Dear AFS Families,
We are thrilled to have our Grade 6 patrols active at our crosswalk again this year. They just finished their training and are excited to help you and your children cross the street safely. Parents – please show your children the safest way to cross the street and use our crosswalk! Rain or shine – our students are in action!
Orange Shirt Day – Thursday, September 26
Annie Foote School will be recognizing and learning about Orange Shirt Day on Thursday, September 26. We encourage all of our staff and students to wear orange! Teachers have prepared learning activities this week as part of our commitment towards Truth and Reconciliation.
“September 30, 2021 marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that coincides with Orange Shirt Day. This day recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind, and the survivors of these institutions. Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 when residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad shared how her orange shirt was taken away on her first day at residential school. Webstad’s story provides an opportunity for CBE students and staff to reflect on the history, legacy, and implications of the residential schools era. On this day, we encourage CBE staff and students to share ways that we can work together toward truth and reconciliation. “
Invite to Event | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
The 4th annual City of Calgary, Calgary Board of Education, and Calgary Catholic School District ceremonial opening of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day will be held on Monday, Sept. 30 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9th Ave. S.E.). All CBE staff, students, families, friends, and neighbours are invited to attend to commemorate Indian residential school victims, honour survivors, and commit to Truth & ReconciliACTION. For more information please use this link: https://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html
Lockdown Drill
The safety of all students and staff of Annie Foote is of great importance. To that end, we have been working to establish appropriate safety measures for the various situations that may occur and affect our staff and students.
It is a reflection of the changes in our society that we must add variations to our safety drills. The teachers will be instructing students regarding their role during a drill of this kind. No one is allowed to enter or leave the building during a lockdown procedure. As part of our procedures, one long bell heard outside indicates a threat and students/parents should move away from the building, possibly evacuating to our off-site location at St. Thomas More. Three short bells heard outside means the building is secure and students/parents should enter the building.
Nations Vision
We are thrilled that Nations Vision has partnered with Annie Foote School again this year. Your child came home with a consent form today to receive a free eye exam. Last year over 40 of our students received free glasses as a result of their exam. We hope you take advantage of this great program. Consent Form
Calgary Public Library
Does your child have a public library card? If not, we encourage you to use this application to receive a card and begin borrowing books from your nearest library. Application
Annie Foote Library
We are so lucky to have a wonderful learning commons filled with great books! Students will begin having library time with Ms. Hirji next week. Please see her letter to parents HERE
In the Weeks Ahead
Thursday, September 26 – ORANGE SHIRT DAY
-Healthy Hunger Lunch (must be pre-ordered)
Friday, October 4 – Terry Fox Run
Tuesday, October 22 – School photos, Tues/Thurs K – Grade 6
Wednesday, October 23 – School photos, Mon/Wed Kindergarten