Good afternoon families of Dr. E. W. Coffin School,
This is just a reminder that we have early dismissal today at 12:15 PM and our last Worth Mentioning for the 2023-24 school year. Lastly, we want to share with you our welcome message for next year, which has some key information that can help you prepare. This will also be posted on the website.
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year
The following information will help you prepare for the new year with these key dates and times, school supply lists, and other information.
Important Dates
We follow the CBE instructional calendar. The calendar sets common start and end days,
non-instructional days and holidays. For our school’s additional non-instructional days, late entries, early dismissal days and events, see our school calendar page.
First Day of Classes
The school office opens to parents on Monday, August 26, 2024 for registration.
Our first day of classes for students is Thursday, August 29, 2024.
School Start and End Times
Kindergarten
Kindergarten: Monday – Friday 8:40 – 11:25 AM
Grades 1 – 5
Monday – Thursday: 8:40 AM–3:30 PM
Lunch: 12:00 – 12:55 PM
Friday Early Dismissal Days: 8:40 AM – 12:15
PM
School Calendar
View our School Calendar page for upcoming events and dates. See the CBE website for system
calendars.
Assigned Teachers and Class Placement
Teachers will contact families prior to the first day of school to welcome students to their
classrooms. This information will also include the first day Meeting Spots. Our supervision starts at 8:30, so you can ask a staff member to assist you in finding your entrance door.
Entry and Exit Doors
After August 29, students will use their regular entry and exit doors. Students will line up at their
designated spot at the bell.
Registration Information
Please visit our How to Register page for registration details. Please note that the registration
process is completed online, but schools can assist with any questions.
Communication
Do You Have a MyCBE Account? Have You Added Your Child(ren) To the Account?
- Parents / Legal Guardians /Independent Students who have not already done so, must create a MyCBE accountand add their child(ren) to the account to:
Access your child’s program information (e.g., course assessments, daily attendance record, report card) - View your child’s learning using Brightspace by D2L
- Pay fees and request waivers
- Register for transportation and lunch supervision
- Book parent-teacher conferences
- Submit online school forms
- (required for 2024-2025 school year)
- You will need your email address on file at the school as well as your child’s CBE
- ID.
For parents / legal guardians / independent students without a MyCBE account
- Create the account; refer to: www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe
- MyCBE | Creating an Account
- Add child(ren); refer to MyCBE | Adding Additional Students
For parents / legal guardians / independent students with a MyCBE account
- Sign in at www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe
- Add child(ren); refer to
MyCBE | Adding Additional Students
Fees and Waivers
School fees will be charged to families starting in October. Online fee payment is the simplest and most convenient way to pay school fees. Parents can use their online account to pay fees or apply for a waiver at: www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe.
You can find more information on the CBE school fees and waivers page.
Bus Transportation
We do not provide transportation.