Estimadas familias,
What a powerful and meaningful week it has been at Escuela Eugene Coste. Our school community came together to honour Orange Shirt Day, a day of reflection and learning that reminds us that Every Child Matters. This year’s observance felt especially significant as we marked 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) calls to Action, a milestone that deepens our collective commitment to reconciliation, justice, and healing.
Throughout the week, students engaged in thoughtful learning about belonging and what it means to feel seen, safe, and valued in a community. Students asked important questions, listened to Indigenous voices, and reflected on their role in creating a more inclusive and caring world. On Wednesday, our school was a sea of orange, filled with powerful messages of support, solidarity, and wellness. We are so proud of the way our grade 4/5 students chose to lead the work embracing empathy, curiosity and respect.
Students recognize that reconciliation is not a one-day event but a journey – one that requires listening, learning, and taking action. Thank you families, for the conversations you are continuing at home and for supporting this our learning community.
We are also thankful for everyone who joined us for our Open House Event. It was a joy to welcome you in to meet your child’s teacher, see the classroom and our common learning spaces and meet our School Council and Enrichment Society. Our community makes a big difference in our learning experiences; experiencias que nos ayuda a abrir nuestra mente y corazón al aprendizaje!
Thank you for walking this learning path with us.
Sra. Carmen Fandino
Principal, Escuela Eugene Coste School
International Spanish Academy
Instagram: @escuela_eugenecoste
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event
All CBE staff, students, families, and friends are invited to continue their learning and show their support on Tuesday, Sept. 30 (9 - 10:30 a.m.) at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day event taking place at the Confluence Historic Site. This important event is a collaboration between the City of Calgary, CBE, Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary Police Service and Calgary Fire Department.
To learn more about this event and others, visit the City of Calgary Orange Shirt Day website.
FREE Webinars - Recovery Alberta
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series
Please see our school calendar for dates and times, or to register.
Understanding Universal Screeners
Universal screeners assess students’ foundational skills in literacy and numeracy skills bur are not necessarily aligned with the curriculum. In the Calgary Board of Education, teachers administer mandatory literacy and numeracy screening assessments in kindergarten to Grade 3.
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Transportation Registration Confirmation & Cancellations
Families registered for yellow school bus transportation received confirmation emails on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.
Registered families that have decided not to use bus service can cancel their registration in MyCBE with no financial impact by Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. If they do not cancel by this deadline, fees will continue to be charged until a cancellation is received, regardless of actual usage. Retro-active fee refunds will not be provided.
Transportation fees will be loaded into MyCBE later in October.
2025-26 School Year Fees are:
§ Mandated Riders $360
§ Non-Mandated Riders $360
§ Kindergarten (1-way) $180
No action is required for registered families that will use bus service for the school year.