Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year!  


The first day of classes for students is Monday, August 31, 2026.  

Please send an email to thorncliffe@cbe.ab.ca  if your plans have changed and you will be starting later than August 31st, or you have moved over the summer.   We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines, please email the office if you are having difficulty getting through and we will call you back. 

We hope that you have had an amazing summer filled with many adventures and stories to share with us next week!  

The start of a new school year is an exciting time filled with new beginnings, new routines, and plenty of anticipation. While getting back into a regular schedule after the summer break can sometimes take a little time, we know that establishing familiar routines helps everyone feel settled and ready to learn. 

We also understand that September can bring a mix of emotions for both students and families. Whether this is your first year with a child in school or you are a seasoned September veteran, the transition back to school can feel exciting, overwhelming, or everything in between. 

Our staff are ready and so excited to welcome you and your children back! We are here to support you, answer questions, and help make the transition into the new school year as smooth and positive as possible. We look forward to a wonderful year together!  

All back to school information can be found on our website: https://thorncliffe.cbe.ab.ca/back-to-school 

Can’t wait to see you all on Monday, August 31, 2026! 

Mary and Calleigh 


Updates 


School Fees, Communication, Lunchroom, Transportation  

Please Check / Create your MyCBE account. All parents must have a MyCBE account to access and pay fees, book school conferences, see report cards, etc. Please go to the CBE website using the link below and click on "My CBE" in the bottom left corner to register. When signing up for emails, note that we send weekly updates from classrooms and the school. If you are not registered for commercial email, you will not receive any information that involves financial transactions (fun lunch, fundraising, school events).  This is also where you will register for Lunchroom.   

Fees will be posted by the beginning of October 

MyCBE is also where you can register for transportation if your address is in the designated bus zone. 

Thorncliffe 2026-2027 Calendar   

The live calendar is available on our website at: https://thorncliffe.cbe.ab.ca/calendar A printable PDF calendar is also published on our school website. It contains an overview of all the key dates for the upcoming school year. It also has our school bell times (no changes), lunch times and a breakdown of when Kindergarten attends on Fridays. Information on specific events such as Healthy Hunger, assemblies and field trips will be communicated to families as they are scheduled throughout the year.   

School Hours  

Grade 1-6 School Hours will be: Monday–Thursday, 9:15 AM–3:43 PM   

Friday 9:15 AM–1:10 PM.    

Flexible soft entry begins at 9:05am  

Grade 1-6 Lunch: 12:15-12:55pm  
We will alternate with half of the school eating first then outside for lunch recess with the other half of the school beginning outside for lunch recess then coming in to eat.   

 

Kindergarten hours:   

Monday-Thursday:  

AM Classes 9:15am-12:05pm   

  

School Supplies  

Basic school supplies for all Thorncliffe students will be supplied (pencils, notebooks, scissors, glue, etc.). Student supplies are purchased by the school and provided as part of your school fees. All students will have access to shared supplies in each classroom. Items you will need to send with your child:   

  • A backpack large enough to hold a large library book   
  • Indoor shoes (these will stay at school)    
  • Water bottle   
  • Lunch/Snack Container  

Please label everything you send to school - First and Last name are important so we can ensure clothing is returned to your child.  

Volunteering  

All volunteers must have a current CBE Police Clearance. Clearances are valid for 5 years and can be transferred from other CBE schools. If you require a new CBE clearance, please use this link and follow the instructions.  Get Involved  

We have several events that will require many volunteers!  Grade ¾ to 5/6 classes will be going to open minds for full week field trips between October and December.  4 Classes will be swimming in October, and the remaining grade 1-3 classes will be swimming in June.  Connect with your classroom teacher if you would like to volunteer for these trips.  Ensure that you have completed your current year volunteer registration and your police information check is valid. 

Attendance  

Regular attendance is key to student success. Please note that you must notify the office if your child will be absent or late. You can call the attendance line at 403-777-6670 and press 1 for the attendance line to leave a message with your child’s name, grade, and teacher.  Please spell your child’s last name slowly when leaving the message. 

Student Contact Information  

Please ensure that you have updated your contact information through your MyCBE account if there has been any change in phone number, address or pick up contacts.  

 Welcome Back Breakfast 

All Thorncliffe Families are welcome to join us for our Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast on Friday, September 4th at 8:45am on the school compound.  The Batter Boys will be back cooking up the pancakes!  This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the staff and other families in the Thorncliffe School community.  Students will join their homeroom teacher to enter the school for learning by 9:30am.  Our Kindergarten families are very welcome, but please note that there are no classes for Kindergarten on Friday, September 4th. 

Upcoming Events and Dates of Significance 

  • August 31: First Day of School 
  • Sept 4: Welcome Back Breakfast – No classes for Kindergarten 
  • Sept 7- Labour Day: School Closed 
  • Sept 11: No Classes for Kindergarten 
  • Sept 15-October 2:  Grade 1-5 Provincial Assessment Window 
  • Sept 18: Kindergarten Attends 
  • Sept 22: Treaty 7 Day and Fall Equinox 
  • September 21-24: Scholastic Book Fair 
  • September 24th: Meet the Teacher 5:00-7:00pm  
  • September 24th: Grade 6 Vaccinations 
  • Sept 25th: Organizational Day No School for Students 
  • September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  - School is Closed 
  • Oct 1: Fall Photo Day 
  • Oct 1: World Teachers Day  
  • Oct 2: Terry Fox Run  
  • October 5-8: Swimming – Room 4, 5, 7, 9 
  • October 9: Kindergarten Attends 
  • October 12: Thanksgiving – School is Closed 
  • October 19: Referendum – PD Day No School for Students 
  • October 20-21: Vuong Open Minds 
  • October 22: Grade ½ and 2/3 classes to Leighton Art Centre 
  • October 23: Kindergarten Attends