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Cranston Connection
Cranston School | November 9-13, 2026
Principal's Post
Remembrance Day
As we enter a short school week, our thoughts turn to Remembrance Day and the importance of taking time to remember, reflect, and honour those who have served and continue to serve our country. Today, November 8, was Indigenous Veterans Day, a day to recognize the important contributions and sacrifices of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit veterans. On November 11, Canadians will pause to honour all those who have served, those who lost their lives, and the families whose lives have been shaped by military service.
At Cranston School, remembrance is also an opportunity to help children understand the importance of peace, kindness, and respect. At school and at home, young children learn what it means to care for others, resolve disagreements, and contribute to a community where everyone feels safe and valued. Our annual Wall of Heroes slideshow helps make these conversations more personal by recognizing the service members and veterans connected to our Cranston families. We are grateful to the families who have shared their photographs and stories, allowing our students to see the people and family connections behind the service we honour.
As we approach Remembrance Day, we encourage families to take a moment together to reflect on the meaning of remembrance and the responsibility we all share in building a more peaceful future.
Reminders & Ramblings
Cranston School AHS Outbreak:
On Friday we communicated that Alberta Health Services declared a gastrointestinal outbreak at Cranston School after several children recently became ill with diarrhea and/or vomiting. To limit the spread of the illness, the CBE is adding additional cleaning measures/protocols for the duration of the outbreak. Most children recover from the illness on their own, but to prevent the spread of infection, Alberta Health Services is working closely with the school during this time.
How can you support?
AHS is recommending that parents/guardians carry out the following precautions:
- Children who are ill with vomiting or diarrhea should stay home until 48 hours after their last episode of vomiting and/or diarrhea.
- Keep your child well hydrated while ill. If the vomiting and/or diarrhea last for more than 72 hours, consider consulting your physician
- Ensure that your child and others in your household wash their hands frequently, to prevent spread of illness in your home.
- 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.
CBE Fall Break – November 11–13:
A reminder that this is a short school week! Students attend school on Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10. There is no school Wednesday, November 11 through Friday, November 13 for CBE Fall Break. Classes resume on Monday, November 16. We wish all our Cranston families a safe and restful break.
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. Please check your email for the link.
Dates to Document
- November 10 - Remembrance Day Assembly
- November 11 – Remembrance Day
- November 11–15 – Fall Break (CBE schools closed)
- November 17 – School Council Meeting, 6:30–7:30 pm (online)
- November 24 – Photo Retakes and Class Photos
- November 26 – No school for kindergarten students due to kindergarten full day teacher conferences
- November 26 - Evening Teacher Conferences (Grades K-4)
- November 27 – Morning Teacher Conferences (Grades K-4)
- November 26–27 – School Book Fair
- December 13–14 – School Council Fundraising Society Casino