Dear families,
Welcome to June!
The Calgary Board of Education strives to ensure that all our schools are safe and caring places for all students and staff. As a public school system, we welcome and celebrate students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs.
At King George School, we have honoured and recognized our unique school community throughout the school year with events such as, but not limited to: Orange Shirt Day and ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, Black History Month, Anti-Bullying & Pink Shirt Day, Indigenous Peoples Month and Day, as well as acknowledging dates of significance and creating a sense of belonging for all of our students. We care about each student’s Spirit –To Be and encourage them to share about who they are and what is important to them.
June has many dates of significance (listed under dates of significance below) and includes Pride Month Internationally (June) or Calgary Pride Week (August 26 – September 4), a time to recognize the pursuit of equality and rights for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The CBE reaffirms its commitment to creating safe and caring learning and work environments for 2SLGBTQ+ students and staff. During the month (and always) we recognize the diversity in schools and communities and highlight that schools are welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe environments for all students, families and staff, including those who are part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Pride Month is an opportunity to promote a respectful and inclusive school community where everyone belongs. At King George School, we will recognize this occasion by creating a whole school collaborative art piece reflecting each student’s individuality & spirit. Each student’s piece will come together in the form of a rainbow we will display in our school.
We acknowledge that each family and community have unique experiences with different recognitions and celebrations, and any commemorative activities in our schools may be perceived differently. However, classroom-based activities and lessons that promote diversity and inclusion are not subject to exemptions under the Education Act.
SAVE THE DATE : Volunteer Appreciation – June 18
We wish to show our gratitude to all members of our school community who support our students and staff in many ways. Please join us at King George School on June 18 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
If you will be joining us, please RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/ksbA1LA4gu
Wellness Day – June 7
Our annual King George School Wellness Day is next Friday! During this day, students will have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of wellness from a variety of community members. This year, we are welcoming Snowboard Alberta, Mini University, Calgary Public Library, VIVO Ever Active and Rams Rugby. Our CBE Inclusive Education team, including M. Van Es (Physio Therapist), Mme Audrey (Speech Language Pathologist), Ben Kennedy (Inclusive Learning Strategist) and Marli (Early Learning Strategist) will also be offering sessions. We are thrilled to have some of our parents offering sessions as well! Students will also be offered a healthy snack (a banana) during their nutrition break.
International Bike to School Week June 3-7
We would like to invite everyone to join our BIKE BUS every morning or choose a day that works for you, leaving from 2nd St and 21st Avenue NW at 7:40am and arriving at King George at 7:50am. Everyone is invited to join us along 21 Ave or at the starting point. Parents are invited to join but kids are welcome to join without parents.
Here is the route we will take. https://tr.ee/xa76BEbsVc
Friday Spirit Day – Colours of the Rainbow
Next Friday, our school spirit day is colours of the rainbow day! Each class will be assigned a different colour to wear.
- Kindergarten – Violet/Indigo
- Grade 1 - Blue
- Grade 2 – Green
- Grade 3 – Yellow
- Grade 4 – Orange
- Grade 5 – Red
Upcoming Dates of Significance
June – Pride Month, National Indigenous History Month, Italian Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month, Portuguese Heritage Month
June 3 – June 7 – Wheel Week
Friday, June 7 – Wellness Day, PM Kindergarten
We wish you all a wonderful weekend!
With gratitude,
Allison Hull, principal and Renée Samson, assistant principal