Dear SS Parents and Guardians,  

We had a wonderful week that really symbolizes the learning and growth that happens here at Silver Springs School! 

First of all, on Tuesday, we had our Kindergarten orientation evening for our brand-new little Kindergarteners who will be joining us in September. It was amazing to see the excitement in these kids about getting to go to “big kids” school! At the complete other end of the spectrum, we got to take our grade sixes to FE Osborne School today for a tour where they learned all about what it means to be an “Eagle” and to be going into grade 7!   

It is amazing to be able to compare those brand-new kindergarteners to our almost grade sevens. They have grown, not only in size, but in citizenship, academics, social and emotional regulation, and in so many other ways! It always makes me proud to be part of both of those events!   

Next week we have our Sports Day on Friday and are looking for volunteers, please. Hopefully this nice weather will show up next Friday, June 6 as well!  

Educationally yours,  
Derek 😊   

Derek Rakowski   
Principal, Silver Springs School    

 Please Mark Your Calendars:  

  • June 2 – Grade 5/6 field trip to Reader Rock Garden  
  • June 6-9 – Eid al-Adha  
  • June 6 – Sports Day  
  • June 6 – Deadline to order Little Caesars Fun lunch  
  • June 9-20 – Swimming lessons for all classes  
  • June 10 – School Council meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 PM  
  • June 11 – Fun lunch from Little Caesars  
  • June 13 – Grade 6 Math PAT part a at 9:00 AM  
  • June 16 – Grade 6 PAT ELAL part B Reading at 9:00 AM  
  • June 17 – Grade 6 PAT Math part B  
  • June 18 – Grade 6 PAT Social Studies  
  • June 25 – Farewell assembly for Grade 5/6s and Grade 5/6 swimming  
  • June 26 – Last day of school for students – early dismissal at 12:35 PM  
  • June 27 – Organizational Day for teachers – no classes for students  

Sports Day Next Week - Friday, June 6! 

Sports Day is this Friday, June 6!  School Council, in partnership with the school, will be hosting a fun morning full of outdoor games and fun! 
We need many volunteers to run this special event.  The event runs from 10am-12:00 pm, with time for clean up before students are dismissed at 12:35 pm. Volunteers will be needed from 8:45 am - 12:30 pm to include set-up and take-down.  
Positions Needed: Volunteers to help set up, run stations & cheer the kids on (and maybe play a little themselves) 😊  
Sign-up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FADAB28A0FF2-56858779-sports#/  
Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far!  It's a great event every year.  We are hoping for 12 more parent volunteers to run this event with maximum fun!!! 

2024/2025 Yearbooks are ON SALE NOW!

Our school yearbooks are a great memory for both kids and parents. Go here Yearbook Orders to purchase! 

Silver Springs Preschool to Kindergarten Visit 

Silver Springs Preschool is coming to visit our Kindergarten class on Wednesday June 4, 2025. We look forward to having them join us and get to see the school in action! 

Register Now for Yellow School Bus Service for 2025-2026 

Families are now able to register for yellow school bus service for the 2025-26 school year. Service levels and proposed fees are outlined below. 

Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how to create one.) 

Families must register by Sunday, June 22, 2025 
for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year 

We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 22 deadline will be delayed. Confirmed routes will be posted in your MyCBE account in August. For those who register after the June 22 deadline, it may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. 

Transportation can be cancelled with no financial impact by submitting the cancellation form by Sept. 30, 2025. 

Apply now at your MyCBE Student and Parent / Legal Guardian Sign In 

ConnectED Parents - Text Support Messages for Helping your Kids with Healthy, Respectful Relationships 

We know parenting isn’t always easy — especially when it comes to talking about friendships, dating, and boundaries. That’s why we createdConnectED Parents - free, research-backed initiative that helps parents guide children aged 6–20 toward healthy, respectful relationships. 

Starting in September 2025, those who sign up will get 2–3 short, practical texts each week — tips, tools, and ideas you can use in real life. Over 6 months, you’ll receive around 70 messages to help you: 
✔️ Start open, honest conversations about relationships and dating 
✔️ Boost your confidence as a parent in connecting with your child 
✔️ Prevent dating violence before it starts 

This initiative is led byShift, a research hub at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Social Work. And there's more — you can also provide your feedback to help us continue to improve the initiative for other families. 

Want to learn more or sign up? https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_782Y1lwgpX8lSF8 

Have questions? We’re happy to chat — just email Lianne Lee at LiLee@ucalgary.ca, and stay up-to-date with us onsocial media. 

Let’s help the next generation build safe, strong relationships - it all starts with you! 

SCHOOL COUNCIL UPDATES     

Silver Springs Parent Council Email Opt In 

To ensure you don’t miss out on information on school fundraisers, events, and other activities, please add your email to our list here:   

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmgHooW3c5LPJxpfP7aFDbBVVQScFJatbHToWR7_sMH6mbnw/viewform   

For any questions about the above, or your School Council and Parent Association in general - please email sssparentcouncil@gmail.com   

Céleste Howard and Erin Olesen (School Council Chair and Vice Chair)