Follow us on Instagram: @cranstonschoolcbe

Principal’s Post

As we head into the Family Day long weekend, I want to take a moment to acknowledge that the tragic news out of British Columbia yesterday has understandably impacted many across our country. When something like this happens in a school community, it touches all of us. Schools are places of learning, belonging, and care, and when one is shaken, we are reminded just how interconnected we all are. 

 At Cranston School, we are a family. Families support one another. They check in. They listen. They create space for big feelings. Over the coming days, depending on the age of your children, they may have big questions or big emotions as they try to make sense of things. Some may want to talk; others may not. Both are okay. What matters most is that they know the adults in their lives are present, calm, and ready to support them. 

 Our new school logo reminds us of who we are as a community. The three words framing the bottom, PEACE, HOPE, and HARMONY, feel especially important at times like this. 

Peace – Cranes are often seen moving calmly together in pairs or flocks, reminding us that even when the world feels unsettled, we can choose peaceful responses, kind words, and compassionate actions. 

Hope – Just as cranes return each spring, hope is what carries us forward when things feel uncertain.  

Harmony – Cranes live in rhythm with the seasons, showing the beauty of working collaboratively and living in harmony with the natural world. Just like the cranes, at Cranston School we know that while everyone’s journey is different, no one ever flies alone. 

 This long weekend, I encourage you to lean into family time, however that looks for you. Rest. Connect. Step outside. Laugh together. Check in with one another. 

If your family needs additional support during the break, please know that reaching out is a sign of strength and that help is available: 

  • 2-1-1 – Alberta Help Line 
  • 8-1-1 – Alberta Health Services Health Link 
  • 9-8-8 – Suicide Crisis Help Line 
  • 403-266-HELP (4357) – Calgary Distress Centre 
  • 403-253-2055 – Calgary Food Bank 

Thank you for partnering with us in support of a safe, caring, welcoming, and connected school community for every child 💙 

Reminders & Ramblings 

Staffing Update

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Julie Apedoe to Cranston School. Ms. Apedoe joined our Cranston lunchroom supervision team this week. 

Cranston School Lottery Update 

Today we conducted the 2026-27 school year Kindergarten lottery in full compliance with the process outlined by the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). New registrations for grades 1-4 were also assigned to lottery numbers today. Families who wish to review the lottery procedures and priority guidelines may do so on the CBE website.   

  • Based on Cranston’s lottery results and priority criteria: 
  • All Priority 1 students (students residing in our catchment area of the community of Cranston) will be accepted to Cranston School for the 2026–2027 school year.
  • All Priority 2 and 3 families will be notified by email in the coming days to inform them whether their child has been accepted at Cranston or designated to the overflow school of Mackenzie Towne AND placed on the callback list.  

Special Message from Dr. George Stanley School for Our Current Grade 4 Families

  • Based on Dr. George Stanley’s lottery results and priority criteria:  
  • All Priority 1 students (current Grade 4 students residing in the community of Cranston) have been registered at Dr. George Stanley School for the 2026–2027 school year. 
  • All Priority 2 students (current Grade 4 students residing in Seton who have a sibling currently attending Dr. George Stanley School) have also been registered.  
  • Dr. George Stanley has contacted all Priority 3 families (current grade 4 students residing in the community of Seton without siblings attending Dr. George Stanley School) to inform them whether their child has been accepted or designated to the overflow school of Mackenzie Highlands AND placed on the callback list. Please contact them if you have any questions.

Our “Champions Feed Champions – Knock Down Hunger” challenge is underway. We are hoping to collect a CHAMPION SIZED amount of cereal by February 20th to support the Calgary Food Bank. Our goal is to “knock down hunger” by building an Olympic-sized domino track of cereal boxes before sending the boxes to the Calgary Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who has donated cereal boxes this past week! If you would still like to help, it's not too late! Please send cereal to school with your child by February 20. Thank you for your support!