Hello Earl Grey Families,
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is an annual event held on the last Wednesday of February to raise awareness about bullying and promote kindness. It started in Canada in 2007 when two students supported a classmate who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. People now wear pink shirts worldwide to stand against bullying and encourage inclusivity. The day serves as a reminder to foster respect, empathy, and positive change in schools, workplaces, and communities. Wear a pink shirt on Wednesday, February 26 to help spread kindness and a sense of belonging!
Science Fair
Large Tri-Folds are now available for pickup at the school. Parents of Grade 5 and 6 students registered for the Fair can purchase online using your MyCBE account at a cost of $39.50 (no cash purchases at the school, please order online). We have divided this price in half for students working with a partner and this price has also been reflected in your MyCBE account. Students in grades 1 to 4 will use the smaller tri-fold that can be purchased at any dollar or craft store.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Dates & Times
- February 27, 2025 – 4 to 7:45 pm
- February 28, 2025 - 8 am to 11:45 am (there is no school for students on this day)
You can book your 15 minute meeting with your child's teacher by logging into your MyCBE accounts. If you do not have your MyCBE account set up please reach out by email and I will send you instructions on how to create your account.
Due to our class size numbers (25 for example in each grade 1/2 class) and the number of 15 minute conference slots including additional time for identified special needs students and families needing interpreters, we are not able to accommodate parent requests for two conferences for the same student. Designated home room teachers will be able and prepared to speak to a students’ progress for the one or two subjects taught by a partner teacher. In this way, all families can be accommodated in the allotted time we have.
Bookings close on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3 pm.
If you are unable to meet with teachers during the scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences, you will need to email the teacher and make alternate arrangements.
Once your conference is booked you will receive an email confirmation.
Thank you,
Message from School Council
We are looking for help running the School Council and need the following board positions filled for next year. Time commitment is 1-3 hours a month plus attending meetings. Attend our next meeting and/or contact earlgreyparentcouncil@gmail.com to learn more and ask questions
- Treasurer: Are you an accountant? Do your eyes light up and the mere mention of budget and bank reconciliations?
- Volunteer Coordinator: Want to get to know other parents? Help create sign up genius (only takes a couple minutes) and show your kids you're there to help out?
- Fundraising Coordinator: Can you help coordinate our current fundraisers (fun lunch, Purdys) or have great ideas we could be doing? Help us keep the "lights on" and the money flowing:)
Upcoming Events
March 18 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting (Principal Report on Fees, SDP and Budget)
April 8 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting (Trustee Special Guest)
May 6 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting (AGM vote in new board)
June 10 at 6:30: EG Council Meeting
Volunteer with Us
Volunteer to be judge at Science Fair (April 7&8)
Attendance Reminders
- If your Child will be absent from school please call the attendance line to report their absent, 403-777-8570 opt 1
- If you are picking up your child early from school please sign them out in the green binder in the office, the office staff will call your Child’s classroom and have them come to the office. Parents should not be going to the classrooms and picking up their child.
- If your child arrives late please have them check in at the office before going to class
- If you child takes the bus, please notify the office if you will be picking up your child at the end of the day
We have been having an increase of students arriving late to school. Please ensure you are getting your child to school on time!
Reminders
Wednesday, February 26 – Pink Shirt Day: Wear a pink shirt to help spread kindness and a sense of belonging!
Thursday, February 27 – Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4 to 8 p.m.
Friday, February 28 – Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. No School for Students
Friday, February 28 - Ramadan Begins
Have a great Weekend!