Upcoming
· Sept 16 Parent Council (VASC) Parent Meeting, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· Sept 19 AM kindergarten students attend
· Sept 19 Fall Welcome – 7:45 am
· Sept 29 Non-Instructional Day – no school for all students
· Sept 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – no school for all students
Helpful links
· School Bell Times (Early dismissal on Fridays at 12:00 pm)
· Subscribe to receive ALL school messages LINK, e.g. information about field trips & special events
Action: Complete your Annual Forms
Please complete your Annual Forms in your MyCBE account for the 2025-26 school year. Currently our families have completed 267 of 559. The deadline to complete this action is September 15, 2025. Thank you for your attention to this.
Opportunities to meet your Child’s Teacher
Fall Welcome
We value the connections and partnerships between families and our school personnel in support of student success. We would like to introduce you to the various opportunities that are available to connect with your child’s teacher in the coming weeks.
- Fall Welcome- Friday, September 19
- 7:45 am to 8:30 am
- Varsity Acres School-outdoors
Fall Welcome is an annual event presented by Varsity Acres School Council (VASC). This is the second year we have extended the time to ensure that all families can meet their child’s teacher and introduce themselves. Please join us for coffee, tea, baked goods, and conversation. You are welcome to stop by and leave as it suits your schedule. Supervision of students is provided. We strongly encourage all families to attend this community event, as it is an excellent way to meet teaching staff and other families.
Parent Questionnaire
To ensure all families can share key insights about their children with their respective teachers. You should receive an online parent questionnaire from your child’s teacher today. Please fill out this online form and include any specific information you want to share with your child’s teacher to support a positive and successful learning experience.
- Meet the Teacher Appointments-Thursday, September 25
- 3:30 pm-7:30 pm
- *NOT Required; only if necessary
Meet the Teacher appointments offered on the evening of Thursday, September 25. Your attendance at the Meet the Teacher appointments is not required. If your child is on an IPP, or if there are critical learning considerations that you’d like to share with your child’s teacher, you may wish to book a meeting.
Meet the Teacher Appointments are 10-minute, in-person meetings that can be booked starting on Monday, September 15 at 8:00am using your MyCBE account.
Instructions for how to book your appointments through your parent MyCBE account can be found at: https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool-School-Conferences.aspx
Kindergarten ONLY-There are no appointments for Kindergarten students, and parents are invited to attend one of two virtual sessions on September 25. Please see the links below:
- 4:30 pm:
- 6:00 pm:
*A separate message with these links will come out again to Kindergarten parents closer to the date.*
Formal Reporting of Student Learning Progress
November, March, January, June
Please note that the Meet the Teacher night does not involve the teacher reporting on student achievement.
November and March Parent-Teacher Interviews and report cards in January and June are formal reporting times.
Food Insecurities
We are seeking feedback from our VAS community to learn their needs around food insecurity. By completing this confidential form, we will have the information we need to best respond to students who need food during the school day.
If you are dealing with food insecurity, please complete this survey to let us know of your needs:
Gardening committee
Our Garden Committee is in need of basic supplies like gloves, hand tools, and other gardening essentials. If you have gently used items to spare, your contribution will help us continue maintain our garden.
From the Library
How to Check a Student’s Library Account
- Go to https://ims.cbe.ab.ca
Or click the CBE E-Library logo on the QuickLinks page. - Log in using the student’s CBE ID and password
- Username: Use the numerical CBE ID number (not an email address)
- At the top of the screen, under the CBE banner, click on My Account
- Select Review My Account
- Here you can view any checked-out books, due dates, and account details
Student Items
Please label all of your child’s items – clothing, shoes, snack boxes, water bottles, sweaters, backpacks, jackets etc. If items are labeled, we can return the lost items to their owner.
School Council Corner
First School Council Meeting of the year!
· Date: Tuesday September 16 (in person or virtual)
· Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
· Agenda: : https://varsityacres.cbe.ab.ca/documents/34e5134e-41fd-4129-830b-c47e31bdaa36/VASC-Sept-16-2025-Agenda.pdf
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Volunteering at VAS!
Have you ever wondered how to get more involved in your child’s school experience? Are you able to help out and give your time to VAS? You are invited to complete this Volunteer Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8hbWr_c91UIghqXgGCT2XBcIOXRJR4T3r6_lgsvFKyrVITw/viewform
You’re Invited to the Fall Welcome!
Fall Welcome is Friday, September 19 and you’re invited to this awesome annual community building event, organized by your School Council.
Please see the invitation with details and map here DOC
Volunteers needed! Can you help set up, clean up or give out refreshments? We still have spots fill! Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/JMCDC
Join us for coffee and a treat, meet your child’s teacher and visit with families and friends.