Good afternoon Balmoral families,

This week was exciting for many Grade 7's and 9's as they attended overnight camps. These camps are a great opportunity for students to develop independence, character, and build strong relationships with their teachers and peers.

Thank you to parents who attended our School Council meeting last night as well. We are still looking for a fundraising coordinator and would welcome anyone who wants to take on this important responsibility! Please email balmoralchairperson@gmail.com if you would like to help out.

Please read the newsletter carefully as it contains important information that impacts all students. A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Nov 11, 12, and 13 next week! Enjoy your fall break.

Parent - Teacher Conferences

Our first round of parent teacher conferences will be on November 28 and 29, with details as below:

  • November 28 from 4pm-8pm IN-PERSON at Balmoral School
  • November 29 from 8am-2pm ONLINE using Microsoft Teams

Bookings will open about one week before conferences, and instructions will be sent out in a separate email. Each conference is 10 minutes long and is usually booked with one teacher at a time. More information will be forthcoming.

Construction Update

Road paving is underway and we expect construction to be complete by the time students return to school on November 14. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this construction work near Balmoral School.

Reporting Absences/Lates

There are 2 ways to report absences or lates for students:

  • Email balmoral@cbe.ab.ca (PREFERRED METHOD) with the following information:
  • Student first and last name
  • Student’s homeroom (5-1, 7-3, etc)
  • Reason for absence
  • Call 403-777-7330 and press “1” for the Attendance line. Leave a message with the same information as above and also the SPELLING of the student’s full name.
  • Please ensure you use one of the contact methods above and NOT emailing the child’s teacher. If you need to pick up your child from school early, please call us 10 minutes in advance and we can get them ready for you.

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

  • November 7 – Last day of classes before Fall Break + School Council Meeting
  • November 8 to 13 – Fall Break
  • November 14 – Classes resume
  • November 28 – Parent teacher conferences from 4pm – 8pm (IN-PERSON)
  • November 29 – Parent teacher conferences from 8am – 2pm (ONLINE)

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

Regards,

Balmoral Administration