work we will have chicken and quail eggs on site for the month of May. We will have the opportunity to learn about the process and timeline of the eggs hatching and will host the baby chicks for a few weeks as well. We are looking forward to this great learning opportunity. Along with this, we are utilizing our outdoor learning space and planting a garden. Students are exploring different types of plants, their growth cycles and the process for planting. Swimming lessons are later this month. Please watch your email for a list of requirements for lesson days. Forms went home last week and it important these are returned to your child’s teacher as soon as possible! We want all students attending and learning water safety skills. Reminder, Kindergarten registration is ongoing and if you have new students joining us or know of someone joining our community, we encourage that the registration process is done as soon as possible. This helps us to make sure we have the staff and support in place for our students, for September. Please add the following dates to your calendar: May 4 – Spirit Day (Star Wars Day) May 5 – Non-instruction Day (no school) May 8-11 – Green Fools Circus School Residency in PE May 10 – School Council Meeting (childcare will be provided) May 12 – Assembly May 15 –18 – Swim Lessons (more details to come) May 22 – Victoria Day (no school) May 29 - Non-instruction Day (no school) May 30 – Jun 1 – Swim Lessons (more details to come) Jun 2 – Pancake Breakfast Jun 2 – Spirit Day (Beach Day) Jun 7 – School Council Meeting Jun 9 - Non-instruction Day (no school) Jun 16 – Kindergarten Celebration (more details to come) Jun 23 – Play Day Jun 28 – Grade 5 Farewell Jun 29 – Year-end Assembly (whole school) Jun 29 – Last Day of School Aug 31 – First Day of School for 2023-2024 If you have any questions about the above dates, please reach out to your child’s teacher, administration or the main office for further details. We appreciate your ongoing support of our school community.
All the best, Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser Principal, Patrick Airlie School
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| Dear Families, Spring has arrived! We are excited to see the snow disappearing and the sun shining! We hope that spring break was a much-needed break and that our students are ready to tackle the homestretch of the 2022-2023 school year. Our staff have a number of exciting experiences planned for the coming months and I can’t wait to see our students engage and learn!
We are in the midst of looking forward and planning for the 2023-2024 school year. A reminder to parents that it is VERY important we have a current address, phone numbers and emergency contact information on file. If you are moving and WILL NOT be at Patrick Airlie next year, we also need to know this info ASAP. Please contact Ms. Bawar in the main office to update any and all information. Kindergarten registration is ongoing and if you have new students joining us or know of someone joining our community, we encourage that the registration process is done as soon as possible. This helps us to make sure we have the staff and support in place for our students, for September.
The upcoming months are busy here at Patrick Airlie and I wanted to make sure you had the following dates on your calendar: Apr 19 – School Council Meeting, 6pm at the school (childcare will be provided) Apr 20 – Ernest Morrow Staff Visiting with Grade 5 Students Apr 28 – School Trustee Visit May 4 – Spirit Day (Star Wars Day) May 5 – Non-instruction Day (no school) May 8-11 – Green Fools Circus School Residency in PE May 10 – School Council Meeting May 12 – Assembly @ 1030am May 15 –18 – Swim Lessons (more details to come) May 22 – Victoria Day (no school) May 29 - Non-instruction Day (no school) May 30 – Jun 1 – Swim Lessons (more details to come) Jun 2 – Pancake Breakfast Jun 2 – Spirit Day (Beach Day) Jun 7 – School Council Meeting Jun 9 - Non-instruction Day (no school) Jun 16 – Kindergarten Celebration (more details to come) Jun 28 – Grade 5 Farewell Jun 29 – Year-end Assembly (whole school) Jun 29 – Last Day of School Aug 31 – First Day of School for 2023-2024 If you have any questions about the above dates, please reach out to your child’s teacher, administration or the main office for further details.
We appreciate your ongoing support of our school community. Principal, Patrick Airlie School
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| Dear Families, Our Patrick Airlie community is keeping busy with many learning tasks and celebrations. I continue to be impressed with the learning opportunities in our classrooms and always enjoy hearing from the students what they are learning. As the year whizzes by, it is hard to believe it is already March! I would like to take this opportunity to share some updates, important dates and reminders. March 6-9: The One World Drumming Co. will be at Patrick Airlie for a drumming residency, in support of our music curriculum. All grades will be participating throughout the week.
