Good afternoon Families of Higgins Students,
I hope you all had a wonderful Labour Day Weekend. It was beautiful, and I hope you got outside to enjoy.
Firming up Enrollment Numbers
With Labour Day weekend passed, we are looking forward to welcoming everyone to school on Tuesday, September 3. If you know that your child is attending elsewhere this school year and have not yet informed Dr. Gordon Higgins you can respond to this email and let me know directly.
Likewise, if you and your family are out of the country, and planning to return by September 20th, please also reply to this email and let me know. If you are out of the country, and plan on returning after September 20, you may be withdrawn from the Calgary Board of Education. September 26 is our count date with Alberta Education, and if you are not in attendance, your child is at risk of being withdrawn. If this happens, and your child is not a Canadian Citizen, they must be enrolled through the CBE Welcome Centre, which will delay the school start.
School Cafeteria
The school cafeteria will be open as of Tuesday, September 3. Students can pay with cash, or by using a debit machine.
Important Dates this Month
September 3: Cross Country Running Sign up will take place during physed class.
September 4: Tryouts for Girls and Boys Soccer begins after school. (2:45pm - 4:00pm)
September 4: Calgary Transit and Calgary Transit Peace Officers present to students living in Temple, what safe ridership looks like on Cagary Transit. This begins at 10am. All Temple Students will be required to attend.
September 5: Picture Day. If students miss this day, a retake day is coming up in October.
September 9: Tryouts for Sr. Boy's Basketball 2:45pm - 4:00pm, Jr. Boy's Basketball 4:00pm - 5:15pm
September 10: Tryouts for Jr. Girl's Basketball 2:45pm - 4:00pm, Sr. Girl's Basketball 4pm - 5:15pm.
September 10: School Council Meeting at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons. The Annual General Meeting will be held at this tiem.
September 19: Welcome Night - Also known as Meet the Teacher Night will take place from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
September 27: Teacher Professional Learning - No School for Students.
September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - School Closed.
We look forward to keeping you informed on what is happening at Dr. Gordon Higgins, as well as letting you know about all the positive experiences your children have experienced, and also look forward to celebrating student success at Higgins.
Sincerely,
Colin McCracken
Principal