Dear Buchanan Families,

This week, our students have been excited to notice the signs of spring—greening grass and budding trees! As the season changes, we’re reminded of the importance of caring for our environment. On Tuesday, we’ll be celebrating Earth Day with a variety of activities, including a schoolyard clean-up!​​​​​​​

As we head into a four-day long weekend, we’d like to extend a Happy Easter to all families in our community who are celebrating.

School Council

Thanks to the amazing support of our school community, School Council raised $1200—thank you!

Our next School Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. We’d love to see you there!

Planning for the 2025–2026 School Year

We’re beginning to plan for next year. If your child will not be returning to Buchanan School for the 2025–2026 school year, please let us know by emailing: rcphillips@cbe.ab.ca

Hats On for Mental Health – May 7

To raise awareness about the importance of mental health in schools, our Buchanan Bears are encouraged to wear a hat on Wednesday, May 7!

Key Dates

April

  • 18 – No School
  • 21 – PD Day (No School for students)
  • 22 – Earth Day
  • 24 – Fun Lunch (EDO Japan)
  • 25 – EES Field Trip: We Rock the Spectrum

May

  • 1 – Kindergarten Assembly: Spirit Bear (Kindergarten families welcome!)
  • 6 – Grade 6: Second Round of Immunizations
  • 7 – Hats On for Mental Health
  • 10 – Choir Field Trip: Performance with Vocal Latitudes
  • 13 – Fire Drill & Grade 1–2 Field Trip: TELUS Spark
  • 14 – School Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  • 16 – Non-Instruction Day
  • 21 – Grade 3–4 Field Trip: Fish Creek Park
  • 29 – School-Wide Celebration of Learning (5:00–6:00 p.m.)
  • 29 – Spring Concert (Grades 4–6 & EES) at 6:00 p.m.

June

  • 10–12 – Swimming Lessons at Thorncliffe Pool
  • 20 – Volunteer Tea at 11:00 a.m. & Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip
  • 25 – Kindergarten Graduation (details to come)
  • 26 – Grade 6 Send-Off Ceremony (details to come)

Take a PEAK inside our school!

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Thank you families for your continued support, 

Robin 

Principal, Buchanan School