The Week Ahead

Apr 29 Hoop Dancing Presentation by Dallas Arcand (1:00pm)

May 3 PM Kindergarten Attends

May 3 In-School Field Trip- Teacher’s Pet/Wood Bee House Project 

Upcoming Dates

May 7 Grade 5 Performance- Que Pasa 

May 8 Hats on for Mental Health

May 10 Deadline to Order Yearbooks

May 10 Volunteer Appreciation Event

May 10 AM Kindergarten Attends

May 10 In School Field Trip- Teacher’s Pet/Wood Bee House Project

              Volunteer Appreciation Event at Collingwood

May 13 Sigmund Brouwer Author Visit

May 14 Gr4 Field Trip- Telus Spark/Action Reaction Contraption

May 15 School Council Meeting at the School

May 16 Fun Lunch- McDonalds & Booster Juice

               Family Fiesta – 4:30- 8:30pm

May 17 Non-Instruction Day- No School

May 20 Victoria Day –No School 

May 21 Gr2 Field Trip- Science Experience Canadian Parks and Wilderness

May 27-30 Gr K,1 and 2 Swimming 

Asian Heritage Month

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, experiences, and impact of individuals of Asian heritage in Canada and around the world. According to the 2021 Census, more than seven million people in Canada reported having Asian origins, or about 19.3 per cent of the population. This is a large and diverse group that has contributed to every aspect of life in Canada. The links below are valuable resources for information about Asian History Month and activities in Calgary. 

Thank you Volunteers

Thank you to the many volunteers who helped run our annual “Feria del libro”. Students were very excited to go home with new books to read and enjoy! 

Dallas Arcand Presentation Rebooked for April 29 - 1:00pm

Collingwood School is excited to welcome Dallas Arcand on Monday April 29. Dallas is a 3x World Champion Hoop dancer, storyteller and musician. He specializes in education and healing workshops, anti-bullying and Hoop Dance 101. He is from the Alexander First Nation in Northern Alberta. We are grateful to be able to offer this presentation at no cost to Collingwood Families thanks to the Collingwood Parent Association. Am kindergarten children are welcome to attend this event with their parents.

Que Pasa  May 7, 2024

Our Grade 5 students will be representing Collingwood at Que Pasa, a gala event where all CBE Spanish Bilingual Schools gather at the Jubilee Auditorium to share in an afternoon of music and performance to celebrate the Spanish Bilingual Program.  A few tickets are still available for this event at 1:00 PM at the Jubilee auditorium. 

Tickets are $15 each plus GST and are available through Ticketmaster:https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11006075D236279A . 

Annual Collingwood Family Fiesta

Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 4:30pm - 8:30 pm

See our flyer here: Family Fiesta May 16, 2024 

Spend time with other Collingwood families on the school grounds (indoors if the weather doesn’t cooperate) enjoying music, Latin American food trucks, and cotton candy.

At the event, you will also be able to pick up plants ordered in our spring Growing Smiles fundraiser- Order deadline is May 2, 2024 - More Information on our school website: Growing Smiles Fundraiser

Book a mini session inside the school with a family photographer, all in support of the residencies the Collingwood School Parent Association sponsors for our children.

More Information about the Micro Portrait Session on our School Website:  Micro Portrait Sessions Fundraiser

Mark your calendars now!

Hats on for Mental Health May 8

Students and staff are invited to wear a hat at school on May 8 as part of Mental Health Awareness Week to raise awareness of the importance of mental health.

Volunteers Needed

Thank you to the many volunteers who came to stamp and tape books over the past few weeks.  We are about two thirds of the way through this major project. We welcome any parents who can come to school and continue to help us with this project this week. No volunteer clearance or sign up is required, just come by the school to help.

Volunteer Appreciation Event May 10

We will be holding a volunteer appreciation event between 9:00 and 11:00 on May 10 to thank our many volunteers for all of your support. Invitations will be sent out to our volunteers this week.

Order deadline for Yearbooks is Coming!

The deadline to get your Lifetouch orders in for the 2023-2024 yearbook is May 10, 2024.  Collingwood’s Yearbook ID Code: 14876024.  To order go to ybpay.ca or click on the link below.

Order Your Yearbook 

Bring Colour to Your Garden and Support Collingwood School at the Family Fiesta!

As the winter chill fades away, it's time to welcome the vibrant hues of spring into our lives! After the success of our holiday poinsettias and festive greenery fundraiser, we're thrilled to announce our spring fundraising campaign in partnership with Growing Smiles.

This season let's transform our gardens and outdoor spaces with a burst of colour while supporting Collingwood School Residencies. Our selection features an array of stunning blooms and lush greenery that will breathe new life into your surroundings.

Here's how you can participate:

  • Browse our Spring Collection: Visit our dedicated website at Growing Smiles Fundraising to explore our handpicked selection of spring flowers and greenery. From cheerful patio planter, hanging baskets, strawberry, soil to colorful petunias, there's something for every garden enthusiast.
  • Place Your Order: Secure your favorite blooms by placing your order before Thursday, May 2. Ordering is quick and easy through our user-friendly website.
  • Spread the Word: Share the joy of spring with your friends, family, and neighbors! Encourage them to support Collingwood School by ordering from our spring collection. The more, the merrier!
  • Pick-Up Details: Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 16, when you can collect your orders at the school conveniently the same day of our Family Fiesta Event. Further instructions will be provided closer to the date. 

By participating in our spring fundraiser, not only will you bring beauty to your surroundings, but you'll also contribute to the growth and enrichment of Collingwood School.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our school community. Together, let's make this spring a season to remember! 

Sigmund Brouwer Author Visit – May 13

Popular children’s author Sigmund Brouwer will be coming to Collingwood the morning of May 13to do a series of presentations and workshops for our students. Thanks to the financial support of the Collingwood Parent Association,we are able to offer this presentation at no charge to families.

CBE Dates of Significance Calendar

In the spirit of building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated, the CBE has compiled a Dates of Significance Calendar. As we work to make Collingwood School more welcoming and inclusive, it is our hope that this calendar will help build awareness in our school community. 

Dates of Significance 

Beekeeper Visits

Every two weeks the beekeeper from Alveole will be coming by Collingwood to check on our beehive. Classes will invited to observe the hive during these visits and ask the beekeeper questions. Each visit will be documented on the Collingwood Beehive Blog. 

https://myhive.alveole.buzz/calgary-board-of-education-collingwood-school