Oki, Danit'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello, Sansom Community!
The school year is gaining momentum, and it has been wonderful to see our students settling nicely into their routines, classes, and learning environments. Our teachers continue to focus on getting to know their students, building strong relationships, and creating welcoming and inclusive learning environments. We are encouraged by the growth we are seeing in students’ sense of belonging and connection to our school community. There is also lots of excitement beyond the classroom - our soccer teams have been formed and games are already underway, while basketball games will be starting soon! These activities provide wonderful opportunities for students to get involved, build connections, and represent our school.
As September continues to be a month of transition, teachers are collaborating closely to review class placements and make any necessary adjustments to support student learning needs and maintain balanced classes. Once homeroom changes are finalized, realignment will take place on October 5, 2026. We sincerely thank our families for your patience, understanding, and continued partnership as we work together to support every student’s learning, growth, well-being, and sense of belonging.
Important Dates and Information:
September 21-25 – Truth and Reconciliation Week
September 24 – Meet the teacher night (5:00 pm to 7:00pm)
September 24 – Terry Fox Run (Toonies for Terry donations in support of cancer research are welcome).
September 25 – Non-Instructional Day – No school for students
Upcoming Important Dates and Information:
September 29 – Picture day
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No school
Upcoming Athletics Dates (Please note that there have been changes to some game days)
September 21 – Cross Country Meet at Confederation Park (4 pm)
September 22 – Senior boys basketball at Terry Fox (6:00 pm & 7:00 pm)
September 22 – Junior boys basketball at Crossing Park (5:30 pm)
September 22 – Girls soccer game at Sansom (4:30 pm & 5:30 pm)
September 23 – Senior girls basketball at Sansom (4:30 pm & 5:30 pm)
September 23 – Boys soccer game at Terry Fox (4:30 pm & 5:30 pm)
September 28 – Boys soccer game at Higgins (4:30 pm & 5:30 pm)
September 28 – Junior girls basketball at Peter Lougheed (5:00 pm)
September 29 – Cross Country Meet 4 pm (location TBD)
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
A sincere thank you to all the parents and guardians who joined us for our first Clarence Sansom School Council and Parent Society meeting of the 2026-27 school year. We truly appreciate you taking the time to attend, share your perspectives, ask questions, and engage in conversations that help strengthen our school community. The Clarence Sansom School Council can be reached at sansomparentcouncil@gmail.com
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.
Here is the 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 Forms and Other Forms
Parents and guardians who are currently approved to volunteer are asked to complete the Annual Volunteer Registration Formand submit it to the school. Thank you for your continued support and for giving your time to support our students and school community.
The CBE has forms for parents and guardians to complete every year, some of which are online. Thank you to families that have already completed annual forms – you can disregard this.
Online forms to be completed in SchoolEngage include:
- Demographic Verification - 2026-27
- Citizenship Information Update - 2026-27
- Annual Authorization - 2026-27 – Combines the following forms:
o School District Use of Personal Information
o Consent for CBE Use of Student Information
o Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party)
o Consent for Student Participation in Annual CBE Surveys
SchoolEngage is one of the applications found in your MyCBE account. If you do not have a MyCBE account, click Create a MyCBE Account on the MyCBE page. For online help, refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video). You can also call the school office or visit in person to get support with how to create and navigate a MyCBE account.
Partners in Learning: Respectful, Ongoing & Effective Communication
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 all families a great weekend!
Glen Steed, Principal
My Nguyen and Lumbesi Amanwi, Assistant Principals