Good afternoon Balmoral families

Thank you to all parents who donated to our School Council Bottle Drive fundraiser! The bottle drive is now CLOSED for the year. A big thank you to our school council for organizing these fundraisers throughout the year.

Please note that the last day of school this year is Thursday, June 26 – this is an EARLY DISMISSAL day and we will be following Friday timings. School will finish at 11:30am and buses will be here to take students home.

Grade 9 Farewell Ceremony – June 25

On Wednesday, June 25, we will be celebrating the achievements of our Grade 9 students with a ceremony in the school gym. The ceremony will take place from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, and will include certificates, speeches, and opportunities to take photos.

Parents and families are welcome to attend this ceremony. School doors will open at 5:15pm and seating is first come first served in the gym. If you have any questions about Grade 9 Farewell, please email Ms. Ontko at esontko@cbe.ab.ca.

Lost and Found

All lost and found items are organized on the table outside of the main office, and will remain here until the end of the school year. Please ask your children to check the tables for any missing items. All remaining items will be donated or thrown away at the end of the June. Parents are welcome to come to school to take a look at the table as well.

Transportation Registration Deadline – June 22

Due to the changes in walk zones and bussing for many schools, the deadline for registering for next year yellow school bus transportation is now June 22. Please log into your MyCBE account and follow the steps to register for school buses next year.

Please note that late registrations can result in stops being farther away from your home, or possibly not having a bus route to start the school year. If you need support with transportation registration, please call the school office.

Please Return Library Books

It is time for all students to return any school library books they have borrowed. We aim to get all of our books back to the library by June 12 so we can do a full inventory and repair any damaged books for next year. It is possible that some students have borrowed a book without checking it out as well. We ask that all parents please look for any school library books at home and send them to school before June 12.

If your child has lost their library book, please contact Mrs. Lee at lmlee@cbe.ab.ca

Thank you for your support with returning our precious library books!

Upcoming PATs for Grades 6 and 9

The schedule of assessments this year is listed below. All assessments will take place during school hours. If you have any questions regarding PATs, please contact Ms. Keet or Mrs. Vijairaghavan.

June 13 – Grades 6 and 9 Math Part A

June 16 – Grades 6 and 9 ELAL Part B

June 17 – Grades 6 and 9 Math Part B

June 18 – Grades 6 and 9 Social Studies

June 19 – Grade 9 Science

Also posted on our calendar.

IXL Usage Survey – Feedback Requested

Balmoral School has been using IXL for the past two years to support students’ math and reading practice at home. We are finding that the IXL prices increase every year and are in the process of making a decision whether to continue purchasing a school license for next year.

We are looking for parent feedback on this resource – please complete the IXL Usage Survey LINKED HERE. This will give us more information to help us make a decision for next year.

We thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback to us.

School Council Vacancies for Next Year

We will have a few open positions on School Council next year – this is a great opportunity to get involved in school activities, talk more with administration, and give your feedback! Open positions are currently Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Please consider volunteering for one of these positions next year – we value our School Council very much and appreciate their hard work on behalf of the school. If you have any questions about school council, please email balmoral@cbe.ab.ca and we will forward your question to the appropriate person.

School Fees are Due

Please check your MyCBE accounts for any outstanding school fees. It is important to pay these when the activity occurs so that the school is able to continue to offer these opportunities to students. If you need support with waivers or a payment plan, please contact the school office.

The Pickle Jar Menu

Students may purchase food Monday – Thursday during the lunch break. The cafeteria is CASH only.

Menu is posted on our Cafeteria & Menu page.

Important Dates

  • June 10 – Track and Field Meet
  • June 13 to 19 – Grades 6 and 9 Provincial Achievement Tests
  • June 23 to 27 – Spirit Week
  • June 23 – Last Buddy Day Activity
  • June 24 – Sports Day
  • June 25 – Grade 9 Farewell
  • June 26 – Last Day of School (EARLY DISMISSAL)
  • June 27 – Non-Instruction Day (no school for students)
  • Sept 2 – First Day of School for 2025-26 students


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


Regards,

Balmoral Administration