Weekly affirmation: “Rise with a smile and shine with kindness. Each day is a fresh start!”
Class Placements– The following information regarding class placements was sent out via the Parent Portal
Thank families for your patience as you waited for your child to be placed into his/her 2025/2026 class. All students will transition to their new classes on Monday morning.
As you can imagine the process of organizing classrooms to meet the needs of our students is a very complex process and can be challenging. In June, and again over this past week our staff has spent many hours designing effective, positive learning environments for your children.
Through the process of designing these environments teachers have had to consider many critical factors such as:
- individual academic needs
- student learning styles along with their strengths and needs
- each child’s social needs and peer relationships
- emotional characteristics for each child,
- balance of gender in each class
- number of students per class
- entire class composition
Families can find the division that your child has been assigned to when parents complete the “Consent Forms” that are on the Parent Portal. Please ensure these forms are completed.
We are confident in the decisions made this year and are excited to move forward with our new learning communities. While social groupings are considered, new groupings allow children to have a wider circle of friends.
Resiliency is a skill built by experiences, and we understand that some children may feel disappointment. We ask that you discuss with your child the careful process that teachers and staff go through in placing them into classes. Acknowledge their feelings and help them to move forward in a positive way by encouraging them.
If you have any concerns about your child’s placement, please speak with your child’s teacher about your child’s strengths, needs and interests.
The following are the teacher’s division numbers with their designated line up places- please see attached map for more clarity.
| Division 1 | Mrs. Tuplin/Mr. Murphy | Line up at Portable |
| Division 2 | Ms. Downes | Line up along fence of pickleball court |
| Division 3 | Ms. Lovell | Line up at Front door |
| Division 4 | Ms. Golnick | Line up at classroom door |
| Division 5 | Mrs. T Dailey- Until Filled | Line up at classroom door |
| Division 6 | Mrs. Wakefield | Report to Portable |
| Division 7 | Ms. Heier | Line up at classroom door |
| Division 8 | Mr. Davis | Line up at classroom door |
| Division 9 | Mrs. Dobie | Line up at Portable |
| Division 10 | Ms. Holman | Report to Portable |
| Division 11 | Mr. Jung | Line up out back against wall by Netplex |
| Division 12 | Ms. Manji/Mrs. Henry | Line up at classroom door |
| Division 13 | Ms. Stevens | Line up on basketball court |
| Division 14 | Mrs. Cawker | Line up by classroom window- by Netplex |
| Division 15 | Mrs. Reamsbottom | Line up at Multi-purpose room door in under covered area |
| Division 16 | Mrs. Koran | Line up at front door |
| Division 17 | Mrs. Dinsa | Line up against outside wall on north-west side of building |
| Division 18 | Ms. Maynes | Line up at North-west entrance |
| Division 19 | Mrs. Zilkowsky | Line up on East side of building |
| Division 20 | Ms. Weir | Line up against South wall – on west side |
| Division 21 | Mrs. Crisafi | Line up outside North-West door |
| Division 22 | Mrs. MacKenzie | Line up against South wall – on east side |
Combine Classes
Here are some answers to common questions we often receive regarding Combine Classes.
Will a student miss or repeat curriculum material?
In today’s classrooms, the focus has shifted away from memorizing facts and learning content knowledge. Instead, there is an increased emphasis on the development of skills and understanding concepts and processes, in addition to developing the attitudes and mindset of a lifelong learner. With rapid changes in science and technology, it is essential students learn how to access information, evaluate ideas, make judgments, collaborate with others, and transfer knowledge in novel ways.
Teachers of combined classes create learning engagements that meet the needs of all learners, often incorporating learning outcomes from both grades into holistic, theme-based units of study. The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework helps teachers design curriculum to meet individual student needs while recognizing student strengths. Using this framework helps all teachers, whether straight grade or combined, succeed in creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
How can families support their children?
Regardless of their child’s class placement, families are encouraged to stay positive and interested in their child’s learning. Families can demonstrate support by encouraging open-mindedness, risk-taking, and principled learning. Families are also encouraged to monitor schoolwork and to communicate openly with the teacher around their child’s strengths, stretches, and learning goals.
Why do we use the term ‘combined’?
Combined grade classrooms have many names including split grades, multi-age, family grouping, etc. The term split grade sometimes becomes negatively associated with teachers splitting their time and attention between two distinct groups. The term combined class reflects a more holistic approach to learning that emphasizes whole group instruction, as well as opportunities for flexible groupings to meet students’ learning styles and needs.
How will being in a combined class impact my child?
Studies have shown that academic achievement is not impacted by being in a combined class versus a straight-grade class. In other words, there is no academic detriment to combined grade groupings. In fact, many studies have concluded there are social emotional benefits for students in combined classes, including greater leadership skills, increased self-esteem, increased social responsibility, and more positive peer interactions.
How will combined classes benefit my child?
