Upcoming

  • May 5 – 9      Scholastic Book Fair
  • May 7             Hats on for Mental Health
  • May 8             K-2 Gallery Walk, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • May 9             PM kindergarten attends
  • May 16           Organizational Day, no school for all students
  • May 19           Holiday, no school for all students


Volunteer Tea

If you've been on a field trip, helped with an in-class activity, attended Terry Fox, helped with Heathy Hunger, assisted in the classroom, School Council, VASPFS, Outdoor Learning Committee, Playground Committee or any other contribution to our school community, YOU ARE APPRECIATED! Come for coffee/tea, treats, a student performance, visiting with other parents/guardians and an outdoor gallery walk! Please see the following Invitation  and RSVP via Google Forms.

Volunteer Appreciation Event May 23 2025


Book Fair Parents

Parents can shop anytime we are open. You must sign in and sign out at the main office.

Week of May 5 - 9

8:00 am – 3:00 pm Mon-Thursday

11:35 am – 12:20 pm (Monday and Wednesday – Kindergarten students only)

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (Thursday Night)

8:00 am – 1:00 pm on Friday

Exception- Monday and Wednesday Lunch is for kindergarten

Message from the OLC: Calling all "worker bees"!

The Outdoor Learning Committee is kicking off our first worker bee session of the season this Sunday, May 4 at 10:00am. Bring your family and help us maintain and beautify our outdoor trees, gardens and natural play areas.

Sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FABAF22A3FAC43-56622921-worker

Thanks for your help to keep VAS outdoor spaces thriving!

Gallery Walk: Acknowledging the Land on May 8, 2025

On the evening of May 8 at 6:30pm, please join us to celebrate K- 2 student learning connected to acknowledging the land and reconcili-ACTION. The official invitation is here: 


Art Gallery Invitation - May 8, 2025

In December, grade 3-5 students showcased their musical talents at the Youth Singers of Calgary winter concert. Now it's time for the kindergarten- grade 2 students to share their learning! We look forward to seeing you in May.

Hats on for Mental Health

Wednesday, May 7, 2025-Hats on! for Mental Health: Wear a special hat to school to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health.

Lost and Found

Items will be donated week of May 12.

Physical Education

We are excited to share that tennis is back at Varsity Acres School! In partnership with the Varsity Community Association (VCA), all students will once again have the opportunity to learn and play tennis during their Physical Education classes.

From Monday, May 5 to Thursday, May 23, Monsieur David will guide students through a variety of fun and engaging tennis skills and games. This program is designed to:

  • Introduce students to a lifelong sport
  • Develop fundamental movement skills
  • Provide active outdoor learning opportunities

What students need on their tennis lesson days:

  • Athletic outdoor running shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, crocs, or rubber boots)
  • A water bottle (labelled with your child’s name)
  • A sun hat and Sunscreen
  • A tennis racket (optional – we have plenty to share!)

If your family has a VCA membership, you can take advantage of their online tennis court booking system and continue playing outside of school hours. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or to me directly.

Warm regards,
M. David Pakosh (dapakosh@cbe.ab.ca)
Physical Education Teacher

Partners in Learning: Respectful, Ongoing & Effective Communication

We want to ensure that parents and guardians always feel welcome to reach out and communicate with the school. As partners in support of your child(ren) and their education, we welcome respectful dialogue about your child’s academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and any inquiries you may have regarding process and policy at VAS and within the CBE.

Communication about your child begins in the classroom by reaching out to the classroom teacher. This is the most direct way to connect about your child's schooling. Mme Brooke and Mme Courtney are available to provide support as required. Formal communication occurs 4 times per year: report cards in January and June, parent conferences in November and March. However, parents and guardians are always welcome to email, call or meet with teachers and administration to collaborate, inquire and connect.

In all communication between school and families, all individuals should be treated with dignity and respect in every form of communication, whether in person, over the phone, or via email. We have a common goal to ensure your child is successful. Thank you for your thoughtful communication and for contributing to a welcoming, caring, safe, and respectful working and learning environment for all.

Support Positive Learning Environments at Varsity Acres School

Teachers regularly go over the Code of Conduct with their students during classroom meetings in order to set everyone up for success. Check out this helpful Administrative Regulation in kid-friendly language: LINK  (the link last week did not work). This is also on our Code of Conduct page.

A great way to have conversations about this document is to go to the checklists on the final two pages under the headings: Welcoming, Caring, Respectful, Safe. Ask your child to come up with examples of each point and what that looks like in their classroom, school and in the community.