Hello, Wolf Pack Families! 

It’s December!  As you read ahead, you’ll note that our school foyer is currently hosting a cherished tradition and fundraiser... our annual Scholastic Book Fair.  A big thank you to our organizing committee and to each volunteer for making this possible.  Next week, our foyer will host donation boxes to receive items for Calgary’s Food Bank as our school comes together to support our Calgary and area neighbours. 

As our calendar year ends and conditions get a bit chillier, some reminders about our CBE and QES response to winter weather are available, here. 

Enormous thanks for each effort towards last week’s parent-student-teacher conferences.  We trust that these were valuable conversations relating to current learning circumstances.  As questions and ideas continue to arise, please contact your child(ren)’s teacher(s).  Special thanks to our parents (through school council) for providing (incredible!) meals for staff during this time. 

Reminder | No Pick-up or Drop-off in CBE Parking Lots 

A reminder that pick-up and drop-off is prohibited within CBE parking lots: 

  • including Queen Elizabeth School (K-6) 
  • as well as Queen Elizabeth High School (7-12), next door.   

Avoiding in-and-out vehicular traffic from either parking lot allows safety and security to be ensured both for young people as well as for staff.  

Upcoming | QES’ Wolf Pack Food Drive 

From December 8 (Mon.) to December 17 (Weds.), we are gathering as many donations for the Calgary Food Bank as possible.  The Calgary Food Bank publishes an ongoing wish list (including items that can/cannot be accepted) as well a seasonal holiday wish list as donation contributions are considered.  Donation boxes—all set to receive any donations—will be in our main foyer, with our staff team ready to assist. 

Update | 2025-26 Assessment & Reporting Timeline 

Students across the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) receive two digital report cards each school year through MyCBE.  CBE students will have their first report card for 2025-26 visible to parents/guardians and students on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. 

For more on reporting: 

Reminder | Student Illnesses 

We know attendance decisions are often difficult as families aim to prioritize learning and usual routines. 

Reminders relating to General Health Measures are available, here, including: 

  • In all matters of health, CBE takes direction from Alberta Education and Alberta Health Services. The following health measures can reduce the spread and lessen the impact of illness in school communities. These include: 
    • stay home when feeling sick; 
    • if possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick. 

As we monitor attendance and illness trends, please ensure the school is notified of absences (and whether or not those absences relate to illness) prior to any school absence.  

Offer | QES School Council / Parent Society 

 1. Wolfpack Holiday Workshop 

Our elves are hard at work again this year, getting ready for the holiday season! They have set up a gift-giving initiative to make the holidays a bit brighter for some of our friends! 

If you would like to contribute to the Holiday Workshop this year, please sign up on the sign-up genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DAAA82CA13-60764384-wolfpack  
 
 

  

2. QES Annual Scholastic Book Fair 

 

 

  

QES will be hosting an in-person Scholastic Book Fair from Dec 1-5. This is an annual event that the students and teachers very much look forward to, which also raises funds for our library and school. We can't do this without you! Please check out the sign-up genius below and sign up for a shift! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DAAA82CA13-60542771-scholastic 

Book Fair Class Schedule 

Class 

 

Viewing Time 

Purchasing Time 

AM 

Kinders 

Dec 1, 11:00-11:30  

Dec 4, 11:00-11:30 

PM 

Kinders 

Dec 1, 1:15-1:45 

Dec 4, 1:15-1:45 

Gr. 1 

Kerr 

Dec 2, 12:00-12:30 

Dec 4, 10:30-11:00 

Gr. 1 

Coutts 

Dec 3, 11:00-11:30 

Dec 5, 12:00-12:30 

Gr. 2 

Sushko 

Dec 1, 10:30-11:00 

Dec 3, 12:00-12:30 

Gr. 2 

Chapdelaine 

Dec 1, 11:30-12:00 

Dec 3, 11:30-12:00 

Gr. 2 

Babuik 

Dec 1, 12:00-12:30 

Dec 3, 1:15-1:45 

Gr. 3 

Greenfield 

Dec 2, 1:15-1:45 

Dec 4, 1:45-2:15 

Gr. 3 

Mansell 

Dec 2, 1:45-2:15 

Dec 4, 2:15-2:45 

Gr. 3 

Wensley 

Dec 2, 2:15-2:45 

Dec 4, 2:45-3:15 

Gr. 4 

O’Dell 

Dec 2, 10:30-11:30 

Dec 4, 12:00-12:30 

Gr. 4 

Pfob 

Dec 2, 2:45-3:15 

Dec 5, 11:00-11:30 

Gr. 4 

Gould 

Dec 3, 10:30-11:00 

Dec 5, 11:30-12:00 

Gr. 5 

Peers 

Dec 2, 11:00-11:30 

Dec 4, 11:30-12:00 

Gr. 5 

Barclay-Ward 

Dec 2, 11:30-12:00 

Dec 5, 10:30-11:00 

Gr. 6  

Yong 

Dec 1, 1:45-2:15 

Dec 3, 1:45-2:15 

Gr. 6 

Glimpel 

Dec 1, 2:15-2:45 

Dec 3, 2:15-2:45 

Gr. 6 

Brush 

Dec 1, 2:45-3:15  

Dec 3, 2:45-3:15 

Family shopping times:  

  • Thurs. Dec 4 3:30-6:30pm &  
  • Fri. Dec 5 12:37-1:30pm 


3. December Fun Lunch - Dec 18 

Don't forget to purchase your December Fun Lunch if you haven't already! There will also be a popcorn day in December - you can sign up for both at: healthyhunger.ca now.  

If you would like to volunteer to help hand out fun lunch on Dec 18, please sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DAAA82CA13-58631597-boston 


Key Dates 

Dec 1-5: Book Fair 

Dec 10: Photo Retakes 

Dec 11: Healthy Hunger – Kernel’s Popcorn 

Dec 18: Healthy Hunger – Boston Pizza (postponed from October) 

Dec 19: Last day of classes (pre-Winter Break) 

Dec 20 to Jan 4: Winter Break 

January 5: Classes resume (post-Winter Break)