Dear OSG Families,
We are pleased to share that our Terry Fox Day and Run was a huge success! As a school, we collected over $1100.00 to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research. We are so proud of our students and school community for their generosity and dedication to this special and important cause.
Orange Shirt Day
Tuesday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. Because we don’t have school on this special day, OSG will be honouring Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, October 1. Students and families are invited to wear orange on this day to support Truth and Reconciliation and grow awareness of the impacts of Residential Schools.
Students and staff will be engaging in learning on this day focusing on our Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation: We will build and apply an understanding of Indigenous community values such as reciprocity and respect, and how these are lived in relationships with Indigenous students, families, Elders, community members and the land.
School Shirts are Back!
Our online store for O.S. Geiger T-shirts and sweaters is open again for any families who wish to purchase. It is completely optional to buy a school shirt and sizing samples will be available in the office.
If you choose to purchase, your order must be completed online and include your child's name and teacher. Orders are open until Oct 3, 2025 and will be delivered to the school around October 28.
https://polarpromo.commonsku.com/shop/8966634e-9aa2-4c81-a8b1-7c73e866d577
Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series
The CBE invites all parents and guardians to join us for a live online series focused on supporting child and youth well-being. Hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Services (CES) Program in collaboration with experts from the Calgary community, this year's sessions will explore a wide range of timely topics. See link for full details: https://cbe.ab.ca/about-us/school-culture-and-environment/health-and-wellness-in-school/Pages/child-and-youth-well-being-family-and-caregiver-series.aspx.
Upcoming Key Dates
Sept. 29: NO SCHOOL for students – teacher professional learning day
Sept. 30: NO SCHOOL – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 1: Orange Shirt Day to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Oct. 2: Gr. 6 classes to the National Music Centre
Oct. 3: School shirt orders due
Oct. 6: School Council Meeting 6:00-7:00 PM
Oct. 9: rooms 13 & 14 to Fish Creek
Oct. 10: Tues/Thurs kinder attends
Oct. 13: Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL
Oct. 17: Mon/Wed kinder attends
Oct. 20: NO SCHOOL – professional learning day for teachers
Thank you for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Mary Miller and Rebecca Ghelfi