Oki, Danit'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello, Sansom Community!
Another great week of teaching and learning has come to a close! Our teachers continue to focus on getting to know their students, building strong relationships, and creating welcoming learning environments where every student can feel a sense of belonging and experience success.
We sincerely thank our families for your continued support as students settle into the new school year. Your partnership is an important part of student success, and we look forward to working together throughout the year to support your child’s learning, growth, and well-being.
September: A Month of Transition
Last week, we shared that September is a month of transition as students settle into new routines, classes, and learning environments. During this time, class placements may change to support student learning needs and balanced classes. Teachers are collaborating closely to determine any necessary changes and ensure students are well supported. Once teachers finalise homeroom changes, realignment will take place on October 5, 2026. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to create balanced and supportive learning environments for all students.
Important Dates and Information:
September 16 – School Council and Parent Society meeting
Upcoming Important Dates and Information:
September 24 – Meet the teacher night
September 25 – Non-Instructional Day – No school for students
September 29 – Picture day
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No school
Upcoming Athletics Dates
September 14 – Junior boys basketball tryout #2 at 8 am
September 14 – Junior girls basketball tryout #2 at 4 pm
September 15 – Cross Country Meet at West Confederation Park (4 pm)
September 22 – Senior boys basketball at Crossing Park (4:30 pm & 5:30 pm)
September 22 – Junior boys basketball at Terry Fox (5:30 pm & 6:30 pm)
September 23 – Senior girls basketball at Sansom (4:30 pm & 5:30 pm)
September 28 – Junior girls basketball at Prairie Sky (6:30 pm & 7:30 pm)
September 29 – Cross Country Meet 4 pm (location TBD)
Save the Date! Meet the Teacher Night
Our Meet the Teacher Night will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. We will begin the evening together in the gym at 5:00 p.m., after which families will have the opportunity to visit their students’ classrooms, meet their teachers, and learn more about the year ahead. We look forward to welcoming our families and connecting with you!
School Council and Parent Society
Clarence Sansom School Council and Parent Society meet monthly throughout the school year to build and strengthen our partnership with families, discuss student learning, and engage in conversations about decisions that impact our school community. All Clarence Sansom parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend. School Council meetings are a great opportunity to learn more about what is happening at our school, share your perspectives, ask questions, and connect with other members of our school community.
We value the strong partnership we have with our families and invite you to come and be part of this important group. There is no expectation to take on a formal role or a “big job” - you are always welcome to simply attend, listen, learn, and contribute to the conversation.
Our first School Council meeting of the 2026–27 school year will be held in the school library on Wednesday September 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you can join the Clarence Sansom - School Council Meeting Online via Microsoft Teams.
Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community.
Attached to this WAAG is a Caregiver Series Poster with sessions designed to provide families with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today. Along with the poster, additional session details are available on our corporate website: Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series.
Annual Volunteer Form
Parents and guardians who are currently approved to volunteer are asked to complete the Annual Volunteer Registration Form and submit it to the school. Thank you for your continued support and for giving your time to support our students and school community.
Partners in Learning: Respectful, Ongoing & Effective Communication
As we begin a new school year and welcome new families to Clarence Sansom School, we want to ensure that parents and guardians know how best to communicate with the school. Families should always feel welcome to reach out to the school. Communication about your child begins in the classroom by reaching out to the classroom teachers. This is the optimal way to connect about your child's schooling.
While it is most optimal to first reach out to the classroom teacher, Mr. Steed, Principal, Ms. Nguyen and Dr. Amanwi, Assistant Principals, are available to work collaboratively alongside teachers to support students and their families.
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Glen Steed, Principal
My Nguyen and Lumbesi Amanwi, Assistant Principals