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Dear Families of King George School,

Our hearts are filled with happiness after another successful Pancake Breakfast! We are incredibly grateful to our amazing School Council and to all the parents and guardians who volunteered their time to make this fun and memorable event possible for our entire school community. 

Many students have shared how much they enjoyed the morning, and it was wonderful to hear their excitement. It was also lovely to see so many families come together and attend this special annual tradition. Events like these help strengthen the sense of community that makes our school such a welcoming and supportive place. 

Terry Fox Run 

The Terry Fox Run is an annual, non-competitive Canadian tradition that raises funds for cancer research in honor of Terry Fox. Schools across Canada participate, including King George! King George School is officially registered for the 2026 Terry Fox School Run. Students are encouraged to bring a Toonie for Terry, and families can also donate online: https://schools.terryfox.ca/136575 

  • Thursday, September 17 – Afternoon (PM) Kindergarten (will be supported by buddies in older grades) 
  • Friday, September 18 – Morning (AM) Kindergarten and Grades 1-5

Child & Youth Well-Being Sessions for Families & Caregivers   

The CBE invites all parents and guardians to join us for a live online series focused on supporting child and youth well-being. Hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with experts from the Calgary community, this year's sessions will explore a range of timely topics. 

These sessions are free and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.

Sessions – October 2026

Date

Session

Time

Oct 6

Unmasking ADHD in Girls Part 1: Understanding Female ADHD

Noon - 1:30 PM

Oct 6

Mental Health & Youth

6:30 - 8 PM

Oct 8

Unmasking ADHD in Girls Part 2: Supporting Females with ADHD

Noon - 1:30 PM

Oct 13

Vaping & Youth

6:30 - 8 PM

Oct 14

School Avoidance: Moving towards reducing distress and improving attendance

6:30 - 8 PM

Oct 20

Raising Healthy Humans in a Digital World: Conversations about technology, mental health, and growing up online

6:30 - 8 PM

Oct 21

Sexual Health: How to have conversations at home

6:30 - 8 PM

Oct 22

Stress, Stigma, and Safety: Building supportive communities for youth

Noon - 1:30 PM

Oct 28

School Avoidance and Sleep Hygiene: Working towards improving attendance and communication with your child

6:30 - 8:30 PM

 More Information can be found here: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/child-and-youth-well-being-family-and-caregiver-series 

Online Forms Reminder and Annual Volunteer Registration 

If you would like to renew as a volunteer at King George School, registration available via your MyCBE Account (Online Forms and School Registration tab). Please note, each volunteer requires a MyCBE account to register as the account name and the volunteer name must match.  

Annual forms are also available online for completion.   

SchoolEngage is one of the applications found in your MyCBE account. This is the same account used to pay fees, view academic information, book school conferences, register to volunteer etc.  

If you do not have a MyCBE account, click Create a MyCBE Account on the MyCBE page. For online help, refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video).  

To complete these forms: 

1. Sign in to your MyCBE account 

2. Click on the SchoolEngage icon 

3. Select the form 

4. Complete or review and update the form 

5. Click on Submit to send the form electronically to the school 

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for each form 

If you have not completed the online forms, we would appreciate you doing so no later than September 14. The Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization forms are mandatory every year for Alberta Education and Childcare to confirm student funding.  

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office. We thank you you in advance for completing your forms for the 2026-27 school year.  

Dress for the Weather 

As fall mornings arrive, we're starting to see more unpredictable weather and cooler temperatures. We encourage families to dress students in layers so they can stay comfortable throughout the day as temperatures change. Whenever possible, we love getting students outside for fresh air, learning, and play, so please send your child prepared for a variety of weather conditions. A light jacket, sweater, and appropriate footwear can go a long way in helping everyone enjoy outdoor time this season, even if the weather looks sunny in the morning. After all, Calgary likes to keep us guessing!  

Parking In and Around the School 

Thank you to all our families for supporting a smooth start to the school day by helping students arrive on time each morning. We know the morning rush can create congestion around the school, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation.   

As a reminder, please refrain from parking in the staff parking lot, as staff members may need to come and go throughout the day and an empty space may only be temporarily available. For everyone's safety, student drop-off and pick-up are not permitted in any parking lot. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and running smoothly!  

Individual Program Plans (IPPs) 

Our teachers have been busy reviewing student files to better understand each learner's strengths and needs, and to plan the best supports for all students at King George School.   

If your child has an Individual Program Plan (IPP), their teacher will be emailing an "Understanding Your Student" form for you to complete. Your input is an important part of the IPP, and we appreciate your support in returning the form to your child's teacher as soon as possible, and no later than September 21. At this time of year, teachers review current assessments and establish learning goals, strategies, and supports for the year ahead. Completed IPPs will be shared with families by October 9, 2026.  

School Council Meeting – Thursday, September 17 at 6:30 PM

Parent/Guardians of King George School are automatic members of the School Council. We would love for you to join us at the first council meeting of the school year. We meet in-person in the Learning Commons at King George at 6:30 PM. For those of you who cannot join us in-person, please feel welcome to join us online: 

Microsoft Teams meeting  

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/238518325215237?p=RmDyMgkKgpqdykGWxC  

Meeting ID: 238 518 325 215 237  

Passcode: ti9JD6Es 

We hope to see you there!  

Dates of Significance 

Wishing you all a great long weekend!
With gratitude,
Allison Hull, Principal and Lindsay McWilliam, Assistant Principal