REMINDER - Grades 1, 2 & EES Swim to Survive Program
The Swim to Survive program begins on Monday for our Grade 3 and 4 classes and will run daily until Thursday. Please ensure your child brings a swimsuit and towel each day.
Classes will depart two at a time, with the first bus leaving at 8:50 a.m. To ensure no one misses the bus, all students should be in their classrooms by 8:38 a.m. when the bell rings.
School Council Monday
All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the School Council meeting this Monday.
Date: May 11, 2026
Time: 6:30
Location: Battalion Park Learning Commons
Or online:
Microsoft Teams
City of Calgary's After School Program
For any Grade 4-6 students currently attending the City of Calgary's After School Program at Battalion Park, the last day will be Thursday, May 14th.
SHSES Updates & Upcoming Events
🌸 Spring Plant Fundraiser — Order by May 21
Support the Mini Playground replacement while shopping for your spring flowers and indoor plants!
📅 Order Deadline: May 21
📦 Plant Pick-Up: June 5
🌱 Every purchase helps rebuild our accessible Mini Playground.
Order here:
https://battalionpark.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
✨ Neon Dance Fundraiser — May 28
Get ready to Glow Crazy at our Spring Dance!
🕺 K–3: 4:30–6:00 PM
💃 Grades 4–6: 6:30–8:00 PM
🎟️ $10/family in advance | $15 at the door
🍕 Pizza & tickets available through Healthy Hunger
Parents must accompany children (no drop-offs).
Volunteer sign-up information coming soon!
🛝 Mini Playground Countdown: 53 Days
The current Mini Playground will be removed June 29 as construction begins on our new accessible playground this summer.
Follow along on Instagram: @shses.ca
• Volunteer opportunities during the July build
• Donation information
• Playground progress updates
Interested in getting involved?
Email: info@shses.ca
Thank you for supporting safe, inclusive play for all Battalion Park students and the wider Signal Hill community.
— SHSES Team
Next Week
- May 11-14 – Grades 1, 2 & EES Swim to Survive Program
- May 11 – School Council Meeting & SHSES AGM
- May 12 – Healthy Hunger | Tim Hortons
- May 15 – Non-Instruction Day | No Classes
Looking Ahead
- May 18 – Victoria Day | School Closed
- May 20 – Grade 2 Field Trip
- May 27/28 - Grade 4 Field Trip
- May 28 – School Dance