Hello Banting and Best Families,

It was wonderful to see so many families at our Family STEAM learning night. Such fun ways to explore the world of Science and Mathematics. Thank you to our teachers for setting up and running such great stations.

Parent Information Session at Banting and Best School Learning Commons 
"Managing Challenging Behaviours" 
April 23, 6-7:30 
Session description: 
All behavior has meaning! 
Together, we will explore how to identify when our children are in the beginning stages of emotional dysregulation and how to support with co-regulation while managing our selves. 
Big behaviours can be scary and overwhelming, but together we will go through simple strategies to support ourselves and children through big behaviours while maintaining positive relationships. 

note: This session has been prepared for parents and caregivers of  K-3 students. Information may be applicable across a broader age range but strategies will be best suited for younger children. Childcare will be available for this session. 

Registration for 2024-25 School Year

It is amazing that we have arrived at the time in the school year where we begin thinking and planning for next year. In order for us to best prepare for all of our students, we would like to have our most accurate student numbers. If you are planning to attend a different school next year, please inform us as soon as possible. If you know any students who are planning on attending Banting and Best School next year please encourage them to contact us so we can add their student(s) to next years plans. We want to be set up for the best success for all.

Inform | Moving Modular Classrooms from Banting & Best School 

Dear students and parents/guardians, 

The Board of Trustees has approved relocating two modular units from your school to Connaught School, which urgently needs additional learning spaces. 

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) had requested the relocation of these modular units in the 2024-25 Modular Classroom Program, which was submitted to the provincial government. Relocating modular units from one school to another is a strategy to address the exceptional growth felt across many areas of our city. Relocating our modular units to Connaught School will let many more young students attend school close to home. 

CBE is beginning site work assessments right away. We anticipate that the modulars will be removed this fall. You will continue to be updated as we receive more information. Please contact accomodation@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions about this announcement. 

Thank you, 

Calgary Board of Education 

Elev8 Lacrosse TryIt 

We are excited to invite all ELEV8 CLASSROOM Lacrosse students, teachers and their families to try lacrosse together and discover a new sport on May 11, 2024, at the Calgary Soccer Centre.   All families can register players (ages five and above) free of charge, courtesy of Calgary Field Lacrosse, for a day of fun and discovery.  ELEV8 TRYit is designed for players new to lacrosse or those learning the game. 

ELEV8 TRYit Family 

Saturday, May 11, 2024 

  • Ages 5 to 8  - 1:30 - 2:30 PM 
  • Ages 9 to 12 - 2:30 - 3:30 PM 
  • Ages 13 - 17 - 3:30 - 4:30 PM 

Location: 
Calgary Soccer Centre, 7000 - 48 Street SE, Outdoor Field 4 

Parents and Guardians are welcome to join all the sessions! 

Monday, April 22 

  • Support Staff Appreciation Week!
  • Earth Day!  
  • Lunch- Environment Club 

Tuesday, April 23 

  • 6:00-7:30 pm – Managing Challenging Behaviours – Parent night 

Thursday, April 25 

  • Fun Lunch- Papa John's 

Friday, April 26 

  • Administrative Professionals Day aka Yeah Ms. Roselea Day! 
  • 9:00 am – Kindergarten Assembly 

Upcoming Dates 

  • May 1- Hats on for Mental Health 
  • May 3- Canada Day in May 
  • May 6- Teacher Appreciation Week, Education Week, Mental Health Week 
  • May 13-16- Evergreen Theatre Residency 

Have a wonderful week,

Ms. Durnford