Dear Beddington Heights Families,
Today was a fantastic day at BHS as we wrapped up our Alien Inline Skating Residency and celebrated Culture Day! A huge thank you to our Parent Council for generously subsidizing the residency and to our incredible families and students for sharing the rich diversity that makes our community so special!
I have a few additional notices this week:
Family Pizza Night @ Dominoes Hunterhorn | Thursday April 10th
Order from Domino's in Hunterhorn this Thursday for Family Pizza Night! 10% of all proceeds from online and phone orders will go towards supporting Beddington Heights families in need next Christmas. Treat your family to pizza and help make a difference for BHS families! Flyers for discounts will come home with students this week!
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
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.
Basketball and Sewing Clubs | Resume this week
With the conclusion of the labour action, we’re excited to resume our after-school clubs this week! Sewing Club will meet after school on Monday, and Basketball Club will be back in action this Thursday. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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:
April 14-17 | Jump Rope for Heart |
April 17 | Fun Lunch | Mary Browns |
April 18 | Good Friday | School Closed |
April 21 | Non Instructional Day (No School for Students) |
April 22-25 | Flag Football Residency (Calgary Flames Foundation) |
April 28 | Spring Photos |
May 1 | Volunteer Tea |12:30 (Tentative) |
May 1 | Grade 1/3/4/6 Celebration of Learning | 1:15pm and 6:00pm Performances |
May 5-9 | Sound Kreations Dance Residency | Grade 4-6 |
May 6 | School Council Meeting on TEAMS (Linked here) |
May 7 | Hats on for Mental Health |
May 9 | Sound Kreations Performance |
May 16 | Non Instructional Day (No School for Students) |
May 19 | Victoria Day (School Closed) |
May 20-30 | Nations Vision Eye Screenings |
May 22 | Fun Lunch | The Saucy Bread Company |
June 3 | School Council Meeting on TEAMS (Linked here) |
June 13 | Kindergarten 25-26 Orientation | 1-2pm |
June 20 | Sports Day |
June 25 | Grade 6 Farewell and End of Year Assembly |
June 26 | Last Day for Students (11:50 Dismissal) |
June 27 | Appeals Day (No School for Students) |
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 is April 12th)
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!
Dates of Significance
March 5 – April 17: Lent
Lent is a 40-day Christian season of fasting, prayer, and reflection leading up to Easter. It emphasizes self-discipline, repentance, and spiritual renewal, encouraging believers to deepen their faith and devotion during this sacred time.
April – Sikh Heritage Month – A celebration of the vibrant history, culture, and contributions of Sikh communities. This month honours Sikh traditions and core values of equality, service, and spirituality, promoting awareness and understanding on a global scale.
April 7–11 – Education Week
A week dedicated to celebrating the power of education! It’s a time to recognize the contributions of teachers, students, and schools, while promoting learning, innovation, and community involvement. Watch for special activities and awareness campaigns throughout the week!
April 12–20 – Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday honoring the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their freedom from slavery. It’s observed with meaningful traditions like the Seder meal, storytelling, and avoiding leavened bread for eight days.