March 8: School Council & Fundraising Society Meeting @ 6pm at the school. Childcare will be provided.
March 9 & 10: Parent Teacher Conferences. Kindergarten conference will be Thursday, from 9am-6pm and Friday, from 9am-12pm. Grade 1-5 conferences will be 4:30-8pm on Thursday and 8:30am-12pm on Friday. Please book online or phone the main office at 403-777-8220 ext: 0.
March 9 & 10: Kindergarten students do not have school Thursday or Friday, Grade 1-5 have no school on Friday.
March 17: Spirit Day – Dress in Green for St. Patrick’s Day
March 20: Alex Bus & AHS at Patrick Airlie for Oral Health Services & Supports (Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2 and 5)
March 24: Last Day of Classes prior to Spring Break
April 11: First Day of Classes following Spring Break
April 14: Spirit Day – Dress Like your Favourite Book Character - While we have not charged any school-based fees, at Patrick Airlie this year, all K-6 students in the CBE are charged Noon Supervision Fees. The only exception is for students who are picked up by a parent/guardian and go home EVERY day. Parents, please note that you will see Noon Supervision fees charged to your MyCBE account in the coming weeks. Any questions can be directed to the main office.
- In the morning, outside supervision does not begin until 8:10am and doors do not open until 8:15am. We would ask that parents and guardians are not sending their students too early, teachers are not available before this time and we want to ensure they arrive when there is staff supervision at the entrances. Thank you for your support with this.
- A reminder to contact the school if you are running late for pickup. We dismiss at 3:13pm, Monday through Thursday and 12pm on Friday.
- If your phone number, email or address has changed, please contact the main office. It is very important that we have current information in case we need to get in touch. New information will require you to complete an updated demographics form but Ms. Bawar, in the front office, can support you with this process.
- A limited number of produce bags are available at the front of the school every Thursday afternoon, just before dismissal. These are available on a first come, first serve basis. This wonderful support is provided by First Alliance Church, and we would like to remind families that this support is for Patrick Airlie parents only. We are fortunate for this support, but it is for our school community only.
- If you have any concerns or questions, your student’s classroom teacher should be your first point of contact. You can reach out by email or phone. We ask that you give the classroom teachers 24 hours to respond as they are teaching most of the day. We work as a team at Patrick Airlie and if further supports are required, teachers will involve administration to achieve the best possible success for each student. We very much appreciate when families are involved and we can respectfully work together to support our students and their learning.
- Kindergarten registration is ongoing and we encourage anyone with children ready to start school in the 2023-2024 school year to please complete registration as soon as they can. Confirmed registrations are vital to help us plan for the upcoming year.
- As always, please reach out with your questions. Thank you for your continued support and teamwork.
Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser Principal, Patrick Airlie School
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| Dear Families,
Welcome to February! I hope this message finds you well. Now that we have settled back into routines, following winter break, staff and students are in the midst of many new learning opportunities. I was proud to review our first semester report cards over the last couple weeks, there has been growth and learning for all our students. Thank you to our staff who work diligently to create learning opportunities and support for all our students. Our grade 5 students had the chance to visit the Calgary Police Interpretive Centre this week for Police School. They enjoyed the trip and were happy to share their stories and experiences. Stay tuned as we get closer to spring, all our teachers are considering some upcoming field trip opportunities to support their classroom lessons. I would like to take an opportunity to remind you about some important details and dates for the month ahead: Firstly, a reminder that student Report Cards are still available online, through your MyCBE Account (often referred to as your PowerSchool account). If you need help signing up for this account or are having trouble viewing report cards, please contact the main office for support, Ms. Bawar, our fantastic admin secretary is happy to lend a hand with this. It is important that all parents/guardians have this account as it will be something utilized throughout your child's schooling for report cards, school fees, parent teacher conference booking, along with marks and attendance as they get older. Report cards will only be available, for online parent access, between Jan 30 and Feb 3. Save the file or take a picture if you would like to save this document. An additional reminder about attendance. It is so very important that your children are attending on a regular basis. If for some reason they cannot be here, please call the attendance line, 403-777-8220 ext: 1 to report your child's absence. Please give their name (spelling the last name), class and