E-NEWS Spotlight on Learning
Spotlight on Volunteers
Banff Elementary School would like to give all our volunteers a super big BEAR HUG! Thank you for your time, energy and dedication to the students and programs at BES. You helped our students eat nutritious meals, experience engaging and fun learning opportunities outside of the school on local trails, in recreation and community venues, and beyond to the big city and even another province. You also helped our students learn, practice and compete in a variety of different sports, understand and appreciate the natural world around them and help them fall in love with reading while bumping up their skills!
Thank you:
School Council Members
Mountain Readers
Hot Lunch Helpers
Extracurricular Coaches
Outdoor Pursuits Enthusiasts
Nature Explorers
Quebec Chaperones
And the many ‘Field Trippers’ who made all of our trips possible with your support!!
You are welcome to join us at our short wrap-up assembly on Friday June 30 at 9:00 am in the BES gym where we will be acknowledging a few staff members who are moving on to new adventures and thanking our amazing volunteers.
Important Upcoming Dates
- Jun 23 - Outdoor Fun Day Grades K - 6 (Gr 2 away on a field trip)
- Jun 27 - Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students (Family Picnic/12:00 pm dismissal)
- Jun 29 - Grade 8 Farewell afternoon ceremony and celebration (1:00-3:00 pm), finishing with the traditional parade for the school to wish them well as they move on to their next chapter
- Jun 30 - Wrap-Up Assembly 9:00 - 9:30 am BES gym for volunteer thank yous and staff farewells
- Jun 30 - Last Day of School 12:00 pm dismissal for Gr 1 - 8 - please ensure to send an extra bag for your child to bring home all their treasures
Outdoor Fun Day
Grade 7s will be hosting an "Outdoor Fun Day" tomorrow, Friday June 23rd, for grades K-6. This fun day will include various games and activities, some including water challenges! Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately to spend 1.5 hours outside enjoying the student-led fun. All students will also receive a cold treat at the end of their session!
Report Cards/Parent Portal
Teachers are busy writing report cards. All report cards will be available digitally on June 30 through Parent Portal. As the school office will be closed after June 30, please ensure you can log into the Parent Portal in advance or contact the office to reset your password. Access to 2022-2023 report cards is only available until July 31. If you’d like a copy to keep for your family please print one before the end of July.
BES Library Books
Please ensure all BES library books are returned to the BES library this week.
Grade 8 Farewell
Thursday June 29 - afternoon ceremony and celebration (1:00 - 3:00 pm), 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
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Jun 23 |
Outdoor Fun Day Grades K - 6 (Gr 2 away on a field trip) |
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Jun 27 |
Last Day of School for Kindergarten Students (Family Picnic/12:00 pm dismissal) |
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Jun 29 |
Grade 8 Farewell afternoon ceremony and celebration (1:00-3:00 pm), finishing with the traditional parade for the school to wish them well as they move on to their next chapter |
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Jun 30 |
Wrap-Up Assembly 9:00 - 9:30 am BES gym for volunteer thank yous and staff farewells |
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Jun 30 |
Last Day of School - 12:00 pm dismissal for Gr 1 - 8 (please ensure to send an extra bag for your child to bring home all their treasures) |
News from the Office
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.
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 June Newsletter. More information about Settlement Services and a calendar of events is available at: www.banff.ca/settlement or follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/settlement.services.in.the.bow.valley.
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 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.
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