Good afternoon Balmoral families,
This week we enjoyed some Spring Celebration Spirit Days and a School Dance! Even though the weather has been changing, it is great to see our students outside during the day enjoying the fresh air. Please ensure students are dressed for the weather each day.
Please read the weekly newsletter carefully, as it contains important information that impacts all students.
Upcoming Music and Band Concert – May 30 at 6:30pm
We are excited to invite all families to our Spring Music and Band Concert! This important celebration of music learning for all students is an important part of our TLC program. ALL students are expected to perform at the concert as part of their Music and Band program. The event is free and we encourage all families to attend to support the students. Details about the event are below:
Date: Thursday, May 30
Concert start time: 6:30pm (Grade 8 and 9 Percussionists and Stage Volunteers arrive at 5:30 pm; Remaining students arrive at 6:00pm)
Venue: Foothill Alliance Church – 333 Edgepark Blvd NW, Calgary AB T3A 4K4
** Students must arrive at the venue at 6:00pm (5:30 pm for Grade 8/9 Percussionists and Stage Volunteers) for set up and preparations. Doors will open for families and public at 6:15pm.
Learning Commons Resource and Book Returns
All Balmoral School Learning Common resources need to be returned by Friday, June 14. Please remind your child to return their overdue library books this week – I have been encouraging them to clean their rooms to find them.
Mrs. Lee in the Library
Reminder about Extended Leaves from School
Balmoral School does not encourage extended leaves for students during the school year. If families decide to take students out of school for longer than one week, an Extended Leave Form (available at the office) must be completed PRIOR to the absence.
In addition, if students are absent in the first three days of school in September, their place at Balmoral will be given to the next student on our waiting list. If you have any questions about extended absences, please call the school office.
Information Session for NEW families to Balmoral
Similar to previous years, we will be holding a “Welcome to Balmoral” information evening and school tour for NEW families to Balmoral School. This includes parents of Grade 4 students at Colonel Sanders School as well as other families who have been accepted through the lottery process. Event information is below:
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Balmoral School (gymnasium to start)
Track and Field Meet on June 5
We are wrapping up tryouts for our Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, June 5. Please note that any student who makes the track and field team will need to arrange their own ride to and from the Foothills Athletic Park on June 5. Drop off time will be 8:30am and pick-up time will be 3:00pm. Please email teguenther@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions.
Grade 9 Farewell Ceremony – June 25 at 5:30pm
This year’s Grade 9 Farewell Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 25 in the evening. Details are below:
5:30pm to 7:00pm – Official ceremony in the school gym (families welcome for this part)
Families are free after 7:00pm to celebrate the occasion with your loved ones. The school will be closed at 7:30pm this evening.
Grade 9 students will be going bowling during the school day as part of their farewell celebration! We thank our School Council for their generous support of this event.
Questions about the Grade 9 Farewell can be sent to kwgordon@cbe.ab.ca
School Fees are Due
This is a reminder to please pay your school fees in MyCBE when the activity occurs. The school has already paid the vendors for many of our past field trips (e.g. skiing, band camp, camp evergreen, etc.), and now we are waiting for families to pay their fees to cover these costs. We request that all families please pay your child’s outstanding fees so that we can continue offering these valuable learning opportunities to our students.
Fee statements are being sent home to families over the coming weeks. Please remember that certain school-based fees are mandatory as part of the TLC program (music fee, CTF fees, etc.) Parents/guardians are welcome to come to the office to pay fees in person, or pay online. Please call the school office if you need any support with paying fees.
McCarthy’s Uniforms Bundle Savings
Every year McCarthy Uniforms offers bundle saving to our school communities. These bundles offer an additional coupon incentive that can be used later in the year to top up the student’s uniform. These bundles also offer a 2 year and 1 year exchange policy. These bundles will be available on the McCarthy's website, in stores and through the Call Centre beginning on Wednesday May 1.
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches
Most of our fun lunch dates are available for ordering on the Healthy Hunger website
Please note that you must register your child each year on the website (ensure you know your child’s homeroom and teacher), and then you can place orders. The ordering deadline is always 5 days before the fun lunch date, so order early and don’t miss out!
The Pickle Jar Menu for the week of May 27-30
Visit our Cafeteria & Menu page for this week's menu.
Important Dates
- May 27 to 29 – Grade 8 Pioneer Camp
- May 28 – Grade 6 Storybook Theatre
- May 30 – Spring Music and Band Concert at Foothills Alliance Church
- June 5 – Track and Field Meet at Foothills Athletic Park
- June 10 and 11 – Grade 6 Riversedge Day Camps
- June 13 – Orientation for NEW families to Balmoral
- June 18 – Fun Lunch for Grades 5/6 (Tim Hortons)
- June 19 – Fun Lunch for Grades 7/8/9 (Tim Hortons)
- June 25 – Grade 9 Bowling and Farewell Ceremony
- June 26 – Sports Day
- June 27 – Last day of classes (early dismissal)
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.
Regards,
Balmoral Administration