The Week Ahead
Apr 9 Grade 3 Field Trip- Science/Aggie Days-Living Systems
- Grade 1 Room 12 & 7- In School Field Trip- Social Studies/Felting with Artfelt Studio
Apr 9 School Council Meeting 6:30pm- In Person and Online Click here to join the meeting
Apr 9-15 Songwriter Residency Part 2
Apr 10 Grade 1 Room 13(morning) & Rm 6(afternoon)- In School Field Trip- Social Studies/Felting with Artfelt Studio
Apr 11 AM Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15pm)
Apr 12 Fun Lunch Order Deadline at midnight
Upcoming Dates
Apr 16 Parenting Workshop at Triwood Community Centre 6:30 PM
Apr 17 Fun Lunch
Apr 18 Good Friday/No School
Apr 21 Non-Instructional Day/No School
Apr 22 Earth Day
Apr 25 Spanish Immersion Day
Apr 25 PM Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15)
May 2 Am Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15)
May 6 Que Pasa! at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
May 9 Yearbook Order Deadline
May 9 Volunteer Appreciation
May 9 PM Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15)
April 8 Epilepsy Presentation - Grade 3 -5 students will be attending a presentation on epilepsy by a research associate from the University of Calgary. This presentation will provide an overview of Epilepsy and touch on related elements of the science curriculum
April 8 First Visit by Alveole Beekeepeer - Sra. Bradley and Sra. Chavez's class will have the opportunity to observe as the beekeeper from Alveole makes the first visit this season to check on our Collingwood Beehive. We are grateful to the Collingwood PArent Association for their financial support for our hive and educational program. All of the beekeeper's visits are documented on the Collingwood School MyHive link below. Come check out our bees!
Collingwood School Council Meeting – In Person and Online
Únete a nosotros para una reunión del Consejo de Padres. ¡Nos encantaría verte allí!
Join us for our School Council Meeting. We'd love to see you there!
Date: April 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Location: Collingwood School Learning Commons and online via Microsoft Teams (click here to join)
Would you like to know more about the great things happening at Collingwood School? Do you have ideas to share? Collingwood School Council is a welcoming, friendly group and we love to see new and familiar faces. There will be an open Q & A at the end of the meeting. You're welcome to submit questions prior to the meeting CollingwoodParentCouncil@gmail.com
Feria del Libro
We will be holding our annual “Feria del Libro” and we need your help. All students are asked to bring in one or more gently used books between April 14-23 and they will have the opportunity to choose new books during our Feria del Libro. Children can bring in as many books as they would like, and all students will go home with at least one book. Please do not send any baby books. This year, we would like to add some oral Spanish practice, by having students "pay" for books with play money (provided by the teacher) and the student will have to ask how much the book is, the total, etc. in Spanish. The teachers will be preparing the students for these conversations.
In order for this event to take place, we are asking for assistance from our wonderful, volunteer community commencing the week of April 22-25. Beginning April 22, for two days, we require volunteers to help collect and sort gently used books. This will take place on the stage, in the gymnasium. Thereafter, on April 24 & 25, we are seeking Spanish-speaking and Spanish-learner volunteers to converse with our students in order to "sell" books. These volunteers will be provided grade-appropriate dialogues, in Spanish, so we welcome any individual who may be in the learning process and willing to try speaking with students in Spanish.
Please sign up at the link below:
Feria del Libro - Volunteer Sign Up
Parenting Workshop
The Collingwood School Parents' Association and the Collingwood School Council have decided to move our postponed workshop off site to the Triwood Community Centre.
What: How to Raise Kids Who Tune IN Instead of Out
Who: Great Parenting Simplified founder Jacqueline Green
When: Wednesday, April 16, 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: 2244 Chicoutimi Dr NW, Calgary
To be followed by informal discussion at JT's Grill!
We are grateful to the Triwood Community Centre for the donated meeting space.
Measles Information
The following information is being shared with CBE families on behalf of Alberta Health Services:
Measles Information for Families
Order your yearbook today.
Download the Order Form.
Deadline is May 9, 2025.
Traffic Safety
For the safety of all our students and families, we ask that everyone respect the law in the school zone, this means no jaywalking, no doing u-turns and respecting the speed limit. If families witness poor driver and pedestrian behavior, please complete a police service report.
Fee: $309 per person or $429 per couple
Continue building your confidence in Spanish to better support your child’s language learning! This course is designed for parents who have a basic understanding of Spanish and want to expand their communication skills in everyday situations. Through interactive activities, listening exercises, and guided conversations, you will strengthen your vocabulary and improve your ability to understand and speak Spanish with your child at home.
The textbook, Spanish Made Simple: Revised and Updated, is required for this course (approximately $30, available on Amazon). Details for purchasing the textbook will also be provided upon registration. Recommended prerequisite: Spanish for Parents - Level 1
Instructor: Jeanne Liendo
Class ID | Days, Times & Dates | Location |
18366 | Tue | Dalhousie School |
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open
We held a lottery on February 12 and any registrations submitted after that date are placed on a wait list.
Children may start Kindergarten in the fall of 2025 if they turn 5 years old on or before December 31, 2025. Children must start school if they are six years of age or older on September 1.
There is no requirement for students to have prior exposure to Spanish to begin in Kindergarten or in September of their Grade 1 year. Parents are also not expected to speak Spanish.
Grade 1 Registration
All current Collingwood Kindergarten families, who live in our catchment area, and where at last one parent is not of the Catholic faith, are automatically registered in our grade one program. These families do not need to submit a new grade 1 registration form.
Commercial Messages
From time to time, the school sends out messages with commercial content, such as fun lunch notices, ordering pictures or special fundraisers. In order to receive these emails families need to subscribe to receive commercial messages from the school.
Calgary Public Library Programs
Check out these free programs offered by the Calgary Public Library in Science, Reading and Math.
Math Quest – Embark on a math quest. Explore the library completing fun numeracy challenges that support what you learn in school. Caregivers are invited to stay and play.
STEM Explorers: Best Frenemies – All about wasps. We love to hate wasps, but these bugs are important to the ecosystem. We’ll discuss together and learn more! Find out more info.
WordPlay – Reading is necessary to help strengthen all learning. Children in Grades 1 and 2 can join CanLearn for a 6 week reading program that helps build their foundational reading skills, develops their love of reading and opens the door to their future success at school. CanLearn can be contacted for a pre-assessment 1 week before the series starts. Find out more info.
Fundraisers and Donations
Visit the Fundraisers and Donations page which will provide you with up-to-date information about any Collingwood School fundraisers or Parent Association Fundraisers. It also explains the process the CBE uses for other donations. Please take a few minutes to check out some of the exciting plans of the Collingwood Parent Association.