Week at a Glance Dec. 11-15 | Thank You, Winter Break Activities, Spirit Days, Mustang of the Week
Dear Mustang Families
Please forward this weekly message to your child's personal email! We have also started posting these messages on our website.
On behalf of our families in need, thank you so much for your generosity during the holiday season. The number of food items brought in by students is heartwarming as many families have stepped up to send in items. The online Education Matters financial campaign ends on Monday: SJAM Food Security. Ms. Billeck (mibilleck@cbe.ab.ca) is organizing food and gift card packages for our families that have reached out for support.
With your children home for the winter break in a couple of weeks, you may want to proactively organize outings with family and friends:
- 37th Annual Festival of Lights at Confederation Park
- Tourism Calgary: December in Calgary
- Free events: Calgary Public Library (library cards are free in Calgary!)
- Calgary Parks and Recreation - Free activities
- Example: Bookable community fire pits
On Wednesday at lunch, our Parent Society is organizing a hot fun lunch: link. We anticipate the event being popular. Gratitude is extended to the many parents that have been coming in every Wednesday in the fall of 2023 to distribute hot lunches.
Indigenous Education Update
Ms. Bethany (bjbalis@cbe.ab.ca)
Oki, Tansi, Danit'ada, Umba-watich, Tawnshi, Bonjour, Hello
Aaayyy, Hiy Hiy, Siyisgaas, Mîkwec, Merci, Thank you.
Leadership Update
Ms. Hudson and Ms. Ralph (nahudson@cbe.ab.ca and ledawson@cbe.ab.ca)
Big thanks to everyone who helped make our winter dance wonderful! A special shout out to Francesa M, Elicia K, Alysha M, Shelagh M, Lisa P, Tammi R, Bradley B, Michelle M and all of our awesome staff volunteers. We also echo the thanks to everyone who has helped with our SJAM food drive.
As we count down to the holidays, we are getting ready for some great spirit days coming up during our last week.
- Monday, Dec. 18 – Channel Your Flannel
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Red and Green
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Festive Hat or Hair
- Thursday, Dec. 21 – Ugly Sweater
- Friday, Dec. 22 – PJs
Athletics Update
Mr. Jones (sdjones@cbe.ab.ca)
With the completion of the basketball season here, our athletics program is on pause as we await the upcoming volleyball season. Further updates in the New Year...
Mustang of the Week
As a member of our Students Council, and a leader in the classroom, Logan B. (86) is our Mustang of the Week. In the Remembrance Day program, Logan assumed a leading organizational and speaking role. When a classmate is struggling, Logan offers support and seeks out adult interventions, when required. ‘Together we make a difference’ is embodied in Logan’s spirit!
Upcoming Events
Ongoing:
- Parent Society Fun Lunches
- School Clubs
Monday December 11: last day to donate to SJAM Food Drive through Education Matters: link
Wednesday December 13: School Council will be offering a fun lunch. See Parent Society link for more details.
Thursday December 14: Ms. Armstrong and Mr. Jensen lead a field trip for Band students at Mount Royal University.
Thursday December 21: Winter Band Concert (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
Thursday December 21: Ms. Mensah and Soup Sisters offer support at lunch
Friday December 22: Last day of classes before Winter Break
Monday January 8: First day of classes after Winter Break
Monday January 15: Organizational Day – no school for students.
Wednesday January 18: CBE Professional Learning Series - Teen Brain Development (6:30pm-8:00pm)