Dear Beddington Heights Families,

I hope this message finds you rested and refreshed after a wonderful summer break. It’s with great excitement that I extend a warm welcome to all our students and their families as we kick of a new school year.

At Beddington Heights School, we’re committed to fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where your child can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As partners in your child’s education, we encourage open communication and involvement. Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to support your child’s journey, and we value your input and participation in our school community.

I have a few important things to share with you as we prepare to open the 23-24 school year:

School Start-up Information

Thursday, August 31^st will be the first day for students. A copy of our school calendar can be found here – 23-34 BHS Calendar

The Bell Times for Beddington Heights School have adjusted slightly. Please see below for the most up to date Bell Times.

Grades 1-6	Kindergarten (am)	Kindergarten (pm)
Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 2:35pm   Friday 8:00am – 11:50am	Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 10:50am   Alternating Fridays 8:00am-11:50pm	Monday to Thursday 11:45am – 2:35pm   Alternating Fridays 8:00am-11:50pm
AM/PM Friday Schedule for Kindergarten is highlighted and available of the calendar linked here.

 

First Day of School Traffic

Please expect a higher volume of traffic around the school on August 31^st. If you are driving your child, please be courteous of others also trying to get their children to school safely. I recommend parking a couple of blocks away which will ease the congestion around the school and allow for a little bit of extra quality time spent with your child walking the remaining short distance to school.

 

Grade 1-6 Students

Grade 1 – 6 families can expect an email from their child’s teacher(s) by the end of the day on Tuesday, August 29^th welcoming students to a new school year, as well as explaining the details of the first few days including:

• meeting spots for the first day
• lunchtime
• materials to bring
• any other pertinent information to ensure a smooth start

 

Creating class lists is a very intentional process that staff members undertake to ensure the best possible learning environment for each and every child. This work began last June but is shaped by balancing many factors including gender, learning needs, complexities, as well as previous positive student connections. We know that sometimes this comes with disappointment as some students may have their heart set on being in a certain class. As a parent, your support in navigating this conversation with your child is appreciated. An essential part of growth in the early years is learning how to deal with obstacles or setbacks. These resiliency skills will serve them well in the long term.

 

Kindergarten Students

Kindergarten students will begin with a staggered entry and an early in-person meet the teacher opportunity. More detailed information surrounding this was sent in June, and will be sent again tomorrow. If you do not have this information by end of day tomorrow, please contact Ms. Cumming at clcumming@cbe.ab.ca .

 

Structures & Routines

As we begin the school year, there is a lot of excitement and anticipation. It can also be difficult for some of our students as they transition from a more fluid schedule to the structures and demands of a full school day. Teachers will be communicating various structures and routines that are being implemented in classrooms to support regulation and learning. We encourage parents to also set-up healthy routines around bedtime/mornings, reading, family time, physical activity and screen time. Throughout the year, we will continue to share resources that can support with these areas.

 

Thank you for entrusting us to walk alongside you for this part of your child's educational journey. We look forward to an incredible school year ahead, filled with growth, discovery, and memorable moments.

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

Take care, 

Steve Ross

Principal, Beddington Heights School

Key Dates:

August 28-30                     Office is open to the public

August 31                          First Day of the 23-24 School Year (8am Start Time)

September 4                      Labour Day (School Closed)

September 21                    Meet the Teacher (evening)

September 22                    Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)

September 29                    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Sept. 30 Day in Lieu | School Closed)

October 9                          Thanksgiving (School Closed)

October 20                        Non-Instructional Day (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!

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