E-NEWS & Principal's Post

We made it! What a fantastic 2024-2025 school year. Thank you to all our families, volunteers, community members, staff and students for a fabulous year. It has been an honour to serve as your Principal at BES this year. I am proud of the work we have done this year and excited for the goals we have set for the 2025-2026 school year!
A special thank you to Mr. Jackson, Ms. Bella, Ms. Mackenzie, Ms. Mayne and Ms. Flores. Thank you for your positive impact and the exceptional work you have done while here at BES. Your caring approach was appreciated by all and you will certainly be missed at our school. We wish you all the best on your new adventures!

On behalf of all of us at BES, we hope everyone has a safe and happy summer holiday! We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday August 26!

A Single Seed was seen and heard by Prime Minister Mark Carney!
We were absolutely thrilled to receive the letter below from Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday! When we began this project, our hope was that it would be recognized for its impact—and we are beyond excited that our Prime Minister not only saw it but also acknowledged the powerful message our students shared. We are incredibly proud of their work and the meaningful voice they brought to this project. Adding to the excitement, we also received an email from a teacher in Germany who was so inspired by our students' message that she is now using it to encourage her own class to take on a similar initiative. This has been an incredibly positive and inspiring experience for everyone involved—a wonderful celebration of the creativity, dedication, and hard work of our students and staff at BES!


2025-2026 BES Staffing Announcement
We would like to announce the BES team for the 2025-2026 school year - please click this link to review: 2025-2026 BES Staffing Announcement. 

Your Voice Matters!
Canadian Rockies Public Schools is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments for every student. Our new parent satisfaction survey is your opportunity to share how your child experiences school and how we can continue to grow as a division. To ensure consistent and meaningful input, please complete the survey from the perspective of your oldest child currently attending a CRPS school. The survey is short and simple, taking only a few minutes to complete. It must be accessed using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge. All responses are confidential and anonymous. Your honest feedback will help guide improvements across our schools.The survey will remain open until June 30, 2025. Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s learning journey. Access the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2PPFGY2

Important Dates
Please click here to view the BES Community Calendar and click here for the 2025-2026 Learning Calendars.

Report Cards
Final Report Cards for the 2024-2025 school year will be accessible on PowerSchool Parent Portal after school on Thursday June 26. 

Lost & Found
LAST CHANCE. Please make sure you or your child checks the Lost & Found. If you are looking for anything small/precious (such as jewelry, earpods, glasses, keys) please check Mrs. McKenna’s desk in the office. All items left unclaimed will be donated at the end of this school year.

Homestay families needed in Banff, Canmore or Exshaw for International High School students (Grade 10-12)
Do you have a spare bedroom? Become a host family for our International Student Program! CRPS is in need of host families for the 2025-26 school year.  Remuneration is provided. Please follow this link to find out more!

2025-2026 School Supplies
BES and Bow Valley Basics are working together to offer you great savings and convenience for purchasing your child’s school supplies! This is an optional program designed to save parents time and money over the summer. Bulk purchasing means we get excellent discounts and these savings are passed directly onto you – this is not a fundraiser. Please click here for more information and the 2025-2026 school supplies lists.

2025-2026 Bus Registration
For the 2025-2026 school year, students who will be taking Canadian Rockies Public School (CRPS) bus transportation must complete an online registration form. A registration form is required for each student intending to ride the school bus in the 2025-26 school year. Failure to complete the form indicates your child(ren) will not need bus service next school year.

To access the 2025-2026 School bus registration form, please follow the link to sign in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. Once signed in, you will click on School Engage to access the Bus Registration form. Please complete the registration form by June 11, 2025 in order to receive your bus pass before the start of the 2025-2026 school year. If you require further information or have any questions regarding Transportation Registration please follow the link Transportation Registration and Info or email crpstransportation@crps.ca.
              
Before School Care
Before School Care is being offered at no cost to families in need of childcare before school to enable parents to get to work on time. It is available between 7:45 - 8:15 am. Registration is required each year - please click here to register your child. Students who arrive at 8:15 do not need to register for the Before School Care Program.

Out of School Club
The Town of Banff Out of School Club (OSC) is a licensed childcare program offering care for school aged children during the school year. 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 more details, program calendars, and information on how to register, visit www.banff.ca/kids.

Town of Banff Summer Fun Day Camp Registration
This popular summer program is not just about childcare for school-aged children, but creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime. Summer Fun runs Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. (includes lunch hour supervision)  from Wednesday, July 2 – Friday, August 22. We are open for all children going into grades 1-6. There is no programming offered on weekends and Statutory Holidays. For more details, program calendars, Specialty Camps, Youth Camps, and information on how to register, visit www.banff.ca/kids. Summer Fun registration opens to all Banff Residents on April 2 at 8:30am, and April 30 at 8:30am for Non-Residents.

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 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 Announcements here (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.