Good afternoon Balmoral families

One week left until winter break! This week we had raffle ticket sales, a movie lunch, and a great grade 8 camp week.

Please read the newsletter carefully as it contains important information that impacts all students.

Next Week is Spirit Week

Students are welcome to wear festive clothing next week as we approach the holiday season. If they are not participating in the dress up days below, they should be in school uniform.

  • Dec 16 – Vacation Day
  • Dec 17 – Ugly Christmas Sweater OR Red/Green Day
  • Dec 18 – Jersey Day
  • Dec 19 – Holiday Head Gear
  • Dec 20 – Pajama Day

Student Illness Reminder

We kindly request that students are not sent to school when they have any symptoms of illness. There are some viral and bacterial infections going around, and we need to do everything we can to keep the school clean and safe. If your child has symptoms such as fever, coughing, vomiting, etc., please keep them at home and seek medical attention if they do not resolve as expected. Remember to call/email the school and let us know when your child is absent.

Please be advised that if students experience any illness symptoms at school, it is our policy to call parents and have the student picked up as soon as possible. Thank you for working with us to keep all students and staff healthy at school.

Holiday Activities and Fundraising

Balmoral School has once again partnered with the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) to adopt three families this holiday season. We are now responsible for purchasing a holiday meal and gifts for each member of these families. Our goal is to raise at least $2000 towards this cause.

The Student Voice Council (SVC) has organized the following fundraising activities over the next few weeks to raise money:

  • Dec 17 (for grade 6’s only)/18/19: CTF Holiday Market – Grades 8 and 9 students will be selling some of their CTF creations in the Learning Commons at lunchtime. All items are $5 or less. Cash only.


The Pickle Jar Menu

Students may purchase food Monday – Thursday during the lunch break. The cafeteria is CASH only, and most meals are $6.

Important Dates

  • December 16 to 20 – Spirit Week
    • Dec 16 – Vacation Day
    • Dec 17 – Ugly Christmas Sweater OR Red/Green Day
    • Dec 18 – Jersey Day
    • Dec 19 – Holiday Head Gear
    • Dec 20 – Pajama Day
  • December 17 – Whole school assembly and Buddy Activity #3
  • December 20 – Last day of classes before Winter Break
  • January 6 – First day of classes after Winter Break


If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.


Regards,

Balmoral Administration