Precautions for the Solar Eclipse

​​​​​​​​​​​​On Monday, April 8, 2024, a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Calgary. The solar event will begin just before noon and conclude by 2 PM, with the maximum coverage occurring at 12:43 PM.

We know that this provides a unique learning experience for students and staff; however, there can be serious impacts to vision as a result of viewing the eclipse in an unsafe manner. 

During this partial solar eclipse on Monday, all students will remain inside.

Earth Day Donation Celebration

Celebrate Earth Day by clearing clutter around you and finding a loving home for your pre-loved items.  Make a change while impacting the environment and reducing your waste footprint.

 “Be the power of giving while contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future.”

Why: To reduce landfill waste, give life to previously loved goods, support a community organization, and support individuals and families.

What: Drop off new and gently-used clean clothing, household goods, and furniture. All items will be donated to the Woman In Needs Society (WINS) (winsyyc.ca/about) to support families with resources to thrive.  

Where: University School. Please drop off all items inside by the main office

When: 

• Thursday, April 18  (7:30 am - 6:00 pm)
• Friday, April 19 (7:30 am - 6:00 pm)
• Saturday, April 20 (8:00 am - 11:00 am)

Donation Items:

Donations of clothing, household goods and furniture providing:

Furniture items are in “gently used” condition, in good working order, free of stains, rips, pet hair or smoke damage with all working components included.

“Gently used” means: garments in great condition, household goods that are still in usable condition and furniture fit for furnishing a home.

Not Acceptable:

Donations excessive in weight and unable to be lifted, those needing disposal protocols (cleaning supplies and household chemicals), or those not immediately usable (damaged, broken unsellable items).

Examples:

• Hazardous materials and anything gas powered
• Chemicals (paints solvents etc.)
• Large Appliances (BBQ’s, Fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, water coolers, and similar items)
• Baby Products (bottles, supplies, car seats, cribs, strollers and related items)
• Helmets (bicycle, hockey, ski…)
• Large musical instruments (piano and organs)

Acceptable Donation examples:

Thank you for supporting our Earth Day Celebration Reducing our Waste Initiative!!

Planning for the 2024-25 School Year

We have heard from about 175 University School families through the form and will be reaching out to the rest early next week. If you have not already completed the form please do as soon as possible. 

We will be working on staffing during the next few weeks for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. It is important for us to gather accurate data about the number of students who will be attending University School as this can have impacts on things such as staffing, class sizes, and scheduling.

We ask that all families who have not already completed the survey to do so ASAP. Click here to complete this short form, so that we can continue our planning for the upcoming school year. 

You can access the form by clicking the link above or by scanning the QR Code below.

Subway Fun Lunch - April 18

Thursday, April 18 is the next Healthy Hunger Fun lunch and it is from Subway.

The last day to order this fun lunch is Saturday, April 13. Please go to Healthy Hunger to register for your lunches.

Morning Kindergarten students can wait until 11:10am to receive their fun lunch. If they attend Summit they will have their food brought to them there.

Registration for the 2024-25

Registration for all new students to University School remains open! 

Information for registering your child to attend University School or another CBE school can be found on the CBE website or accessing the following link: CBE Registration. 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 2024-25 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.

Lunch Supervision Fees

Recently we have received a number of questions regarding the Lunch Supervision Fees that are appearing in your PowerSchool account. These fees were recently added to accounts of students who stay at school for lunch and had not yet registered. Information had been sent out at the start of the school year reminding families to register but not everyone id. If a student stays during the lunch period, they are required to pay the annual fee. Lunch Supervision is offered to all students in Grades 1- 6 and provides supervision while they are eating and during their break time for play at lunch. 

These fees are used by schools to hire lunchroom supervisors. Income tax receipts are issued for Lunch Supervision Fee: receipts may be included as child care expenses for income tax purposes.

Here is further information regarding Lunch Supervision: https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/noon-supervision/Pages/default.aspx

Please note that the CBE has a waiver process for families who are unable to pay the fees. Please view this link for further information Fees and Waivers.

This Week

Monday, April 8

• Wear Blue - Earth Day (Water and Sky)
• Begin Week Long Getting to School Survey - Bike, Walk, Roll
• Photography Residency
• Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, April 9

• Photography Residency

Thursday, April 11

• Photography Residency

Friday, April 12

• School Wild Flex Math Fun

Month Ahead 

Apr 8 to 18 - Photography Residency

Apr 15 - Wear Green - Earth Day (Plants, Trees, and Vegetation)

Apr 17 - School Read Aloud

Apr 18 - Fun Lunch - Subway

Apr 18 - 20 - Earth Day Donation Celebration

Apr 19 - No School - Non-instructional day

Apr 22 - Earth Day Assembly

Apr 22 - Dress like an Animal - Earth Day

Apr 29 - Poem in Your Pocket Day

Dates of Significance

April - Sikh Heritage Month

Apr 10 - Eid al Fitr

Apr 13 - Vaisakhi

Apr 14-20 - National Volunteer Week

Apr 22 - Earth Day

Apr 22 - 28 - Support Staff Appreciation Week

Apr 22 - 30 - Passover

Apr 26 - Administrative Professionals Day

Apr 28 - Workers Mourning Day