Dates at a Glance
March 17-20- Fitset Ninja; Book Fair
March 20- PJ Day, Papa John's Fun Lunch and Evening Conferences 4:30-8:00 online
March 21- Daytime Conferences 8:00-1:00 online
March 24-28- Spring Break
March 31- Classes Resume
April 3- School Council
April 17- Spring Dance (tentative)
April 18- Dan's bday and Good Friday (no school)
April 21- System Professional Learning Day- No School for Students
April 22- Earth Day- Community Projects
April 28-May 2- Yellow Steps Residency
May 8- Kindergarten Open House
May 12-15- Grade 5/6 Camp Chief Hector
May 19- No School
May 22- Volunteer Tea
Dear TRS Families!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope everyone is feeling festive and ready for a great week ahead.
We’ve got a lot happening around Terrace Road this week! FitSet Ninja is here all week doing a fun and engaging residency with our students. Get ready for some exciting movement and team-building activities!
It’s also time for the Scholastic Book Fair! Students will be stopping by and check out all the great books – it’s a perfect way to build those home libraries and encourage a love of reading.
A quick reminder that online conferences are coming up this week:
Thursday evening from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
We’re looking forward to connecting with you and chatting about all the great things your kids are doing.
Book Fair
Our annual book fair will look a little bit different this year. There will be some times for students to preview on Friday, March 14th, and Monday, March 17th, but we will not be having our typical parent-involved book fair due to the ongoign CUPE strike. Students will have the option of bringing in some money on the 17th-20th, depending on their set schedule, to go to the library with their classmates and make some purchases. There will be a finalized schedule sent out mid-week so that families have time to plan accordingly. There is no obligation to purchase. Funds raised will be used to support teacher wish-lists. Grade 6 students will, of course, be able to select their Legacy Book, which will remain in the Library as a marker of their time at our building.
School Conferences
Due to ongoing job action, all Calgary Board of Education conferences have been shifted online. Thursday evening conferences will run from 4:30-8:00 pm, with the last conference starting at 7:45. Friday conferences will run from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., with the last conference starting at 12:45. Conferences are currently open for bookings now via mycbe/powerschool.
Purdy's Fundraiser
We have started our Purdy's fundraiser, in which funds collected are used to purchase needs for the school, support student learning, and build out community! Fliers were sent home last week with details attached. The fundraiser will end March 25th, and pick-up will happen on April 7th.
Lates
We continue to have a number of students arriving late on a daily basis. Being present for the beginning of the school day helps students to connect with their classmates and teacher, regulate emotions, and transition well into the week. We will ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS welcome students with open arms and a smile, but if you are having trouble motivating, please reach out- we are here to discuss and support in any way possible!
Commitment to Communication
A priority at Terrace Road School continues to be open and transparent communication with families regarding student learning. As such we update teacher blogs routinely, and those updates are emailed out Fridays. The blogs are also stored on our website by clicking HERE. As well, it our hope that students are routinely bringing home their communication folders. Our goal between now and the end of the year is for each class to send home 4 pieces of writing, as that is one of our School Development Plan goals at Terrace Road School this year. Along with the evidence of student writing, there will be a rubric for students to complete with a parent or caregiver, as well as a Two Stars and a Wish on the back (two highlights of the work, and a next step. Below is what you should expect to see from the school--our commitment is to send home the 4 pieces of writing between now and June to allow families to see how their students are doing, and to provide voice in learning.
Survey Season
As you know, we continue to plan for this school year, with an eye for preparing for next year. We also continue to grow in terms of our population- and the more input we can have from families, the better informed we will be in making decisions that impact families, students and teachers for next year. There are the following surveys to complete:
- Education Assurance Survey- This information is used to get a pulse of the community and to better understand how staff, students, and families are feeling about the school in general. All families of children in grade 4,5,6 at TRS will have received an email with a link to the survey, and their random access code to initiate the survey.
- Enrollment Survey- 2025-26 We are beginning to plan for the 2025-26 school year with Kindergarten enrollments coming in quickly and CBE planning and numbers projections coming to schools in the spring. Please take time to fill out this survey that will help us to better understand real student numbers for next year: SURVEY
- Terrace Road School Planning Survey- Budget and Fees We typically get 15-20 results for this survey. We would like to have more information, so please do consider completing at your earliest convenience! This survey can be accessed HERE.