Parent Update April 13 – April 17 – Connect Charter School

Connect Charter Family Weekly Update

April 13 - April 17

Important Updates

🌸 Welcome Back & Reminders

  • We were excited to welcome our students back after Spring Break.
  • Thank you to the volunteers who helped with the meat and pies pick-up.
  • We kindly ask that parents contact the front office if they have messages for their child.
  • Cell phones and mobile devices must remain off and in backpacks or lockers during school hours. Repeat incidents will be referred to school administration and could result in further discipline.

📣 Re-Registration Reminder

  • Parents will have received information through School Messenger to re-register their child for the next school year.
  • Fees and forms must be completed by April 20 to maintain your child’s seat for the upcoming school year.

📸 Spring Photos

  • If you would like your child to participate in Spring Individual Picture Day (optional), please remind them so they can have their photo taken.
  • Spring Individual Picture Day (optional) — Tuesday, April 14 (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)

🚨 Safety Practice

  • We will be holding a Practice Lockdown on Tuesday, April 14 with the support of Calgary Police Services.

📅 Upcoming Events

  • Fun Lunch – Subway — Tuesday, April 14
  • Field Trip – Hangar Flight Museum (Classes 5.3 & 5.4) — Wednesday, April 15
  • Grade 9 – Cineplex Westhills Trip — Thursday, April 16
  • Fun Lunch – Kernels — Friday, April 17
  • Mandatory In-Person Grade 9 Parent Meeting (West Coast Trip) – April 29 6:00 p.m.

⛰️ CALM Peaks Program – Limited Spots Available

  • There are 6 spots remaining for CALM Peaks (June 28 – July 3).
  • This program is open to students across the province who are currently in Grades 9–10.
  • For more information and registration, please visit:
    👉 connectcharter.ca/calm-peaks/
Fees and forms to be completed by April 20th to secure your child's spot at Connect Charter School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Playground Silent Auction!

Our Playground Silent Auction is on the way and we need your help! If you have a basket idea, outdoor experience, or professional service you’d be willing to donate, please sign up by clicking this link.  If you know of any business that might donate an item or experience for the silent auction please reach out to [email protected]

🎁 Silent Auction – Thank You to Our Donors

  • A big thank you to the following businesses who have already donated to our Silent Auction:
    • Mandorla Yoga Institute
    • Kama Restaurant
    • Calgary Surge Basketball Team
    • Pumphouse Theatres Society
    • Critical Movement YYC
    • Camp Brand Goods
    • elena del bucchia DESIGN Inc
    • Theatre Calgary
    • Paper Snail Creations
 

 

School Council Update

Volunteers Wanted!!

Do you want to get involved with the school? Have just a little bit of time to share or A LOT of time to share? Interested in only one or two things or EVERYTHING?  No matter what your jam is, our school council is excited to have you come out and be a part of our volunteer community! 

Get started by completing our volunteer form and we will be in touch as volunteers are required for specific roles, committees and tasks!  It’s a great time to get involved! CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED! 

Bottles to Recycle?

Did you know that you can donate your bottle recycling to Connect Charter School through Skip the Depot and they will even pick them up!!  So far our contributors have helped us raise over $2,000.  You can find out more on the Skip the Depot website.

When they pick up don’t forget to label your bag with our Connect School Code:  XZ8L

Click HERE or use the QR code to get started!

 

As always, if you have any questions please contact our school council at [email protected].

Have a great week