Science-Plants-Native Species The BES Native Plant Species garden is growing fast! Lynx from Nature Explorers continues to grow the garden with teachers and classes from K-6. While students help to plant and decorate the garden they are also exploring curricular outcomes in Science through learning about the different native plant species including, growth cycle, common and medical uses, and areas around Banff where they naturally grow. Come peek into the garden as the students help plant and care for it as it grows!!!
Important Upcoming Dates
Jun 2 - PD afternoon - 12:00 pm dismissal for Gr 1 - 8 (no Kindergarten classes)
Jun 9 - Student Spirit Club Rainbow Shirt Friday - dress in your grade colour so the whole school becomes a rainbow (K&1 Red, 2&3 Orange, 4 Yellow, 5 Green, 6 Blue, 7&8 Purple)
Grade 8 Farewell Thursday June 29 afternoon ceremony and celebration, finishing with the traditional parade for the school to wish them well as they move on to their next chapter. More details to follow.
2023-2024 School Supplies BES and Bow Valley Basics are working together to offer you great savings and convenience for your child’s school supplies! This is an optional program. To place an order please visit www.bvbasics.net or visit Bow Valley Basics (Canmore) in person by JULY 26 to take advantage of the pre-order pricing. Orders received after July 26 may be subject to a handling fee. No orders or payments will be taken at the school. Please click here for more information and the supply list for each grade. It is not necessary to purchase all new supplies, however all items are required. Please reuse/recycle.
Lost & Found Our lost & found tables are overflowing. Please have your child(ren) check out the tables for their belongings or please stop by the school and have a look. Lots of winter items have been left behind. Items not claimed by the end of the school year will be donated.
Important Dates Please click here to view the BES Community Calendar
Jun 2
PD afternoon - 12:00 pm dismissal for Gr 1 - 8 (no Kindergarten classes)
Jun 9
Student Spirit Club organized Rainbow Shirt Friday - dress in your grade colour so the whole school becomes a rainbow (K&1 Red, 2&3 Orange, 4 Yellow, 5 Green, 6 Blue, 7&8 Purple)
Jun 15
Musical Showcase - a fantastic event to show our school's musical talent! People from all over the school will play solos, covers, and compositions for everyone to see and listen to. The event will happen on in the afternoon - more details to follow.
Jun 16
PD afternoon - 12:00 pm dismissal for Gr 1 - 8 (no Kindergarten classes)
Jun 27
Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students (Family Picnic/12:00 pm dismissal)
Jun 29
Grade 8 Farewell afternoon ceremony and celebration, finishing with the traditional parade for the school to wish them well as they move on to their next chapter
Jun 30
Last Day of School - 12:00 pm dismissal for Gr 1 - 8
News from the Office 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 an annual 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.
School Fees Now Overdue Banff Elementary School fees are available on PowerSchool Parent Portal and are now overdue. As per Canadian Rockies School Division’s Administrative Procedure 503, payment for school fees is due 30 days after invoicing. Please contact the school office to make payment arrangements if payment has not been made at this time.
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. 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 Ms. Jenniex is now sending home monthly updates for each classroom! To check out what other classes are doing, or to read prior months' updates, go here:BES RFTS Monthly Updates. For information on Right from the Start at Banff Elementary School or to contact me directly, please email megan.jenniex@crps.ca.
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.
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 and Follow/Tag us on Twitter 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!
