Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year
Get ready for the new year with these key dates and times, school supply lists, and other information.
First Day of Classes
All students will receive a Welcome email from their teacher by August 27, 2026. The first day of school is Monday, August 31, 2026.
Assigned Teachers
On the first day of school, all students are asked to come into the school through their assigned entrance doors and proceed to their classroom. Teachers will contact each family via email on August 27th. A reminder to ensure that you have a pick up plan in place so your child(ren) know where to meet you after school.
Student Doors
Kindergarten Doors- North Compound Door (Corner) doors by trees
Grade 1 Doors- North doors by soccer field
Grade 2 Doors- East doors by teacher parking lot
Grade 3 Doors- North Portable door entrance
Grade 4 Doors- North middle doors by small field
EES Doors- Main Entrance
Grade 1-4
School doors are open for relaxed entry from 7:45 - 8:00 AM.
School hours
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
Grade 3 & 4: 11:00am- 11:42am
Grades 1& 2: 11:46am- 12:28pm
EES Lunch: 11:00am- 11:42am
Kindergarten
Staggered entry will occur on August 31, September 1, 2 & 3. Your child has been assigned a specific hour to attend. Please meet the teachers at the Kindergarten entry doors (North Compound). Please wait for the teachers to come out and invite you into the school right before your scheduled time. Your scheduled time can be found in your email.
Kindergarten Hours
Morning Kindergarten:
- Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-10:51 am
- PINK Friday's only from 8:00am -12:00 pm
Afternoon Kindergarten:
- Monday-Thursday from 11:39am -2:30 pm
- YELLOW Friday's only from 8:00 am-12:00 pm
We also have a different schedule for Kindergarten for the first week of school, which we call staggered entry. It is a way to ease our students into the new routines of school.
Kindergarten Staggered Entry: Monday, August 31- Friday, September 4
Morning Kindergarten students:
- 8:15-9:15 MORNING students with Last Names A-M
- 9:45-10:45: MORNING students with Last Names N-Z
Afternoon Kindergarten students:
- 11:45-12:45: AFTERNOON students with Last Names A-M
- 1:15-2:15: AFTERNOON students with Last Names N-Z
Tuesday, September 1
- All MORNING students attend 8:30am -10:15 am
- All AFTERNOON students attend 12:30pm -2:15pm
Wednesday, September 2
- All MORNING students attend 8:00 am- 10:30 am
- All AFTERNOON students attend 12:00pm -2:30 pm
Thursday, September 3:
- Regular day AM (8:00am -10:51 am)
- Regular day PM (11:39 am -2:30 pm)
Friday, September 4th:
- NO SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ONLY (regular classes Grades 1-4 and EES)
You will find out who your child's specific homeroom teacher is between September 8-10.
First Day of School
2026-08-31
School Schedule
Get ready for the school year by learning more about our class times, bell schedules, office, and summer hours!
Office Hours & Bell TimesSchool Calendar
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten plays an important role in engaging young children as active participants, building knowledge about themselves and the social and natural words.
Lunch Supervision
Step into the future of lunchtime convenience with your child's MyCBE Account! Say goodbye to paperwork and hello to streamlined lunch supervision registration, making every parent's life a little bit easier.
Registration Information
How to Register
Register as a student and embark on an incredible journery of learning!
MyCBE
MyCBE provides parents, students and staff access to academic information and learning activities.
Fees & Waivers
Fees will be charged to your MyCBE account beginning in October.
Transportation
Yellow School Bus Transportation
Our yellow school bus routes are designed over the summer using the addresses submitted before June's pre-registration deadline. Get ready for some exciting journeys!
Communication
SchoolMessenger
Stay in the loop and never miss a beat with SchoolMessenger! Get the latest updates on all school happenings delivered right to your fingertips. SchoolMessenger keeps you connected.
Contact Us
Eager to get to know the amazing staff who will be guiding you through this year? Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. We're here to help!
School Supplies
Students supplies are provided by the school for children in Kindergarten through Grade 4. Families are to provide indoor shoes, backpacks, lunch, and snacks. You may also choose to send your child with a water bottle.
Clubs & Activities
Learning Technologies & Student Wi-Fi
Digital technologies are transforming how we teach our students. We utilize a range of technology tools to personalize each student’s learning experience, including getting connected to Wi-Fi for seamless access to educational resources.
Off-Site Activities
Keep updated on field-trips and other exciting off-site activities throughout the year. We're excited to expand on learning opportunities by stepping outside of the classroom.
Additional Information
Follow CBE on Social Media
Follow the CBE social media platforms to stay up-to-date on system news and announcements.
- Instagram: @yycbedu
- Facebook: Calgary.CBE