Report Cards - January 27
University School continues to support students in developing a growth mindset while enhancing their resiliency in learning. As such, much more emphasis continues to be placed on the process that students go through rather than the final product they produce. Students are encouraged to take risks, push the boundaries, and see what is possible.
We do our best to focus on student progress and help students see where they were, where they are, and where they are trying to get to in their learning. This way the priority is the learning rather than the “mark” and students’ confidence increases as they begin to take more ownership over their learning.
We hope that you see this reflected in the report card comments, which along with the achievement indicators, provides a better perspective of how your child is progressing in their learning. The area(s) that students see the most progress in and the rate at which they progress is just as unique as each student. We would like you to be proud of and focus on celebrating your child’s successes as we work together to support their learning.
The heading in the Report Card has changed to keep consistency within the CBE so this year you will see “Areas of Strength” instead of “Progress in Learning,” to demonstrate some of the successes students have had and “Areas for Growth” to reflect some areas for improvement.
Please note that the Term 1 Report Cards will be available for viewing in your MyCBE account on Monday, January 27.
If you require any support in ensuring you can access this digital Report Card, please visit the CBE Parent and Student tech support webpage
Kindergarten Registration - 2025-26
Kindergarten Registration begins on Monday, January 13.
Information for registering your child for kindergarten can be found on the CBE website or accessing the following link Kindergarten - Great Learning Starts Here. Beginning on January 13 registration can be completed online through School Engage.
Feel free to call University School for more information. We are planning an open house in later spring for all families interested in attending University School for the 2025-26 school year. More information to follow in the coming weeks.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to University School!
Community Skating Party
University Heights Community Association Skating Party - Weather permitting! Sunday, January 19, 2025, 1 to 3 PM
This Sunday, University Heights Community Association (UHCA) is hosting its 3rd annual skating party. It will be from 1-3 PM at the community rink (the green space between Utah Crescent and Utah Place, same as the past few years). We will have some hot chocolate and the fire will be going too. Please join us and get to know your neighbours!
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Family Literacy Week
From Jan 26 to Feb 2 is CBE’s family literacy week with Canada’s Family Literacy Day taking place on January 27. The purpose of family literacy day is to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. This year’s theme is “Learn to Be Green, Together” which is about usnig less electricity, commuting together, and reusing items. Being green together is a fun way to learn as a family while being kind to the environment.
As a reminder, University School has a Board Game Library where you can sign out literacy and numeracy based board games to use at home. The purpose of the Board Game Library is to provide resources for parents to support student learning at home in a fun way while enhancing family relationships.
To see what is available and to sign out a game please click on this link and fill out a quick form. Board Games will be signed out for one week. They will be sent home on Tuesdays and returned on Mondays so that we can prepare them for the next family. We ask that you please look after the games and ensure all of the pieces remain with the games when they are returned. If something goes missing, please leave a note with the game so we can try to replace it.
We have 15 different games and two copies of each to sign out. Though the resources are being categorized into either Literacy or Numeracy games there are elements of both literacy and numeracy in the majority of games. We plan to add even more games to the Board Game Library including cooperative games where everyone has to work together to win.
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series!
The Calgary Board of Education invites all families and caregivers to view the online series focusing on child and youth well-being. The Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series is hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as brain development, mental health, and sexual health.
These free sessions provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development. They are open to parents and guardians with students in the CBE or other school boards in Calgary and the surrounding Area.
Click here to learn more about the series and see the previously recorded sessions!
2025 ISU World Cup Speed Skating
Univeristy School Students have been given the opportunity to watch some of the 2025 ISU World Cup Speed Skating this Friday at the Olympic Oval. Many classes will be heading over to partake in the events and see some high level international competition. A big thank you to Speed Skating Canada for making this available to our students.
You can find more information about the event here: https://speedskating.ca/international-event/calgary2025/
As a special offer to University School students and families, you can purchase tickets for the weekend events at a discount using the code: Please refer to the email for the code.
This Week
Monday, January 20
- Author Residency Continues
Tuesday, January 21
- Junior Choir - Group A
- Branton Grade 6 Presentation
- Senior Choir - Group A
Wednesday, January 22
- Art Club
- Senior Choir - Group B
Thursday, January 23
- Junior Choir - Group B
Friday, January 24
- 2025 ISU World Cup Speed Skating at Olympic Oval
- Individual Program Plans (IPPs) Sent Home
Month Ahead
Jan 27 - Report Cards Visible Online
Jan 28 - Grade 6 - Ski School Field Trip
Jan 28 - Ms. Susane Bird Presentation (Grade 2
Jan 29 - School Council and Parent Association Meeting (6:30 pm)
Jan 30 - Evergreen Theatre Presentation (PM) - Through the Looking Glass
Jan 31 - No School - Non-Instructional Day
Feb 5 & 6 - Just Like You Program
Feb 7 - Pond School Learning
Feb 11 - Room 18 Field Trip
Feb 12 - Fun Snack - Jelly Modern
Feb 13 & 14 - No School - Staff Association and Teacher’s Convention
Feb 17 - No School - Famly Day
Feb 20 - Room 21 Field Trp
Feb 20 - School Assembly
Dates of Significance
January - Tamil Heritage Month
Jan 21 - Lincoln Alexander Day
Jan 24 - World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture
Jan 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jan 27 - Family Literacy Day
Jan 29 - Lunar New Year - Year of the Snake
Jan 29 - National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
February - Black History Month
Feb 1 - World Interfaith Harmony Week
Feb 1 - World Hijab day
Feb 4 - World Cancer Day
Feb 5 - Winter Walk Day
Feb 5 - World Read Aloud Day
Feb 14 - Valentine’s Day
Feb 15 - National Flag of Canada Day