Dear families,
We hope everyone had a fun and restful fall break. Now that we are well into November and the weather is getting colder, please ensure your child is dressed for the weather. Apart from our recesses, teachers regularly take their students outside to learn beyond the walls of the classroom.
Absences & Extended Absences Procedure
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. At CBE we use a whole school approach to attendance to strategically allocate our resources and create a positive culture where students feel a sense of belonging.
- By grade 3, students with chronic absenteeism are less likely to read at grade level
- By grade 6, chronic absenteeism puts student at risk of not completing high school
- By grade 9, regular attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than test scores
We want to remind families that if your child will be absent for two weeks or more, you must submit an extended absence form to the office. This form acknowledges that there is a strong correlation between school attendance and success, and that an extended absence will impact your child’s learning. We also want to remind you that teachers do not provide work for students that are absent. Thank you for your support with this.
Veterans Food Bank
We also want to thank families that have started donating items to the Veterans Food Bank. We will be continuing to collect donations until November. As a reminder, here is the list of urgently needed items for you to consider if you are able to donate. Only send non-perishable items to school. Thank you!
Community Movie Night – December 12
King George School is having a winter school community Movie Night on December 12th. More details to come. Stay tuned!
Upcoming Dates of Significance
Saturday, November 16 – Louis Riel Day
November 12 – 18 – National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Week
Wednesday, November 20 – National Child Day; Transgender Day of Remembrance
Thursday, November 21 – School Council & King George School Society AGM
Friday, November 22 – AM Kindergarten
Have a wonderful weekend,
Allison Hull, principal, and Renée Samson, assistant principal