reason for their absence. It is also helpful for you to tell us who is calling in the absence. When signing out early, advanced notice is appreciated and parents/guardians must come to the main office to collect their child. Please see the attached tips sheet from CBE that is important for us all to review. We would ask that any families who have moved, changed their phone numbers or who have new emergency contacts for their child, please contact the main office. It is very important that we have the most up to date info, in case of an emergency. During the latter part of February our grade 4 and 5 students will be completing the Alberta Education Assurance Survey. This survey asks them about their experiences at school and their opinions about learning. Teachers will also complete this survey along with grade 4 parents. If your child is in grade 4 please watch your mailbox, in the coming weeks, for a letter from the Alberta government with survey details. It can be completed on paper or online and is available in a number of languages. This is important data and we ask that all grade 4 parents complete this. We are currently accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2023-2024 school year. This is completed onlinebut the main office can support by answering questions or helping with getting you set up online. If you have younger children needing to register, we encourage you to complete this task as soon as possible. We would like to take this opportunity to send a shout out to First Alliance Church who support our school community through weekly snack bags for every student. They also provide a limited number of produce bags which are available, on a first-come-first-serve-basis at the front of the school. This resource is available at the end of the school day, around 3pm. We are so very thankful for this tremendous support. We have some February Spirit Days coming up so mark your calendars! Dates are listed below. We appreciate seeing the wonderful participation for our Spirit Days, so far this year! It is wonderful to see our community come together and showcase their school spirit. Here are your important dates for February: Feb 3 – No School (non-instructional day) Feb 8 – School Council & Fundraising Society Meeting, 6pm at the school. Childcare provided. Feb 9 – SPIRIT DAY: 100th Day of School, Dress Like a 100-year-old Feb 14 – SPIRIT DAY: Valentine's Day, Wear Red or Pink Feb 16 – No School (Teachers Convention) Feb 17 – No School (Teachers Convention) Feb 20 – No School (Family Day) Feb 22 – SPIRIT DAY: Pink Shirt Day for Anti-Bullying Awareness As always, please contact us if you have any questions. All the best, Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser Principal, Patrick Airlie School
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| Happy New Year Patrick Airlie Families! We are so excited to see all our students and families back at school! It is wonderful to see everyone’s smiles and hear their stories about their break. We hope you had a restful and safe holiday, and we are excited to dive back into learning as a Patrick Airlie community. The coming months are busy, and we wanted to share some upcoming dates and important reminders. Jan 18 – School Council Meeting, 6pm at the school. Childcare will be provided. Jan 30 – Report Cards will be available online, through your MyCBE Account. If you need help signing up for this account or are having trouble viewing report cards, please contact the main office for support. It is important that parents/guardians have this account as it will be something utilized throughout your child’s schooling for report cards, school fees, parent teacher conference booking, along with marks and attendance as they get older. Report cards will only be available between Jan 30 and Feb 3. Save the file or take a picture if you would like to save this document. Jan 30 – IPPs will be sent home (for those students who have one) Jan 30 – Feb 2 – Grade 5 Students attending Police School (forms coming home soon!) Feb 3 – No School (Non-instructional Day) Feb 8 - School Council Meeting, 6pm at the school. Feb 16 – No School (Teachers Convention) Feb 17 – No School (Teachers Convention) Feb 20 – No School (Family Day) Mar 9 - Parent Teacher Conferences (more details to be shared in late February) Mar 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences (more details to be shared in late February) Mar 27 – Apr 10 – Spring Break Our Spirit Days, in December, were a huge success. Thanks to all those who participated. We will be announcing more Spirit Days for the upcoming months. Stay tuned!
We want to remind families of the importance of consistent attendance. As a school, we are required to monitor attendance and work with families when increased absences become a concern. We understand children get sick and appointments crop up, but we want to work with all our families to ensure students are here consistently and we are supporting student success. Attached to this email are some tips for families. If you have any questions about attendance, please reach out to your child’s teacher or administration to discuss.
There are still some families who have not submitted updated demographics forms for 2022-2023. Please contact the office to obtain and complete. The office must be notified of any updated contact information (phone numbers, address, court documents) so that our records are up to date, and we can best support our families.
