Week at a Glance Jan. 15-19 | Fidget Toys, TRC Commitment, Jersey Day, Volleyball, 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. 

This past Friday, Ms. Billeck presented each staff member with a bin of fidget toys. Starting next week, every student will have an opportunity to access these devices designed to increase focus while alleviating other, more distracting habits. Students with ADHD, stress, anxiety, or autism can benefit. Students will need to return the fidget toys to the teacher at the end of each class. Gratitude is extended to the Parent Society/School Council for making this purchase possible. If you would like to read more about fidget toys, please reference these articles: 

Gentle Reminders  

On January 30, families can see report cards through MyCBE If you are having problems, please contact Ms. Sherry Reynolds in the main office during regular business hours. (403-777-7670, dial 0 for the main office). Parents and Guardians can sign in to MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades, and attendance information starting on January 30. For best access to information, log in to the MyCBE portal instead of using the PowerSchool App. 

Accessing free resources through the Calgary Public Library may be part of your family's action plan to support academic growth for your child. Library books are free and overdue fees are no longer collected through the Calgary public system. Encouraging your child to read daily is one of the best ways to improve their success in the classroom. 

Indigenous Education Update

Ms. Bethany (bjbalis@cbe.ab.ca)  

Oki, Tansi, Danit'ada, Umba-watich, Tawnshi, Bonjour, Hello 

As semester one draws to a close, staff summarized their actions, in class, towards the school’s Truth and Reconciliation Commitment at this past Friday’s staff meeting. Details will be shared with families at Tuesday’s virtual School Council meeting. 

Upcoming Community Events 

Aaayyy, Hiy Hiy, Siyisgaas, Mîkwec, Merci, Thank you. 

Leadership Update

Ms. Hudson and Ms. Ralph (nahudson@cbe.ab.ca and ledawson@cbe.ab.ca) 

This Thursday, January 18 is Jersey Day! Come to school in your favorite jerseys, T-Shirts, Socks, Hats etc. to show your support for your favorite teams! 

We are also looking forward to Bell’s Let’s Talk day coming up on Wednesday, January 24. This is an opportunity to focus on the importance of mental health and wellbeing and to think about ways we can support self-care and caring for one another. We will be sharing some great ideas in the weeks to come. For more info, check out https://letstalk.bell.ca/ 

Athletics Update

Mr. Jones (sdjones@cbe.ab.ca) 

Our volleyball season is underway. Thanks to everyone for coming out to tryouts this past week. It is great to see so many athletes interested in the game of volleyball.  Tryouts continue this week.  The schedule can be found on the bulletin board across from the PE office and online in our SJAM Athletic Center .  

Mustang of the Week

Congratulations to Willem M. (93) for being named our Mustang of the Week. Willem steps forward to support many school events: Acknowledgement of the Land at our fall Pep Rally, logistics at dances, and active in the Board Game Club. In the classroom, Willem is creative and a leader in Robotics, while striving for academic excellence in his other courses. Willem is a quiet, reliable and trusted leader, who is noticed and admired by his peers and the faculty. 

Community Resources 

Calgary Winter Information Fair: January 16 at 9:00am in The Genesis Centre. Register your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../calgary-winter-information... 

February is Black History Month across Canada. A local organization, RYP (Realize Your Potential Youth Society) is offering well being sessions for teachers, Black youth and parents. Please see the session link for sign up details.  

In partnership with Equal Voice Calgary, The City of Calgary is excited to bring you this year’s She Governs event – She Governs: Participating in Municipal Leadership (calgary.ca).  This annual event aims to inspire young women and gender diverse youth in Grades 9 to 12 to learn more about the political process and get involved. Participants will become more familiar with how local government works and hear perspectives and experiences from those serving in local politics. Applications due by February 1st. The event will take place on March 1st at City Hall. We encourage interested Grade 9 students to apply! 

Upcoming Events 

Ongoing: 

  • Parent Society Fun Lunches - lunch every Wednesday; digital order needs to be in by the prior Friday. 
  • School Clubs. 

Monday January 15: Organizational Day – no school for students. 
Tuesday January 16: Virtual School Council (6:30 – 8:00 pm) - link emailed Tuesday morning
Tuesday January 16 and 17: Grade 9 Vaccinations 
Thursday January 18:  

January 20 – 27: CBE Family Literacy Week. More details soon.  
Wednesday January 24: Bell’s Let’s Talk day: Mental Health Supports - Startling video: Let's create real change in mental health. Supports for Calgary Families: The Summit 
Friday January 26: Dance-A-Thon (3:00 – 9:00 pm) 

Tuesday January 30: 

  • Last day of semester 1. 
  • Report cards visible to parents. 
  • Semester 2 timetables distributed to students; information can also be viewed in MyCBE.

Wednesday January 31: first day of semester 2; semester complementary courses will change. In PowerSchool, click on ‘semester two’ to see courses. 

Together we make a difference!