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Thank you to all those families that joined us last night for Meet the Teacher. Our team loved connecting and sharing with you. It was wonderful to see how much pride students showed in touring with their parents around the school.  

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 30 as it is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There are many free events happening in Calgary on Monday. Visit this link for more information. https://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html 

I also want to thank all the parents who joined us for our first School Council meeting of the year on Wednesday. It was wonderful to have so many families represented at this meeting. With your help, we can do so many wonderful things for our Buchanan Bears.  

Key Information  

  • The Calgary Board of Education recognizes the strong positive correlation between attendance and a student’s success in school. Regular attendance sets students on the path to reaching their full potential. I want families to know, that if your student is struggling with regular attendance, I am here to support you, without judgement. I will be connecting with the families of students with high absenteeism to see how I can help.  
  • A local church has generously prepared gift hampers of items such as toilet paper, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, dish soap, etc. The church would like these donations to go to families from our school community. If you are a family who could benefit from this kindness, please email me directly rcphillips@cbe.ab.ca.  

Key Dates 

  • 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 tens of thousands of dollars to our school. Stay tuned for more details and for your opportunity to volunteer! 
  • World Teachers Day – October 5!!  
  • Picture Day is on October the 8. 
  • October 10 – World Mental Health Day  
  • October 11- IPPs will be sent home to be signed and returned. If you have any questions about your child’s IPP, please contact their teacher 
  • 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. See attached flyer:  
  • Book Fair – December 2 to 6  


Have a great weekend! 

Robin 

Buchanan Principal