Dear Douglas Harkness Families
Upcoming Events
- October 24: School Council and Parent Society (from 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.)
- October 25: Non-Instruction Day (no school)
- October 31: Halloween
Note | Please refer to the Calgary Board of Education’s 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar and Douglas Harkness School’s Calendar.
Fun Lunch
On Thursday, October 17, School Council had organized a Pizza Fun Lunch for those students who submitted their form and money.
It was great to see the students enjoying, socializing and smiling while eating their lunch. Fun Lunch was a success and we look forward to more school events from School Council.
Thank you to School Council, Douglas Harkness Leadership Students and the Anonymous Donors who paid for some student lunches. Our “Harkness Has Heart” Learning Community really shined.
The next School Council meeting will be on Thursday, October 24 from 6pm-7:15pm. If you are interested in being part of the School Council, please join. There is more School Council information below.
Halloween
As Halloween is approaching on October 31, keep your child’s comfort and safety in mind for indoor and outdoor activities.
Students may wear costumes to school but a reminder:
- no masks as students need to be identified and their vision can not be blocked
- costumes must be non-violent in nature (no guns, swords, props etc.) and not gory (fake blood)
- long capes, uncomfortable shoes, or other tripping hazards are discouraged.
- to not send any treats with your child to share due to allergies and other medical concerns.
Please have your child bring a healthy snack rather than candy/sugar. More information about CBE nutrition policies can be found here.
We want everyone to feel safe and have fun.
Douglas Harkness Staff Parking Lot
A reminder to parents to please park only on the street and not in the Douglas Harkness Staff Parking Lot as it is for staff only.
Complete Two Forms: Demographic Verification Form and Annual Authorization Form
Parents / Legal Guardians are to complete both the Demographic Verification Form and Annual Authorization Form in SchoolEngage.
The Demographic Verification Form is to ensure your child’s information (parent phone number / email, medical, address, guardianship) is up-to-date in our system. The Annual Authorization is for parent consent/permission to share student information.
You will do so through MyCBE. If you don’t have a MyCBE account, please learn how to create one here.
Demographic Verification Form:
To learn how to complete the Demographic Verification Form, please go to the Demographic Verification Form technical support page for parents.
Please click on the following link for instructions on how to complete the Demographic Verification Form and the Annual Authorization Form: Demographic Verification Form and Annual Authorization Form
Note | a computer is not required to complete these two forms; you may complete these forms on your cell phone.
Please see the instructions on how to complete both the Demographic Verification Form and the Annual Authorization Form in SchoolEngage.
If you do require assistance in completing the forms, please contact the Douglas Harkness Main Office and we will happily assist you.
School Council and Parent Society
The next School Council and Parent Society meeting is on Thursday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
This is an opportunity for parents / legal guardians to make a meaningful difference for students by participating on the school council.
Under the Education Act, a school council is a collective association designed to advise the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on matters related to the school. School councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act and the School Councils Regulation. They are different from Parent Societies & Associations, whose main function is to raise funds for the school. You can find more details in the CBE School Council Handbook.
Reference | School Council
Sincerely
Ms. Amardeep Chana, Principal
Mr. Kenneth Perrone, Assistant Principal