Hello Grizzly Families,
We hope everyone is having a fantastic long weekend and is able to get outside this Family Day!
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.
Food Bank
This past October our students participated in a food drive for the Calgary Food Bank. We recently heard this week that our school collected a whopping 850 pounds of food for those in need! Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute!
Lost and Found
The school lost and found is overflowing! A message was sent out earlier this week that included photos of the lost and found. Please encourage your children to view the items. All the items, not claimed, will be donated on February 26, 2024. All items are located in the school library.
The Grizzly Store Returns!
Grizzly Spirit Wear is Back! The online store for Grizzly Spirit Wear will be opening again soon! This will be the final chance to purchase this year. The store will be open Feb 23 - March 15. Spirit Wear can be worn at school on Grizzly Friday's (hats outside only). Look for the store link in next week's Grizzly Update!
Minecraft Club Returns!
It's back! We will be starting up the Glamorgan Minecraft Club online from home on Tuesday, February 27 from 5-5:45pm. We will meet online using Google Meet on Tuesdays until April (spring break interrupts a bit of this). This is for students in grades 1-9. Please see the attached slide show on how to join the club and get started with Minecraft Education Edition to practice a bit ahead of time if you are new to it.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OfmHRby86K6e2zj_366ZxuT4vTYvqeQ5S6QE-3MUG4k/edit?usp=sharing
Donation Request (Lightning Cables)
·We are looking for any donations of old working lightning cables families may have lying around for our iPads. We have a number of cords that have been damaged from overuse and are hoping to replace some of them as our Grade 2’s embark on their 12 week coding course through Robogarden. Please send any working lightning cables with your child to the main office.
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.
Upcoming Important Dates
February 19: Family Day (No School)
February 21: Fun Lunch Order Deadline
February 26: Fun Lunch (Papa John’s)
February 28: Pink Shirt Day (students may wear pink in lieu of their uniform)
March 7: Popcorn Recess
March 21: Student-Led Conferences (details to come)
March 25- April 1: Spring Break
April 2: Classes Resume
Dates of Significance
February: Black History Month
Feb 15: National Flag of Canada Day
Feb 20: Family Day
Feb 21: International Mother Language Day
Feb 28: Pink Shirt Day