From the Principal

This week, we had our first School Council meeting at Dr. Coffin School. School councils consist of:

  • a majority of parents
  • principals
  • teachers
  • secondary students
  • community representatives

School council members work together to support and enhance student learning. They provide a way for members of the community to consult and offer advice to principals and school boards.

School councils:

  • are a bridge between the school and community
  • focus on what is best for all students in the school
  • consider the interests of all school stakeholders
  • develop, maintain and reflect the culture of the school
  • represent the parent voice in the school community

School councils are legislated under the Education Act and are mandatory for all schools in the public education system, including charter schools.

Please consider coming to a School Council meeting this year. Our next meeting is on Tuesday October 14 at 7:00 pm. All meetings are both in-person and online. 

Bell Times

To ensure that our students can begin their learning at 8:40 am and 12:53 pm respectively, we have added two warning bells to our bell schedule. A bell at 8:37 am will sound in the morning for students to come into the school and another will sound at 12:52 pm at the end of the lunch period. Thank you for ensuring that your student(s) arrive at school on time.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders

In the morning the circle area in front of the school is used as a hug and go area. Please do not park here in the morning as it creates unsafe situations for our students. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping us to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our students. Please see the diagrams below.

MyCBE Account

Do you have a MyCBE account? Registering is extremely important as this is how you will pay fees and view your student’s report card. Please visit the following link for more information: https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool-Creating-Account.aspx

Coming Up at Dr. E.W. Coffin School

September 24 – Meet the Teacher/Family BBQ (5:30-7:00 pm) *NEW DATE – CONFIRMED*

September 26 – Terry Fox Run – Details to Follow

September 29 – Non-Instruction Day

September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 1 – Orange Shirt Day at Dr. Coffin