Dear McKenzie Lake Families,
With temperatures rising this weekend, it would be a great idea to get outside and enjoy the fresh air while burning off some energy, after another week of indoor recess and lunch. The outdoor rinks are open and a fun way to get out and get some exercise or maybe head to Fish Creek Park for a family walk.
Our School Council supported us in adding new snowshoes to our inventory, and with warmer temperatures in the forecast, some classes may be testing them out in the coming weeks. Please ensure your child comes prepared for outdoor activities, including snow pants and boots.
Family Literacy Day – January 27, 2024
The CBE Literacy & Early Learning Team is celebrating Family Literacy Day Family Literacy Day by sharing out a week's worth of information and activities to support literacy development at home and at school. Click on the links below for information and activities to try as a family.
https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/family-literacy-day/
Report Cards
Report cards for Grade K-5 students will be accessible for families using their MyCBE account on Tuesday, January 30.
Kindergarten teachers will report progress to parents/legal guardians via January and June report cards. In January, only progress in ELAL (English Language Arts and Literacy) and Math will be communicated to parents/legal guardians via the report card. In June, progress in all discipline areas will be communicated to parents/legal guardians via the report card.
Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health. The next session is titled Mental Health and Anxiety (Grade K-6) and will be held on February 8, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm. Click here to learn more.
2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration
Monday, January 15 families are able to begin registering their children for kindergarten. Click here for information regarding kindergarten registration. Please note that you will be asked to note if you prefer an AM or PM kindergarten placement, but this is not guaranteed. AM/PM class placements will be confirmed after we have determined how many AM and PM classes we are able to accommodate for the 2024-2025 school year. Further information will be emailed to families once their registration has been processed by the school. Registrations are not confirmed until all required documentation has been uploaded.
Sincerely,
Dayna McComish