​Dear Families,

Welcome to November! We are getting ready for a busy month ahead here at Patrick Airlie School. This newsletter includes some important reminders and info on upcoming events this month.

Firstly, safety is of upmost importance. At this time we continue to have some significant concerns about safety at both drop-off and pick-up times. It is important that we all work together to maintain safety for all our students and families. Please note the following: 

  • The bus zone at the front of the school MUST be kept clear for daycare busses that need to park there at pick-up time. Please respectfully follow the posted signs.  
  • The staff parking lot is OFF LIMITS for all families. Please do not enter the lot or park here.  
  • Parents are asked to park along curbs and not in the middle of the road or on the corners.
  • Traffic law states you must park a minimum of 5 meters away from the corner of a road.  
  • Please do not stop in the middle of the road to drop off students.  
  • No U-turns in the middle of the road please. This is a concern with the amount of traffic and pedestrians.
  • When students are dropped off, they must walk to the nearest intersection/crosswalk to cross the road.  
  • When crossing the road, please look both ways to ensure it is safe to cross.  
  • Drivers, please maintain the speed limit of 30km/h in a school zone. 
  • Please be cautious, walking on school grounds, with the winter weather it can be slippery.
  • A reminder, supervision does not begin until 8:10am and doors open at 8:15am. Please be mindful of these times, especially on cold weather days.

 Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and teamwork to maintain a safe school community.


Please review the list of important dates and events coming up in November:

November 7 - Class Picture & Re-take Day

  • All students will be photographed with their class and individual photos will be done for anyone who missed our original picture day on October 5. Also, if you were not pleased with your child's photos, they can have them taken again on this day. For re-takes, students are asked to have their proof sheet with them and we would ask that you email their teacher to let them know you would like re-takes completed. 

November 8 – Remembrance Day Assembly

  • Families are invited to join us for our Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:30am. Doors will open at 10:20am.
  • We are thankful to have some guests planning to join us. This includes a few retired members of The King’s Own Calgary Regiment and an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper.

November 9-14 – Fall Break

  • There will be no classes for all CBE students on Nov 9, 10, 13 and 14.
  • Classes will resume at 8:20am on November 15.

November 15 – School Council & Fundraising Meeting

  • Our monthly meeting of the School Council and Fundraising Society will be at 6pm, online. Meeting information will be sent out the day of the meeting.
  • All parents and guardians are welcome to join and learn more about what is happening at Patrick Airlie School.

November 17 – Booking System Opens for Parent Teacher Conferences

  • Parents will be able to book Parent Teacher Conferences starting at 9am on November 17. 
  • This is done through your MyCBE account. 
  • More information on how to book, will be sent out prior to November 17.
  • Any issues, please contact Ms. Bawar in the main office.

November 17 - Spirit Day

  • Colour Day!
  • Wear your favourite colour or dress in a rainbow!

November 23 & 24 – Parent Teacher Conferences & No School

  • Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at the following times:
    • Kindergarten – Thursday, November 23 from 9am-12pm and 1pm-6pm
    • Kindergarten – Friday, November 24 from 9am-1pm
    • Grade 1-5 – Thursday, November 23 from 4:30-8pm
    • Grade 1-5 – Friday, November 24 from 8:30am-1pm
  • There will be NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten students on November 23 AND 24.
  • There will be NO SCHOOL for grade 1-5 on November 24.

Grade 5 Parent Meeting for Outdoor School

  • Grade 5 students are going to Camp Chief Hector for Outdoor School from December 4-7.
  • This is a sleep-away camp and students will be engaging in learning and curricular work throughout  the week.
  • All grade 5 parents are asked to attend a Parent Information Meeting on November 23 at 5pm in the Learning Commons.

Holiday Celebration

  • Save the Date! Our Holiday & Winter Solstice Celebration will be on December 13 during the afternoon.  
  • All families are welcome.
  • More details will be shared in early December.

December Spirit Days

  • December 20 – Festive Clothing Day – wear your favourite holiday sweater, Santa hat, antlers etc for some festive fun!.
  • December 21 – Winter Solstice Day – wear white for Winter Solstice.
  • December 22 – PJ/Comfy Cozy/Bring a Stuffy Day – get set for a cozy last day of classes before winter break.
  • Reminders will be sent out again in December.

Upcoming Dates

  • A reminder, there are no classes on December 8.
  • The last day of classes, before the Winter Break is December 22.
  • Following Winter Break, classes will resume on January 8, 2024.


As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to the school. We appreciate your continued support!


All the best,

Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser

Principal, Patrick Airlie School


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