Principal's Update
September 11, 2026
GRADE 6 POETRY GALLERY WALK
CELLPHONE USE AT SCHOOL
Cellphones and SMART Watches are not permitted to be used by students once they enter the school property and school building at any time during the school day. This mandate from Alberta Education also extends to any school sponsored activity such as field trips, athletic events and presentations.
If you wish to contact your child during the day for any emergent situation, please contact the office. If students wish to contact parents/guardians in the day, they will call from the office phone. Repeated use of cellphones will result in confiscation of the item until parents/guardians can come and pick it up from the office.
There are few situations where cellphones are permitted and these are only under the direction and supervision of the teacher/principal. We ask that you remind your children as well about this policy as we work to support this mandate together. If you have any questions, please contact the office to discuss.
PLAYGROUND BEFORE SCHOOL
The playground structures before school are not supervised by staff and are closed to use at that time. Please do not permit your children to play on the structures before school as we are focussed on keeping our students safe during their arrival at school and entry to school.
NO SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 18 and SEPTEMBER 30
Our staff will engage in a Professional Development Day on Friday, September 18th. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on that day.
Edmonton Catholic Schools will observe and honor National Truth & Reconciliation Day on Wednesday, September 30th and there is NO SCHOOL for all on that day.
A reminder to be sure to check the school calendar at https://corpuschristi.ecsd.net/calendar
CLASSROOM COMMITMENTS
Our students and their teachers have taken time to make commitments to each other and their classrooms as they started the school year. These student-written commitments are created and made with the words and work of the students, making them meaningful to them. These go so far to create safe and caring classrooms of belonging and support.
SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
School Photographers will be here on Friday, September 25 for school photos. Mark your calendars!
STUDENTS AND ILLNESS
As we enter a new school year and cooler weather, seasonal illness return. If you child is ill, please do not send them to school. While we know it may be an inconvenience, spreading illness through your child's class affects other families and staff as well. Please help us to keep all members of our school community healthy by keeping your child home if they are unwell.
PICKING UP, DROPPING OFF AND PARKING
Thank you for your support in keeping all of our students and staff safe while dropping off and picking up your children. Some reminders:
We have an extremely busy school at the beginning and end of day. We ask all families to always choose safety over convenience. We have a pick up area along the sidewalk in the parking area that is not intended for long parking, only for short term at drop off or pickup. Additionally, short term stopping is also available in a row behind staff cars, but must not be used for longer parking. There is NO parking or stopping in the middle row as this must be kept moving for the safety of our students.
If you are entering this parking and pickup/dropoff zone, please be extremely careful about students who may be crossing to meet their family in a vehicle or crossing to walk out of the school property.
The staff parking lots are ONLY for staff parking and those who display a Disable Placard. Please do not enter the staff parking lot to the southeast of the school at any time.
There will be staff members outside daily to assist with parking and keeping students safe and we ask that you help us as we work to ensure the safety of all of our students.
IMPORTANCE OF BEING ON TIME
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.
SELF PORTRAITS
Grade 5A students shared their creative side with their new classmates, introducing themselves through self- portraits. Meeting new classmates and beginning a new year is a great opportunity to express themselves through art and makes a beautiful display of students!
SLEEP AND MENTAL HEALTH
Alberta Health Services works closely with schools to provided resources and support for many health related strategies, needs and issues. See the link below for information on the many ways that Sleep can affect health. You might even find some the tips helpful for yourself! - Sleeping your Way to Better Mental Health (AHS).
SCHOOL BUS REMINDER
When you are picking your child up and they will NOT be riding the bus, it is important that you call and let the office know. We will check your child's name off on the bus list and the supervisors will know that they won't be on that day.