First Day of Classes
Our first day of classes is Thursday, August 31, 2023 and the school office is open to parents on Monday, August 28th, at 9:00 AM.
School Supplies
Students supplies are provided by the school for children in kindergarten through Grade 6.
Items that each child will require:
- Lunch Bag (for Snacks and Lunch)
- Water Bottle
- Indoor Shoes
- Back Pack
- Ear buds/headphones (Grades 1-5)
- Students are asked to bring essential items only to school - NO TOYS OR VALUABLES
School Calendar
View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates. See the CBE website for system calendars.
School Start and End Times
2023-2024 Class Times
Kindergarten | |
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Monday to Friday AM | 8:00 to 10:58 AM -Soft Entry begins at 7:55 AM. Students are not to arrive before this. We are unable to accommodate early drop offs in the office. |
Grades 1 - 5 | |
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Monday to Thursday | 8:00 AM (entry) - Soft Entry begins at 7:55 AM. Students are not to arrive before this. We are unable to accommodate early drop offs in the office.
11:45 AM to 12:29 (PM) (lunch) 2:40 PM (dismissal) |
Fridays only | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Soft Entry begins at 7:55 AM. Students are not to arrive before this. We are unable to accommodate early drop offs in the office.
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten classes begin on August 31. On August 31and September 1 the children will have a staggered entrance.
- Students will be broken into small groups. Emails will be sent individually on the day they are to come to school.
- All children will attend school on Tuesday September 5, 2023 and begin a regular schedule.
Lunch Supervision
The school provides a safe and secure place for students to have their lunch break. All students must be registered in the lunch program to stay at school. Daily drop-in fees are also available. Roland Michener is not a nut-free school, we are a nut-aware school. Students that go home for lunch may return to school no earlier than 10 minutes before the notification bell rings when additional supervisors are outside.
To help support our lunch program, parents can:
- Send nutritious lunches in a lunch bag labeled with their child’s name. It is appreciated when students bring their lunch to school in the morning.
- Help students dress appropriately for the weather with all clothing items clearly labeled.
- Remind your child not to share food.
- Inform the school of any allergies and/or medical conditions.
- Encourage packing litter- free lunches.
In the event of inclement weather, students will remain in their lunchroom. Students that go home for lunch should return just before the bell and enter through the front doors as soon as they arrive at school.
For more information visit our Lunch Supervision page.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is crucial for students to get the most out of their experience at Roland Michener School. The team at RMS is committed to supporting all students and families to achieve regular attendance in the 2023-24 school year!
Did you know, that by grade three, students with regular attendance are more likely to read at grade level? And by grade six, regular attendance is a strong predictor of high school completion?
In the Calgary Board of Education, regular attendance is defined as missing less than 10% of school days. You can think of this as missing less than 18 days throughout the year or, on average, missing less than one day every two weeks. Let’s work together to support positive attendance at Roland Michener School this year!
Registration
Please visit our How to Register page for registration details. Please note that the registration process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions.