The Week Ahead
Mar 24-28 Spring Break
Mar 31 Classes Resume
Apr 1 Grade 5 Field Trip- Science-Variable Detectives/Telus Spark Science Centre
Apr 4 PM Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15)
Upcoming Dates
Apr 9 Grade 3 Field Trip- Science/Aggie Days-Living Systems
Grade 1 Rm 12 & 7- In School Field Trip- Social Studies/Felting with Artfelt Studio
Apr 9 School Council Meeting 6:30pm
Apr 9-15 Songwriter Residency Part 2
Apr 10 Grade 1 Rm 13(morning) & Rm 6(afternoon)- In School Field Trip- Social Studies/Felting with Artfelt Studio
Apr 11 AM Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15pm)
April 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 Classes
Apr 25 PM Kindergarten Attends (8:00-12:15)
Gracias familias de Collingwood,
Thank you to the many Collingwood Families who donated items for the staff potluck. Many of our staff conducted their online conferences from school and they were grateful to have a delicious meal ready for them.
We are also grateful for the support our community gave to the Veterans food Bank. Collingwood school donated $1260 worth of items for this important cause.
Board of Trustees Ratifies CUPE Collective Agreement
On March 20, 2025 the Calgary Board of Education Board of Trustees ratified the collective agreement with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 40 following ratification by CUPE members on March 19.
This new four-year collective agreement expires on Aug. 31, 2028.
CUPE Local 40 members are an important part of our school community. Collingwood School Facility Operators and Cleaners returned to work on Friday, March 21.
Collingwood School Planning Survey
Every year, all CBE schools create a School Development Plan. This important document sets the direction for the school for the year. We also set school fees to cover the cost of learning opportunities for students such as field trips. In addition, we receive financial support from the Parent Association fundraisers to provide reisdencies and supplementary learning resources such as books, instruments or sports equipment. there is a presentation on our school website which outlines the planning process which occurs at CBE schools. We invite you to review this powerpoint on School Planning and Engagement and then complete a brief survey to give us input on School Development Plan goals, school fees and parent association fundraisers. This survey will remain open until March 31.
Thank you for your time and support of Collingwood School.
Grade 4 Parent Alberta Education Assurance Survey Deadline Extended
Collingwood Grade 4 parents should have received an email from Alberta Education with a link to the Annual Assurance Survey. Thie survey seeks parent impressions about education across the province. Deadline for completion of this survey has been extended to March 28.
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.
How to Raise Kids Who Tune In Instead of Out
- What science reveals about kids who thrive
- Common pitfalls that hinder success
- How to cultivate the growth mindset your child needs
- For questions contact - collingwoodpa@gmail.com
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, Triwood Community Centre
To be followed by informal discussion at JT's Grill!
We are grateful to the Triwood Community Centre for the donated meeting space.
Presenter - Jacqueline Green has been a sought after parenting educator since 2000. She's worked with over 150 of world's top parenting experts, as well as reached over 45,000 parents. She also founded the international movement called Great Parenting Simplified. She and her children, 25 and 27 all live in Edmonton.
Measles Information
The following information is being shared with CBE families on behalf of Alberta Health Services:
Measles Information for Families
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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.
- Spanish for Parents - Level 2
- 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.
Fundraisers and Donations
This link, https://collingwood.cbe.ab.ca/fundraisers-donation 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.