Hello Falconridge Families
As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to reflect on the first few months of this school year and express our heartfelt thanks to you. Your support, involvement, and dedication have made all the difference in creating a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.
Whether it’s been through volunteering, attending events, or encouraging your child’s growth and development, your partnership has been invaluable. Our last day of school before winter break will be on December 20, 2024 and we will return to school on January 6, 2025.
We wish you and your family a restful and joyful winter break, and we look forward to an even more successful second half of the year!
Please read on for important information and upcoming dates.
Spirit Week: December 16 – December 20
As we head into the break, the Proud Ambassadors at the school have organized a week to build school spirit. Please note that these are optional. See below for the theme each day:
- Monday, December 16: Holiday headwear and accessories
- Tuesday, December 17: Plaid Day
- Wednesday, December 18: Ugly Sweater Day
- Thursday, December 19: Red and Green Day
- Friday, December 20: Pyjama Day
Celebrations Around The World Assembly – Grade 3
Each month at Falconridge School, our grades host an assembly so that we can celebrate learning and build school spirit. In December, our Grade 3 students will be hosting our Celebrations Around The World Assembly on Thursday, December 19 starting at 2:00 pm.
Parent Council Hot Chocolate: December 19
On December 19, our parent council is sponsoring a Hot Chocolate Celebration for the students at Falconridge School. There will be more information about this event sent at the start of next week.
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in a pre-recorded and live online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and Recovery Alberta and will explore topics such as Peer Pressure, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens, and navigating Parent-Teen relationships.
Acting on feedback from participants who joined us during our live online sessions over the past two years, moving forward we invite all guardians and parents to listen to the pre-recorded or live sessions at their convenience.
LINK TO SESSIONS: Child and Youth Well Being Family and Caregiver Fall 2024-2025
Dress For the Weather
We would like to remind families that students need to come to school properly dressed for the winter weather. As the weather gets colder and wet, students need to have the following items:
- Winter hat
- Mittens/gloves
- Winter boots
- A proper winter jacket.
Despite the cold weather, will be going outside at our morning break for 15 minutes and at lunch for 20 minutes, unless there has been a weather advisory stating that we cannot go outside or if the temperature drops below -20 Degrees Celsius.
Follow Us on Instagram @CBEFalconridge
As part of our commitment to informing families about what is going on at Falconridge School, we have started an Instagram Account. We are using the platform to share information about the learning in school, upcoming events, fundraising opportunities, and more!
If you haven’t gotten a chance to follow us, log onto Instagram and search for @CBEFalconridge.
Important Dates
- December 16 – December 20: Spirit Week (See information above)
- December 19 @ 2:00 pm – Grade 3 Assembly
- December 20 – Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
- January 6 – First Day of Classes after Winter Break
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.
Regards,
Falconridge Administration