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Principal’s Post
Our Family Math & Science Night on April 10 was a big success. The school hub, and hallways were full of families playing card games, dice games, strategy games and the gym was a buzz of activity thanks to interactive APEGA science displays. Every student went home with a free deck of playing cards donated by Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. Don’t forget to scan the QR code on your deck of cards! It will take you to this page on our school website where you can access a list of instructions for a variety of card and dice games to play at home as a family https://cranston.cbe.ab.ca/news/family-math-science-night-april-10-2025
Club Fridays are Back! Teachers will be offering a round of Club Fridays on May 23 and May 30 for students in grades 1-4. Club Fridays are an opportunity for students to participate in a mixed grade club activity, building community and belonging across the school community. Your child will work with their teacher to identify their top club choices from a list provided and Admin will create balanced groupings. Stay tuned!
Reminders & Ramblings
Spring Class and Individual photos will take place as follows:
- Tuesday, April 22:
o Afternoon and Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 3 - Wednesday, April 23:
o Morning and Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 4, and anyone who was missed on Tuesday
On Tuesday you would have received information about bell time changes across many Calgary schools. Please refer to that email for details. In summary, our NEW BELL TIMES for the 2025-26 school year are as follows:
- 8:00am – 2:30pm Monday to Thursday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm on Fridays
- Half Day Kindergarten mid-day bell times will be determined in the coming weeks however we can confirm that morning Kindergarten classes will start at 8:00am and afternoon Kindergarten classes will end at 2:30pm Monday to Thursday and at 12:00 on Friday.
- There is no full day Kindergarten option for the 2025-26 school year. All Kindergarten classes are half day.
Save the Date:
We hope you will join us for an upcoming PARENT/GUARDIAN ONLY workshop taking place at the school on Tuesday April 15 from 6:30-7:30pm. Play is one of our very first learning tools. It helps us to discover our voices, our toes, our limits. Loose parts play uses versatile, open-ended materials that children can manipulate, move, construct, and transform during play, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and imagination. In this hands-on workshop, Donna Gimbel from www.playperspective.ca will engage parents/guardians in a fun and interactive experience, reconnecting with the power of play. Participants will leave with an understanding of why schools are re-investing in what has long been considered a critical component of a holistic education. Our regular school council meeting will follow at 7:30pm for those who are interested in staying after playing.
Dates to Document
April 15 – Play Perspective Parent/Guardian Workshop 6:30-7:30
April 15 – School Council Meeting 7:30-8:30
April 18 – Good Friday (School Closed for holiday)
April 21 – Non-Instructional Day (no school for CBE students)
April 22 – Spring School Photos for Grade 1, Grade 3, Afternoon, and Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten students
April 23 – Spring School Photos for Grade 2, Grade 4, Morning, and Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten students as well as anyone who missed their individual photo on Tuesday.
May 7 – Hats ON for Mental Health Day
May 15 – Evening Grade 3 and 4 Spring Concert
May 16 – Non-Instructional Day (no school for students)
May 19 – Victoria Day (all schools closed)
May 20 – School Council Meeting (everyone welcome) 6:30pm
May 23 – Club Friday
May 29 – Welcome to Kindergarten night for next year Kindergarten families 6:00pm
May 30 – Club Friday