Oct. 6-10 Update

Posted on 2025-10-03 14:55:45.983 +0000 UTC

Oct. 6-10 Update | Apple Fundraiser, Labour Relations, School Athletics, Trips and Extracurricular Activities, Fees, Public Rentals, Learning Toolkits

Queridas familias,

I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the warm welcome I've received from the students, staff, and families alike. It has been such a joy getting to know all of you, and I am truly looking forward to the wonderful year ahead.

Con gratitud,

Director Mike Scott

Apple Fundraiser | Pick Up

Thank you to everyone who participated in the apple & pear fundraiser. We still have several boxes that are in the office for pick up. Please contact Dina in the main office to coordinate pick-up.

Labour Relations | Strike Action is Expected to Begin Oct. 6.

For up-to-date labour relations information please visit Labour Action page.

Current Situation

Strike Action is Expected to Begin Oct. 6

Updated Oct. 1

At this time, the CBE is preparing for an Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) strike beginning on Monday, Oct. 6. Here is what this means for CBE families:

All classes will be cancelled. Do not send your child to school.
Transportation will be cancelled. Do not leave your child at a bus stop.

School Athletics, Trips and Extracurricular Activities

All school athletics, trips and extracurricular activities will be suspended or cancelled. The following W.O. Mitchell school trips and activities impacted are:

October 6 - Fall photos have been cancelled and will be rebooked for a later date.
October 14 - Grade 5 Sam Centre field trip has been cancelled and will ben rebooked for a later date.
October 15 - Grade 6 Vaccinations will be rebooked for a later date.
October 23 - Grade 3 Telus Spark has been cancelled and will be rebooked for a later date.
October 30 - Healthy Hunger has been cancelled.
The October School Council meeting has been cancelled and will be rebooked for a later date.

Access to Online CBE applications

A decision was made on October 3, 2025, that students will have access to Google Classroom thoughtout labour action. There will be no updates to the sites during the labour action.

Before and After School Care

Most childcare facilities located in CBE schools will continue to operate. Please contact your childcare provider for more information.

Day Camps

Many organizations in Calgary, such as the YMCA and City of Calgary Recreation are offering day camps for school-aged children. Families must make their own arrangements for these services.

Public Rentals

After-hours public rentals in schools will continue.

Fees

Families may have paid fees for field trips or other school-based activities that may be cancelled. Any fees paid for services not delivered will be adjusted accordingly.

Financial Resources for Families

The Alberta government has made financial resources available to families. To access funds, eligible parents must create an account online.

Learning Toolkits

Alberta Education and Childcare has created a free toolkit that parents can use to help support their child’s independent learning when schools close. The toolkit provides weekly resources that follow the K to 12 curriculum. Resources are available in English, French and French Immersion. The toolkit includes materials for two weeks of learning. Additional weeks of learning materials will be added as needed. You can download the toolkits at new.learnalberta.ca.

We value the contributions of all employees who support student success, and we respect the bargaining process.

We are committed to keeping you informed as the situation evolves. Should anything change before Oct. 6, you will be informed, and the most up-to-date information will continue to be posted to this page.