May 29, 2026

Estimada Comunidad de Eugene Coste School, 

Our Grade 1 and 2 students had a wonderful week of swimming, and we are so proud of their enthusiasm and courage. For many children, this was not only their first time participating in formal swimming lessons but also their first experience riding public transportation. Watching their excitement as they navigated buses and trains together was a highlight for our staff and a meaningful learning opportunity for our students. 

Our Lost and Found continues to grow, and it is truly overflowing. We have reminded students to check for missing items, and we recently posted a video on our Eugene Coste School Instagram to help families identify belongings. Please take a moment to look through the video and help us return each item to its rightful home. Your support makes a big difference. 

We are also looking forward to welcoming new families at our Kindergarten/Grade 1 Orientation on Friday, June 5. Invitations have been sent out; however, if you do not receive one by Tuesday, please call the school office so we can ensure you have all the information you need. 

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we move into the final stretch of the school year. 

Con gratitude,  

 Carmen  

Carmen Fandino  

Principal, Eugene Coste School  

Calgary Board of Education  

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 June 5, 2026         Tue/Thur Kinder

June 5, 2026          Kinder/Gr. 1 Orientation  11:30-12:30

June 12, 2026        Mon/Fri Kinder

June 18, 2026        Spring Fiesta

 June 18, 2026 Book Fair-3:30pm-7:30pm

June 19, 2026        Tue/Thur Kinder

June 19, 2026        Grade 5 Farewell  

June 25, 2026        Report Cards Available

 June 25, 2026 Sports Day

 June 26, 2026 Last Day of School

 June 29, 2026 Appeals Day until 12 pm

Yes! We’re having a Book Fair!  

Dear families,  

 We’re excited to announce that our first Owl’s Nest Book Fair is coming! You can shop for hundreds of items during our Spring Fiesta. Looking for something to read during summer break?  Our Fair can help! It will be open on June 18th, from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. Remember that                        all purchases help us earn new resources for our school. Students will have the opportunity to preview items with their classrooms earlier in the week and bring a wish-list home.  

 Important: In case you are unable to come to school, you can always shop online for an even  larger selection of books! The virtual Bookfair will be open from June 1^st to June 26^th. Just click on the following link and don’t forget to use the promo EUGENE at checkout to ensure your purchase supports Eugene Coste School.  

www.owlsnestbooks.com  

 As Owl’s Nest do not have a physical selection of Spanish titles, they were kind enough to include a link of Spanish titles families can order online. Just make sure to use the promo code provided to get the credit for the fair! The link is:  

https://owlsnestbooks.com/lists/LEolRxCMjgQo  

 Happy reading!   

 TRANSPORTATION 

 Yellow School Bus Registration is Now Open for 2026-27 

Families can now apply for the yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. To ensure service is in place for the first day of classes, registrations must be received by Sunday, June 14.   

 Registrations submitted after this date will be accepted; however, access to bus routes may be delayed. Of note: 

 Confirmed bus routes will be posted for families who registered by the late August deadline in MyCBE. The transportation fee has increased from $360 to $500/rider and from $180 to $250 for one-way kindergarten riders. 

For several years, CBE was able to limit fee increases by using surplus funds to help offset rising costs. These funds were generated by delaying the implementation of shorter transportation-eligibility distances by two years. However, those surplus funds are now nearly exhausted.  

 At the same time, transportation costs have continued to rise, driven by factors such as increased fuel prices and the need for specialized support. As a result, a fee increase is necessary to balance the budget and maintain current service levels for students. 

 We remain committed to supporting families. Fee waivers and supports will be available to ensure students continue to access the transportation services they need. 

 Families can cancel without financial impact by submitting a cancellation form by Sept. 30. 

 School Bus Rules 

·         Students must stay seated and face forward while the bus is moving. 

·         Hands, arms, and heads must be kept inside the bus. 

·         Students should not get on, off, or move around the bus while it is moving.  

·         Throwing items inside or outside the bus is not allowed.  

·         Students are expected to be quiet and respectful to help keep the ride safe and calm. Loud noise that distracts the driver is not allowed.  

·         Fighting, rough play, swearing, or rude behaviour is not allowed.  

·         Students who damage the bus on purpose will be held responsible.  

·         Students must follow the driver’s instructions when getting off the bus and only cross the road when it is safe.  

·         Students and parents are not allowed on the bus unless the driver or school has given permission.  

School Council and Enrichment Society Updates 

 Thank you to our outgoing School Council Chairs - Baylea and Melinda - to our outgoing  Enrichment Society President - Dave McCurdy, Treasurer - Larissa Brumwell, Secretary - Alicia Baker, and Directors at Large - Diana Hossini and Maria Ritz. 

Welcome to the incoming: 

School Council Chair - Stefan Bell 

School Council Co-Chair - Amanda Puri 

Enrichment Society President - Greg Damus 

Treasurer - Flavia de Martino 

Secretary - Erin Hopley 

Directors at Large - Cam Johnston, Kathy Vonau, and Dave McCurdy 

REPORT CARDS 

After May 29, 2026, all Semester 1 reports cards will no longer be available for viewing, downloading and/or printing.  

Parents and Guardians can sign in to MyCBE  to view student information, including report cards, comments from your child's teacher, assignments and grades, and attendance information. For the best access to information, log in through the MyCBE portal instead of using the PowerSchool App.    

Report cards summarize and communicate student achievement at a point in time. In addition to the report card, schools communicate with parents/guardians about student progress on an ongoing basis in a variety of ways. 
Learn more about assessment and reporting, including resources on How is My Child Doing in School? 

Fun Lunches

Fun lunches are offered throughout the year to students who wish to participate. We receive our lunches through Healthy Hunger, an online platform that delivers pre-ordered lunches to the school in which a portion of the proceeds goes to the school.

On the day of the event, lunches are sorted and delivered to your child’s classroom by parent volunteers. If you would like to participate, please register your child at www.healthyhunger.ca . Lunches must be ordered prior to midnight, 5 days before the fun lunch event.

We kindly ask that if your child is absent the day of the fun lunch, please contact the school prior to 10:30am, if you wish to pick it up the same day, after 1:30pm. If not specified, your food will be donated to someone in need of lunch. No refunds will be issued if your child is absent on the day of a Fun Lunch.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to parent support at www.healthyhunger.ca or email ecsfunlunch@gmail.com .