Important Dates for this week:  

Severe Allergy Awareness 

Grade 1 Ms. Fulmes’ class has a student with a severe allergy to walnuts, tree nuts, peanuts, and nut products (including nutella). Please ensure that snacks and lunches are nut-free to help keep everyone safe. We appreciate that this might be an inconvenience. Thank you! 

Terry Fox Run  
Our annual Terry Fox School Run will take place on Friday, September 12. This event is held in honour of Terry Fox, who began his “Marathon of Hope” in 1980 to raise awareness and funds for cancer research after losing his leg to cancer. Though he was unable to complete his cross-Canada run, Terry’s courage and determination continue to inspire millions each year.   

Our school is proud to join thousands of others across the country in keeping Terry’s dream alive. If you are able, please consider donating online at schools.terryfox.ca/97677. We will also collect “Toonies for Terry” on the day of the event. Last year we raised $688 – let’s see if we can beat that! Together, we can make a difference! 

Parent Access to the Playground and Field 

We kindly remind families that for safety reasons, parents and guardians should not be on the school field or playground areas during recess and lunch. These times are supervised by school staff, and it’s important that students can play freely in a safe and consistent environment. 

If you need to pick up your child, drop something off, or connect with staff, please come through the school office. This helps us maintain a secure and positive space for all students. Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school community safe. 

Field and Playground Safety 

A few reminders to help keep everyone safe during recess and lunch breaks: 

• No soccer cleats at school: While we permitted cleats during our soccer residency last spring, students are now getting stepped on and kicked. For safety reasons, cleats are not allowed during recess or lunch play. 
• Use equipment properly: Students should play safely on swings, slides, and climbing structures—taking turns and keeping hands and feet to themselves. 
• Stay in designated areas: Please remind your child to remain in supervised field and playground areas during recess and lunch. 
• Kindness and fair play: We encourage students to include others, use respectful language, and follow the rules of the game. 

Thank you for supporting a safe and positive play environment for all students! 

School Council 

Interested in taking on a bigger role to support our children at Acadia school? We are looking for you!   

Acadia school parent council is looking for a new Secretary, Fundraising coordinator and Vice President.  Our first meeting will be next Wednesday Sept 10th at 6:30pm. If you care unable to come in person, you can also join us online: Join the meeting For more information please visit https://acadia.cbe.ab.ca/school-council Please come join us and see what we are all about! Voting in will be at our AGM Wed Oct 8th! 

Look forward to seeing you there! 

Jen 

President Acadia Parent Council 

Drop-off/Pick up 

Please remember that students arrive at school by walking, riding their bike, on the school bus and getting dropped off. To ensure everyone’s safety, please do not park in the crosswalk at 94 Ave and 5 St, or block the bus parking in front of the school. 

Attendance 

Before school begins for the day, please call the school 403-777- 8440 to let us know if your child will be absent or late.  This will help us ensure that all Acadia students are safe and that their attendance record will be accurate. 

After you call the school: 

• press 1, and leave your message on the Attendance Line 
• please let us know your child’s first and last name (please spell the last name), teacher and the reason for the absence 

Future Dates  

Monday September 15 – No school for all Kindergarten 

Thursday September 18 – Back to School BBQ To be confirmed, 5-7:30pm 

Friday September 26 – Orange Shirt Day 

Monday September 29 – Professional Development Day: no school for students 

Tuesday September 30 – No school for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Have a great weekend! 

Acadia School