January 29, 2026
Staff Welcome and Updates
We are pleased to welcome back Ms, K Gibb to our staff who will be teaching Grade 2.
A big thank you to Ms. S Facca who has finished her time at Edgemont and has been a wonderful team member and teacher for our students. We wish her the best in her next work with CBE.
Also, a big thank you to Mrs. Hall who served as our Acting Principal for the past two weeks and we are pleased to welcome back Mrs. Hansen who will be our Acting Principal beginning February 2nd.
Reminder: 2026-2027 Kindergarten Open House | Edgemont School – February 5
Edgemont School and Edgemont KinderCare invite families with kindergarten-aged children to our Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM at Edgemont School (55 Edgevalley Circle NW).
Families can also visit Edgemont KinderCare to learn about our on-site before- and after-school kindergarten care. The school office will be open to answer questions, process volunteer clearances, and accept fee payments.
Please help spread the word to prospective kindergarten families.
Questions? edgemont@cbe.ab.ca
Mark Your Calendars
Class Photo day - Feb. 4
Fun Lunch - Feb. 5
No School - Feb. 12 &13. Teacher's Convention
No School - Feb. 16. Family Day
Report Card's available - Feb. 24
No School - Feb. 27 - PD day
January 23, 2026
Staff Welcome and Updates
Mrs. Hall is serving as our Acting Principal again next week.
❄️ Playground Safety – Icy Conditions ❄️
With Calgary’s frequent freeze–thaw cycles, icy conditions can develop quickly on our playgrounds and are very difficult to fully mitigate. While gravel is regularly spread, it often sinks into melting snow and then refreezes below the surface, where it offers very little traction.
Even on warmer days, students should continue to wear proper winter boots, as they provide the best grip on icy surfaces. Our supervisors and teachers actively redirect play to less slippery areas and work with students on walking carefully and safely when ice is present.
At times, despite warmer temperatures, we may need to cancel outdoor recess for safety reasons. We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we prioritize student safety during these tricky weather conditions.
We also ask that you place a plastic or zip-lock bag in your child’s backpack so wet clothing can be sent home without creating a mess inside the backpack.
Thank you for helping us keep students comfortable and ready to learn, no matter what the weather brings.
🎒 Kindergarten Registration – Opens Monday, January 12 🎒
Kindergarten registration opens on Monday, January 12. We are pleased to share that Edgemont now offers on-site before and after school Kindergarten care, providing added convenience for families.
Kindergarten registration is completed through the MyCBE portal. Additional information about the Kindergarten program can be found on the CBE Kindergarten Program page:
https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten/Pages/default.aspx
Families who would like to learn more about the on-site KinderCare service are also welcome to contact or visit the school office, where we have information available.
We look forward to welcoming our newest learners and their families to Edgemont!
📄 Report Cards – New Release Date 📄
Report cards will be available beginning February 24, 2026. This is a change from previous years, when report cards were typically released in January.
Parents and guardians can sign in to MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, teacher comments, assignments, grades, and attendance. For the best and most complete access to information, we recommend logging in through the MyCBE portal rather than using the PowerSchool app.
Thank you for your understanding as we adjust to this new timeline.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY – JANUARY 30TH
A reminder to all families that our staff will be in System Professional learning on January 30th and as such there is no school for students that day.
January 16, 2026
Unpredictable Weather – Clothing Reminder
With the weather changing frequently from warm to cold and back again, we are seeing more students getting wet and muddy during the school day.
Please ensure every child has a full change of clothes in their backpack, including:
- Pants
- Shirt
- Socks
- And yes ...Underwear!
Even when the temperature forecast appears warm, wet conditions and wind can make students feel very cold, even when temperatures are above zero. For this reason, winter coats, boots, hats, and mitts are still required at school.
We also ask that you place a plastic or zip-lock bag in your child’s backpack so wet clothing can be sent home without creating a mess inside the backpack.
Thank you for helping us keep students comfortable and ready to learn, no matter what the weather brings.
2026-2027 Kindergarten Open House | Edgemont School – February 5
Edgemont School and Edgemont KinderCare invite families with kindergarten-aged children to our Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 6:00–7:00 PM at Edgemont School (55 Edgevalley Circle NW).
Families can also visit Edgemont KinderCare to learn about our on-site before- and after-school kindergarten care. The school office will be open to answer questions, process volunteer clearances, and accept fee payments.
Please help spread the word to prospective kindergarten families.
Questions? edgemont@cbe.ab.ca
January 9, 2026
Dear families and friends of Edgemont School,
🌟 Staff Welcome & Updates 🌟
We are pleased to welcome several new and returning staff members to our school community.
- Ms. J. Atwall has joined us and will be teaching in Room 10 alongside Mrs. Young.
- Ms. S. Facca is joining our Grade 2 class in Room 24.
- We are also happy to welcome Ms. B. Veale back to Edgemont as our Acting Assistant Principal beginning in January.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mrs. Hansen for her leadership and dedication while serving as Acting Assistant Principal from September through December. Her work and support during this time were greatly appreciated.
We are also excited to welcome new members to our facilities team: Mr. Wilson, our new Facility Operator, and Ms. Li, who has joined the facilities staff. We are very glad to have them as part of our school community.
Please join us in giving all of our new and returning staff a warm Edgemont welcome!
🏒🍽 Fun Lunch Reminder – Thursday! 🍽🏒
Just a reminder that Fun Lunch is happening this Thursday. All the details have already been posted in Google Classroom, so be sure to check there if you need a refresher.
It’s also Jersey Day!
Students are welcome to
- wear red to cheer on our Calgary Flames on game day 🔥 or
- wear a jersey of their choice from any team or sport.
Good food, school spirit, and a splash of red. It’s shaping up to be a great Thursday!
❄️ Playground Safety – Icy Conditions ❄️
With Calgary’s frequent freeze–thaw cycles, icy conditions can develop quickly on our playgrounds and are very difficult to fully mitigate. While gravel is regularly spread, it often sinks into melting snow and then refreezes below the surface, where it offers very little traction.
Even on warmer days, students should continue to wear proper winter boots, as they provide the best grip on icy surfaces. Our supervisors and teachers actively redirect play to less slippery areas and work with students on walking carefully and safely when ice is present.
At times, despite warmer temperatures, we may need to cancel outdoor recess for safety reasons. We appreciate your understanding and partnership as we prioritize student safety during these tricky weather conditions.
🎒 Kindergarten Registration – Opens Monday, January 12 🎒
Kindergarten registration opens on Monday, January 12. We are pleased to share that Edgemont now offers on-site before and after school Kindergarten care, providing added convenience for families.
Kindergarten registration is completed through the MyCBE portal. Additional information about the Kindergarten program can be found on the CBE Kindergarten Program page:
https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten/Pages/default.aspx
Families who would like to learn more about the on-site KinderCare service are also welcome to contact or visit the school office, where we have information available.
We look forward to welcoming our newest learners and their families to Edgemont!
📄 Report Cards – New Release Date 📄
Report cards will be available beginning February 24, 2026. This is a change from previous years, when report cards were typically released in January.
Parents and guardians can sign in to MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, teacher comments, assignments, grades, and attendance. For the best and most complete access to information, we recommend logging in through the MyCBE portal rather than using the PowerSchool app.
Thank you for your understanding as we adjust to this new timeline.