Dear SS Parents and Guardians
It is crazy to believe that there is only one more week of school left in the 2024-25 school year. We have a busy week next week with celebrating National Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, our Farewell Assembly on Wednesday morning, and our last day of classes on Thursday (with early dismissal
Teacher Staffing in the CBE has wound down, and so I would like to update you about a few changes in Staffing at Silver Springs for the 2025-26 school year. To our amazing staff that are moving on from SSS, I wish you the absolute best in your future endeavors and we will miss you!
- Congratulations to Mrs. Jackie Bates, as she will be moving to Royal Oak School for next year as a Learning Leader!
- Congratulations to our Education Assistant Mrs. Keiko Otomo, who will be moving to Eric Harvie School for next year!
- Congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Neufeld, as she will be retiring and moving on to a whole new chapter in her life!
- Thank you to Ms. Ashley Bokenfohr for being and amazing grade 5/6 teacher who did an amazing job covering Becky Dumoulin’s leave! Becky will be back at SSS next year.
- A big Silver Springs welcome to Mr. Turner Strap, who will be joining SSS as our new Learning Leader and Grade 5/6 teacher!
- A big Silver Springs welcome to Ms. Tammy Quast, who will be joining SSS as our new Grade 1/2 Teacher!
June 21 is National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada and Silver Springs School would also like to share our 2025-26 Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. We will be working with a Blackfoot Edler named Saa’kokoto in a residency over the course of the 2025-26 school year. In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and in alignment with the CBE Education Plan, Silver Springs School acknowledges and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Calls to Action, and makes the following commitment to action for the 2025-2026 school year: Working on the Call to Action 62.3 Utilize Indigenous knowledges, languages, and teaching methods in classrooms (focusing on applying learning that includes inviting Indigenous community members to share knowledge with students). Mind: To Know- We commit to offering our learning of Blackfoot language and culture in kinship with the 4 Domains of the Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework in collaboration with a Blackfoot Elder, who will be working side by side with us as a community of learners.
Lastly, I want to share another GIGANTIC THANK YOU to all our Parent Volunteers for your help! You rock! Except for the one smoky day, we had a great two weeks of swimming with wonderful weather and tons of learning, growth and independence for our students!
Educationally yours,
Derek 😊
Derek Rakowski
Principal, Silver Springs School
Please Mark Your Calendars
- June 25 – Farewell assembly for Grade 5/6s (AM) and Grade 5/6 swimming (PM) (Assembly starts at 9:00 am)
- June 26 – Last day of school for students – early dismissal at 12:35 PM
- June 27 – Organizational Day for teachers – no classes for students
2024-2025 Yearbooks are ON SALE NOW!
Our school yearbooks are a great memory for both kids and parents. Go here to this specific website to place your Yearbook Orders and to complete your purchase!
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
All Sport One Day 2025
All Sport One Day is a fantastic, free sport discovery event designed specifically for children and youth aged 6 to 17. It offers a unique opportunity for young participants to try out a new sport or physical activity in a fun and supportive environment.
Whether your child is curious about learning a new skill or simply eager to get active, this event is an excellent way to introduce them to the world of sports without any financial commitment. By participating, kids can explore different sports, discover their interests, and potentially find a new passion, all while making new friends and staying active.
All Sport One Day 2025 will be hel d on Saturday, June 21 and Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Follow @SportCalgary on social media or sign-up for their newsletter for updates!
Link: Registration Link
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School Council Updates
Silver Springs School 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: School Council Email Opt-in Form
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)