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Walking Together: A Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Learning

The Calgary Board of Education strives to ensure that all schools are safe and caring places for students and staff. As a public school system, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and beliefs.  At Olympic Heights School, we have honored and recognized our school community throughout the school year with events such as Orange Shirt Day, Hindu Heritage Month, Black History month, etc.

June marks National Indigenous History Month, a significant time to honour and explore the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.  Throughout this month—and especially on National Indigenous Peoples Day—we are reminded of the importance of continuing our commitment to learning and growth, guided by the Indigenous Holistic Education Lifelong Learning Framework.
It is a time to come together in the spirit of culture, connection, and shared learning

In addition, June is also Pride Month, a time to recognize the pursuit of equality and rights for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. The CBE is committed to safe and caring learning and work environments for 2SLGBTQ+ students and staff. At Olympic Heights School, we will recognize this by reinforcing our Three Pillars of Care- Taking Care of Yourself, Taking Care of Others, and Taking Care of our Place.

We acknowledge that each family and community have unique experiences with different recognitions and celebrations, and any commemorative activities in our schools may be perceived differently. Classroom-based  activities and lessons that promote diversity and inclusion are not subject to exemptions as they are in alignment with the Education Act 

Library Year-End 

This was the last week for student library book check-outs.  Books will be collected from all classes next week. If your child has an overdue library book, our library assistant Mrs. Sjogren may be in touch asking you to help your child locate the book at home. This year we offered families a voluntary option of replacing lost or damaged books to help keep our collection up-to-date. Mrs. Sjogren will provide book replacement info if you wish to get a new copy of any book you can’t find. Costs for replacing lost or damaged books are not applied to your MyCBE account fees.

Online Report Card

Online report cards will be enabled for viewing from June 25, 2025 - July 25, 2025 (8 a.m.). During this window, legal guardians / independent students are welcome to view K-12 report cards online. For additional supports (e.g., videos, guides etc.) with Attendance and Assessment and Reporting, refer to Technical Support for Students & Parents.

Outstanding Fees

We would like to say thank you to the response to our previous email.  We have reduced our outstanding total to $12 272. Typically, the only fees that are school-based are ones that are associated with field trips. These trips are run on a cost recovery basis as we are required to pay for things such as transportation and service provider costs. Unpaid fees can result in a significant impact on the programming we offer at our school such as; limiting our ability to provide student technology, art supplies, library books and various student resources. For your convenience, payment options of credit and debit are available online through your  MyCBE account. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office.

Departing from OHS for the 2025-26 School Year?

Are you planning to leave Olympic Heights School at the end of this school year? Whether your family is moving, your child is transferring to a new school, or you are  setting off on a new adventure, we would appreciate knowing in advance to help us plan for the upcoming year. Please take a moment to complete the form linked below—your support is greatly appreciated! Please do not complete this form if your child is currently in Grade 6 and transitioning to Grade 7—we have already got that covered!

https://forms.office.com/r/PbDP8KGh6c

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

Thank you for your support!

Busing and Transportation Registration 

Families are now able to register for school bus service for the 2025-2026 school year. To find out if you are within the busing zone, visit the walk zone/bus zone page and enter your address.   

If you are within the bus zone, registration is now available through your MyCBE account  

Families must register by Sunday, June 22, 2025 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. 

We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 22 deadline will be delayed. Confirmed routes are posted in late August. For those who register after the June 22 deadline, it may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. 

Transportation can be cancelled with no financial impact by submitting the cancellation form by Sept. 30, 2025. 

Last Chance to Order OHS 2024-2025 Yearbooks

Don’t miss your chance to order the 2024–2025 Olympic Heights School Yearbook!
This keepsake is a great way to preserve your child’s school year memories.

To place your order, visit ybpay.lifetouch.ca and enter the Yearbook ID Code: 14310925.
Alternatively, you can follow the instructions outlined in the attached digital flyer.

If you have any questions or need support with your order, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Thorpe at jlthorpefed@cbe.ab.ca.

Upcoming Dates 

June 2 - 5                        Gr. 6 Outdoor School

June 9                              Gr. 6 Vaccinations #2, morning – staffroom

June 9                              Elder Hal Eagletail Visit

June 10                            Elder Hal Eagletail Visit

June 12                            School Council (6:30 – 8:00PM)

June 14                            Kernels Popcorn & Panago Pizza orders due

June 16                            Gr. 6 PAT – English Part B

June 17                            Gr. 6 PAT – Math Part B

June 17 – 18                  Gr. 1 Art Felt Studio

June 18                            Gr. 6 PAT – Social Studies

June 19                            Kernels Popcorn & Panago Pizza

June 20                            Jr. Achievement – More Than Money Presentation, Gr. 4

June 24                            Gr. 6 Farewell Celebration

June 25                            Bike, Walk, Roll to school day

June 25                            Sports Day (PM)

June 25                            Report Cards available to parents

June 26                            Last day for students – early dismissal

June 27                            Non-instructional Day (No School for Students)

Sept 2                              School begins for the 2025-2026 school year