University School Merchandise
An opportunity to purchase University School Merchandise is back! In collaboration with Big Mountain Activewear, University School will have an online store that features school merchandise such as t-shirts, hoodies, hats, bags, pants, shorts etc. All items listed are available in youth and adult sizes.
Click here to access the University School Spirit Wear 2025 - Online Store
The online store will be open until Friday, April 18 and orders will be paid directly to Big Mountain Activewear. No orders will be accepted after this date. Purchased items will be individually wrapped and delivered to the school and handed out to students during school hours for the week of May 12.
Please note there are no exchanges or refunds.
Jump Rope for Heart!
This year students and staff at University School are participating in Jump Rope for Heart during the month of April by practicing some awesome skipping and heart-pumping activities. Jump is an inclusive event for all abilities to get kids moving and help them discover new and exciting ways to get active. Students will learn some healthy habits that they can use to keep their hearts and brains healthy and help reduce their of developing heart disease and stroke later in life.
University School students will be raising money to help the Heart and Stroke Foundation drive important heart and brain research that will save lives, prevent heart disease and stroke and support families living with these conditions.
If you, your family, or your friends would like to donate to University School’s fundraising efforts, please go to this link: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/81516.
We will be having a jump rope showcase during our school assembly on Friday, April 25.
Community Education Services - Supporting Youth
Community Education Services & Recovery Alberta are offering free online live presentations for parents and caregivers on how to best support their children as they grow.
Navigating Social Media and Teens - Wednesday, April 16 - 6 to 8 p.m.
Register using this link.
The world of social media is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up. This session will look at some of the most popular platforms among Canadian youth and how to protect privacy and keep everyone safe. We will also discuss the effects of social media use on teen mental health and how to promote healthy social media habits in a digital world.
Register using this link.
Presenters include: Ashley Meagher, Certified Child & Youth Care Counsellor, Success Coach & Jo Burley BCST, NPML, Success Coach, Rockyview School Division, MHCB Stepping.
Building Resiliency in Today's Youth - Thursday, April 17 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Register using this link.
Before High School graduation, one-third of adolescent girls will experience depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm or an eating disorder. However, there is an incredible power in caregivers who can support our youth, both young women and men, before they seek therapy. At Juno House®, we believe in the extraordinary healing power of parents, caregivers, coaches, and teachers. In our 1.5 hour workshop presentation, we will share steps and strategies from the Juno House Therapeutic Model® that will provide effective emotional coaching tools for today’s youth as they develop through adolescence and into young adulthood.
Register using this link.
Presenters include Andrea Halwas Larsen, PhD, CT, REACE Counselling Therapist Associate Therapist and Education Coordinator at Juno House.
Fun Snack - Kernels Popcorn
The next fun snack is Kernels Popcorn and it will be on Thursday, April 17. Orders must be placed at least 5 days before the delivery date so for this fun snack that is today, Saturday, April 12.
With this fun snack there is the opportunity for families to donate / buy snacks for friends so that the school can purchase items for those students who are unable to do so themselves. It is wonderful seeing University School community coming together to help each other out.
Please go to Healthy Hunger to order your fun snacks and fun lunches. Most items have been added for the year so you can order ahead. For more information about how to do this check out last week's update.
Registration for the 2024-25
Registration for all new students to University School remains open!
Information for registering your child for kindergarten can be found on the CBE website or by accessing the following link: Kindergarten - Great Learning Starts Here. Registration can be completed online through School Engage.
We are planning an open house in later spring for all families interested in attending University School for the 2025-26 school year.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to University School!
If your child is already a student of University School and will be returning next year then there is no need to register as you are automatically re-enrolled.
This Week
Monday, April 14
- Frisbee Rob Residency Begins
- Lights, Camera, Action Club
Tuesday, April 15
- Grade 2 Owl Presentation
Thursday, April 17
- Fun Snack - Kernels Popcorn
Friday, April 18
- No School - Good Friday
Month Ahead
April 21 - No School - Non-instructional Day - Staff Professional Learning
April 23 - School Council & Parent Association Meeting (Virtual @ 6:30pm)
April 25 - School Assembly - Earth Day Learning & Jump Rope for Heart
April 28 - May 1 - Skip Wolfleg - Drumming with Students
April 29 - U of C - Department of Physics and Astronomy - Grade 6
May 2 - Flex Friday - Mixed Groups
May 6 - Area Director Visit
May 7 - Grade 4 - Dental Talk
May 9 - Flex Friday - Buddies
Dates of Significance
April - Sikh Heritage Month
Apr 7 - 11 - Education Week
Apr 12 to 20 - Passover
Apr 14 - Vaisakhi
Apr 18 - Good Friday
Apr 20 - Easter
Apr 20 - Orthodox Easter
Apr 22 - Earth Day
Apr 22 - 28 - Support Staff Appreciation Week
Apr 23 - Administrative Professionals Day
Apr 27 - May 4 - National Volunteer Week
Apr 28 - Workers' Mourning Day
May - Asian Heritage Month
May - Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May 1 - Tsuut’ina Day
May 1 - Princiapls’ Day
May 5 - National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
May 5 - Dutch Heritage Day
May 5 - School bus Driver Appreciation Day
May 5 - 9 - Mental Health Week - Including Hats on for Mental Health