Happy New Year! Welcome back to the second half of an already amazing school year. Looking back there have been many events and activities that have brought us all together to celebrate learning and community. Thank you for a memorable and supportive 2023! Moving into 2024, our goal is to build upon our strong foundation, continuing to further develop engaging learning opportunities and support all of our students, beginning in the classroom and moving beyond into our beautiful mountain landscapes. We look forward to an amazing 2024!
The Principal’s Podcast Please check in next week for the Principal’s Podcast.
Important Upcoming Dates
Jan 17 - School Council Meeting 3:30 pm at BES
Jan 19 - Staff PD pm - students dismissed at 12:05 pm (no Kindergarten classes
Jan 24 - Public School Board Meeting 7:00 pm Canmore Board Office
Jan 26 - Report Cards will be available on PowerSchool Parent Portal
School Council School Council is a liaison group between parents/guardians, teachers, administration, community and School Board to encourage communication, involvement and cooperation with the goal of maximizing individual student learning and enhancing school life. As a parent or a guardian with a child in the school, you are considered a member of School Council. We welcome all parents to join our Council meetings to learn, observe, and have a voice. School Council generally meets the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm at BES. Whether you can join for one meeting, or every meeting, for 30 minutes or the full hour, your involvement is welcome. The next meeting is Wednesday January 17 at 3:30 pm at BES.
2023-2024 Caribou Kids Season Ski Pass Program Banff school students will enjoy free skiing again this winter. Now in its 17th year, Banff Lodging Co and Banff Mount Norquay are happy to offer the Caribou Kids Season Pass program for students enrolled at Banff schools. Please click here for more information and the registration form. All payments and inquiries should be directed to Banff Mount Norquay.
Important Dates Please click here to view the BES Community Calendar andclick here for the 2023-2024 Learning Calendars.
Jan 17
School Council Meeting 3:30 pm at BES
Jan 19
Staff PD pm - students dismissed at 12:05 pm (no Kindergarten classes
Jan 24
Public School Board Meeting 7:00 pm Canmore Board Office
Jan 26
Report Cards will be available on PowerSchool Parent Portal
Feb 9
Staff PD pm - students dismissed at 12:05 pm (no Kindergarten classes
Feb 14
School Council Meeting 3:30 pm at BES
Feb 19
Family Day - School is closed
Feb 20 - 21
School Closure
Feb 22 - 23
Teachers’ Convention - no classes for students
Volunteering Banff Elementary School loves and greatly appreciates our volunteers! We require all volunteers who help in the school or on field trips to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check through the RCMP and sign a Confidentiality Contract as per Canadian Rockies Public Schools’Administrative Procedure 490 - School Volunteers andFOIPP. Prior to volunteering, please email your legal name to the school office at bes.info@crps.ca to request an RCMP Fee Waiver Letter and we will email you back the letter, required forms and instructions. Often Vulnerable Sector Checks can be completed by the RCMP within 24 hours. Please click here for more information on volunteering opportunities.
Before School Care Juggling work and family can be challenging. Banff Elementary School would like to support families by offering before school care. This program starts at 7:45 am and students will play in the gym until 8:15 am - students please enter through the Den doors off of the Elk playground. This is a free service for BES families and registration is required - please click here.
School and Family Wellness Worker Deanne Arada, our School and Family Wellness Worker, is here to help support families and students with their social and emotional well-being. Please contact her at 403-762-4465 ext 6089. This is one more way Canadian Rockies School Division is here to help support not only your child, but also your family.
Right From The Start Interested in what’s going on at BES with Right from the Start? Ms. Jenniex has monthly newsletters for every grade! You can check them out here, BES RFTS Monthly Newsletter 23/24. Ms. Jenniex can also be contacted at Megan.jenniex@crps.ca if you have any questions or want to learn more about the program!
Town of Banff Children & Youth Programs The Out-of-School Club (OSC) is a licensed childcare program offering care for school aged children, September to June. With a focus on child-led play, exploration and natural curiosity, OSC aims to connect children through indoor and outdoor programming. The OSC program hours compliment the Canadian Rockies Public School calendar- providing care during the after school hours, PD days, parent/teacher interviews, the staggered kindergarten entry and school breaks. For details and how to register, visit www.banff.ca/kids.
Settlement Services Settlement Services provides Permanent Residents of Canada, Live-In Caregivers and Refugees with the support they need to settle in the Bow Valley. Please click the link for the Settlement Services January Newsletter. More information about Settlement Services and a calendar of events is available at: www.banff.ca/settlement or follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSBV.CCBV/.
You can also check out our School Announcementshere (this is updated frequently) for more information. Please like us on Facebook and follow BES on Instagram @banffelementaryschool for news and reminders.
Canadian Rockies Public Schools Please follow CRPS on Facebook, Follow/Tag us on Twitter and on Instagram so you can stay up-to-date on all CRPS school related issues, updates and information. Please click here for the CRPS Board Meeting Calendar, Agendas and Highlights.
Do you have a spare bedroom? Become a host family for our International Student Program! We are looking for 5 or 10 month commitments. Remuneration is provided. Follow this link to find out more!
