Inspiring Hearts and Minds

2025-26 Kindergarten Hub

Kindergarten Hub

Welcome to Elizabeth Rummel School! Bienvenue à l'école Elizabeth Rummel! 

Come Grow with us!

We are so very pleased to welcome you to the ERS family! We are looking forward to seeing your child here and helping them on their first journey into school learning!

Please refer back to this page as your "Kindergarten Hub" for all that you need to know for your little one's experience at ERS.

Kindergarten Division Calendar

Click here for the 2025-2026 Division Calendar

Here you'll find any holidays, school closures, and parent/teacher/student conference dates specific to our Kindergarten learners. 

Preparing for Kindergarten

Children at this age learn and grow best through their play and daily activities. Families
can nurture this development and help support the transition to kindergarten by offering
age-appropriate experiences and activities in a variety of areas. Click for more details: 

Preparing For Kindergarten 

  • Communication & Literacy
  • Numeracy
  • Motor Skills
  • Self-Help Skills
  • Social-Emotional Development

WHAT TO EXECT IN KINDERGARTEN

Click the link for the answers to a few Kindergarten FAQ's

Fees & Supplies

School Fees & Supply lists have not yet been determined for 2025-26 school year, please stand by!

Transportation

Kindergarten Families

  • CRPS operates a First Ride Program for first-time riders, called Little Rockies Bus Adventure - details are provided below. 
  • The first day of kindergarten is staggered over the first week of school. Buses DO NOT run on staggered entry days. You will be required to drop off and pick up your child on their first day.
  • The first bus day for the kindergarten school bus will communicated to families directly.

Little Rockies Bus Adventure!

ERS families - Tuesday August 26th at 6pm

Ensure your Kindergarten child is prepared for their first day of school by participating in Canadian Rockies Public Schools’ (CRPS) Little Rockies Bus Adventure First Ride Program!

The purpose of this first ride program is to introduce Kindergarten students and their parents to the CRPS school bus experience.  The Little Rockies Bus Adventure serves several important objectives. 

Please see the link below for more information and registration details

Transportation Registration & Info

Red Rock Pizza Days

ERS' Parent Council organizes a school fundraiser with Red Rock Pizza for all students. 

Families that choose to participate will have a couple pieces of delicious Red Rock cheese, pepperoni or Hawaiian pizza delivered to your child(ren) every other Wednesday (approx. 20 lunches) Some dietary considerations can also be made.  

The program cost will be confirmed in the fall, and you can choose to participate at that time.  

Settlement Services

Settlement Services provides Permanent Residents of Canada, Live-In Caregivers and Refugees with the support they need to settle in the Bow Valley. 

More information about Settlement Services and a calendar of events is available at: https://www.banff.ca/settlement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSBV.CCBV/ 

Family Connection Centre

The Family Connection Centre is dedicated to building connected and resilient children, youth, and families through strength-based programming. All programs and services are free, and we welcome referrals from community partners and organizations for any parenting-related challenges or concerns. As a central hub for families, we provide a safe space to land when you’re unsure of what you need.

Individual and Family Supports

The Family Connection Centre provides one-on-one support through our dedicated Family Support Workers. This free service is available to all Bow Valley families either virtually or in person. Our team works with families to identify needs, set goals, and build capacity.

For more information & Registration details on upcoming workshops, please click this link: Click this link