Dear King George Families,

As the weather continues to change, it is a great reminder that fall is well underway! As we all know, weather can change quickly in Calgary, so we appreciate families helping students come to school dressed for the conditions each day. We also appreciate your support in continuing conversations about caring for and respecting our school trees. Despite recent reminders, we experienced another broken tree limb this week. Our trees are still young, and we hope to see them grow big and strong for years to come so that future generations of King George students can enjoy them as much as our current students do. Whether indoors or outdoors, there is plenty of learning, growth, and fun happening at King George.

Book Fair

Get ready - the Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers, and every purchase at the fair benefits our school.

The Book Fair will take place on October 29 and 30, 2026:

• October 29 - Book Fair open during the annual Fall Dance
• October 30 - Book Fair open from 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Books ordered during Book Fair week will arrive in time for the holidays! The Learning Commons will also be hosting a draw - every child in the school will be entered. The winner will choose one book to take home and another to add to the library. We love hearing feedback from children about which books they would like to see in the library, and this is a wonderful way for one child to choose a great addition to our collection!

Browse the digital flyer here:

• English: https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/kinggeorgeschool5
• French: https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf-fr/kinggeorgeschool5

Watch book trailers here: https://www2.scholastic.ca/bookfairs/bookfair/preview-fair/

Flyers will be sent home with students soon. Happy reading!

Remembrance Day

As we prepare for our Remembrance Day Assembly on November 10, we would like to extend a special invitation to veterans and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces in our school community. Unfortunately, due to gym capacity, only veterans and current members are able to attend - other family members are not able to be accommodated at this time. If you have a veteran in your family who would like to attend, please email Mme Sarah at sacharlebois@cbe.ab.ca so that we can personally welcome them to our assembly.

Fire Drill Practice

This week, we successfully completed our third fire drill of the school year, well before the arrival of winter weather. With this drill, we have now completed all three required fire drills prior to Winter Break. Our students did an excellent job exiting and re-entering the building calmly, safely, and respectfully. We are proud of the responsibility they have shown and appreciate their efforts in helping to keep our school community safe.

Veterans Food Bank

King George School will be supporting the Veterans Food Bank from October 26 to November 16 by collecting non-perishable items. All donations should be unopened, sealed, and unexpired.

Suggested food items:

• Canned goods: tuna, chicken, soup, stew, and beans
• Pasta and rice: pasta, pasta sauce, and various rice dishes
• Pancake mix and syrup
• Breakfast items: cereal and instant oatmeal
• Shelf-stable milk: powdered or shelf-stable cartons
• Snacks: granola bars, crackers, and dried fruit
• Peanut butter
• Canned fruits and vegetables: fruit cups and canned vegetables
• Baby formula and other baby food

Household items:

• Bounce sheets
• Men's deodorant
• Freezer bags
• Garbage bags
• Kitchen catchers
• Kleenex
• Laundry detergent
• Paper towel
• Sandwich bags
• Toilet paper

Personal hygiene and other items:

• Toiletries: soap, shampoo, and toothpaste
• Pet food: canned or dry cat and dog food

Please avoid donating perishable items such as fresh produce, meat, or dairy products, homemade food items, or anything past its expiration date.

School Council Corner

Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Volunteers Needed

Fun Lunch (Healthy Hunger) is on October 22. Volunteers are needed for this short, mid-day shift where volunteers make sure students receive their lunches. Visit the King George School Council page for more details and to sign up.

Fall Dance - Thursday, October 29 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Get ready for a frightfully fun night! Join us at King George School on Thursday, October 29 for dancing, spooky crafts, tasty snacks, and a Scholastic Book Sale. Wear a costume if you like, or simply come ready to dance and mingle! Buy your tickets here.

We could also use a few helping hands to make the night a success. If you can help with setup, welcoming families, activities, refreshments, or cleanup, please sign up for a volunteer shift. There are opportunities before, during, and after the dance, so you can choose a time that works for you.

Dates of Significance