A big thank you to our School Council and to the new families who joined us at last week’s meeting! Together, we shared key updates and highlights, celebrated recent successes, and discussed current challenges and priorities for the 2025–2026 school year. 

For more details, please take a moment to read this week’s Principal’s Message. 

We are fortunate to have an incredible parent team on our School Council. If you’re interested in getting involved or learning more, please reach out to School Council—we’d love to have you join us! 

Here are your Weekly Updates: 

Welcome Back BBQ | Friday Sept. 19

We’re excited to invite you to our Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Teacher presentations this Friday! 

BBQ Lunch (during school hours): Students will enjoy a BBQ lunch, with regular dismissal at 12:55 pm. 

Food Allergies/Restrictions: If your child has any dietary needs, please let us know by clicking HERE. 

Big Thank You: A huge thank you to our School Council for organizing and funding this special event for our students! 

After-School Events (1:15–2:15 pm): 

  • Teacher Presentations (see times below) 
  • Games & Guest Activities 
  • Scholastic Book Fair 

Grade-Level Presentation Times: 

  • 1:15 – 1:30 → Grade 1 
  • 1:30 – 1:45 → Grade 2 
  • 1:45 – 2:00 → Grade 3 
  • 2:00 – 2:15 → Grade 4 

We look forward to welcoming families, celebrating together, and starting the year with connection and community! 

Reminder: Complete Annual SchoolEngage Forms | by September 15 

Each year, parents/guardians must complete or update annual forms (some paper, some online). These forms are required by Alberta Education for funding. Incomplete forms may affect your child’s education funding. 

How to Complete Forms: 

  1. Sign in to your MyCBE account (same account used for fees, conferences, and academic info). 
  2. Click the SchoolEngage icon. 
  3. Select the form. 
  4. Complete/review and update. 
  5. Click Submit to send electronically. 
  6. Repeat for each form and for each child. 

Need a MyCBE account? 

Important Dates Ahead | (6-8 weeks ahead) 

  • Sept. 15-19: Scholastic Book Fair 
  • Sept. 19: Welcome Back BBQ and Meet the Teacher (afternoon) 
  • Sept. 22 – Powwow Mash-Up from Wild-Mint Arts  
  • Sept. 24 – School Photo Day 
  • Sept. 25 – Subway Fun Lunch  (Cut-off: September 20) 
  • Sept. 26 - Terry Fox Run (families welcome to join) 
  • Sept. 29 - NO Classes – Non-Instructional Day 
  • Sept. 30 - NO Classes – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
  • Oct. 1 - Orange Shirt Day 
  • Oct. 9 – School Council & Friends of Somerset School Meeting (6:15pm) 
  • October 16 – A&W  Fun Lunch  (Cut-off: October 11) 

Fun Lunch | Health Hunger link HERE. 

Don’t miss the fun and tasty Fun Lunch experience, organized by our School Council. It’s a great way for students to enjoy a special meal and families to support our school community. 

Please note: Orders must be placed by the Saturday before each Fun Lunch date. Once the cut-off passes, late orders cannot be accepted, so be sure to get your order in on time 


Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s update and for your continued partnership in supporting our students. Your involvement helps us grow as a school community. 

Nathan Bane  

Somerset School Principal