Dear new and returning Bridlewood School families, 

I hope this message finds you well and that you have enjoyed the summer months. The staff and I are thrilled to welcome you and your children back for the 2025–2026 school year. Our first day of school is Tuesday, September 2. 


Procedures | First Day of Classes 

Grades 1–6 

  • You will receive a welcome email on Thursday, August 28 with your student's teacher and meeting location. If you do not receive this email, please call the school later that day or on Friday morning.
  • On the first day, students will meet their teachers outdoors. 
  • Teachers will greet students, parents/guardians, and caregivers at their outdoor meeting areas starting at 7:45 AM. 
  • At 8:00 AM, teachers will bring students inside.

Kindergarten

  • You will receive a welcome email from the Kindergarten teachers on Thursday, August 28.
  • Kindergarten will follow a staggered entry on September 2, 3, and 4. This means that small groups of children will attend Kindergarten for short sessions in the morning or afternoon.  Your child’s schedule will be included in the teacher’s welcome email.
  • Kindergarten children attending the PM class will begin their regular schedule on Friday, September 5.

 

School Hours  

Grades 1–6 

  • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Soft Entry at 7:55) 
  • Lunch (Grades 1–3): 11:30 AM – 12:07 PM 
  • Lunch (Grades 4–6): 12:21 PM – 12:58 PM 
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (No lunch—please send a substantial snack) 

Kindergarten 

  • AM: Mon–Thu, 8:00 – 10:51 AM 
  • PM: Mon–Thu, 11:39 AM – 2:30 PM 
  • Alternating Fridays (AM & PM): 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Please send a substantial snack) 


Drop-Off & Pick-Up 

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Please drive, walk, and park with caution.

Be safe, drive slow, park smart, and give space.

  • The streets around the school are congested during drop-off. Please consider parking a few blocks away and walking with your child.
  • Always use crosswalks.
  • Avoid double parking.
  • Park at least 5 metres from crosswalks so pedestrians can be seen.
  • The curb in front of the main entrance is a bus zone only—no parking or drop-off.
  • Do not use the staff parking lot; spaces are reserved for staff.

Bikes & Scooters
Adults and students riding bikes or scooters; please dismount once you reach school sidewalks, crosswalks, and grounds (including the compound).

For more information, visit the City of Calgary Traffic and Pedestrian Safety page.


School Supplies

Most supplies for K–6 are provided by the school.

Students should bring:

  • Snack (low/no garbage if possible)
  • Lunch (with utensils, if needed)
  • Water bottle
  • Backpack
  • Indoor running shoes for Phys. Ed.

Please label all belongings with your child’s first name and last initial.


Noon Supervision (Grades 1-6)

Please remember to register for noon supervision using your MyCBE account

  • Noon supervision is available starting the first day.
  • Most students eat lunch in their classrooms.
  • Please avoid nuts/nut products and foods requiring heating.
  • Send any necessary utensils.


2025–2026 Teaching Staff

  • Kindergarten – Lisa Gross (AM & PM), Elizabeth Jones (AM)
  • Grade 1 – Illiriana Shala, Dimi Jayawickrama, Tracey Lewko
  • Grade 2 – Jennifer Barge (Learning Leader), Carolyn Cutting, Tanya Faulkner
  • Grade 3 – Lori Baker, Erin Sanders, Jessica Adams, Allison Manfro
  • Grade 4 – Gurmit Bhachu, Kara Oluyole, Shanley Skunta, Carly McQueen
  • Grade 5 – Shawn Mori, Sylvia Sinclair, Joy Zukerman, Kirsten Schmidt
  • Grade 6 – Jennifer Montgomery, Jamie Ross, Nancy Steeves (Learning Leader)
  • Music – Kathryn Fatica
  • Assistant Principal – Joanne Lambrinoudis


Office Staff

  • Rahema Khan - Adimistrative Sectretary E
  • Alyson Sharp - Office Assistant C and Lead Lunch Program Supervisor


Culture and Environment

At Bridlewood, we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for students, staff, and families. We celebrate diversity and strive for a welcoming, caring, respectful, inclusive community where everyone belongs.

This year, our community touchstone is I Am We: A Book of Community by Susan Verde. Teachers will use this text to guide Social Emotional Learning and cross-curricular projects. Together, we will explore the questions:

  • Who am I? and...Who are we together?

This inquiry will also connect to the CBE Student Code of Conduct and help us build a collective vision for living well together.


Thank you for your trust and for partnering with us to make 2025–2026 another successful year of learning and growth at Bridlewood School.


Sincerely yours,

Chris, Joanne and the team at Bridlewood School