Principal's Weekly Update | Nov 23, 2023
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It's been wonderful to see many families tonight in person and, hopefully, virtually tomorrow for our Parent-Teacher Interviews. These meetings are vital for understanding your child's progress. Your active participation and valuable feedback play a crucial role in shaping their educational journey. Please take this opportunity to connect with our dedicated teachers, ask questions, and contribute to the conversation about your child's growth. A reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow. A reminder that the last day to order fun lunch is tomorrow for those families who are interested. More information can be found at the end of this message. I have a few additional items to share with you this week: Lost and Found | Donated to Goodwill tomorrow! We will be donating all items remaining in the Lost and Found to Goodwill on November 24th (following Parent Teacher Interviews). Please come by and retrieve any of your child’s items before this date. The school will be open tomorrow from 8-12 for this purpose as well. AHS Vaccine Catch-up Program (Grades 2-5) | November 28 AHS will be at the school on Tuesday to catch up with any students who are missing their vaccines. Vaccines will only be administered to students whose parents have given prior consent. Winter Concert | December 7 We will host our Winter Concert (which will have a Fall theme) on Thursday, December 7th. We have two performances (1:15pm and 6:00pm). Please join us for one (or both) of these celebrations if able. All are welcome! This concert will showcase our Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. To prepare:
A reminder that our Grades 3-6 students will host a Spring Concert in April, and will also have a Sound Kreations Dance Performance on Dec. 15th at 10:30am. Parents are invited to attend this performance.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and 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: November 24 K-6 Parent Teacher Interviews | 8-12 (No School for Students) November 30 Fun Lunch | Mucho Burrito (Order here by November 24th) December 1 Spirit Day (Sports Jersey or Favourite Team Colours) December 7 Winter Concert (Grades K/1/2) | 1:15-2:15pm and 6-7pm December 8 Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students) December 11-15 Sound Kreations Dance Residency (Gr. 3-6) December 15 Sound Kreations Performance | 10:30am December 22 Last Day of School before Winter Break
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 Beddington Heights Parent Council Fundraiser Parent Council has organized two fundraisers for the winter season: Growing Smiles & Purdy Chocolates. Please click the links for more information. Growing Smiles ends on November 23rd and will be delivered on December 7th. Purdy’s will end on December 2 with delivery of goods happening the week of December 11th. Please support our Parent Council as this money comes back to support your children at school!
Book Fair | Message from Mrs. Mills During the week of November 20-24, 2023 students will be invited to enjoy book fair. This is an opportunity for students to buy books and small items to enjoy. The proceeds go directly to help our school buy new recourses. Last year the money went helped our school buy new home reading books since they were desperately needed.
Students will have a chance to preview the book fair and, a second chance with which to buy something. Even a few dollars can get students something. Book fair will also be open during Parent Teacher Interviews so please pop by! See you in the library for book fair! Parent Teacher Interviews | November 23 & 24 Tonight and tomorrow we will host Parent Teacher Interviews. Interviews will be scheduled as follows:
Fun Lunch | Mucho Burrito Our next Fun Lunch will be Mucho Burrito on November 30th. Families can order a fun lunch for their child through healthyhunger.ca. Families can choose between a variety of burritos and quesadillas! Orders must be submitted prior to November 24th. Central Fee Waiver No child is ever denied access to an education in The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) because of an inability to pay. If you can’t afford the fees, there are several ways to qualify for a central fee waiver. Approved applications will have the following fees (if applicable) waived for the school year:
The CBE aligns with federal and provincial guidelines when assessing waiver applications. How to Qualify Waiver applications for the current school year are available from August 15 through your MyCBE account. The deadline for waiver applications is June 30 of the applicable school year. Waiver applications that are submitted past the deadline may not be approved. A new fee waiver application form must be completed for each school year. More information on how to qualify for a fee waiver can be found on the CBE Fees and Waivers page. § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - English § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Arabic § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Chinese § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Hindi § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Korean § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Spanish § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Tagalog § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Urdu § Apply for a Central Fee Waiver - Vietnamese Spirit Day | Friday, December 1st Our Leadership Club will be promoting a school spirit day for all BHS students. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite sports jersey, or favourite team colours on Friday, December 1st. |