Richmond School's Week Ahead | February 23 - 27
Dear Families,
It was certainly a shock returning from the Family Day long weekend to freezing temperatures! Despite the sudden change in weather, our students showed great adaptability and resilience. They made the most of their recess and lunch breaks, sharing their excitement and stories about the Olympics. It has been a fun and spirited week, even with the challenging weather conditions.
Thank you for your continued HEART support — it truly makes a difference in helping us create a positive and supportive environment for our students.
As we begin planning for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year, we kindly ask that you inform the school office of any changes to your family’s plans (e.g., moving, transferring schools, or other updates). Having accurate information helps us plan staffing and classroom organization effectively.
Thank you for your attention to this important request.
Important: 2026-2027 Next Year School Update
If you plan on moving and your child(ren) will not be attending Richmond School, please let the office know as soon as possible. Our student number count is important in our planning for the upcoming school year 2026-2027.
Richmond School Spring Celebration 2026 (Grades K-2)
Our Spring Celebration is taking place this year on Thursday, March 12, 2026. We are excited to gather as a school community and share our talents through a series of short performances from students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. We will hold two performances on March 12th, one during regular school hours and one in the evening. All classes from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will perform in both the afternoon performance (1:00-2:30 PM) and the evening performance (6:00-7:30 PM).
Ticket reservations for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 families opened at 8:00am on Tuesday, February 17. Please continue to use this link: Ticket Reservations
Tickets are free and are being distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to support us in accommodating all parents and guardians, please limit ticket requests to parents/guardians and child siblings of performers. Once submitted, your ticket request will be reviewed, and Mr. Goodridge will contact you to confirm the reservation of tickets.
Ticket requests for grandparents may be submitted from 8am on March 2nd onwards. Ticket requests for grandparents received before 8 A Mon March 2 will not be processed.
Please contact Mr. Goodridge (adgoodridge@cbe.ab.ca) with any questions.
Next Week and Looking Ahead
Please check the upcoming events list. You can also click the School Calendar to see all the events.
Richmond School Council Update
Paul Davis Online Safety Presentation
Richmond School Council in conjunction with Alexander Ferguson School and their School Council are excited to announce a presentation from online safety expert Paul Davis for both our grade 4-6 students and their parents. Paul’s mission is to educate children and empower parents on the topic of social media and online safety including cyber bullying. Paul will be giving a presentation to the students at Richmond School on February 20 in the morning. That evening parents are invited to Alex Ferguson School for a presentation just for parents from 6 to 730. We hope you can make it! Any questions about the format or topic please contact the school council through email. We look forward to seeing you at the parent presentation on Friday February 20 at 6:00 PM.
Staff Appreciation Cart
Now launching at Richmond School. Each month, our School Council will be restocking a staff cart with snacks and treats as a small gesture of gratitude for our hardworking staff. These thoughtful contributions go a long way in showing appreciation for the time, care, and dedication our teachers and support staff bring to Richmond School every day.
We are very grateful for any support families can provide. If you would like to contribute, please sign up using the link below.
Fun Lunches
The next Fun Lunch with Healthy Hunger is Wednesday, February 18 with Mucho Burrito. The order deadline is Friday, February 13. All parents with children in Grades 1-6 who wish to participate in the school's fun lunches must visit the Healthy Hunger webpage and follow the instructions provided. Please note you will choose RICHMOND SCHOOL from the drop-down. Even if you have registered/ordered in previous years, you will need to register again to select your child's new class in order to place an order. Once registered you will also receive an email notifying you every time a new fun lunch is posted.
Here are the upcoming dates:
- Wednesday, March 11 Mary Browns, order deadline, Friday, March 6
- Wednesday, April 15 Coco Brooks, order deadline, Friday, April 10
- Wednesday, May 13 The Lunch Lady, order deadline, Friday, May 8
- Wednesday, June 17 Opa, order deadline, Friday, June 12
The deadline to order is Friday prior to the Fun Lunch Day.
If you have any questions regarding fun lunches, please reach out to Denise Wanchulak at denisewanchulak@gmail.com