Although this was a short week, it was packed full of learning and engagement at Earl Grey!
Next week promises to be another exciting one, so much happening throughout the school.
Please take a moment to review the Important Dates section below to stay up to date on upcoming events. You can also check our school calendar anytime—we work hard to keep it current so families can easily see what’s coming up.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!
Don't Miss Out on School Messages!
Due to federal legislation (Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, or CASL), parents/guardians must subscribe to continue receiving commercial electronic messages from their child’s school and the CBE. These include messages on school topics such as picture days, student fees, field trip costs, yearbooks, fun lunches, fundraisers and more.
Go to https://calgary.schoolmessenger.com/cbe_subscribe to enter your email address and click Subscribe. Please enter the same email address where you receive other school messages and that you use to log into MyCBE, if applicable. (Note: the link will open outside of CBE's website.)
Student Personal Mobile Devices 📱
A reminder that all personal devices (phones, iPads, smart watches, etc.) are “away for the day”—including while riding the bus. This policy follows provincial legislation.
🔗 More information: CBE Student Personal Mobile Devices page
Morning Routines- *Important*
- Outdoor supervision begins at 7:45 a.m.
- Soft entry begins at 7:50 a.m. (expectations for soft entry have been discussed at our welcome back assembly and class).
- Warning bell rings at 7:57 a.m.
- Classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
We do understand that 8:00 am can be hard, however instruction starts at 8 am. If students are continuously late in the morning they are missing out on important instruction.
We kindly ask that you do not enter through the back doors or walk in with your students. If you need to enter the school for any reason, come to the front doors we are happy to help! If you are volunteering within the school you will need to sign in at the office and get at visitor tag.
Parking & Student Drop-Off *Important*
To keep arrival and dismissal safe and running smoothly:
- Kiss’n’Ride - This area is for quick drop-off and pick-up only. If you would like to walk your child to their door, please park on Dorchester Ave. or Earl Grey Crescent.
- Bus Zone: We have three buses this year. Please do not park along the south side of Hillcrest Ave. Vehicles parked in the bus zone may be ticketed.
- Please do not make U-turns in front of the school and always use designated crosswalks.
- The staff parking lot is for staff only.
- Kindergarten/Preschool families: Please park on Dorchester Ave. and use the controlled crosswalk.
- Little Steps Care families: The parking lot may be used before 7:45 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m.
Student Attendance
- Call 403-777-8570 (option 1) if your child will be absent.
- If picking up early, sign out in the green binder at the office.
- Late arrivals must check in at the office before going to class.
- Bus students: notify the office if you plan to pick them up instead.
Reminders from the Office
- Online forms must be completed in SchoolEngage by September 14.
- Look for a red number beside your child’s name (indicating required forms).
- Click on your child’s name and the forms will appear.
Required forms include:
- Demographic Verification (2026–27) – Alberta Education requirement for funding.
- Citizenship Information Update (2026–27) – appears if citizenship details change.
- Annual Authorization (2026–27) – includes:
- CBE Use of Personal Information
- Consent for CBE Use of Student Information
- Consent for News Media/Outside Groups
Volunteering at Earl Grey- Important
We are grateful for our volunteers! Please review the volunteer process by utilizing this link to the Earl Grey website. Even if you already have police clearance, you must complete an annual volunteer registration form and return it to the school.
Google Classrooms
Each class will continue to use Google Classroom as:
- An online hub for curriculum resources and communication.
- A space for weekly learning summaries and, where possible, photos/examples.
- A support hub for absences or if we pivot to online learning.
Classrooms will be live by Sept 21 2026
School Council 🗓️
Sept 21 2026 6:30pm @ Earl Grey School - Please join us for the first School Council meeting of the year.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214737605352766?p=Ok3hlGMJf1d0PKulLN
Meeting ID: 214 737 605 352 766
Passcode: tq9nt2sN
We are seeking volunteers and families to bring in snacks for students who have forgotten lunch or may need a little extra.
We all know the school staff run on caffeine, if you would like to sign up to bring in some K-cups, Creamer, etc.... sign up below
Terry Fox
Join us on September 17 at 1:00 p.m. for our annual Terry Fox Run. We will start with a school assembly and then come together as a school community to take part in the run to honor Terry Fox’s inspiring contribution to cancer research. As part of our fundraising efforts, we will be collecting "Toonies for Terry" donations, and we encourage everyone to bring a toonie to support cancer research and help make a difference.
If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094FA4AD2DABF49-65717055-2026
Picture Day 📅
Thursday, Sept. 24
Say Cheese!! Picture day is coming next week!
Healthy Hunger 
Papa John's - Sept 17 2026
Deadline to book is Sept 12 @ 11:59 pm
Heathy Hunger link here
Upcoming Dates
- Sept. 17 – Terry Fox School Run
- Sept 18- No Kindergarten
- Sept 21- School Council Meeting 6:30pm
- Sept 21-24 Calgary Flames Flag Football Residency
- Sept. 24 – Picture Day
- Sept. 24 – Meet the Teacher Night (4:00–6 p.m.)
- Sept. 25 – Professional Development Day (No School for students )
- Sept 28- Grade 6 Vaccinations round 1
- Sept 29- Orange Shirt day
- Sept. 30 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (No School)
These dates are also on our school calendar! Look here