Good afternoon Ian Bazalgette Community

As the leaves begin to fall, with temperatures set to get cooler soon, it is important to remind students to dress appropriately for the weather. A reminder that classes begin at 8:00 am every day. Monday through Thursday, classes end at 2:30 pm. On Friday, classes now end at 12:05 pm. Please note the upcoming events this week, including Student Photos., Terry Fox Run, and School Council. 

Breakfast Offerings

Note that the school does offer food through a light breakfast program. Bistro access begins at 7:30 a.m. Students need to be in class on time and not leave food in the Bistro. 

Food options

  • Cereal & Milk
  • Muffins or Granola bars
  • Oatmeal 

Important Upcoming Events and School Information:

  • School Council Sept. 16
  • Student Photos. Sept. 18 
  • Terry Fox Run Sept. 19 
  • Meet The Teacher Evening on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. The school will be open between 5:30-7:00 pm.
    • Thursday, September 25 is Meet the Teacher Night at Ian Bazalgette. Our Baz families are invited to join Valley View families next door for a free community barbecue.  Please RSVP at this link if you plan to attend: https://forms.gle/SHZJWsLMaCmeZodJA 
  • September 25 Orange Shirt Day
  • September 29 is a Non-Instructional Day (No Classes).
  • September 30 is a Non-Instructional Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No Classes). 

School Clothing

Welcome to Ian Baz and the 2025-2026 school year! We are excited to be launching an online store this year where you can purchase Ian Baz t-shirts and sweatpants! Orders will be accepted until Monday September 15 , at midnight, with delivery to the school in October.  

https://ianbazalgetteomg2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

School Council Message

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Have you ever wondered if there were things that you could do to support and influence the school community? Do you wish that you had a better understanding of how schools operate? Are you worried that you don’t have time or energy to contribute to a committee but want to know more?

The Ian Bazalgette School Council and Fundraising Association would like to invite you to learn more by joining us at the school on September 16, 2025 at 5:00-6:00 pm for the first meeting of the school year. Both the School Council Council and Fundraising Association meetings will occur back to back.

The School Council is a group of parents, teachers, and the school principal who work together to help foster a supportive learning environment and create valuable opportunities for students. The council gives advice to the principal and the CBE about things that matter at our school and the principal shares information related to the school, CBE, and Alberta Education.

The Parent Fundraising Association is a group of parents who help raise money for the school. The Fundraising Association is a formal group that follows special rules under the law (“The Societies Act”) and is different from the Parent Council although many of the same people attend both.

Both groups are important, and we would love for you to be part of them! Those interested in additional responsibilities may want to consider a position on the Parent Council or Fundraising Association Executives, such as Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Key Communicator. Elections occur in October of every school year.

If you want to learn more, please come to our next meeting or contact us at ianbaz.schoolcouncil@gmail.com. We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely, Tricia Hoffart

Chair, School Council 

Projected Meeting Dates & Agenda Topics

Sept 16, 2025 - Introduction to PAC & Fundraising Assoc, Review of Summary Report for the 2024-2025 year

Oct 21, 2025 - Elections held

Nov 18, 2025 - TBD

Dec 16, 2025 - TBD

Jan 20, 2026 - TBD

Feb 17, 2026 - TBD

Mar 17, 2026 - TBD 

Apr 21, 2026 - TBD

May 19, 2026 - TBD

June 16, 2026 - TBD

Upcoming Projects/Events

  • Outdoor Learning Space/Greenspace Garden (in collaboration with Valley View School)
  • School Food Pantry
  • Fundraising initiatives to support these projects
  • Planning work for next casino (to be held during last quarter of 2026) 

Baz School Newsletter Sept. 15-19   

 

Steven Pike

Principal

Ian Bazalgette School