COLLEGE ⚬ K-3

Arrival & Start Times

• 8:05 am – 8:25 am

• Supervision begins at 8:05 am

• School doors open at 8:10 am

  • This provides students with the opportunity to receive additional support, if needed, and get settled and organized for the school day. Students may not be dropped off earlier unless they are registered in childcare.

• Classes start at 8:25 am

NOTE: If you arrive early for any reason, please keep your child in your vehicle until the crossing guards arrive outside at 8:05 am.

Wave 1

Monday – Thursday end 2:45 pm

Friday end 12:30 pm

Wave 1 = kindergarten, with no older siblings

Wave 2

Monday – Thursday end 3:05 pm

Friday end 12:50 pm

Wave 2 = all other students

Primary Bell Schedule

Supplies

Rundle purchases all school supplies and invoices are provided to the parents in September. This ensures that each child has the correct materials and that the materials are aligned for each grade, therefore parents do not need to purchase any school supplies. 

Fees

School fees will be posted to your child's PowerSchool account in September.  

K-3 school fees are as follows:

• Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Fee: $50.00

  • • This includes various sponsored events such as a welcome-back BBQ, sports day activities, teacher luncheons, a Harvest Spooktacular, gift-giving, and more. 

• School Supplies: $160.00

  • • This includes all school supplies, including textbooks, workbooks, pencil cases, felts, erasers, yearbooks, art and music supplies, etc.

• K-2 Field Trips/Guest Speakers: $135.00

  • • All in-school and out-of-school field trips and associated bussing costs.

• Grade 3 Field Trips/Guest Speakers: $175.00

  • • All in-school and out-of-school field trips and associated bussing costs. Please note that grade 3 students will be engaged in some full-day, out-of-town field trips.

Payment Process

Our accounts manager has provided the following details regarding the payment process once the invoices are set up in September:

1. On a laptop or computer (not a cell phone), login to your  PowerSchool account rundle.powerschool.com

2. Select the student's name (for families that have more than one child attending Rundle, you will need to select each student individually) 

3. Select Student Fees/Forms and the current year's school fees will appear. 

4. Click on the cart to add the fees

5. Fill in your credit card information for payment 

*For returning parents, you may have a credit from a previous school year and this amount will automatically be applied towards your fees. 

If you need further assistance, please call the office at 403-282-8411.  

1) When is the first school day for grades 1, 2 and 3?

The first school day for grades 1, 2 and 3 is Thursday, August 29. It is a staggered start, meaning students only attend school in the afternoon. Students are dropped off between 12:00 pm and 12:15 pm and are picked up at 2:45 pm. This is a non-uniform day, and students dress in comfortable “Be You” attire.  

Friday, August 30, is the first full day of school for students in grades 1, 2, and 3. This is a formal uniform day.

2) When is the first day of school for kindergarten students?

The first day of school for kindergarten students is a staggered entrance on Tuesday, September 3. Students attend school for one hour with their parents. This is a non-uniform day, and students dress in comfortable “Be You” attire. The specific time to attend is based on the class the child is enrolled in. We anticipate these details will be shared with families via email during the week of August 19-23.

Also in kindergarten, personal interviews will be arranged for parents to meet the classroom teacher and discuss school start up and the kindergarten program. These interviews will be on August 29 and 30. Parents will be invited to sign up for a specific time slot in early July. 

The first full day of school for kindergarten students is Wednesday, September 4, and it will be a formal uniform day for them.  

3) When will I find out about my child's classroom teacher?

Your child's teacher will call all their students/parents after August 26.  This will be an opportunity for the teacher to introduce themselves, share some brief school start-up information, and answer any questions you may have. 

4) What do I do if my child has a nut allergy, asthma, or a health concern?

Please advise your classroom teacher of any health concerns when they call, and ensure you keep PowerSchool updated with your child’s health information. Also, we request that you inform your child’s teacher and update the emergency/medical information in PowerSchool if there are any significant changes in your child's health.

5) How will I know where to drop off and pick up my child on their first day?

Details about the drop-off and pick-up routines are posted on MYRUNDLE.  Students are dropped off and picked up at their assigned drop-off zones. There will be many teachers outside to help you navigate these routines!

6) On the first day, can I park my car and walk my child into his or her classroom?

Except for our kindergarten students' first day, we ask all our parents to "drop and go" when dropping off their child. This best prepares your child for Rundle routines and independence, and ensures a safe and fluid traffic flow. Rest assured, there will be many teachers to help guide and support your child.

7) Can my child wear the short-sleeve shirt or blouse for the formal uniform?

Yes, but please note that arms must be covered as part of the formal uniform. This means that if your child wears a short-sleeve shirt or blouse, they must wear a long-sleeve sweater. Alternatively, if your child chooses to wear a long-sleeve shirt or blouse, they must wear either a vest or a long-sleeve sweater.

8) Are there microwaves for my child to use?

There are no microwaves available for primary student use.

9) Does my child need to bring any school supplies?

No, your child does not need to purchase or bring school supplies! The school will purchase all the necessary supplies and bill the parents in September. Details are shared in the FAQ below (#10).

10) What fees are there, and how do I pay?

There are fees for the following:

K-3 school fees are as follows:

• Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Fee: $50

  • • This includes various sponsored events such as a welcome back BBQ, sports day activities, teacher luncheons, a Harvest Spooktacular, gift-giving, and more. 

• School Supplies: $160

  • • This includes all school supplies, including textbooks, workbooks, pencil cases, felts, erasers, yearbooks, art, music supplies, etc.

