Orange Shirt Day – Truth and Reconciliaction

As part of University School’s commitment to reconciliation through education, students and staff participated in Orange Shirt Day & Every Child Matters on Thursday, September 28.

Throughout the week classes engaged in age-appropriate activities to enhance student understanding. On Thursday, the entire school walked down to the pond and went around it in a clockwise direction in reflection. We then returned to engage in conversations outside as classes in circle. Please ask your children about what this meant to them and what they talked about in circle.

Please click here to learn more about University School’s specific actions towards Truth and Reconciliation. All CBE schools will be closed on September 29 in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day which is Saturday, September 30. We hope that you have an opportunity to spend time reflecting with your family on this day and that your children are able to share some of the learning they engaged in this week at school. By taking on this important work and working together we can further the commitment to reconciliation through education.

CBE families and friends are invited to attend a public commemorative event hosted by the City of Calgary in friendship with CBE and the Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD). The third annual ceremonial event is on Sept. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fort Calgary. For more information about the event and more information on Orange Shirt Day, read the Orange Shirt Day FAQ prepared by the City of Calgary, CCSD and CBE.

This year's gathering will include in-person speakers and performers, a live stream broadcast, an aerial salute ceremony, and other events. The event will include an intertribal dance demonstration from CBE and CCSD students. More information on the event is available on the City’s website. Public commemoration of residential schools' tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts is vital to reconciliation.

 

Terry Fox Run

University School’s Terry Fox Walk/Run is just one week away. On Friday, October 6, 2023, all students and staff will be participating by running between the school and the duck pond after coming together in the gym for a kickoff.

Like last year, all donations must be done online directly to the Terry Fox Foundation. Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far as we have already raised close to $3000 which is an excellent start but only halfway to the goal of $6000. To donate click on the direct link for University School: schools.terryfox.ca/university

Below are some poems written by students in Grade 1 & 2. 

School Council and Parent Association Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended the first School Council and Parent Association meeting of the year. We had a good turnout with over 20 families represented. Below you will see the presentation that was shared. The minutes from this meeting, when available, will be posted on the school website and emailed out prior to the next meeting.

Fun Lunch & Fun Snacks

We are happy to announce that with the support of the Parent Association/School Council we are going to launch Fun Snacks and Fun Lunches for this school year. We will be alternating between fun snacks and fun lunches throughout the year. The first fun lunch is A&W and it will be on Thursday, October 19. Orders must be placed at least 5 days before the delivery date. For this fun snack that is October 14.

Login/create your Healthy Hunger account at www.Healthyhunger.ca. If this is all new to you please see more detailed information below. 

What is Fun Snack / Lunch

This program allows parents to purchase food for their child on specific dates throughout the year. It not only provides fun food for the students, but it also serves as a valuable fundraiser for our school.

How Can My Child Participate?

Fun Snack / Lunch is run on an online system called Healthy Hunger. All orders are posted for University School and require a parent account to participate. You can sign up on the Healthy Hunger website and register your child.

How Do I Register?

Visit www.HealthyHunger.ca and click on Register Your Student. Fill in the required information and select Create My Account. You will then add each child who is participating to your account. Once completed, you will have access to all the snacks or lunches that the school has posted. Online payment is available. Click here for step by step instructions.

What If I Already Have an Account?

If you already have an account with Healthy Hunger, simply log in and enter your child’s new information. **This will have to be updated every year as teachers and grades change.

What if I Have Questions?

For program information, please email University School’s School Council (universityschoolcouncil@gmail.com). For any account issues please contact the Healthy Hunger team through their website.

 

This Week

Monday, October 2

• Grade 5 & 6 Students Leave to Camp Chief Hector – Return Oct 5

Friday, September 6

• Terry Fox Run and Assembly

 

Month Ahead

Oct 9 - Thanksgiving Day - No School

Oct 11 – Patrol Training

Oct 13 – Rm 18 – Birdhouse Building

Oct 19 – Fun Lunch – A & W

Oct 20 – No School – Non-Instructional Day

Oct 26 – School Photo Retakes

Oct 26 – Fall Ball – School Dance

Oct 27 – School Assembly (Grateful) - Celebrations of Learning

Nov 8 – Remembrance Day Assembly

 

Dates of Significance

Sept 24 to 30 – Gender Equality Week

Sept 28 to 30 – Chuseok

Sept 29 – Zhongqiu Jie

Sep 29 to Oct 6 – Sukkot

Sept 30 – National Day of Truth & Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day

Oct – German Heritage Month

Oct – Canadian Islamic History Month

Oct – Latin American Heritage Month

Oct – Women's History Month

Oct 4 – Sisters in Spirit Day

Oct 5 – International Walk to School Day

Oct 5 – World Teacher’s Day

Oct 9 –Thanksgiving Day

Oct 10 – World Mental Health Day

Oct 11 – International Day of the Girl Child