Dear Buchanan Families,  

Thank you to those parents who joined us at School Council. It was wonderful to see so many families in attendance. At each council meeting, Ms. Amche and I will make a presentation, that shares what we are working on as a school community. This past week, I shared this video, which highlights some of the work we have started and will continue to do this year. 

I would also like to thank the kind parent, who donated 12 pumpkins, so each of our classes could have the opportunity to decorate / carve. The students were all so excited seeing the pumpkins.  

Important Updates

  • Attention Grade 5 and 6 parents/legal guardians. Outdoor School is fast approaching.  Please login to MyCBE parent account to pay fees. Fees must be made prior to the fieldtrip. Contact the office if you have any questions. You can pay in person at the school with either credit card or debit.  
  • Our Halloween Dance, needs your help. Volunteer!
  • December 4 and 5 - We will be looking to fill a large roster of volunteers, to support shifts at our casino fundraiser. These events bring 10s of thousands of dollars to our school. Volunteer!
  • IPPs have been sent home today, if you have not already done so, please review, sign and return the signature page to school.  
  • Winter Concert Update: The Winter Concert this year will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. The concert will ONLY be for grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, and 3. The spring concert will be for our Grade 4, 5, 6 and EES students.  

Important Dates

  • School Council is hosting a school community dance on Thursday October 24 All students are invited to attend, but they must come with a guardian.   
  • October 24 – Grade 5 and 6 students to Fish Creek Park  
  • October 24 - Halloween Dance. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
  • October 25 - PD DAY - no school for students 
  • October 31 – Fun Lunch
  • October 31 – Diwali (and Halloween) - Students may wear costumes (NO WEAPONS, NO MASKS) 
  • November 6 – Grade 6 Immunizations  
  • November 8 – System Indigenous PD Day – No School for Students  
  • December 2- 6 – Book Fair  
  • December 5 - Winter Concert – Grades K, 1, 2, and 3 

Thank you for following us on Instagram @buchanan_school.

Have a beautiful weekend Buchanan Families.  

Robin 

Principal, Buchanan School