Dear Beddington Heights Families,

This week brought a noticeable shift in the weather, with colder temperatures here to stay. A reminder that outdoor activities, including lunch recess, soft entry, and regular recess, only move indoors when the temperature with wind-chill falls below -20°C. Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for the cold, including mittens and toques, to keep them safe and comfortable. Many PE classes, including Kindergarten, also take place outdoors, so students need to be prepared.

I have a few additional updates today:

​​​​​​​Student Drop Off

We kindly ask all parents to remain outside the school during student drop-off times. While we appreciate your care and involvement, we encourage you to drop your children off outside and allow them to enter the school independently. This important step helps students build confidence and develop independence in a variety of settings. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Swimming | Dec. 9-12 (Grades 1-3) and Dec. 16-19 (Grades 4-6)

We’ve moved our annual swimming lessons, originally scheduled for March, to an earlier date to make the most of the time while our gym is out of service. Starting next week, you will receive field trip forms for your child’s participation. Please complete and return these forms promptly to help the Thornhill Pool staff prepare for our students.

We are grateful to our wonderful Parent Association for covering the cost of bussing for these sessions. The fee for the swimming lessons is $26.30. However, fee assistance is available through the City of Calgary, reducing the cost to $8. If you would like to access this reduced rate, please contact Mrs. Cumming at clcumming@cbe.ab.ca.

All swimming fees have been posted and can be paid through your child’s MyCBE account. Thank you for your support!

Parent Teacher Interviews | November 28 & 29 (Deadline to Book is this Thursday at 2pm)

Please see the chart below for information on Parent Teacher Interviews coming up this week. Families are required to book a time for their interview through their MyCBE account where you can select Book and Manage Meeting Times. More information on how to book an appointment can be found here.

Families requiring an interpreter will be contacted by one at their appointment time to assist in the communication during the meeting. 

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

Key Dates:

Recurring Messages/ Dates of Significance

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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 has passed)

Our second Fun Lunch of the year will be November 21^st from McDonalds. The order deadline was yesterday.

Our next Fun Lunch will be December 12^th from Coco Brooks. You can order a Fun Lunch for your child at healthyhunger.ca. Deadline for ordering is Saturday, December 7^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.

Dates of Significance

Nov.20-26 – Canadian History Week -  Canadian History Week celebrates Canada's rich cultural heritage, highlighting key historical events, figures, and milestones that shaped the nation's identity, fostering a deeper understanding of its diverse and evolving story.