Open House and Book Fair – September 25th, 2025
We invite you to join us for our Open House on Thursday, September 25, from 4:30–6:30 PM. This evening will serve as a chance to meet your child’s teacher, visit classrooms, and connect as a school community. During that time, we will have our Scholastic Bookfair setup in the plaza. Each classroom will be having designated presentations, at specific times, to help parents understand any particulars about their child’s class. You do not need to sign up in advance, simply join one of the three presentations to learn more about the classroom.
4:30 Doors open
4:45-4:55 Classroom presentation #1
5:15 – 5:25 Classroom presentation #2 (repeat)
6:00 – 6:10 Classroom presentation #3 (repeat)
6:30 End
Scholastic Book Fair –
Our book fair will take place in the plaza on Thursday, September 25, from 4:15 - 6:30 during Meet the Teacher night. We invite OHS Families to check out the hundreds of books available for purchase (debit or credit card only, no cash). Promotional flyers will be sent home with your children soon. Thank you for supporting this event; some of the proceeds go towards purchasing new and exciting books for our school library.
Orange Shirt Day – Friday September 26th
On Friday, September 26, Olympic Heights School will join schools across Canada in recognizing Orange Shirt Day. This important day is an opportunity for students, staff, and families to honour the survivors of residential schools, remember those who did not return, and reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation. We encourage everyone to wear an orange shirt to show that “Every Child Matters.” Together, we will continue to build understanding, respect, and a commitment to truth and reconciliation in our school community.
Terry Fox Run
Each year our school supports the Terry Fox Run, as we believe that Terry Fox is a true Canadian Hero who demonstrated the qualities of perseverance, resilience, and selflessness while waging his own personal battle against cancer.
On September 25 at approximately 1:15 PM, we will kick off our Terry Fox School Run with an assembly celebrating our Canadian hero.
A course approximately 0.5 km in length will be marked on the school field. Participants will complete as many circuits of the field as they feel comfortable with and collect a popsicle stick after each circuit is complete. We are asking families to donate online to the Terry Fox Foundation at www.terryfoxrun.org and search for Olympic Heights School. Or click this link! Donations will be accepted until Monday, September 26th. Kindergarten morning classes will run with their older buddies in the morning. A friendly reminder, please do not bring dogs onto the school field because we must abide by the City of Calgary bylaws.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher. You must have your Volunteer Registration form filled out in School Engage and have a current police clearance to volunteer. We would appreciate your assistance! Thanks to everyone for supporting this important event.
“Even if I don’t’ finish, we need others to continue. It’s got to keep going without me”. - Terry
Grade 6 AMA Patrollers Training
We’re pleased to share that our Grade 6 AMA Patrollers will be completing their training next week at the crosswalk in front of the school. This vital program plays a key role in keeping our students safe, and we truly appreciate your support as they develop their skills.
Please be patient during this time as they practice. You’ll see them hard at work during the following hours:
- Morning: 8:45 – 8:58 AM
- Afternoon: 3:30 – 3:45 PM (12:57 – 1:00 PM on Fridays)
A friendly reminder to all drivers: when the patrollers have their stop signs out, please remain stopped until they direct you to proceed (the stop signs will be returned behind their backs). Pedestrians should wait behind the patrollers until it’s safe to cross, which is indicated when their stop signs are out and they are no longer blocking the crosswalk with their arms.
Your encouragement will go a long way in helping them feel confident in their new roles! Thank you for your support!
School Apparel
Interested in some OHS apparel for you or your child? You’re in luck! Our OHS “school store” is currently offering a sale on apparel for September. While the store is open year-round, take advantage now of the back-to-school pricing. All you need to do is click on the link to our school store, browse and select the items you would like to purchase. https://stores.freshbrandgear.com/olympicheights/shop/home
Fun Lunch through Healthy Hunger
Fun Lunch is back and ready for your orders! Please go to healthyhunger.ca to set up your account or see the attached notice as it is full of information on how to sign up and order fun food for your child(ren). Feel free to reach out to the Fun Lunch parent volunteers at any time via email if you have questions or concerns at: funlunch@ohsparent.com
The Sun-Oka Apple Fundraiser is officially open! 🍎
Get ready to stock up on the crisp, juicy goodness of Sun-Oka apples—perfect for snacking, making, and sharing! Orders are now open, with delivery expected in the second or third week of October (just in time for cozy fall vibes).
Don’t keep this sweetness to yourself—spread the word to friends and family so they can get in on the apple fun too!
Volunteers Needed – Olympic Heights Parent Association Casino
The Olympic Heights Parent Association is thrilled to announce its upcoming Fundraising Casino, happening November 1–2, 2025 at Cowboys Casino in Calgary. This exciting event is not only a great way to support our school, but also a fun opportunity to meet and connect with fellow OHS parents. Together, we have the potential to raise up to $70,000 to enhance our children’s educational experience.
Proceeds from the event will help fund essential learning tools and resources, including laptops, iPads, SMART Boards, robotics equipment, books, gym gear, music and art supplies. These contributions directly benefit our students by enriching classrooms and creating dynamic, engaging learning environments.
We truly rely on the support of our community to make this event a success.
To volunteer or learn more, please visit: https://bit.ly/OHS_Casino
Important Dates
Sept. 20 Kernels Popcorn (Healthy Hunger) orders due
Sept. 25 Kernels Popcorn snack
Sept. 25 Terry Fox Run (rain or shine) 1:00 assembly first
Sept. 25 Book Fair
Sept. 25 Meet the Teacher Night
Sept. 26 Orange Shirt Day
Sept. 29 Monday Non-instructional day
Sept. 30 No school – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 1 Gr. 6 vaccination #1 – takes place in staffroom (2nd vaccination – April 16)
Oct. 4 Panago Pizza orders due
Oct. 9 Panago Pizza lunch
Oct. 9 Life Touch individual student and staff photos – back half of the gym
Oct. 13 No school - Thanksgiving Day
Oct. 18 Halloween Cookie orders due
Oct. 20 Monday Non-instructional day – Calgary Election
Oct. 23 Halloween Cookie snack