Today was the first of our two annual Culture Days, where students had the chance to share elements of their cultural backgrounds with their peers, fostering a deeper understanding of the diversity within our school community. If you'd like to see photos of what the students presented, please check out our Instagram page.

In addition to Culture Day, our grade 5/6 homeroom classes hosted the first Celebration of Learning, where students did an outstanding job sharing their educational journey with us!

I have a few additional items to share with you this week:

School Photos

Mark your calendars! School photo day is just around the corner, taking place this coming Tuesday. The weekend is a great time for kids to practice their best smiles in order to capture those memorable moments!

Fun Lunch | The Saucy Break Company – A message from Parent Council

Our next Fun lunch is coming up soon! Order now at https://healthyhunger.ca/ . The cut-off date for the next order is Tomorrow, Saturday Oct. 14. Our kids will be able to enjoy pretzels, buns and sandwiches with fresh fruit and vegetables as a side. Kids can choose from many options such as the sweet sugar & cinnamon pretzel or the pizza pretzel. The buns will be baked by the Saucy Bread Company in the morning and then delivered fresh to our school. Delicious! Please note that the sandwiches are quite large. The Saucy Bread Company recommends a half sandwich order for the younger kids and a full sandwich for the older kids. Thank you for supporting the Beddington Heights Parent Council.

Secret Path Week

Next week, students will participate in the "Walk for Wenjack" event during their PE classes. This event is a commemoration of Chanie Wenjack, who tragically passed away in 1966 at the age of 9 while trying to escape from the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. Our students will engage in discussions about Chanie Wenjack's legacy and take part in the walk during their upcoming PE classes. More information on the history of Secret Path Week can be found here.

Calgary Firefighters Toy Association | Annual Children’s Christmas Party

The Calgary Firefighters Toy Association is having its 55^th Annual Children’s Christmas Party. The purpose of the event is to support families in our communities who, due to economic or personal circumstances, may not be able to provide an experience for their families. The event will be held on December 17^th, 2023 at the Telus Convention Centre from 9am-5pm. The location is on the LRT route. Families will be able to choose the time slot they attend. Time slots will be removed once they fill up. You will be able to attend for 60-90 minutes.

If you are interested in this experience, please contact Ms. Austin by email at naaustin@cbe.ab.ca. I will then forward your email address to the Calgary Firefighter Toy Association. They will send you a link to an online application that you will need to complete and submit by November 13^th. Spots do fill up quickly. If you are successful in your application, you will then receive an invitation with your time slot no later than December 10^th.

 

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:

October 17                        School Photos

October 19                        Fun Lunch | The Saucy Bread Company (Cut-off date for orders is tomorrow)

October 20                        Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)

October 26                        Halloween Family Dance

November 8                       Remembrance Day Ceremony | 10:30 am

November 9                       Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)

November 10-14               Fall Break (No School for Students)

November 22                     Photo Retake and Class Photo Day

November 23                     Kindergarten Parent Teacher Interviews | 8am-7:30 (No School for Kindergarten students)

November 23                     Grade 1-6 Parent Teacher Interviews | 3:30-7:30

November 24                     K-6 Parent Teacher Interviews | 8-12 (No School for Students)

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

 

Popcorn Sales Changes

Starting next week, the Parent Council will be restarting popcorn sales with some changes to make the process more efficient and reduce the time commitment for students and adults. Here are the key details:

1. Sales Timing: Popcorn sales will take place Tuesday mornings from 8-8:30am, coinciding with the breakfast cart's schedule.
2. Ordering: Students can purchase popcorn and place their orders during this Tuesday morning time slot. They should bring their money with them.
3. Delivery: Popcorn orders will not be delivered to classrooms in time for lunch on Thursday.
4. Pricing: Each bag of popcorn will cost $2.50.
5. Purpose: All proceeds from popcorn sales will be used to support Beddington Heights Families through Christmas Hampers.

These adjustments aim to streamline the process and make it more convenient for everyone involved. Thank you for your support!

 

Dropping Students Off at School

 

We hope your students are adjusting well to their new learning spaces. As we move forward, we kindly request that you drop off your students at the outside doors in the morning, if they are still open, or at the office if they happen to be running late. This small change not only enhances security but also provides our students with an opportunity to develop greater independence.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for our students.

Halloween Dance – Message from Parent Council

Parent Council will be hosting our annual Halloween Dance on October 26th, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Come dressed up, or as you are! There will be concessions, guessing games and a craft table to add to the fun! All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. This could be parents/guardians, grandparents, friends’ parents, etc. There will be someone at the door to admit everyone so we can have a fun and safe night! 

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Beddington Heights Community Cupboard. Some ideas are:

Gogo Squeeze, Fruit cups, Juice boxes, Granola bars, Kraft Dinner, Taco/Burrito kits, Rice, Pasta, Hamburger Helper, Cereal Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone there!