Stay Informed

November 9–20, 2026

Message from Principal — Eve Moreau

Our students have been busy creating beautiful artwork for the Parent Association’s upcoming Art Card Fundraiser. We are excited to celebrate their creativity and share their artistic accomplishments with families. Ordering details to be available shortly after the Fall Break, so keep an eye out for further announcements, around that time. Further enriching our arts programming this month, we look forward to the flamenco residency with Alma Viva on November 16, which coincidentally falls on International Flamenco Day (see details below).

Looking further ahead, Parent-Teacher Interviews on November 26-27 will provide an important opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate student growth, and discuss next steps in learning. An email will be sent out on November 16, and bookings begin on November 21. While you are at school, please enjoy the artwork that students produced in October during National Latin American Heritage Month.

We invite families to visit our school website, where our Report to Parents on Fees and Digital Citizenship Plan are now available. These documents reflect our commitment to transparency, responsible resource management, and supporting students in becoming respectful digital citizens.

Finally, as we look ahead to the next two weeks, our school community will take time to recognize Remembrance Day on November 10 (more below), reflecting on the importance of peace, service, and remembrance. Through age-appropriate learning activities, students will have opportunities to consider the significance of this day and the values of compassion, gratitude, and respect. We also wish all our families a restful and enjoyable November Break

from Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, November 13, 2026. Classes resume on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Sincerely,
Eve Moreau
Principal

Remembrance Day Assembly Tuesday, November 10, 2026

This year, our Remembrance Day Assembly will be on Tuesday, November 10th at 9:30AM in the gym. This event will feature musical performances and speaking by our grade 4 classes. Families are welcome to attend this event. Grade 4's are asked to wear white tops and black bottoms (or as close as you have) unless they are in the Colour Guard.

Colour Guard for Remembrance Day Assembly

Students, in any grade, who participate in any of the Scouts or Guides programs are invited to wear their uniforms to school on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to play a special role in our Remembrance Day Assembly.

CSPA | Festive Greenery Fundraiser

Winter is coming, and we are excited to kick off our much-loved Festive Greenery Fundraiser!

Details

Information

Order Deadline

Tuesday, November 10, at 12:00 PM

Pickup Date

Thursday, November 26

Pickup Location

Collingwood School

For additional information, visit the Festive Greenery Fundraiser announcement.

Please feel free to share this fundraiser with friends and family. Thank you for supporting our students!

Dance Residency

Alma Viva Dance Residency – November 16 – 26, 2026

Collingwood School is very excited to share that we will be having a Spanish Dance Residency by Alma Viva Dance Studio for all students from Kindergarten to grade 6.  The residency will run from November 16th to 26th.

Not only will students be learning age-appropriate dance movements to some traditional Spanish dances like rumba, flamenco and sevillana, but they will also learn about the culture, art, physicality, and tradition from two Spanish-speaking instructors.

Informal Dance Showcase Dates:

Parents are invited to watch an informal showcase of their child to see what the students have learned.

  • Morning Kindergartens will perform on Wednesday, November 25th at 8:00AM.
  • Afternoon Kindergartens will perform on Wednesday, November 25th at 2:00PM.
  • Grades 1-3 will perform on Thursday, November 26th at 12:30PM.
  • Grades 4-6 will perform on Thursday, November 26th at 1:30PM.

We would like to thank the Collingwood Parent Association for covering the entire cost of the residency.

We are looking forward to hosting this rich experience! ¡Olé!

Fun Lunch

Next Fun Lunch | Thursday November 19, 2026 – Deadline to order is Saturday November 14, 2026

Our next fun lunch is Taco Time and Booster Juice on November 19, 2026.

Fall Break — November 11–13

Students will not attend school from Wednesday, November 11, through Friday, November 13, 2026.

Classes will resume on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Reminder | Pack Spare Clothing for Students

We kindly ask all families to pack a spare change of clothes in a resealable plastic bag stored in their child's backpack.

Please include:

  • Underwear
  • Socks
  • Pants
  • Shirt

Having extra clothing available helps us respond quickly and discreetly to spills, accidents, or unexpected changes in weather, ensuring students remain comfortable throughout the school day.

Scholastic Book Fair — November 24–27

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school during the Parent-Teacher Conferences, from November 24 to 27. We invite families to participate by purchasing a selection of the latest and best children's books. There will be a wide variety of quality books available for all K-6 reading interests. This is a good way to encourage reading for our students. The proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new books for our school library.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with this event for Set Up, sales during book fair and closing and packing of books.

If you are available to help, please sign up using the Scholastic Book Fair Volunteer Form.

Thank you for supporting literacy and our school library!

Teacher Appreciation Potluck — Thursday, November 26

We are, once again, seeking the support of our wonderful volunteer community this November.  We are asking for volunteers to contribute to a Potluck dinner to show your appreciation to our Collingwood Teachers during Learning Conferences on the evening of Thursday, November 26, 2026. 

Please drop off food contributions between 2:30pm and 5:00pm.  Please label all containers.  They will be available for pick up the following school day.  Please plan to prepare enough food for 6 servings of whichever item you sign up for. please complete the Teacher Appreciation Potluck Sign-Up.

Thank you for your continued support in making these potlucks a tasty success!

CSPA Casino Fundraiser — Volunteers Needed

The Collingwood School Parent Association (CSPA) is seeking volunteers for this important school fundraiser on December 1 and 2, 2026.

CSPA is looking for volunteers for this big fundraiser for our school on December 1st and 2nd, 2026.  

Position descriptions and sign up slots can be found at the following link Collingwood 2026 Casino Volunteer Sign-Up.

Recurring Reminders

Bus Transportation Reminder

If an emergency arises and you need to change plans for your child riding the bus or being picked up at the end of the day, we request that parents call the school before 2:00pm on Monday through Thursday and before 11:30 am on Fridays. If your plans change after that time, please meet your child at the bus and notify the driver that you are taking your child with you. Often, we get last-minute calls, and we are unable to locate the child, or the bus is loaded and pulling away. 

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students. 

For general transportation information, visit the Collingwood School Busing page.

Student Lost and Found

Please check our student lost and found area regularly. All unclaimed items will be collected and donated on the first school day of every month. 

Traffic Safety

or the safety of all our students and families, we ask that everyone respect the law in the school zone, this means no jaywalking, not doing U-turns and respecting the speed limit.  

If families witness unsafe driving or pedestrian behaviour, please submit a report through the Calgary Police Service Traffic Reporting page.

New | Single Sign-Up for Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Our Parent Association has streamlined volunteer registration into one convenient sign-up link where families can view upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Please check back regularly, as new opportunities will be added throughout the school year.

View All Collingwood Volunteer Opportunities

Pack Spare Clothing for Student:

We kindly ask all families to pack a spare change of clothes, including underwear, socks, pants, and a shirt, in a Ziplock bag stored in their child's backpack. Having extra clothing available helps us respond quickly and discreetly to spills, accidents, or unexpected changes in weather, ensuring students remain comfortable throughout the school day.