Principal's Update

Dear Families,

The leaves are turning color, the temperatures are beginning to fall, and the night sky is getting darker more quickly each day. Fall is here today, bringing the beauty of the season with it!

This week we are focussing on many things as a community including learning about Terry Fox before our annual Walk/Run, exploring learning about Orange Shirt Day and Truth & Reconciliation ahead of the days set aside to honor and commemorate these events and our elementary learners are beginning to work through Division and Provincial Assessments for Learning.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office and we will do all we can to help.

As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease. - Genesis 8:22

Mrs. C Peacher

A reminder that there is no school for all Corpus Christi students, tomorrow, Friday, September 18th. All staff will be participating in our Professional Development Day to continue to provide the best opportunities for our school community.

Be sure to keep informed through the school website calendar and Principal Updates and agenda messages.

The first meeting of our School Advisory Council will be on September 22, 2026 at 6:30pm. please consider coming to the meeting to see the valuable things that this group of parents due to support all learners in the school. All are welcome, a reminder that this is a parent meeting and we respectfully request that children remain at home.

Our grae 4B Mathematicians are learning how to graph in their current unit of study. Using yummy items such as colorful gum balls, students are working together to create pictographs using the different colors of gumballs in their bins. The best way to learn is to DO.

Your child's day is set up successfully when they arrive at school on time. They come in to their day with a fresh start, not feeling rushed or worried about missing anything. Walking into a classroom late is difficult for a child and does not give the best opportunity for a good day of learning. Our day begins at 8:40am and we ask that you have your children her on time to begin their day with their peers and teachers on time.

Our Grade 4 artists and creators celebrated International Dot Day by creating their own ‘dots’ of things important them. This activity was another great way to share likes, hobbies and things that make each of us unique.

Reporting student absences can now be done by parents/guardians directly on the School Messenger App. Below is a link that will help you with step-by-step instructions on how you can report absences 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This method is quick and easy for everyone!

https://www.ecsd.net/reporting-absences

Terry Fox believed in a world without cancer and his legacy continues as schools across Canada participate in the annual Terry Fox Run/Walk to raise awareness and funds for research. Our school community will participate in the annual walk/run on Monday, September 28th. If you wish to donate to this wonderful and important cause, we are collecting Toonies for Terry and you can make any donation at the following link or by sending a donation to the school with your child. Click the link to donate online: https://schools.terryfox.ca/98178. Our school has set a goal of $4500 for the 45 year since Terry's dream began and we hope to reach that with your help. https://terryfoxschoolrun.org/

Crossing the finish line means hope for everyone with cancer.

Together, we can Finish It.

Please be sure to review and complete your student verification forms. All families were sent an email with a link from Edmonton Catholic Schools. You can also access the form through your PowerSchool Parent Portal by logging in and clicking on 'School Engage". The form is then found under forms.

This is an important step in ensuring the information that the school has regarding your child is correct.

We invite all of our students and staff to wear an Orange Shirt on Tuesday, September 29.

Our staff and students are engaging in meaningful activities throughout the school year to learn about and celebrate as a community and Orange Shirt Day provides us with another opportunity to honor each other.

Join us for Read-In Week October 5-9. The theme for 2026 is Let Stories Soar!

When we read, we open doors to new adventures and discoveries. This year's Read In Week theme, Let Stories Soar, celebrates how stories can take us to amazing new worlds and open our minds. Whether you're reading a book, diving into a comic or listening to a story, you can let your imagination soar. The magic of storytelling is always within your reach, ready to take you anywhere you want to go!

If you wish to read in your child's class, please be sure to contact your child's teacher early to arrange a time that works for everyone! You are also welcome to contact the office to book a time to read if you prefer.

Your child's school fees for 2026-2027 are now available for payment in your Parent PowerSchool Portal. Please visit your account to view and pay for these fees. If you would like to discuss the fees or payment options, please call the office at 780-409-2606. Thank you for supporting your child's education and school.

We are excited to share that our daily student-led video broadcast is up and running under the leadership of Ms Berryman and Ms McNeill. Using green screen technology, our broadcast team shares news, weather, information, updates and fun pieces of information. The broadcast lead students have learned how to run the basics of the technology needed and are quickly finding new ways to bring excitement and learning to our school community through our morning broadcast.

Friday September 25 - Photo Day

Monday September 28 - Terry Fox Walk/Run

Tuesday September 29 Orange Shirt Day

Tuesday Sept 30 - NO School - National Truth and Reconciliation Day

We all belong and Grade 4B is sharing their art by displaying this through the many colors of togetherness in their classroom.