Dear Buchanan Families
A huge thank you to all our amazing parent volunteers who helped with this week’s swimming trips! It was truly inspiring to watch our students grow in skill and confidence as swimmers.
🍋 Lemonade Pop-Up – Monday, June 16 | 3:30–4:30 PM
Take a break and connect with Sage, our community social worker, over a glass of lemonade!
Sage works closely with residents to plan events that strengthen community connections. Whether you have a fun idea or see a need in the neighbourhood, this is a great time to share.
📧 Sage.wheeler-ramnauth@calgary.ca
📱 587-893-3460
🎉 Spirit Week – June 16–21
Let’s finish the school year with some fun and creativity!
- Monday – Favourite Colour Day: Dress head to toe in your favourite colour!
- Tuesday – Backwards Day: Turn the day around—literally! Wear clothes backwards or do things in reverse.
- Wednesday – Beach Day: Think summer! Sunglasses, hats, and bright outfits encouraged.
- Thursday – Anything But a Water Bottle: Bring your drink in something unique—but make sure it’s leak-proof and safe.
- Friday – Multicultural Day: Celebrate your culture with traditional clothing or something meaningful from your heritage.
🐻 School Award – Spirit Bear Recognition
We’re thrilled to announce that our Kindergarten Care Bears have received the 2025 Spirit Bear Award from the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society!
This national honour recognizes young leaders who support Truth and Reconciliation. We are so proud of Ms. Megan and our Care Bears for their compassion, curiosity, and dedication to justice and fairness throughout the year.
🏫 School Council Update
Thank you to everyone who joined our final School Council meeting of the year. A special thanks to our outgoing chair for your energy and leadership!
We are now looking for a new chair for next year. Interested? Questions? Please contact: 📧 rcphillips@cbe.ab.ca
📝 IPP Signatures Needed
Families of students with Individual Program Plans (IPPs): Teachers will be reaching out to collect signatures by June 18. Please connect with your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
🎓 Year-End Celebrations
- Kindergarten Graduation:
📅 June 25 at 11:00 AM
🎉 Treats and playtime at the playground afterward! - Grade 6 Farewell:
📅 June 26 | 10:30–11:30 AM (Stay until 12:00 PM)
🎂 Join us for cake, juice, and coffee following the ceremony.
📅 Key Dates to Remember
- June 14 – Last day to order Subway Healthy Hunger lunch
- June 16 – Clay for Kids Glass Art Workshops (Grades 4 & 5)
- June 18 – Grade 3 & 4 trip to Confederation Park
- June 19 – School-wide Sports Day + Indigenous Peoples Day Recognition
- June 19 – Fun Lunch
- June 20 – Volunteer Tea at 11:00 AM
- June 20 – Grade 5 & 6 Sports Day @ G.P. Vanier
- June 20 – Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip
- June 25 – Kindergarten Graduation
- June 26 – Grade 6 Send-Off Ceremony & Celebration
We look forward to celebrating the final weeks of school with you.
Robin
Principal, Buchanan School