Grade 4 students out with Lynx on Nature Explorers combining science and social studies to learn about how weather/climate affects culture, especially focused around snow and warmth in winter by building mini snow shelters.
Our Kindergarten students are making salt crystals and reporting on their scientific diagrams.
To "kick-off" their new unit of study, Structure and Forces in science, Grade 7 students were challenged to design a golf ball bridge while meeting design specifications.
1D and RFTS celebrated kindness this week by adding sprinkles to their kindness donut, and celebrating with some sprinkle cupcakes!
Important Upcoming Dates
February 4 - Full Day of School 8:30 am - 3:04 pm Grades K - 8
February 11 - Professional Development, 12:02 pm dismissal for Grades 1 - 8 No Kindergarten classes
February 16 - School Council Virtual Meeting 3:20 pm
February 18 - Pink Shirt Day - please wear pink (Anti-bullying Day)
COVID Information We continue to follow the directives outlined in the CRPS Re-Entry Plan and by Alberta Health Services on isolation and quarantine requirements. Please ensure to complete and follow the updated COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist. To report a COVID positive case in your household over the weekend that could impact the school, please email the principal and assistant principal immediately: nadine.trottier@crps.ca jody.keon@crps.ca When notifying the school of an absence please ensure to provide a detailed reason. If the absence is illness related, please indicate the symptoms.
2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration Please follow this link to view important information regarding 2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration.
SnowPass - Grade 4 & 5 Students The Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass is a not-for-profit program provided by the Canadian Ski Council that provides affordable skiing and snowboarding. For more information and to apply for a Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass, visit www.snowpass.ca.
Town of Banff Children & Youth Programs The Town of Banff offers a variety of programs for children and youth, includingOut of School Care. For more information or to register your child, please call 403 762-1251 or visithttps://banff.ca/195/Children-Youth.
News from the Office School Fees Banff Elementary School fees are available on PowerSchool Parent Portal and are now due. Debit or credit card payments can be made online through your Parent Portal. If you are unable to make full payment at this time please contact Joanne Geyer at joanne.geyer@crps.ca to make payment arrangements. Pleaseclick here for instructions on how to make a payment usingPowerSchool Parent Portal.
School Events Calendar Pleaseclick here to view the BES Community Calendar
Feb 11, 2022
Professional Development, 12:02 pm dismissal for Grades 1 - 8 No Kindergarten classes
Feb 16, 2022
School Council Virtual Meeting 3:20 pm
Feb 18, 2022
Pink Shirt Day - Wear a pink shirt to support kindness at BES
Feb 21, 2022
Family Day - School Closed
Feb 22-25, 2022
School Closure / Teacher Convention - no school for students
School and Family Wellness Worker Ashley Butenschon is here to help support families and students with their social and emotional well-being. Please contact her at 403-762-4465 ext 6089. One more way Canadian Rockies School Division is here to help support not only your child, but also your family.
Right from the Start Right from the Starts' February newsletter is ready for you! Follow this link for information on things happening in our community, and a resource for navigating technology! As always, BES Success Coaches can be reached by emailing Megan.Jenniex@crps.ca or Michelle.Skingle@crps.ca. You can also check out our website for resources or find us on social media.
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