Dear families,
Thank you for sending your child(ren) dressed appropriately for the weather. During our cold snap, students stayed inside for recesses. They did have fun playing various games and having a chance to use the gym over lunch time. By Thursday afternoon recess, everyone was happy that it warmed up enough to go outside!
A friendly reminder that our doors are open for soft entry between 7:50 –7:58 AM, when teachers at the doors and supervising inside must attend to their classes and take attendance by 8:00 AM. However, there is always someone who will be at the East courtyard doors until 8:00 AM. Please time your drop-off accordingly. If you come after this time, please have your child go through the main office.
Carnaval – February 10-12
Did you know that Quebec Carnaval is the largest winter festival in the world? It is an outdoor event that celebrates winter and Nordic living between the end of January and mid-February. Next week is King George School’s version of Carnaval! Students will be engaging in hockey bottine (street hockey), la course à canot (sled racing), les cuillères (musical spoons), Effigie (effegy), and a défilé de portes (door parade). There will even be some visits from Bonhomme Carnaval during the week! You can read more about Carnaval de Quebec here.
Students will also be receiving a maple candy, which they will take home to enjoy. If you do not want your child to take home a maple candy, please inform your child’s teacher.
We will also have the following theme days during the week:
- Monday, February 10 – Plaid Shirt/Blue & White day – Chemise à carreaux/blanc & bleu
- Tuesday, February 11 - Toque – Tuque (wear your favourite tuque or winter hat)
- Wednesday, February 12 – Bonhomme Bonhomme! (wear red & white)
We wish to thank our School Council for helping purchase the candy and supplies to make this French cultural event extra fun!
Reminder - Registration Deadline – February 11 at Noon
If your child is entering Kindergarten or is not currently in Kindergarten at King George School and will be registering for Grade 1 for the 2025-2026 school year, please submit their registration via School Engage by 12:00 PM MST on February 11. Students whose registrations are submitted prior to this deadline will be added to the lottery draw. For students who are currently registered at King George School, you do not have to register them again. They are automatically considered in our enrollment.
School Closed - February 13, 14 & 17
We want to remind families that the school will be closed on February 13 & 14 for Teacher’s Convention and on February 17 for Family Day.
Staffing Update
Mme Claire, who has been a valued member of our teaching team as Physical Education Specialist, has decided to pursue new opportunities and will be leaving King George School and the Calgary Board of Education. Mme Claire has had a positive impact on all of our students and staff, and we are truly grateful for the dedication and passion she has brought to our school community
Mme Claire wanted to share that he has really enjoyed teaching all of the wonderful students at King George School and she will miss them so much! While we will also miss Mme Claire, we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.
We are please to announce that M. Alex Campbell will be returning to King George School to teach physical education for the remainder of the school year. We will be working alongside M. Campbell to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of learning for students.
Upcoming Dates of Significance
- Thursday, February 13 - Teacher’s Convention (School Closed)
- Friday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day, Teacher’s Convention (School Closed)
Have a wonderful weekend,
Allison Hull, principal, and Renée Samson, assistant principal