For pick-up and drop-off, a reminder to wait for your children at their designated spot, either at the south end of the building near the parking lot or the gate near the front door. If there is a change to pick-up, please phone the office before 3pm to notify us. Another concern at pick-up is parking and traffic. Safety is extremely important, and we have significant concerns when there is a crowd at entrance and dismissal. Pedestrians, please utilize crosswalks, look both ways before crossing and do not stop in the middle of the road. Motorists, please park in designated areas, avoid parking at corners, avoid blocking crosswalks. Please stop in a safe location for loading and unloading children. Thank you for keeping our children and community safe! We all have a role to play. Kindergarten registration has started for the 2023-2024 school year. If you have children beginning Kindergarten in the fall, we encourage you to complete registration in the coming weeks. This process is now done online through School Engage. Please follow this link for details. The office can provide support with questions or directions.
CBE communicated the 2023-2024 school calendar last month. To view this calendar, please go to the following link. Please note, there will not be a modified calendar, rather schools will all be on the traditional calendar. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to get in contact with the school. Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser Principal
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| Spring has sprung at Patrick Airlie School! Despite the extra snow that we have had late this year, we are definitely recognizing the anticipation of the warmer weather and the increased energy that Spring brings us each year. At this time of year, it can be easy to feel like we are nearing the end of the school year. The truth is, we still have more than 20% of the school year to go! This means we need to stay focused and continue working to support our students in their learning and growth, just as we always do. At school, we are starting to see the gains that our students are have due to the hard work that has occurred at school and the support that occurs at home. Please remember that we need all children to come to school prepared for learning. This still means having proper outdoor clothing even when it seem nice enough. Even though it is nice in the morning, it can turn cold and wet later in the day. It is best to be prepared. Being prepared means proper clothing, proper lunch and snacks when possible and proper safety wear if riding bicycles and scooters to school. Helmets are a must for safety. We are looking forward to a strong Spring session from now to the end of June. We hope that the Spring and nice weather, will allow us to come together in some positive community ways. All the best
Anica
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| Can you believe it? We have already finished an entire month of 2022!! I do not know where the time has gone. This new year has us holding much of the current ways of handling the pandemic, all alongside the hope for better days ahead. Our students are handling the ever-changing situation with such grace. We are so proud of them. This week, report cards will be available to you to view online. Unfortunately, we are not able to send home printed report cards at this time. Please contact the office for support on how to view the report card. February is a short month with Teacher’s Convention and Family Day weekend in the middle of it. In March, we will get ready to meet with you (online or by phone) to discuss your child’s progress. We look forward to these opportunities so please make sure to watch for the bookings to open. Hopefully this will be the last of the virtual meetings. As always, please let us know if you have questions regarding your child’s learning or need assistance in a way that we are able to support you. Stay well and stay safe Anica
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| As we head in the Winter Break, we are hopeful that everyone stays well and has a chance for some rest and relaxation.
The holiday season is a time for us to celebrate our community and the strength we have together. Thank you for being such a fantastic community to work with. I am so very blessed to be the Principal at Patrick Airlie School. With warmth and kindness Anica
See you back in January
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| As we prepare to go into our Fall Break, we are reminded to be Thankful for all of our blessings. At Patrick Airlie School, we are thankful for our students and the joy they bring to our work every day. We are thankful for our families and the care that they are taking to keep our children and school safe and healthy. We are thankful for our staff and the dedication have to teaching and learning and supporting our school community. And we are thankful for our community partners who show up regularly to make sure the needs of the Patrick Airlie School community are taken care of. We would like to wish you all a safe and healthy Fall Break. See you back on October 19. Be Well Anica
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| It has been a year like no other! I want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to our school community for standing by us and trusting us with your children throughout the pandemic and all of the shifts and adjustments to learning that helped us stay safe and well at Patrick Airlie School. This truly is an amazing community to work with. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful summer! We hope that we can continue to return to learning in a more “normal” way next year. Regardless, we will be there for all of our students and families, ready to provide quality teaching and learning for our students regardless of what that looks like. Stay well and have a safe summer! We will see you all on August 17th, 2021. Take care!
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