Dear Parents and Guardians,

This letter is to keep our Sundance School community informed. If you do not have a new, upcoming Kindergarten child or Grade 1 student to register at Sundance School, no action is required.

Sundance School sent a letter in the fall that our school would be monitored due to capacity constraints. Due to a higher than usual increase in interest for kindergarten and Grade 1 for the 2025-2026 school year, we may need to hold a lottery to confirm enrolment.

We understand that this news may be a surprise and the concerns this may bring. We are committed to making this process as fair, transparent and equitable as possible.

The CBE lottery process is designed to give all students an equal opportunity to secure a place in our school. Students are prioritized based on their home address and whether they have a sibling already attending. The priorities are as follows:

1. Priority 1 – Students residing within the walk zone with a sibling attending the school at the same time.

2. Priority 2 –Students living outside the walk zone who have a sibling in the same program at the same school at the same time OR Students living within the walk zone who do not have a sibling in the school/program.

3. Priority 3 – All other students living in the school's designated community or catchment area.

If you have any concerns or need further clarification, please feel free to contact the school at sundance@cbe.ab.ca or 403-777-8690.

Sincerely,

Melanie Tindall

Principal

Sundance School