Welcome to the 2024 – 2025 School Year at Connaught School

If you are receiving this email then we are expecting your child to attend school at Connaught in the 2024 – 2025 school year.  If your child will be attending a different school please let us know as soon as possible by emailing Judy Brown or calling the office between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM at (403)777-8560. 

The first day of school is Thursday, August 29, 2024.  On Tuesday you will have received an email from your child’s classroom teacher. This email will provide information about where to drop off and pick up your child and items needed for school (backpack, lunch, water bottle, indoor shoes). 

If your child will not be in attendance the first week of school please complete an extended absence form and email it to roengbers@cbe.ab.ca by August 29. 

Sneak a Peak Open House 

Please stop in with your child on Wednesday, August 28 anytime between 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM to meet your child’s teacher and see the classroom. 

Welcome Back Family BBQ – Friday, September 6 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

On Friday, September 6 you will pick up your child at 12:15.  We invite families to come back at 1:00 PM for a BBQ hosted by the Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial, Connaught Staff and School Council. There will be beef and veggie burgers – 1 per person while quantities last.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

We are looking for parent volunteers to help with set up, serving and clean up.  If you are able to help out please email Shauna Overacker with your name and the time you are available. 

  • Set Up – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Serving – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM (30 minute shifts) 
  • Clean Up – 3:00 PM

Calendar 

You can find this year’s calendar on our website. 

School Times 

Grades 1-6 

  • Monday to Thursday class begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:32 PM 
  • Friday and Early Dismissal 8:00 AM – 12:15 PM 
  • Flexible drop off from 7:50 AM - 8:00 AM. Please arrive by 8:00 AM

Kindergarten 

  • AM Class 8:00 AM – 10:52 AM 
  • PM Class 11:40 AM – 2:32 PM  
  • Early Friday Dismissal  8:00 AM – 12:15 PM 

We are looking forward to a fantastic year together.

Nicole Bezugley, Principal