Dear Beddington Heights Families,

Last week we said good-bye to our amazing student teachers Ms. Gledhill, Ms. Sanregret and Mr. Krbavac! We will definitely miss them as they made quite an impact on our students over the past 4 months!

I have a few additional notices this week:

Planning for 2025-26 | Current Grade K-5 Families

As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, it’s important for us to know if your child will not be returning to Beddington Heights School. If your child is currently in grades K–5 and you already know they will be attending a different school next year, please let us know by responding to this email.

If we don’t hear from you, we will assume your child will be continuing at BHS next year.

Thank you for your support—it helps us greatly with our planning.

Spirit Day | April 25^th

Show your team pride on Friday, April 25 by wearing your favourite jersey or your team's colours! Whether it's a local team, a pro team, or your school team—rep who you cheer for and bring the spirit! Let's fill the halls with team pride and colour!

Owl’s Nest Book Fair coming to BHS | April 28- May 2, 2025

BHS students will visit the Owl’s Nest Book Fair twice during the week. Their first visit will give them a chance to explore the fair and create a personal wish list. During their second visit, they’ll have the opportunity to purchase any books they’re interested in.

The book fair will also be open in the evening during the Grade 1/3/4/6 Celebration of Learning. Please note: this evening is usually quite busy!

Owl’s Nest Books offers titles for all ages. You can browse their collection or place an order in advance by visiting their website: https://owlsnestbooks.com. They offer free delivery within the city. If you do order online, please use the promo code BEDDINGTON—a portion of those proceeds will still support our school.

Thanks to the generosity of our school community during past book fairs, we’ve been able to replace worn-out favourites, purchase new curriculum and Indigenous resources, and add exciting new reads for students to enjoy. The proceeds from the book fair have a direct and meaningful impact on our classrooms, and we’re grateful for your continued support.

Lastly, we’re still in need of one more volunteer to help with the Owl’s Nest Book Fair. If you’re interested in filling that spot, please reach out using the link below.

Beddington Volunteers: Owl's Nest Book Fair

Sharing Back | School Planning

Thank you to everyone who participated in our school planning engagement. We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together.

The feedback we received is compiled at the links below and will be thoughtfully considered in making decisions about school planning.

School Planning Engagement Results

Meeting Evaluation​​​​​​​

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at 403-777-6610.

Take care, 

Steve Ross

Principal, Beddington Heights School

Key Dates:

Recurring Messages/ Dates of Significance

Beddington Heights Instagram | Please follow us: @beddingtonheightsschoolcbe

Volunteers

New this year, the cost of Police Information Checks is being covered for those requiring it. Please visit this link to learn more about how to volunteer with BHS this year!

Fun Lunch | Mary Browns (Deadline to order was April 12^th)

You can order a Fun Lunch for your child at healthyhunger.ca. This upcoming month we were able to provide nine students with a Fun Lunch who do not typically receive one due to generous donations of Beddington Heights families! Thank you for your support!

Popcorn Sales

This year, Parent Council will be selling popcorn for students every Thursday. All proceeds will support BHS families in need during the Winter Break/Christmas season. New this year, popcorn orders will be made through Healthy Hunger, so students won’t need to bring money to school. Families can also pre-order for multiple weeks if they prefer.

To order, please visit HealthyHunger.ca. The ordering deadline each week is the Saturday before each Thursday.

Jump Rope for Heart

We’re excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart again this year! Last year, we raised an incredible $1,837 for heart health. This year, our fundraising goal is $2,000, and we need your help to reach it!

Special Challenge: If we hit our goal, Mr. Ross and Ms. Sterne will wear a costume of the winners' choice for the day!

How to Register & Fundraise

Register and fundraise online using this link, or visit JumpRopeForHeart.ca. It’s a fun way to support a great cause while earning prizes!

Important Dates

• Skip-Off Week: Monday, April 13, 2025
• Jump Rope Event Day: Thursday, April 17, 2025

On Jump Rope Event Day, students and teachers will compete to see who can skip the longest! Students are encouraged to wear RED to show their support for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Thank you for your support—every donation makes a difference!

Nations Visions | Free Vision Screening May 20-30

Nations Visions will be on site providing free vision screening for all students whose parents provided consent to be checked. Your child will be coming home with consent forms in the near future. Please contact the office if you have any questions.  More information can be found here, on the digital version of the consent form.

Parent Council Fundraiser | Growing Smiles

We are excited to announce our upcoming Spring Fundraiser with Growing Smiles. Enhance your garden while helping our students bloom! You can place orders from now until May 8 by clicking HERE. Order pick up will be on Friday, May 23* at Beddington Heights School 

*Please note a same-day message will be sent to all who place orders notifying them when orders are ready to be picked up

Dates of Significance

April – Sikh Heritage Month
A time to celebrate the vibrant history, culture, and contributions of Sikh communities. It honours Sikh traditions and core values such as equality, service, and spirituality, while promoting global awareness and understanding.

April 12–20 – Passover (Pesach)
This Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus, when the Israelites escaped slavery in Egypt. Passover is marked by rituals like the Seder meal, storytelling, and avoiding leavened bread for eight days to honour the journey to freedom.

April 14 – Vaisakhi
A joyful Sikh festival that celebrates the founding of the Khalsa and the beginning of the harvest season. It includes prayers, parades, music, dancing, and acts of community service, reflecting deep faith and the spirit of equality and cultural pride.

April 18 – Good Friday
A solemn day for Christians to reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his sacrifice. It’s observed through quiet worship, prayer, and fasting, highlighting themes of suffering, compassion, and redemption.

April 20 – Easter
A celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, symbolizing new life, hope, and renewal. Easter is celebrated with church services, egg hunts, festive meals, and bright spring traditions that bring families and communities together.

April 20 – Orthodox Easter (Pascha)
Observed according to the Julian calendar, Orthodox Easter often falls later than Western Easter. It includes midnight services, candlelit processions, and joyful feasting, deeply rooted in tradition, faith, and the celebration of resurrection.