Dear Earl Grey Families
As many of our families reside in the Connaught School boundary, we wanted to update you on the timeline for installing the six modular units at Connaught School.
The timeline we initially communicated to you this spring has been delayed. We previously estimated that the modular installation would be complete before winter break, but now expect the project to begin in early November and be completed by February 2025.
The foundations are expected to be installed in November, and the modular classrooms should arrive on-site in early December. Once complete, the six modulars will be on the southwest corner of the schoolyard. There will be some required landscape work, which must be completed during the spring or warmer weather. Construction fencing will remain in place until all landscape work is complete. Closer to February, once the modular installation is complete, the school will follow the call-back process to offer families, in order of the priority lists, an opportunity to return to Connaught School.
We will take measures to ensure the safety of students and community members who use the school site during construction. This includes measures such as keeping the construction area enclosed and working outside school hours when possible. Crews will work closely with school administration to ensure no work is being completed when students may be outdoors or when it impacts the school day.
We will send another update as we near construction. If you have any questions about this work, you may email accommodation@cbe.ab.ca.
Thank you,
Calgary Board of Education
Volunteer Opportunities
Please see the updated list of volunteer opportunities at Earl Grey School with Sign-up Genius links attached: https://earlgrey.cbe.ab.ca/volunteer
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities:
Terry Fox Run – Tuesday September 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Picture Day – Wednesday September 25
School Council - Casino Sign-Up!
Earl Grey has been lucky enough to secure a Casino date! Casino Fundraising is our single biggest fundraiser. In 2 days we are able to raise between $60,000- $80,000 for the school. The proceeds go directly towards supporting student learning. Funds are used towards program-related equipment, resource materials, and our Playground Revitalization Project.
Thank you to all our past volunteers! I hope we can count on your support again this time!
Dates: October 21 and 22
Location: Elbow River Casino (218 18th Avenue SE, Calgary)
Link to SignUp Genius: Parent Volunteers: Earl Grey School - Casino Volunteer 2024 (signupgenius.com)
Volunteer Information
Training and Support will be provided. No experience required!
Free meal. Late night shifts may arrive early to have their meal prior to their shift.
Daytime or evening shifts available.
Volunteers may work multiple shifts of one position.
Cavalry Football Club Student Game and School Fundraiser Day – October 12
Join us on Saturday, October 12 at 5 PM for the Cavalry Football Club Student Game and School Fundraiser Day. $3 from each ticket sold goes back to your school!
Schools that purchase fewer than $50 in tickets will have their donations pooled and donated to EducationMatters, CBE's Trust.
CBE students, parents and staff are welcome to take in this event at the special rate of $30 plus gst.
Game day activations include:
- Final Home Game
- On field Player Meet & Greet after the match
- Giveaways
- Kids Festival Zone
- 1 Free hot dog per CBE student
Link to purchase tickets: Buy Ticket
View the Cavalry Football Club Poster for more information.
Peace Club
Are you in Grade 5 or 6? Are you interested in being a school leader? We have the perfect opportunity for you. Peace Club begins next week on Wednesday, September 18.
One of the main roles of Peace Club members is to act as peaceful problem solvers. This fall and winter, students will focus on helping their peers resolve conflicts calmly. The club is student-driven, with members bringing ideas for community outreach and fundraising.
If you are interested, please bring a signed permission form (given out to grade 5 – 6 students) to your teacher!
School Office Reminders
- If your child has a medical condition or requires medication to be administered while at school the office needs a Student Health Plan Form completed by a parent/legal guardian. The Link to the form is here:
- Complete online forms in school Engaged: (if you haven’t created your MyCBE account contact Mrs. Patterson plpatterson@cbe.ab.ca and she will email you instructions on how to do so)
- Demographic Verification - 2024-25 – This form includes your child’s personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information. Even if there are no changes to contact information you must complete the form online.
- Citizenship Information Update - 2024-25 – This form becomes available if you change your child’s citizenship information on the Demographic Verification form.
- Annual Authorization - 2024-25 – Combines the following forms:
- School District Use of Personal Information - explains how CBE uses personal information in providing education services.
- Consent for CBE Use of Student Information – provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by school/district and third parties.
- Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party) - provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by outside groups and third parties
Little Steps Parking
Little Steps Before and After Care families may use the parking lot prior to 7:45 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m. Parents must park in a designated stall locate on the north side of the parking lot closest to 8 Street. Students must be escorted in and out of Little Steps.
Reminders
- Tuesday, September 24 - Terry Fox School Run will be at 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, September 25 – Picture Day: Dress your best and brush your hair!
- Thursday, September 26 - Meet the Teacher Night will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, September 27 - Non-Instruction Day – No School