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November 2–6, 2026

Important Dates

For additional school dates and events, please visit the Collingwood School Calendar.

Message from Principal — Eve Moreau

Collingwood's School Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:00 PM.

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend, share their perspectives, and stay connected with the initiatives and priorities shaping our school community.

Traffic Safety Survey — Closes November 2

Thank you to the families who have already shared their feedback through our Traffic Safety Survey. Your perspectives are valuable as we work with our community and partners to explore ways to improve traffic flow and student safety around Collingwood School.

If you have not yet participated, please take a few minutes to complete the Traffic Safety Survey before November 2.

Understanding Alberta Education Literacy and Numeracy Screening Results

We have received several questions from families about interpreting the recently shared Alberta Education Literacy and Numeracy Screening Results.

To support your understanding, the CBE has provided the following grade-specific parent resources.

Literacy — Parent Resources

• Grade 1 Literacy Screener
• Grade 2 Literacy Screener
• Grade 3 Literacy Screener
• Grade 4 Literacy Screener
• Grade 5 Literacy Screener

Numeracy — Parent Resources

• Grade 1 Numeracy Screener
• Grade 2 Numeracy Screener
• Grade 3 Numeracy Screener
• Grade 4 Numeracy Screener
• Grade 5 Numeracy Screener

Please remember that screening results provide a snapshot of student learning and complement, rather than replace, ongoing classroom assessments and teacher observations.

The CBE is also working with Alberta Education to develop responses to common questions from families. We will share additional information with our school community as soon as it becomes available.

Sincerely,

Eve Moreau
Principal

Remembrance Day Assembly — Tuesday, November 10

Our Remembrance Day Assembly will take place on Tuesday, November 10, at 9:30 AM in the school gymnasium.

The assembly will feature musical performances and presentations by our Grade 4 classes. Families are welcome to attend.

Grade 4 Attire: Students are asked to wear white tops and black bottoms (or as close as possible), unless they are participating in the Colour Guard.

Colour Guard Participation

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

A short rehearsal will take place the week before the assembly.

CSPA | Festive Greenery Fundraiser

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

Order Online: Collingwood Festive Greenery Orders

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!

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 Collingwood School during Parent-Teacher Conferences, from November 24–27.

Families are invited to explore and purchase a selection of children's books, with a wide variety of quality titles available for Kindergarten to Grade 6 reading interests.

The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity to encourage reading while supporting our school. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new books for the school library.

Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to assist with:

• Book Fair setup
• Sales during the Book Fair
• Closing and packing 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 to help show appreciation for our Collingwood teachers.

Families are invited to contribute food to a Teacher Appreciation Potluck Dinner during Learning Conferences on the evening of Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Contribution Details

• Drop-off Time: 2:30–5:00 PM
• Date: Thursday, November 26
• Portions: Please prepare enough food for approximately six servings.
• Containers: Label all containers clearly. Containers will be available for pickup the following school day.

To contribute, please complete the Teacher Appreciation Potluck Sign-Up.

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

Art Cards for Kids — November Fundraiser

Our much-anticipated Art Cards for Kids Fundraiser is returning for the month of November!

Over the next few weeks, all students will create one-of-a-kind artwork in their classrooms. These pieces will be transformed into greeting cards that families may choose to purchase.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly toward supporting school residencies for the current school year.

Sample cards and ordering details are expected to be available shortly after Fall Break, so please watch for further announcements.

We look forward to seeing the creativity unfold at Collingwood!

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.

This event is a significant fundraising opportunity for our school, and community support is greatly appreciated.

Position descriptions and available volunteer shifts can be found through the Collingwood 2026 Casino Volunteer Sign-Up.

Thank you for helping support our school!

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 school day, please contact the school before the following deadlines:

If your plans change after these times, please meet your child at the bus and notify the driver that you are taking your child with you.

Last-minute calls can be difficult to accommodate, particularly when buses are already loaded or preparing to depart.

Thank you 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

For the safety of all students and families, we ask everyone to follow traffic laws in the school zone.

Please remember:

• Do not jaywalk.
• Do not make U-turns in the school zone.
• Respect posted speed limits.

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