Timbernook Residency

Starting this week, and running until the end of the month, all class will be participating in an active, outdoor, play-based residency with Timbernook. Students will be exploring creative outdoor play, storytelling and problem solving in the forests near the school and at Canmore Park. We are grateful to the Collingwood Parent Association for their financial support for this residency, which we are able to offer at no cost to families.

Collingwood Bee Logo Contest

All students are invited to submit a design to their teachers by the end of the day on Tuesday, September 12th. Entry forms are available from their teachers. The winning logo will be used on our labels which will be used on the honey produced from our hive.

Family Picnic

Families are invited to come to the school for a family picnic on Friday September 15 from 11:00- 12:00am. Students are dismissed at 12:15, but families may choose to stay and visit at the end of the school day. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket or lawn chairs and have a picnic with your child. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other Collingwood families. AM and PM Kindergarten students are welcome to attend this event with their families.

Fun Lunch

Our First Fun Lunch of the school year will be on September 21st. More information and sign up details will be sent home as a commercial message this week. If you are considering ordering fun lunches this year, please subscribe to receive commercial messages from the school here:
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Parent-Teacher Conferences Sept 21, 22

All families are invited to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences on September 21or 22. This is an important opportunity for parents to share information with teachers about your children and their learning. Further information about booking Parent-Teacher Conferences will be sent out this week.  A reminder that there is no school for Kindergarten on September 21and no school for all students on September 22 due to conferences.

Orange Shirt Day

All students and staff are Collingwood School are invited to participate in Orange Shirt Day on September 28th. This day is an opportunity for all people to come together in the spirit of reconciliation.  Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 when residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad, shared how her orange shirt was taken away on her first day at a residential school.   

Collingwood students can promote reconciliation in welcoming, caring, respectful, safe, and inclusive school communities by wearing an orange shirt. The intent of this day is to promote inclusion and caring. Do not feel obliged to purchase an orange shirt for your child just for this day. 

Back to School Information

Please refer to the Back to School Information on the Collingwood School Website for important information about school hours, routines, school supplies, etc. https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/collingwood/registration/register/back-to-school/pages/default.aspx

Ongoing Fundraising for Our School

Our Collingwood School website has many different areas you may visit from time to time.  We wanted to highlight a few spots that may help you find information.

Fundraisers and Donations: this link 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.

The Week Ahead

Sept 11-Oct 2 Timbernook Residency
Sept 12 – Deadline for Bee Logo Conest Entries
Sept 15 Family Picnic
Sept 15 AM Kindergarten attends

Upcoming Dates

Sept 20 Lifetouch Individual Picture Day
Sept 21 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for K)
Sept 22 Parent-Teacher Conferences (No school K-5)
Sept 28 Orange Shirt Day
Sept 29 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
Oct 5 Terry Fox Run