Just like in life, there are often combined classes in high school, especially for electives. Giving children the opportunity to have different experiences in elementary school does what school is designed to do — prepare students for real life.
Food Programs at Albion
We are again proud to be able to offer a number of food programs to students and families in need here at Albion this school year.Our Breakfast Club is open everyday from 8-8:25am every morning for all students who need breakfast, forgot or didn’t have time for breakfast or just need a quick snack before school starts.
Our school Snack Program also has fresh fruit, veggies and some healthy snacks available to students that may need a little something extra than they were able to bring from home during the day.
Our Lunch Programs include:
Purchased Lunches: $6 lunches from Simply Foods on Tuesdays and Thursdays which can be ordered via this link: https://simplyfoods.ahotlunch.ca/login
The school code is Albion.
All parents can follow this link to complete a form for a partial subsidy reducing the price of each meal to $3: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ijhG3NN9F06xHzvCZ79XWr3sklBeXf1MgVxq0gZP3NxUNUJFVEk5UlVaWDVXNllDNkVYMzNTUFM5VC4u
Subsidized Lunches: Fully subsidized lunches for families in need everyday of the week which you can register for by emailing kellie_mcnutt@sd42.ca with your child’s full name and any food allergies and dietary restrictions (ex. requiring Halal or vegetarian meals). These lunches are provided by Salvation Army, Simply Foods and Humble Roots.
If you have any questions about any of our food programs, please contact our Child Care Worker, Kellie McNutt or our Principal, Mrs. Dailey.
The September Simply Foods can be found here: Simply Foods September Menu
If you have any questions about any of our food programs, please contact our Child Care Worker, Kellie McNutt or our Principal, Mrs. Dailey.
2025/2026 Consent Forms
Ensure that you log onto the Parent Portal to complete the required district consent forms for your child. Forms are located along the top bar highlighted on green called Consent Forms
Personal Possessions
All possessions should be labeled with a student’s full name. This will allow possessions to be returned it they are misplaced. We strongly discourage students from bringing any “valuables” unrelated to their educational program needs.
Student/Parent Handbook/Technology Policy
Ensure that you spend time reading the 2025/2026 Student/Parent Handbook and Technology Policy. A copy of these important items can be found on this website and also in the front of your child’s planner.
Student Medication
From time-to-time students require medication at school. To facilitate this, parents are required to complete a Medical Intervention form and provide a supply of the medication, in its original container, to the office. Please note that students may not be in possession of any medication at school unless specifically authorized by the principal, and staff may not administer medication to students unless the required form is completed and signed by a parent.
If your child has an existing medical condition such as, but not limited to, diabetes, allergies, etc., that we should be aware of, parents must complete a Medical Intervention form. These forms can be obtained at the office or under the Parent Tab under Medical and Driving Forms on this website.
Parking Lot Reminders
Parents will quickly become aware that our parking lot is extremely busy before and after school. We encourage children to walk to school or ask that parents park away from the school and walk to pick up their child. Not only does walking with your child promote physical activity, it also helps to ensure a safe environment for our students, allowing emergency vehicles and busses to enter the parking lot unobstructed.
Please be aware our parking lot is closed to vehicles during our after-school pick-up time, from 2:00 pm until approximately 2:30pm. Exceptions will be made for registered daycares, medical situations, students with diverse needs, or unusual circumstances. Please apply for a permit at the school office.
As well, we ask that parents drive throughout the parking lot in the mornings ONLY if they are dropping children off. We request that for the safety of our students and staff that all drivers please abide by the “Kiss and Go” drop off procedure. We request that you do not leave your vehicle, for if you need to park and come into the school, please park in the neighbourhood, unfortunately due to the size of our staff there is often no visitor parking.
The parking lot north of the school (behind the portables) is for staff parking only.
PAC News
The 1st PAC meeting is schedule for Tuesday, September 23rd at 6:30 pm in the library. All Albion parents are welcome to attend.
After School Programs
This week’s events:
Monday, September 8th
Kindergarten Students attend 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Grade 6/7 Boys Competitive Volleyball Tryouts – 2:30pm in the gym
Tuesday, September 9th
Kindergarten Students attend 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Grade 6/7 Girls Competitive Volleyball Tryouts – 2:30pm in the gym
Wednesday, September 10th
Kindergarten Students attend 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Grade 6/7 Boys Competitive Volleyball Tryouts – 2:30pm in the gym
Thursday, September 11th
Kindergarten In Take Meetings- No regular classes for K students
Grade 6/7 Girls Competitive Volleyball Tryouts – 2:30pm in the gym
Friday, September 12th
Kindergarten In Take Meetings- No regular classes for K students
Upcoming Events
September 15- Kindergarten students attend 8:30 am – 2:20 pm
September 17- Cops for Cancer 9:35 am
September 23- PAC Meeting 6:30 pm
September 25- PAC BQ 4-6 pm/ Open House 5-6 pm
September 26- Individual Photos
September 30- National Day for Reconciliation- No School