• K-2 Field Trips/Guest Speakers: $135

  • • This includes all in-school and out-of-school field trips and associated bussing costs.

• Grade 3 Field Trips/Guest Speakers: $175

  • • This includes all in-school and out-of-school field trips and associated bussing costs. Please note that grade 3 students will be engaged in some full-day, out-of-town field trips.

11) What does my child bring on the first FULL school day?

• Wearing their formal uniform

• Backpack – no rolling backpacks

• Indoor black uniform shoes (that do not mark the floor)

• PE bag and PE attire, which includes shorts, shirt, PE sweatpants and PE sweater (crewneck or zip-up), athletic white socks, and non-marking gym shoes

• Snacks, lunch, and water bottle

• A smile!

Please ensure all personal belongings are clearly labelled with your child’s first and last name.

2024–25 Uniform Details

Our school uniforms continue to be supplied by Top Marks and they are ready to support you during your selection process. 

We have built a comprehensive Rundle Uniform Guide guide to assist you with the specific requirements for all grades and school programs. 

Top Marks  — Uniform Partner

• The uniform online store is available at topmarks.ca.

• Top Marks delivers through Canada Post.

• Please read the detailed description of the ordering process for the College which includes the delivery/exchange/return process with Top Marks. 

• For questions regarding uniform products, please call Top Marks customer service at 1-800-667-7105 or email info@topmarks.ca.

• For questions regarding uniform requirements, please contact your school administrative assistant. 

• Review the Rundle Uniform Guide to clarify our guidelines.  

• Our Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) hold used uniform sales at various times in the year. Each PAC will announce when its sales will be held. 

Rundle Summit Store

• The Rundle Summit Store is an online store managed by Rundle that carries branded spiritwear and merchandise that can be worn on spiritwear and Be You days. Full store details are available here. 

• Shipping is delivered by Canada Post directly to your home or office.

• Each order will be charged a $10 shipping fee.

• Please feel free to send any questions about the Summit Store to contactus@rundle.ab.ca.

House Shirts & Buffs 

• Buffs will be provided for all new students and staff at their school’s first house event in fall 2024.

• If returning students or staff need to replace their shirt or buff, please contact your school’s main office for purchase.

Police Information Check (PIC) Process for Volunteers

All parents who would like to volunteer to work with or around students in the Collett school building are required to submit a Police Information Check (criminal record check and vulnerable sector search) completed by the Calgary Police Service to the school. As this process can often take several weeks, it’s best to initiate the steps well before the anticipated volunteering date. 

Police checks other than those conducted by the Calgary Police Service are not acceptable. If you have an existing police check from another authority or province, you may present that to the Calgary Police Service for review.

You may go online to request a criminal record check and please ensure that you choose the application with the Vulnerable Sector search. There is a fee associated with this search and the school can provide you with a personalized letter to reduce the fee. To request a letter, please email jraptis@rundle.ab.ca. 

Alternatively, you could visit your local Calgary Police Station and then share a copy of the criminal record check and vulnerable sector search results to the front office at the Collett school. 

Once the search results have been received, your name will be added to the school’s list of approved volunteers. 

Police Information Checks are valid with Rundle for three years from the date they were issued. 

If you have any questions about this process, please contact Josepha Raptis at jraptis@rundle.ab.ca.

Rundle Volunteer Guidelines

For full details about volunteer conditions and expectations, please read this document.

• School Handbook 2024-25

• School Events Calendar (filter for your school and grade)

• Rundle College Campus Traffic Routines — the 17th Avenue intersection continues to be busy, so please continue to be safe and use caution. 

• Speech-Language Pathology

• Occupational Therapy

• Experience Rundle Guide 2024–25

• Student Code of Conduct

Rundle Collett School PAC

The Rundle Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) supports our school with a with several community-building initiatives throughout the year. The PAC meets monthly, and all parents are welcome to join the meetings on Zoom. 

We can be reached at rundlecollettschoolpac@gmail.com.

Learn more about our PAC:

• 2024-25 PAC Executive Bios

• PAC Bylaws
  
  

Let’s Connect!

As a parent of a child at Rundle College K-6, you are automatically a member of the Rundle College Collett School Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). One of the PAC’s missions is to promote a positive and welcoming environment for all families, and as such, the PAC would like to give parents the ability to connect with each other to help build a stronger sense of community.  

In the fall the PAC will be organizing grade- based socials. These will be a great opportunity to meet and connect with parents in your child’s grade.  The PAC will also be generating a PAC email list. Further details to come in September!

PAC initiatives and are overseen by the PAC Executive. If you have any questions, please contact the PAC at rundlecollettschoolpac@gmail.com.

PAC Monthly Meetings

All K-6 Rundle parents are automatically part of the PAC and are encouraged to attend. Please join us for our PAC meetings — we would love to see you there! These are PAC initiatives and are overseen by the PAC Executive. If you have any questions, please contact the PAC at rundlecollettschoolpac@gmail.com.

The first PAC meeting will be held virtually on the last Thursday of the month at noon, with the first one being on September 26. A Zoom link will be shared in the fall.

PAC Meeting on January 23, 2025

Please join us for the PAC monthly meeting on January 23 at 12:00 pm via Zoom

Zoom Link (Meeting ID: 995 3327 4313 and Passcode: 088010)

PAC Meeting Minutes

2023-24

• September 2023

• October 2023

• Additional minutes to be added

2022-23

• September 2022

• October 2022

• November 2022

• January 2023

• February 2023

• April 2023

• May AGM 2023

Uniform Donations

Donate your gently used uniforms to support our school PAC! Please leave your clean used uniform pieces at any time in the bin at the front entrance to the school.