The Falcon's View
"Keeping you in the Nest"
2025-2026 Issue #8
Important dates to remember:
May 4-8: Mental Health Week
May 4: Bus Driver Appreciation Day
May 6: Hats on for Mental Health; Town Clean-up
May 8: Prom
May 12: K-6 Farm Safety
May 13: Sr. High Golf @ Ponoka
May 15: Day in Lieu of Interviews - No School
May 18: Victoria Day - No School
May 20: Kindergarten Success Starts Early Event
May 21: Dress as your Dream Occupation Day
May 22: ELA 6 PAT pt A; Bike Safety; Jr. High Track Meet
May 25: School Council Meeting 7pm
May 26: Jr. High County Track Meet
May 29: Gr. 9 Field Trip - Telus World of Science
June 1: Sr. High PE Field Trip
June 2: Jr. High Regional Track Meet; Sr. High Tennis Zones; Sr. High Band Trip - Jubilations
June 4: Kindergarten Field Trip
June 5: PD Day - No School
Principal's Message
May has arrived and it appears the warm weather is coming! Albeit a bit later than we had hoped, the main thing is that it is on its way. This month, the many events are already making school a busy place. From field trips to track and field meets, there are a wide variety of activities happening in May. As expected, it is a bit of a sprint to the finish for a variety of reasons. I hope everyone is able to enjoy some sunshine every day!
To update everyone on our current staffing, we are pleased to welcome back Ms. Sveahun. We are thankful to have Mrs. Coutts and Mrs. Walker helping us for a few weeks while we await the arrival of our new teacher, Miss Marissa de Hoog. She is scheduled to start on May 11, 2026. She will be replacing Mrs. Bauer, who is now on leave.
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year in Battle River officially opened on Feb. 2, 2026. We encourage parents to register their children at their earliest convenience, as this is a key component in our planning process. We will be hosting our annual Success Starts Early (SSE) Event on Wed., May 22 in the afternoon. Registration in advance for this event is required. Our Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Bartlett has reached out to those who would be on our projected list. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office.
Our planning for next school year is well on its way. This is a process that increases over time as more information becomes available. Battle River School Division is projecting a $3.14 million deficit and we have been told that our assigned teacher time could be as much as 1.3 fte less than we currently have. All schools in BRSD are facing cuts to assigned teacher time. We are currently working with our Division Office and hope to have more information to share shortly. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, I encourage you to reach out to your child’s teacher. Thank you, as parents, for all you do to support your child’s learning.
Mr. Anhorn
Principal, Forestburg School
School Volunteer Update
All field trip supervisors, coaches, and classroom volunteers must be approved as an Agent of the Board before participating in school activities. If you plan to volunteer, please contact Mr. Anhorn or Mrs. Freadrich to complete the required process. Thank you for your support!
Student Drop Off/Pick Up
For the safety of all students and staff, we kindly remind families that the staff parking lot is reserved for staff only. When dropping off or picking up your child before or after school, please park on the street rather than pulling into the staff lot.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep everyone safe!
Reminders
Cell Phones and Personally Owned Devices
As per Alberta Education’s Ministerial Order and Battle River School Division’s Administrative Procedure cell phone and personally owned device use is restricted during class time.
Students are required to store personal mobile devices during instructional time.
Social media use on school networks and devices is restricted.
Purpose: To create focused learning environments by reducing distractions/promoting positive mental health.
Cellphones should be kept in lockers or in backpacks for instructional time. Any student caught using their cellphone during instructional time (by any staff member) will be asked to take their cellphone to the office where it will remain until a parent is able to pick it up.
Private Vehicle Transportation for School Events
In order to transport other students in your vehicle for school events, you must be an approved driver. Forms are available from the school office.
PowerSchool Parent Portal
On our PowerSchool Parent Portal you will have access to real-time assessment regarding your child's learning. In the first link below you will find written instructions as well as video tutorials to guide you to creating an account, downloading the app for your phone, as well as navigating throughout the program so you can become familiar with the platform. Here are instructions for signing up:
PowerSchool Sign Up
1. Go to https://brsd.powerschool.com/public/home.html
2. Click on "Forgot Username or Password".
3. Your username will be Firstname.Lastname
4. An email will be sent to the email we have on file.
5. PowerSchool Mobile app is available for download (free), enter code: NTPH.
Please contact the school if you have any difficulties or click the link below:
https://forestburg.brsd.ab.ca/families/powerschool-parent-sign-in-instructions
2025-2026 School Fees
All school and sports fees are posted and are now DUE! Payments can be made by cheque at the school or by using the online payment system at: https://www.brsd.ab.ca/families/online-payments-ordering
School Messenger Alerts
To make sure that you’re receiving alerts in the ways that work best for you, Battle River School Division has two methods to communicate with you: SMS Text or with the SchoolMessenger App. Click https://www.brsd.ab.ca/families/alerts for how to sign up.
2026-2027 School Registration Info
Kindergarten marks the start of an exciting adventure for your child.
In Battle River School Division, our Early Learning programs foster an enthusiasm for learning through a play-based approach. Children are immersed in a literacy and numeracy rich environment that encourages social interaction and independence.
BRSD programs are open to all children and we are committed to embracing every student in a safe and welcoming environment.
*To register for Kindergarten please follow the link https://www.brsd.ab.ca/learning/pre-k-and-kindergarten
*All other Registration is now open as well: https://www.brsd.ab.ca/families/registration
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