Hello Grizzly Families,

We hope everyone has had a great weekend with you families! We can’t believe we are already in December but are excited for our upcoming winter break and for our upcoming winter activities. Below we have included a few updates/reminders and noted some upcoming important dates. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Staff Appreciation

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Teacher Appreciation meal during school conferences. Our staff was so overwhelmed by the delicious food provided and the effort put forward by the school community. Special thank you to Tinu for organizing!

Book Fair

The Book Fair was a HUGE success!  Thank you so much for your support! New books will be coming into the Learning Commons soon because of your generosity. A huge shoutout to the Parent Volunteers and the Junior High Volunteers! We could not have done it without you.

Used Uniform Sale

The Used Uniform Sale was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who attended and special thank you to Nola for organizing the event!

Child & Youth Well-Being | Family & Caregiver Series 2023-24

The Calgary Board of Education is inviting all families and caregivers to join in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions are hosted in partnership with Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

These sessions are offered free of charge and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development. Please see the attached document for more information on these upcoming sessions.

Link: Child and Youth Well-Being

Upcoming Important Dates

December 8: Non-Instruction Day (No School)
December 21: Winter Concert (details to come)
December 22: Last Day of Classes
January 8: Classes Resume

Dates of Significance

Dec 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Dec 6: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Dec 7– 15: Hanukkah
Dec 8: Bodhi Day
Dec 10: Human Rights Day
Dec 21: Winter Solstice
Dec 21: Yule
Dec 25: Christmas
Dec 26: Kwanzaa
Jan 1: New Year’s Day
Jan 4: World Braille Day
Jan 6: Epiphany