First Day of Classes
Our first day of classes is Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 and the school office is open to parents on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.
Kindergarten Staggered Entry
Kindergarten classes begin on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. The first day of classes is a 30-minute drop-in session with a parent.
***For the First Day, please drop-in at the front door; the teachers will welcome our kindergarten students/parents and show them their kindergarten doors.
- First Day, Tuesday, August 17, 2021
30 Minutes Drop In with Parents – Select One Time
8:15 – 8:45 10:30 – 11:00
8:45 – 9:15 11:00 – 11:30
9:15 – 9:45 11:30 – Noon
- Wednesday (August 18), Thursday (August 19), Friday, (August 20)
One-Hour Staggered Entry Students Independently
Morning Classes 08:15 – 09:15
Afternoon Classes 12:05 – 01:05
Friday Morning Classes 08:15 – 09:15
- First Full Week – Monday, August 23 to Friday, August 27
Two-Hour Staggered Entry
Morning Classes 08:15 – 10:15
Afternoon Classes 12:05 – 02:05
Friday Afternoon Classes 08:15 – 10:15
- Second Full Week – Monday, August 30 to Friday, September 03
Full Time Hours
Morning Classes 08:15 – 11:10
Afternoon Classes 12:05 – 03:00
Friday Morning Classes 08:15 – 11:15
Our Kindergarten Orientation presentation was recorded. You can watch it here: Kindergarten Orientation Video.
School Start & End Times
| Kindergarten Regular Hours |
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| Monday through Thursday |
| AM Class Start | 8:15 AM |
| AM Class Dismissal | 11:10 AM |
| PM Class Start | 12:05 PM |
| PM Class Dismissal | 3:00 PM |
| Friday Early Dismissals |
| AM/PM (Alternating) Class Start* | 8:15 AM |
| Dismissal | 11:15 AM |
*Morning and Afternoon Classes come on alternating Friday mornings
| Grades 1 to 4 |
|---|
| Monday through Thursday |
| Morning Start | 8:15 AM |
| Lunch | 11:50 AM to 12:40 PM |
| Dismissal | 3:00 PM |
| Friday Early Dismissals |
| Morning Start | 8:15 AM |
| Dismissal | 12:15 PM |
School Supply Lists
School supply lists are distributed by teachers during the first week of school.
For the 2021-22 school year, a student supplies fee will apply to all students in kindergarten through grade 6. The fee supports in offsetting the cost to purchase supplies like pens, pencils, and erasers so that students have the tools to learn from their first day in class. Student supplies fees will be assigned after September 2021.
Students will need a backpack and a pair of indoor shoes that are to be left at school. If you'd like to send your child with a water bottle, please make sure it is not breakable. Please mark all your child's belongings with their name clearly.
School Calendar
We are a school that follows the Modified calendar. View our School Calendar for upcoming events and dates.
For system calendars, please visit: http://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/calendars.
Noon Supervision
Lunchtime is from 11:50 AM to 12:40 PM and we have a 4-day lunch supervision program available. View our Noon Supervision page for information how to register.
Families who wants to register their children in the lunchroom program must register online. The best way to register your child is by going to preregister them using MyCBE / PowerSchool account.
Food in School
Within the health curriculum the students learn about healthy eating. Having a lunch filled with fruits, vegetables, sandwiches and other healthy foods will ensure your child is able to focus on his/her studies for the afternoon classes. Please assist us with educating the students with regards to healthy eating by providing a well-balanced lunch.
We would like to thank all of Taradale parents for providing their children with healthy, nutritious snacks and lunches on a daily basis. Parents are reminded to discuss with their children the importance of only eating their own snacks and lunches to prevent the sharing of food. We have students in our schoolhouse who have severe allergies to peanuts, cashews and other food sources which if eaten could create a medical difficulty. Please minimize the amount of peanut products in your child’s snacks and lunches.
Working together to teach our students to eat only their own food and not sharing, as well as to be aware and sensitive to each other’s allergies, is key in maintaining a safe environment for all of our Taradale students.
Assigned Teachers
- Please arrive at the school at approximately 8:05 – 8:10 AM.
- All teachers will greet children outside. All class lists will be posted on the outside school walls.
- Please check the lists for the CLASSROOM TEACHER NAME AND ROOM NUMBER.
- We will begin a Gradual Entry at 8:09 AM and students will enter
- A school package will be sent home at the beginning of the school year which includes the school calendar, fees, information on lunchroom program, required forms.
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for all registration details and registration forms.
Our school office opens on Thursday, August 12, 2021 for registration.
Fees and Waivers
School fees will be charged to families starting in October. Online fee payment is the simplest and most convenient way to pay school fees. Parents can use their online account to pay fees or apply for a waiver at: www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe.
