I hope everyone has enjoyed the reprieve from the depths of winter this past week. I know our students really enjoyed getting outside again this week!

 

I have a few items to highlight this week:

2024-25 Instructional Calendar

The 2024-25 Instructional Calendar has been released and can be found here.

January Report Cards

By the end of January, your child’s report card will be available to view in your MyCBE account. The report card is one of the ways teachers communicate how your child is progressing in their learning. Teachers may also share learning progress through parent/teacher conferences, your child’s daily work and assignments, and other ongoing communication with you. 

What to Expect in Your Child’s Report Card 

CBE began implementing the new Alberta Education Curriculum:  

• Fall 2022 start:  
  • Mathematics (K-3) 
  • English Language Arts and Literature (K-3)  
  • Physical Education and Wellness (K-6)  

• Fall 2023 start:  
  • Mathematics (4-6) 
  • English Language Arts and Literature (4-6)  
  • French Language Arts and Literature (K-3) 
  • Science (K-3) 

In the new curriculum, some things students learn may be new or may have previously been taught in higher grades. Students could be missing foundational pieces from previous grades, and their report card indicators might not be as high as before. This is expected when there is a new curriculum. It might take more than one school year to build these foundational skills. Even though each grade has its own curriculum, many ideas come up again each year, helping students to build on what they already know and do well. 

 

Teachers continue to make learning interesting and inspiring and are adapting to students' needs during this transition. As always, if you have questions about your child's learning, please reach out to their teacher. 

February 1 is World Hijab Day

The World Hijab Day Organization surrounds the importance of promoting and protecting the rights of all individuals, including their right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief. World Hijab Day is an annual event that takes place on February 1st to raise awareness about the hijab and dismantle stereotypes associated with Muslim women who choose to wear it. The event aims to foster personal freedom of religious expression and understanding, promote diversity, and encourage dialogue among people of all faiths and backgrounds. For more information, visit here.  

 

 

Take care, 

Steve Ross

Principal, Beddington Heights School

Key Dates:

January 30                   Report Cards available on MyCBE Account

February 15/16           Teachers and Staff Convention (No School for Students)

February 19                 Family Day (No School for Students)

February 23                 Grade K/1/2 Celebration of Learning

Feb 26-Mar 1              Nation’s Vision Clinic at BHS

February 28                 Pink Shirt Day

March 15                     K-2 Sound Kreations Dance Performance

March 21                     Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for Kindergarten)

March 22                     Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

March 25 – April 1      Spring Break (No School for Students)

 

Recurring Messages

Beddington Heights Social Media Account

Beddington Heights School is on Instagram! We will be posting information related to school events along with showcasing some of the learning taking place throughout our building!

Please follow us:

@beddingtonheightsschoolcbe

Nation’s Vision

Nation's Vision is an in-school eyecare clinic that provides comprehensive eye exams directly onsite for school children across Calgary.  Exams are free-of-charge. If your child requires glasses, Nation's Vision provides financial assistance for our families and will notify you if your child needs glasses by phone and email. A large selection of glasses is available on-site at the school, so you can stop by at the end of the day to help your child select glasses if required. Please complete the consent form sent home with your child this week and have them return it to the school. Only children with completed consent forms, are eligible for this program. The deadline to return these consent forms is January 31^st if you would like your child to access this service.

2024-25 School Year Registration

If you have a child entering Kindergarten this upcoming year, registration has opened for the 24-25 school year. More information can be found here. If your child is returning to Beddington Heights next year, nothing is required at this time as they will be automatically registered for next school year.