Hello Falconridge Families,
This week we enjoyed coming together as a community for our first grade-hosted assembly. With the theme of community, our Grade 4 classes performed and boosted our school spirit. Amongst the best days each month are the assembly days, as we get to see so many smiling faces of students and their families. Much work has been put into starting the year on a positive note, and though there will certainly be ups and downs throughout the months and this year, we will do our very best to foster a positive learning community in a caring environment.
Please read on for important information and upcoming dates.
Falconridge School Family Dance
The Falconridge Parent Council has been hard at work planning a fun opportunity for families for children 12 and under. On October 24, the Parent Council is excited to host a family dance from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in the school gymnasium. The dance will be a cash only event with a small admission fee used to support the parent council and ultimately Falconridge Elementary. Please see the attached poster for full details.
Off-Site Trips
At Falconridge School, our classes are starting to plan and head out on a number of fieldtrips that require parents. Volunteers are often necessary to ensure field trips go ahead as planned. These are enriching learning experiences for all students and we rely on our parents/guardians to be able to offer these to our students! To ensure you are able to volunteer, please check that you have a valid police check. Please log in to your MyCBE account Online School Forms and select Volunteer Registration 2024-25. If you have any questions, please call the school office.
Fire Drill and Lockdown Practice
As per CBE Policy, and in following the Education Act for safety in schools, Falconridge School will be having a practice lockdown this coming Thursday, October 24. To date we have held one of six practice fire drills with our next fire drill planned for next week, weather dependent. Calgary Police Service officers will be onsite to assist and provide feedback to our school for our Lockdown Drill.
In recent years, there are a few things that we have learned from CPS to improve and help our community safety that we wanted to share with you:
- If you approach the school during a lockdown:
- Please Do Not enter the building. You will hear an audible announcement outside the building every few minutes.
- Please wait away from the building, until directed by School Administration or CPS to enter.
School safety is important to all of us in our learning community and we thank everyone for their support and cooperation.
Halloween at Falconridge School
As in past years, Falconridge School is inviting students to wear their Halloween costumes or Black and Orange on October 31. This year, students are allowed to wear costumes for the entire day, as opposed to just for the second half of the day. When wearing costumes, all masks and accessories are asked to be kept at home as opposed to being worn on the day.
In the afternoon, there will be a parade of costumes for anyone interested and teachers are crafting lessons to integrate the day into math, science, and more. Please check with your child’s teacher or google classroom for additional details of any planned activities.
Remembrance Day Assembly – Grade 5
Each month at Falconridge School, our grades host an assembly so that we can celebrate learning and build school spirit. In November, our Grade 5 students will be hosting our Remembrance Day Assembly on Thursday, November 7. In keeping with the Government of Alberta’s Remembrance Day Act, this somber assembly will honour our veterans and fallen soldiers and is held on the last school day prior to November 11, which is Remembrance Day.
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
- October 24 – Lockdown Drill
- October 24 – Falconridge School Family Dance
- October 28 – School Photo Retakes
- November 7 – Last day of classes before Fall Break + School Council Meeting
- November 8 to 13 – Fall Break
- November 14 – Classes resume
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.
Regards,
Falconridge Administration