Meet the Teacher
Fairview will be hosting their Meet the Teacher evening on September 25th 2025. Important details below, as well, information can be found below and on the flyer sent in the weekly email.:
- Meet the teacher will start at 6:30pm for grade 4-8.
- Grade 9 will have an option High School Information session from 6:00-6:30. This is not Meet the Teacher but will provide basic information about High School.
- Each Grade will offer two sessions. This is to help families with students in multiple grades. Each of the sessions will be the same. There is no need to attend both.
- Grades 5, 7, 9 Session 1: 6:30; Session 2 7:00
- Grades 4, 6, 8 Session 1: 6:45; Session 2 7:15
- Locations- Please see the map sent in the weekly for the locations of the presentations.
- Grade 4- Individual Homerooms
- Grade 5- Lower Gym
- Grade 6/7- Library
- Grade 8/9- Upper Gym
Truth and Reconciliation Week
Next week, our school will be recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Week. Students will be engaging in learning and conversations that deepen their understanding of residential schools and the importance of reconciliation. As part of this, we invite students to wear an orange shirt on Thursday, September 26 to honour survivors and show our commitment to learning and moving forward together. Students, families, and friends are invited to continue their learning and show their support on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Orange Shirt Day & National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event taking place at the Confluence Historic Site.
Our School Survey
Each year students in the CBE complete the OurSchool Survey. Fairview students will start completing this survey next week and will be wrapping it up around the middle of October. For more information, please see the attached letter that was sent in the weekly email.
School Council
We are excited to invite you to our first School Council Meeting on October 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, held in person at the school. School councils play an important advisory role, ensuring that parent and community perspectives are reflected in school decision-making. They also help share information about the school with the wider community. This is a wonderful opportunity to be involved and have a voice in your child’s educational experience. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th!
*Please note the date change for this meeting
Reporting Student Absences
Our office is especially busy first thing in the morning and at the end of the day. To help us manage attendance smoothly, we ask that parents report student absences by either calling the attendance line or sending an email—just one method is needed. To access the attendance line, phone the school at 403-777-7900 and press 1 to reach the attendance line directly. If 0 is pressed for the office, you may be asked to call back and leave a message on the attendance line. Using one method of communication helps us avoid duplication and ensures attendance is recorded quickly. We truly appreciate your support with this.
Prayer in School
At Fairview School, we are committed to supporting the diverse faith practices of our students. In previous years, students have been able to access a supervised space for both Dhuhr prayer at lunch and Asr prayer during class time.
This year, we are able to continue providing a supervised space at lunch for Dhuhr prayer. However, we are not able to offer a supervised space for Asr prayer during class time, as teachers are not available to supervise during that time. AR3067 - Religion in Schools requires that prayer spaces be supervised by a teacher, which guides this decision.
As in previous years we are asking that you please submit this online form to provide permission for your child to access the prayer space. Also, we are asking students to arrive for prayer within 15 minutes of the assigned time to align with supervision of the space. Prayer Request Form
Extended Absences
All students missing 5 days or more must complete an Extended Absence form prior to their first day of absence. Parents/guardians must remember that they are responsible for the child completing the necessary school work while they are away. Please print and submit the attached form if you are planning an extended absence. You can also google “Extended Absence Form CBE”.
Bussing:
If your child takes bussing please be aware that the school does not have any additional information about the location of busses than what is found on the app. We request all parents please sign up for the app through: www.mybusstop.ca . The code to register for Fairview Bussing is CBESD8GDT8.
We are aware that bussing is has been challenging early this year. Again, the school does not create or assign bus routes. Any concerns or questions should be directed to CBE Transportation. Their email is: transportation@cbe.ab.ca .
Traffic Safety:
Please obey all posted traffic signs for drop off/pick-up and parking. Do not park in the city bus zone. For student safety do not U-turn at the crosswalks on Fairmount Drive.
Important Dates:
Cross Country:
Mon, Sept 22- Race at North Glenmore
Meet the Teacher:
Thurs, Sept 25, 6:30 – 7:30
Soccer Games:
Mon, Sept 22, Girl’s Soccer at Fairview School, 4:30-5:30
Thurs, Sept 25, Boy’s Soccer at Fairview School, 4:30-5:30