Dear Buchanan Families  

It was a cold week, but Buchanan students stayed cozy inside, learning together. Yesterday, we all enjoyed an entertaining performance by Calgary Opera. The students and staff were left smiling ear to ear! Ask you child about the very ‘Witty Squirrel.’ The deep freeze seems to be lifting as we head into the weekend. We hope everyone enjoys some much-needed time outdoors!  

What is a School Development Plan?  

A School Development Plan (SDP) is guide that helps our school improve and grow. It includes goals for the school based on data. It also includes a plan to track progress, and the actions the school will take to meet our goals.  

Buchanan’s Goal: Student Achievement in Literacy will Improve.  

This includes working with students to become stronger writers and working with teachers to ensure student identity and culture are part of the classroom.  

If you would like to read our School Development Plan, it can be found by following this link: School Development Plan 

School Council

Our next school council meeting will be on February 12 at 6:30 p.m.  

Attending school council meetings is a great opportunity for you to stay informed about important decisions affecting your child's education and the school community. It allows you to share your ideas, voice concerns, and actively contribute to creating a better learning environment. Being involved also helps you to build a stronger connection with teachers, administrators, and other families. We hope to see you there!  

Key Dates  

February 10 – Grade 3 to TELUS Spark Science Centre  

February 12 – School Council Meeting – in person and online at 6:30 p.m. 

February 13 and 14- Teachers' Convention (NO SCHOOL for students) 

February 17 – No School – Family Day  

February 18 – Grades 4 and 5 to TELUS Spark Science Centre  

February 27 – Subway Fun Lunch – Order at https://healthyhunger.ca/ 

February 27- Lock Down Drill  

March 10-14- Visions Eye Exams for all students. Please return the green form.  

March 11-14- School wide ice-skating week!  


Thank you for your continued support, 


Robin 

Principal, Buchanan School