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Wolfpack Weekly
Hello, Wolfpack Families!
We cannot wait to welcome families Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4:30-6:00 PM for our in-person Meet-the-Teacher evening. Schools are at their best when students, staff, and families come together, and we look forward to connecting with you. We know students and classes are actively preparing to have our classroom doors open for your visit.
It was incredibly heartwarming and special to hear from Fred Fox yesterday in advance of our annual Terry Fox Run/Walk. Hearing Fred share stories about Terry and the Fox Family was both meaningful and inspiring for our students and staff. Thank you to Mr. Tinaburri for his care and efforts working with the Terry Fox Foundation in organizing this very special event.
Our community has also embraced Terry Fox's legacy through its generosity. As of today, Queen Elizabeth School is proudly ranked 4th in Alberta and 10th in Canada for fundraising, having already surpassed our goal of $13 600. Thank YOU for helping us turn Terry's message of hope, courage, and perseverance into action. Yesterday, our students ran/walked with so much heart and perseverance! And, yes, there is still an opportunity to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation, directly (below).
Your Proud Principal,
Travis Robertson
Gratitude | Terry Fox Run/Walk (time remains to donate in QES’ name)
Last year, our school community went above and beyond our fundraising goal, raising an amazing $12,940.17! Thank you to everyone who helped make that possible. For 2026, our goal has been set at $13,587.00, and we would love your help in reaching it! We are a cash-free donation school, so please donate through:
Thank you to Ms. Annie Little (PE) for her work in ensuring celebration days as we work towards our goal! Thank you for each effort as we continue to see our grand total grow! Thank you to each volunteer through School Council for making our event a smooth success!
Thursday, September 24 | Meet-the-Teacher
Join us on Thursday, September 24, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM for our Open House-style Meet-the-Teacher event.
Families are encouraged to attend with their children, who can help guide them through classrooms, learning spaces, and activities. With students as guides, this is a casual opportunity for new and returning families to meet staff, explore learning spaces, and experience our school community. For parents with students in multiple grades, classrooms can be toured in any order, with families also invited to meet our PE and Music specialists.
Meet-the-Teacher is an opportunity for families to experience the classroom environment, see daily routines in action, explore learning spaces, and connect with our teaching staff alongside other families. To ensure an open and welcoming environment for everyone, specific discussions about student achievement or individual learning needs should be arranged separately with teachers for a date and time other than Meet-the-Teacher.
Reminder | Layers for Fluctuating Weather
Temperatures and outdoor conditions continue to really fluctuate throughout each school day. Thank you for your continued efforts in ensuring students are dressed in layers and prepared for outdoor time including recess, lunchtime, PE and other outdoor learning activities. We really encourage you label each layer, allowing students to keep track of belongings within outdoor activities.
Thank you, too, for your extra care during pick-up and drop-off in changing and unpredictable conditions.
Inform | School Council & Parent Society
Families are invited to attend our School Council and Parent Society meetings on Tuesday, September 29, beginning at 6:30 PM.
Meetings take place on the stage, with childcare provided on-site (by School Council). The Parent Society meeting follows School Council, and this month our Grade 2 team will kick off our monthly meeting, sharing highlights of student learning connected to Global and Cultural Citizenship.
Inform (observed Tues. Sept 29) | Orange Shirt Day
QES will observe Orange Shirt Day on Tuesday, September 29, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30.
Throughout September and beyond, students will participate in age-appropriate learning that honours residential school survivors, deepens understanding, and encourages reflection on our shared responsibilities toward reconciliation and reconciliACTION.
Offer | on Behalf of School Council
Welcome Back Family Donut Picnic:
Join us after school on Friday October 2 from 12:40-2:00 PM in the school park with your kids.
- Bring your own lunch and picnic blanket.
- You can order donuts from Modern Jelly Doughnut at healthyhunger.ca (order deadline is Sun Sept 27) - they will be available for pick up on the school grounds from 12:40pm - 1:15pm.
(This is a parented event!)
We need volunteers to help sort and hand out donuts - volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DAAA82CA13-66024207-2026#/
Fun Lunch:
Fun lunch and snack days for the 2026-2027 school year are on Healthy Hunger at healthyhunger.ca.
Yearbooks:
There are still a few 2025/2026 (last year) yearbooks available for $20.
Email qeeschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you are interested in purchasing one.
Shirt Shop:
Stay tuned for a late fall opening date for the shirt shop.
School Council:
Check out our website at https://www.qescouncil.ca for important dates, events and volunteer opportunities.
School Council and Parent Society Meeting:
Tuesday September 29, 2026 6:30pm on the school stage, childcare is provided on site.
Everyone is welcome, we'd love to see you there!
Reminder | Non-instructional Days in September
September:
- Friday, September 25 – Professional Learning
- No school for students.
- For staff, collaborative efforts towards:
- Individual Program Planning (IPP’s) and
- English as an Additional Language (EAL Benchmarking).
- Wednesday, September 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day
- No school for students and staff.