PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Building, Creating, and Learning Together!
Ayer/Yesterday, we held our first Hurricane Defender Challenge! More than 100 Kindergarten to Grade 6 students put their creativity, engineering skills, and problem-solving abilities to the test as they designed and built structures made entirely of cardboard.
Estudiantes/Students took on the challenge independently, with partners, in teams, and/or alongside family members. The results were impressive! Students, staff, and the many parents who joined us for one of our two assemblies were amazed by the creativity, ingenuity, and thoughtful design behind the structures.
This challenge was a wonderful example of STEM learning in action, bringing together creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and family engagement.
Congratulations to all our Kindergarten to Grade 6 students and families! Thank you for embracing the challenge and helping us build a strong community of curious, creative, and innovative learners!
CBE and Glenmeadows School are committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families.
On Tuesday, October 13, at 6:00 p.m., during the School Report at our School Council meeting, I will share information about the CBE Video Surveillance Project planned for Glenmeadows School. Most cameras will be located at the school's exterior corners, with two additional cameras in the hallways.
Familias/Families are welcome to attend, learn more about the project, ask questions, and share their thoughts or concerns. We value open communication and the opportunity to engage our school community in this important conversation. The meeting will take place in the school’s Learning Commons.
We will also share CBE’s plans for Glenmeadows School from 2026 to 2030, including information about school capacity and projected student enrolment. This will be an opportunity to learn more about our school's future planning.
We look forward to connecting with our families and continuing to work together to support a safe, welcoming, and well-planned learning environment for all.
MAKERSPACE DONATION DRIVE – ON NOW!!
Did you know that Glenmeadows has a makerspace closet where we house equipment and materials for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning? Many of the items are used up by students every year, so each fall we collect items to support STEM learning. The Glenmeadows teachers have compiled a wish list of items to support planned activities this year.
The Makerspace Donation Drive wish list is now posted on the Glenmeadows Volunteer sign up. Please consider signing up for a donation spot (or several). All items should be dropped off at the school no later than November 10, so that students can begin using these items in class. Every donation is greatly appreciated and helps to support STEM learning at the school.
Thank you!
Tengan un lindo fin de semana largo/Have a nice long weekend!
Sr. Suarez
Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
NEXT WEEK
Monday, Oct 12 – Thanksgiving Day, no school
Tuesday, Oct 13 – Council & Society Meeting 6pm
Wednesday, Oct 14 – Grade 6 vaccinations
Wednesday, Oct 14 – Healthy Hunger, Panago
MONTH AHEAD
Oct 19 – Non-Instructional Day, no school
Oct 20 – Apple pick-up
Oct 21 – Healthy Hunger, Edo Japan
Oct 27 – Grade 6 Field Trip
Oct 28 – Healthy Hunger, Mucho Burrito
Oct 28 – Grade 5 Field Trip
Nov 2 – Picture Retakes
Nov 3-5 – Clay Residency
Nov 4 – Healthy Hunger, Booster Juice
SCHOOL UPDATES
TERRY FOX CONTRIBUTION
Thank you to all the students and families who donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. Together as a school we were able to raise $1,821!!
SCHOOL COUNCIL & SOCIETY UPDATES
📆📣YOU’RE INVITED! Come join us for the next School Council & Society Meeting.📆📣
What: Our school community is powered by amazing parents who are willing to jump in, share their talents and help make Escuela Glenmeadows School (EGS) a little more awesome! There’s something for everyone.
Meetings are scheduled once a month and all parents are welcome!
When: October 13, 2026 from 6 pm
📝📍Agenda:
- School Administration/Teacher Update
- Staff, class enrollment, student numbers and learning spaces
- 5-year Calgary Board of Education (CBE) Plan for EGS
- Video Surveillance Project and Installment
- ‼️Your feedback is important—we want to hear from you! School Administrators value your thoughts as cameras are installed at school premises‼️
- Lookahead on Important Events and Dates
- Lookahead on Fundraising Activities
- Treasury Update
More Details:
- Babysitting is provided each meeting. Note, we’re looking for gently used puzzles, games, and craft supplies donations for our babysitters to use during meetings.
- Every little bit helps. You don’t need to be an expert, and you definitely don’t need to do it all. Just bring your ideas, your enthusiasm and a little bit of your time.
- School Council leads, connects and oversees school initiatives whether led by administrators/teachers or parents. This includes school events, STEM activities, library and literacy promotion, language and culture celebrations, as well as overall volunteer coordination. For more questions, please reach out to schoolcouncilegs@gmail.com.
- School Society supports fundraising initiatives that help provide resources needed for any school events, materials or initiatives. For more questions, please reach out to chair@egmss.org
🎟️🎲EGS Casino Fundraising Event is coming up.🎟️🎲
We need 8 more volunteers!
What: Every two years, EGS hosts a Casino Fundraising Event, which generates approximately $80,000. The funds from this event help support important student programs and enriching opportunities for our children to further enhance their learning. This includes school residencies, sports/arts/STEM activities, and equipment purchases.
When: November 7 and November 8, 2026
Where: Cowboys Casino - 421 12 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1A5
- underground parking included
More Details:
- A meal at one of the onsite restaurants is provided for all volunteers.
- No casino experience is required. AGLC-mandated advisors will explain each role before the shift and provide support throughout the two-day event. The only requirement is valid identification
- Volunteers can choose their own shift and preferred task. Please see the sign-up link below to view remaining options available.
✅Ready to join? Sign-up here.✅
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please reach out to Husayn Lalji at husaynlalji@gmail.com
🖨️📚EGS teachers need our help with laminating tasks. 🖨️📚
What: Assist teachers with laminating various materials for classrooms
When: Thursday mornings/week
More Details:
- Please call the school the day before the date you’ve signed for up to confirm if there are items to be laminated
✅Ready to join? Sign up here. ✅
🌳🍎Apple Fundraiser orders are ready for pick-up. 🌳🍎
What: Our annual Apple Fundraiser is now closed and your orders will be ready soon!
When: October 20 and 21, 2026 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm
🧬🔬Donations needed for Makerspace to be used for STEM activities. 🧬🔬
What: Teachers are looking for items to be donated for use with our STEM-focused enrichment activities across the school. These items are used-up each year, so it's important that we get them replaced for our students!
Donations can be dropped-off at the Front Office or sent with your child along with a label stating “Makerspace”.
You can sign up for 1 item or many items, any and all contributions help and are appreciated!
When: Materials requested by November 10, 2026
✅Please see here, for a full list of the requested supplies.✅
🤝💭Are you looking for other ways to help or raise funds for our school? 🤝💭
🌱♻️Skip-the-Depot can collect your empty bottles, gently used clothing donations, and even electronics at your door! Please see this link to set-up your account and select “Glenmeadows School” as the fundraising recipient.
✍️🏷️Mabel’s Labels provides personalised, waterproof labels for a range of school items for our kids (e.g.: water bottles, clothes, shoes, school supplies, and more). Please select “Glenmeadows School” during checkout.
👕🧢Shop for Spirit Wear online here for a range of clothing styles to show off your school spirit. Note, a portion of sales will be going back to the school.
YEAR ROUND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have a valid police clearance and your annual volunteer form filled out? Want to volunteer at different events? Here is the link to see what volunteers we need throughout the year.