Dear Beddington Heights Families,

As we approach next week with plenty of Halloween treats, I’d like to remind families that balanced nutrition is important for supporting students’ learning and focus. To help everyone have a successful week, limiting Halloween treats to one snack during the school day would benefit learning.

Additionally, we have a shortened schedule coming up, with Fall Break beginning on Friday, November 8th. There will be no school for students from November 8th through Wednesday, November 13th, with classes resuming on Thursday, November 14th. Let’s make the most of the week before the break!

I have some additional updates today:

Family Pizza Night | Dominoes Hunterhorn

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 this Christmas. Treat your family to pizza and help make a difference for BHS families!

Lost and Found

Please come by the school to retrieve any items your child may have misplaced so far this school year. All items remaining will be donated after 3 pm on Wednesday, November 6^th.

Remembrance Day Assembly Update

Our Remembrance Day Assembly will be conducted online in classrooms due to our ongoing lack of a large gathering space with the gym under construction. Due to FOIP issues, we are unfortunately not able to share this presentation publicly with families.

Child and Youth Well-Being, Family & Caregiver Fall Series

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE), in collaboration with Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Recovery Alberta, has developed a parenting series that includes both live and on-demand sessions. The attached document provides details on current offerings available to parents. Topics include Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, Building Resilience in Today’s Youth, and Understanding Autism and ADHD to Promote Long-Term Success. These sessions, along with other valuable resources, may be especially helpful for Beddington Heights School families. Please see the attachment for access and more information. ChildandYouthWellBeingFamilyandCaregiverFall20242025.pdf ​​​​​​​

Winter Concert/ Celebration of Learning

Due to continued delays with the gym floor replacement, we must cancel the Grade K/4/6 Winter Celebration of Learning originally planned for December 5th. Instead, Kindergarten students will now join Grades 2 and 5 for an afternoon and evening Celebration of Learning on February 27th, while Grades 4 and 6 will join Grades 1 and 3 for a Celebration of Learning on May 1st.

Student Teachers @ BHS

We are excited to welcome 3 student teachers from the University of Lethbridge starting tomorrow. They will be working in the following classrooms:

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

Take care, 

Steve Ross

Principal, Beddington Heights School

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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 | McDonalds November 21^st  (Deadline to order is November 16)

Our second Fun Lunch of the year will be November 21^st from Tim McDonalds. You can order a Fun Lunch for your child at healthyhunger.ca. Deadline for ordering is Saturday, November 16^th.

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 first popcorn delivery will be on October 24th, and the ordering deadline each week is the Saturday before each Thursday.

Warm Hearts, Warm Jackets: Helping Keep Our Community Cozy!

As the chilly season approaches, we’re dedicated to supporting our school community and ensuring everyone stays warm. Thanks to organizations like Jacket Racket and Boots for Kids, we have resources to help those in need.

If you or someone you know requires assistance in acquiring a warm jacket or boots for the winter, please reach out to Rachael at rjtipper@cbe.ab.ca. Let’s come together to keep our community cozy!

School Photos Are Ready | Message from Lifetouch

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student's student ID number.  Paper proofs will also be sent to your home in the near future.

All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card. More about the Pictures2Protect program here.

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