Dear OSG Families, 

Our OSG Weekly Update is sent out once a week to provide you with the most up to date information on what is happening at O. S. Geiger School. 

School Council Meeting on Monday 

We are excited to have our first School Council meeting tomorrow, Monday, September 14. The meeting is at the school OR online at 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. All parents are welcome to attend monthly School Council meetings to learn about the school, learn about the learning across each grade and to provide feedback to the administration so we can make OSG the best place for learning for your children. If you choose to attend online, please click HERE. 

Please note – these meetings are with other parents and guardians and the school administration and not with your child’s teacher. 


IMPORTANT! Complete Online Forms by MONDAY, Sep. 14 

Each year, schools have a variety of forms that parents / legal guardians are required to complete or review and update. In CBE, the forms in an online format (SchoolEngage) are: 

  • Demographic Verification - 2026-27 – This required form is an Alberta Education and Childcare requirement as proof of Registration for funding purposes and includes your child’s personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information.  
  • Citizenship Information Update - 2026-27 – This form becomes available and is required to complete if you change your child’s citizenship information on the Demographic Verification form. 
  • Annual Authorization - 2026-27 – Combines the following forms: 
    o School District Use of Personal Information - explains how CBE uses personal information in providing education services. 
    o Consent for CBE Use of Student Information – provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by school/district and third parties. 
    o Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party) - provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by outside groups and third parties 
    o Consent for Student Participation in Annual CBE Surveys – these surveys support school and system planning and help improve programs and supports offered to students 
    o Parental Opt-In for Notifiable curriculum for students in grades 3 to 9 – written consent of parents prior to providing instructions or materials that deal primarily and explicitly with human sexuality, gender identity or sexual orientation. Students are unable to participate in this portion of the curriculum unless consent is granted. 

SchoolEngage is one of the applications found in your MyCBE account. This is the same account used to pay fees, view academic information, book school conferences, register to volunteer etc. 

If you do not have a MyCBE account, click Create a MyCBE Account on the MyCBE page. For online help, refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video). 

To complete these forms: 

1. sign in to your MyCBE account 

2. click on the SchoolEngage icon 

3. select the form 

4. complete or review and update the form 

5. click on Submit to send the form electronically to the school 

6. repeat steps 3-5 for each form 

Please submit the Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization forms in SchoolEngage for your child by Monday, Sep. 14.  These forms are mandatory every year for Alberta Education and Childcare to confirm student funding. 


Photo Days 

On September 22 and 23, Lifetouch photographers will be at the school to take individual photos of each student. You will then have the option to purchase photos from Lifetouch. You will soon be emailed more information from your child’s teacher about which of the 2 days your child’s class will have their photos taken. Photo retakes, if needed, will be on October 28. 


Open House 

On September 24 from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM, you are invited to attend a Welcome Back to School Open House at the school. On September 17, you will be able to sign up in your MyCBE account for a time slot to come to the school on September 25 to visit your child’s classroom, meet their teacher and tour the school. 


CBE Caregiver Series 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community. 

Attached is a poster with sessions designed to provide families with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today. Along with the poster, additional session details are available on our corporate website: Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series. 

CBE Caregiver Series 2026 (1).pdf 


Upcoming Key Dates 

Sept 14: School Council meeting at 6:00 PM 

Sept 18: Tues/Thurs kinder attends 

Sept 18: Terry Fox Run 

Sept 22-23: Photo Days  

Sept 24: Welcome Back Open House 4:30-6:30 PM  

Sept 25: No School - non-instruction day 

Sept 29: Orange Shirt Day 

Sept 30: No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 


Thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Mary Miller and Rebecca Ghelfi