Hello Bonjour Tuscany School Families,

Meet the Teacher Night

Information was shared this morning for our Meet the Teacher night on Thursday Sept 21. This is an excellent opportunity to see what’s happening in the classroom and to hear about what students will be learning this year. Please sign up online for a time slot and don’t forget to book a time with Mr. Chapman for music, as well as Mme Roussy if your child is in French Immersion. Please note, these are not 1:1 Parent/Teacher conferences. Conferences are held in November and March of each year. Meet the Teacher allows for small groups of families to come in at the same time and learn about the class and what is happening this year. Any specific questions or concerns about student progress or IPPs should be held in private and not at Meet the Teacher night.

Optional French Classes for Parents & Guardians

Chinook Learning Services offers courses specifically designed for parents and caregivers of CBE French Immersion students. For Fall 2023, Chinook Learning Services is once again offering French for Parents – Level 1 classes. This eight-week course will help parents of bilingual students learn or refresh their French language skills, build their network of bilingual parents and support their children’s learning at home.

Here is the link on the Chinook Learning Services website: French-For-Parents-Level-1

Check out the course content at Outline-French-For-Parents-Level-1

Volunteer Opportunities

We are still looking for volunteers for our Terry Fox Run this Friday.  if you have an up to date security clearance and would like to volunteer please sign up here using this SIgn Up Genius link. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Glowacki at kaglowacki@cbe.ab.ca  

School Council is looking to fill a few more positions, please attend our Council meeting this week to hear about these opportunities.

Forms

A reminder to send back Forms that went home in the Blue Communication Folder and to complete all Online Forms as well. If you need extra copies or support with School Engage, please contact our School Admin Assistant, Ms. Kathy Smith, in the office.

School Council Updates

Our first school council meeting will be this Thursday September 14^th at 6:30pm at the school in the Gathering Space. All parents are welcome to attend. If this is your first time coming, please note that it does get “boring” for the little ones and it's probably best if they stay home. If you are unable to attend in person, please join us online through TEAMS. Meeting Link  

There is no need to download any software. You may join through your browser on any internet connected device.

We look forward to seeing everyone there. Please email Mariana, our Council Chair, if you have any questions. tuscanycouncilchair@gmail.com

Mariana shared the agenda and minutes from the AGM earlier today. If you have not received it, please ensure you are signed up for School Council emails. Please subscribe to School Council emails at: https://tinyurl.com/tuscanyschoolcouncil. *This is not the same as CBE messenger.

Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids

Last year, we teamed with BB4CKs to support families in need. BB4CKs provides a healthy snack and a sandwich for kids in need during the school day. We don’t want any of our students to go hungry while at school. If your family could use support through this program, please reach out to me directly. Student and family names are kept confidential.

Morning Arrival

Please review this information with whomever is responsible for dropping off your child at school. A reminder, morning supervision for grades 1-5 students begins at 8:15. Please note, that supervision is around the entry doors, and the compound. There are no supervisors in the field or the community park in the morning. Please do not drop off children before 8:15 unless supervised by an accompanying adult.

Please do not drop off your child in the kiss n drop if you are late. Kindergarten parents / guardians are expected to stay with their child until the teacher brings them in (CBE bussed kindergarten children are supervised).

September at a Glance

September 14 School Council Meeting 6:30 Meeting Link  

September 15 Terry Fox Run

September 21 Meet the Teacher Night

September 22 No School

September 26 & 27 Picture Day (more info & schedule to come)

September 28 Tuscany Orange Shirt Day

Sept 29 No School – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Have a wonderful week!

À bientôt,

Patrick Tomczyk, PhD

Principal