Happy Sunday, Grizzly Families!

This week has been an exciting one at our school, highlighted by the Science Fair, which featured an incredible 48 different projects! It was inspiring to see the creativity and dedication of our students as they showcased their hard work and curiosity.

A big thank you to all the students for their effort, the judges for their time and commitment in making this event happen, and the parents for coming out to support the students. Your involvement truly enhances our school community!

Please see below for some important updates, upcoming dates, and dates of significance.

Grade 1 and 2 Swimming 

All grade 1 and 2 students will be going swimming at Canyon Meadows Pool from April 14 to April 17 during the morning. They will be completing the swim to survive program. We are looking for volunteers to help supervise the off-site activity.  If you can volunteer for this off-site activity, please notify your child’s teacher. You will be receiving forms for this trip early next week. 

2-1 and 2-2 will be swimming from 10:00am to 10:40am 

1-3 and 2-3 will be swimming from 10:40am to 11:20am 

1-1 and 1-2 will be swimming from 11:20am to 12:00pm 

Found Hockey Helmet

There was a hockey helmet left during our Skating Week that has not be claimed yet.  Please contact the office if your child is missing their hockey helmet.

Celebrating Our Diverse School Community

We are thrilled to share that, through a recent demographic survey, we discovered that students within our school community speak 36 different primary languages at home! In our continued efforts to foster a greater sense of belonging and highlight the diversity within our student body, we want to make these languages more visible throughout our school.

A big thank you to the families who have already submitted the languages spoken at home. So far, we’ve received contributions in Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Marathi, Turkish, and Farsi, and we’re excited to continue expanding this list. We still have many more languages to go, and we’d love to hear from you if your family speaks a language other than English at home.

To help us celebrate our diversity, we are asking families to share the language they speak at home, along with the correct way to say “Welcome” or “Hello” in that language. This will allow us to ensure we are using the correct words to greet and honor all members of our school community.

If your family speaks a language other than English at home, please email us at tbnixon@cbe.ab.ca with the following information:

  • The language you speak at home
    The correct pronunciation and spelling of “Welcome” or “Hello” in that language

We appreciate your support in helping us create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all our students!

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Uniform

On Monday, March 17, our K-2 students are welcome to wear green as they will be participating in a variety of St. Patrick’s Day activities. All other students are expected to be in uniform as usual.

Parent-Teacher Conference Update

You should have received an email this morning regarding our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Please review the email for important information.

As mentioned, conferences will take place exclusively online on:

  • Thursday, March 20 (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, March 21 (8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

Booking opens Monday, March 10, at 5:00 p.m. and will close on Thursday, March 20, at 4:00 p.m.

Book with MyCBE.

A Microsoft Teams link will be provided upon registration.

Families should schedule meetings for core subjects (English, Math, Social Studies, Science) and, where applicable, for FSL, Music/Band, and PE. Each conference is 10 minutes long, so please be on time. If all slots are filled, contact your child’s teacher to arrange an alternative time.

If you have any questions, please contact the office. We look forward to connecting with you.

Community Family Sessions

The Community Health Promotion Services team with Recovery Alberta is offering a 3 Part series starting next week, March 18 for families. 

This 3-part presentation by the Community Health Promotion Services Team (CHPS) addresses important issues affecting youth today. 

  • The 1st session focuses on helping parents, caregivers, and mentors engage in conversations about substance use, including alcohol and cannabis, to support informed decision-making. 
  • The 2nd session covers the rising concern of vaping among youth, providing insights into devices, substances, and strategies for effective conversations, 
  • The 3rd session explores the impact of screen time, social media, and video gaming on youth mental health and well-being, offering practical tips for fostering healthy digital habits. 

Please see the attachment to sign up for sessions. Community Health Series


Upcoming Important Dates 

March 19: School Council / Parent Society Meeting at 6:30 pm

March 20 and 21: Student-Led and Parent-Teacher Conferences (more details to come)

March 24 – 28: March Break (No School)

March 31: First day back for students

March 31: Grade 2 Field Trip (The Confluence)

April 1: Grade 1 Field Trip Heritage Park (Andrews and Dimitriadis)

April 2: Grade 1 Field Trip Heritage Park (Klaassen) 

April 7: Grade 9 Picture Day

April 16: Matilda Performance at Bethany Chapel

Dates of Significance