Fish Creek School Updates
Kindergarten registration for the 2026/27 school year starts on January 12, 2026. Please check with the office if you need support. Registration is ongoing as we do not have a lottery. We will also have an Open House on February 5 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (changed from the previously announced date of January 29).
A reminder that dogs are not permitted on school grounds except where expressly approved under AR6004 (e.g., service animals or authorized educational purposes). Additionally, the City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw prohibits dogs on school property, including playgrounds and fields. We ask that dogs are not brought anywhere onto school property.
We have had several reported near misses and incidents of unsafe driving in front of the school, especially during pickup and drop off. We always ask that, you choose safety over convenience for the sake of all students, families and staff. We are currently investigating traffic calming measures, to keep everyone safe. Additionally, there may be education and enforcement from the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Parking Authority. Should they choose enforcement, the school has no ability to have tickets cancelled.
Please remember that all digital devices, including cell phones and smart watches, should be away for the day. These devices should not be used for texting or communicating during school hours, including at lunch and recess. Please read the CBE Away for the Day FAQ, which was created at the direction of a Ministerial Order.
We would appreciate if your child were sent with the necessary cutlery for their lunch. The school has been providing plastic cutlery, which was purchased for emergency situations and not on an ongoing basis
This is the time of year when we begin planning next school year’s organization, especially in terms of our enrollment and student population projections. Please indicate below whether or not you anticipate that your child/ren will attend Fish Creek School again next year. We realize that plans may change over time and would ask you to kindly let the office know in these cases, so that we may staff with accurate numbers. If you have more than one child at Fish Creek School, please fill out one form for each child currently in Kindergarten to Grade 5. Please note that once your child is registered at Fish Creek, the registration continues to roll over for the next year unless we hear otherwise from the family. This applies to all families who are deemed residents of the CBE and are in our catchment area. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office. A separate form will be sent out for students currently in Grade 6. Please have this form completed by January 30, 2026.
For current Grade 6 students, please indicate through this form to which school your child will transition for Grade 7, also by January 30, 2026.
A reminder that there is no school on Friday, January 30 (tomorrow) as it is a non-instruction day.
Due to an onsite/in-school field trip, the pull through in front of the school will be closed on February 3 as of 7:00 am. The visitor parking area will also be closed. Please make alternate arrangements for drop off and pick up, as well as visitor parking on that day.
The next Coffee with the Principal will be Friday, February 6 from 11:30 am to 12:40 pm.
Fish Creek Council/Parent Association Update
Join us on Thursday, February 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for an inspiring evening with Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a renowned psychologist and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping families build emotional strength and resilience. Dr. Buzanko specializes in helping children, teens, and families navigate anxiety, ADHD, and emotional challenges. Her work empowers individuals to build confidence, regulate emotions, and thrive through adversity. This event is open to all adults.