Shout Outs
- A big shout-out to all staff and students for removing their outdoor footwear when entering the building. Your efforts help keep our school floors clean, safe, and dry—thank you!
Attendance
Daily attendance is a top priority for our office staff each morning, and we greatly appreciate families notifying us as early as possible.
We kindly ask that you use our school email (BattalionPark@cbe.ab.ca) as your primary method for reporting absences or late arrivals. Please be sure to copy your child’s classroom teacher on all correspondence.
Attendance can also be reported by calling our Attendance Line at 403-777-7187 ext. 1 and leaving a detailed message.
When leaving a message or emailing, please include your child's:
- First and last name
- Grade
- Teacher's name
- Reason for absence
This helps us ensure accurate attendance records.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
AE Cross Open House
Grade 6 students are invited to on Open House at A.E. Cross School on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Please see the invite for all the details. AE Cross Invite
Calgary Public Library Presents LitCon 2026
Calgary Public Library is hosting LitCon 2026 from May 4 to May 21. LitCon is a literary arts festival for students in kindergarten through Grade 9 in the Calgary area.
Through in-person and virtual events, students can explore the literary arts, interact with peers and artists, and take part in engaging learning experiences.
For more information and to register, please visit: LitCon 2026.
Next School Council Meeting
We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday at the School Council meeting.
When: April 13 at 6:30 pm
Who: All parents/guardians are automatically school council members
Where: Battalion Park School Learning Commons (in-person)
Or Online Microsoft Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 267 739 832 816
Passcode: xo2Ww2SP
SHSES Update
Welcome back! We hope Battalion Park families had a wonderful Easter Break.
Did you know - April 10th marks our 26th birthday!
For over two decades, the success of SHSES has been dependent on the many volunteers who contribute their time enriching the student experience at BPS.
Thank you to past, present, and future change makers.
Reminder: Spring Bottle Drive – April 16!
Mini Playground Countdown
The current Mini Playground is scheduled to be removed in under 80 days as we prepare for its replacement this summer.
- Volunteer Build – Summer 2026
We’re planning a community volunteer build to help reduce project costs and stretch dollars further. - All volunteers must be 18+
- Plenty of employer opportunities for volunteer team-building and sponsorships.
- Follow the link Google Sign Up Form to volunteer for the build
- Help Us Build Momentum - Instagram
We are still being considered for grant funding. Supporting and engaging with our posts on our public Instagram page helps increase visibility for the project: @shses.ca
School Dance – parents with Healthy Hunger accounts have been notified that an April 23rd event has been cancelled. We are looking at making alternate arrangements. Stay tuned!
Thank you for continuing to support Battalion Park students and our school community!
Have a great weekend and save those refundable bottles for next week!
See you at the rink drop off Thursday, April 16.
— SHSES Team
Next Week
- April 13 – School Council Meeting
- April 14 – Healthy Hunger | Kernels Popcorn
- April 16 – Kindergarten Guest Speaker | Smile Buddy Dentistry
- April 16 – SHSES Bottle Drive
Looking Ahead
- April 22 – Grade 1 Field Trip
- April 24 – Non-Instruction Day | No Classes
- April 27-30 – Grade 3 & 4 Swimming Lessons
- April 28 – Healthy Hunger | Mucho Burrito