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Cranston Connection

Cranston School | November 16-20, 2026

Principal's Post

November 20 will mark National Child Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the rights of children and the importance of ensuring every child can learn, grow, and thrive.  

At Cranston School, we are a community of 594 children, each bringing their own identity, experiences, strengths, and learning needs. Cranston students were born in 45 different countries and speak 37 languages other than English at home. Nearly 30% of Cranston students are learning English as an additional language, 4% identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit, and approximately 12% have identified exceptionalities with diverse learning profiles. Since the fall of 2024, the percentage of Grade 4 students who report feeling a sense of belonging at Cranston School has increased from 79% to 93%. This encouraging growth is something we are proud of and committed to building upon.  

These numbers tell an important story about the diversity of our school community and the unique strengths, experiences, and needs of the children we serve. National Child Day reminds us of our shared responsibility to ensure every child and their family feels safe, heard, respected, and valued.  At Cranston School, this responsibility shapes the relationships we build, the opportunities we create, and the decisions we make each day.  

Thank you to our families and staff for working together to make Cranston a place where every child has the opportunity to belong, learn, and thrive. 

Reminders & Ramblings

Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 26 & 27

Our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity for parents, students, and teachers to discuss your child’s learning, celebrate progress, and identify next steps. The online booking system opens Wednesday, November 18 at 8:00am through your child’s MyCBE account. Legal guardians are invited to sign up for one 15-minute conference per child with their child's classroom teacher. Our Music teacher, Ms. McBride, and Physical Education and Wellness teacher, Mr. Murray, will also be available for conference bookings. We look forward to welcoming families and sharing the learning and growth taking place in our classrooms!  Information on how to book conferences can be found here 

Conference Times:

Kindergarten 

  • Thursday, November 26: 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 
  • To accommodate these daytime conferences there will be no regular Kindergarten classes on Thursday, November 26. 

Kindergarten–Grade 4 

  • Thursday, November 26: 4:00–7:00 p.m.  
  • Friday, November 27: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  

Scholastic Book Fair

November 26–27: Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Hub during Parent-Teacher Conferences this year! Please plan a little extra time before or after your conference to browse the books and support our school. 

Gastrointestinal Outbreak

Cranston School remains on gastrointestinal outbreak status with Alberta Health Services for the time being. AHS is asking that parents/guardians carry out the following precautions: 

  1. Children who are ill with vomiting or diarrhea should stay home until 48 hours after their last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
  2. Keep your child well hydrated while ill. If the vomiting and/or diarrhea last for more than 72 hours, consider consulting your physician
  3. Ensure that your child and others in your household wash their hands frequently, to prevent spread of illness in your home.
  4. Please call HealthLINK Alberta at 8-1-1 if you have any further questions.

If your child is going to be absent, please phone the school to report their absence on the attendance line 24 hours a day at 403-777-6267 extension 1. When you call, please leave the reason for your child's absence. If the reason is "illness" we are asking that you please list their symptoms so that we can assist AHS with accurate monitoring. Thank you for your support.

School Council Corner

Upcoming School Council Meeting:

School Council Meeting | November 17 and is online through Microsoft Teams.

Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 6:30–7:30 PM
Location: Online

All Cranston parents and guardians are welcome to attend. The Microsoft Teams meeting link to join the meeting was sent to you by email on Sunday.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

Book Fair Volunteers are still needed for November 25th - 27th! If you can spare some time, we'd love your help. Email cranstoncouncil@gmail.com for more information or to sign up. 

Casino

WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP! Our December 13th & 14th casino is coming up fast, and we still have a number of shifts to fill! This is our biggest fundraiser, supporting our school and students for the next two years. Without enough volunteers, we risk missing out on over $80,000 in funding for our kids. Parents who've volunteered before say it's a ton of fun, a great way to meet other families, and the food and snacks are plentiful! No experience is needed, and it's one of the most meaningful ways to support Cranston School. We can't do it without you! Visit our school website cranston.cbe.ab.ca for information on the Fundraising Society Casino. 

Dates to Document

  • November 17 – School Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (online) 
  • November 18 – Parent-Teacher Conference Booking Opens, 8:00 a.m. 
  • November 20 – National Child Day 
  • November 24 – Photo Retake Day and Class Photo Day 
  • November 26–27 – Scholastic Book Fair (open during conferences) 
  • November 26 – Kindergarten Conferences, 8:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (no Kindergarten classes) 
  • November 26 – Kindergarten to Grade 4 Teacher Conferences, 4:00–7:00 p.m. 
  • November 27 – Kindergarten to Grade 4 Teacher Conferences, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (no classes for CBE students)
  • December 13–14 – School Council Fundraising Society Casino (volunteers needed)