This week, we had a most impressive Renaissance Fair in which all Grade 8 students showed their learning through displays, models and craft work. I had the pleasure of speaking to a few of the students about their projects and was impressed by their knowledge and understanding they had acquired about the Renaissance. Thank you to all Grade 8 teachers and students for setting up such an impressive display of learning.
Starting next week, the following poster will be on display in every classroom:
This poster is the culmination of a process that all SPB students went through in which they decided what Orgullo Bronco Pride means to them and their classes. The Student Council was instrumental in gathering opinions and ideas. They decided on the actions that where most requested by our students. These actions go together with the Orgullo Bronco Pride Staff Action to support students and staff to do the right thing. I am proud of our students and staff to commit to clear as this will make us more accountable: We want to be proud Broncos.
Have a good week.
Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal
Monday, April 8
MORNING
- Badminton Tryouts Grade 7 7:00 am to 8:15 am
LUNCH
- Indoor lunch as a precaution for the Solar Eclipse. (more information below)
AFTER SCHOOL
- Badminton Tryouts Grade 6 3:00 pm to 4:00pm
- Homework Club (HU Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
Tuesday, April 9
ALL DAY
- Grade 8 Drama Field Trip – Storybook Theatre (meet in Learning Commons, 8:25am, return by 12:30)
MORNING
- Badminton Tryouts Grade 8 7:00 am to 8:15 am
LUNCH
- Student Council Meeting 11:50 am to 12:20 pm in Room 26
- Intramurals PLP 11:50 am to 12:09pm
- Intramurals grade 8 12:09 pm to 12:29pm
AFTER SCHOOL
- Yearbook Club | 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | Room 27.
- Grade 8 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Badminton Tryouts Grade 9 3:00 pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, April 10
ALL DAY
- Grade 8 Drama Field Trip – Storybook Theatre (meet in Learning Commons, 8:25am, return by 12:30)
MORNING
- Badminton Tryouts Grade 7 7:00 am to 8:15 am
LUNCH
- MANDATORY - Eco Club Meeting in Room 13
- Gay Straight Alliance Meets in Room 12. All LGBTQ2S+ Youth and ALLIES WELCOME! Grade 7-9.
- Digital Broncos meet in room 31
- Intramurals grade 8 12:09 pm to 12:29pm
AFTER SCHOOL
- Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
- No Spanish Club: teachers will be offering filming time for the Spanish Short Films. Ask your Spanish teacher if you are interested!
- Jazz Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Drama Club 3:00-4:00 in room 03
- Cancel Art studio 3-4 pm in the Art room
- GETT Sheet Metal Dustpan: Create a useful miniature dustpan using basic sheet metal tools and techniques.
- Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
- Badminton Tryouts Grade 6 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, April 11
LUNCH
- Cancel Art studio
- Intramurals grade 6 12:09 pm to 12:29pm
AFTER SCHOOL
- Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
- Grade 9 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, April 12
Happy Friday
Precautions for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8
On Monday, April 8 a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Calgary. The solar event will begin just before noon and conclude by 2:00 p.m., with the maximum coverage occurring at 12:43 p.m.
We know that this provides a unique learning experience for students and staff in our schools; however, there can be serious impacts to vision as a result of viewing the eclipse in an unsafe manner. During this partial solar eclipse on Monday, we would like to invite all students to remain at school during the lunch break.
Please send a lunch with your child. If students are not participating in educational activities around the event, schools may choose to have students will be involved in supervised indoor activities. If you decide that your child will walk home for lunch on Monday, please discuss with your child not to look at the sun to protect his/her eyes from damage by the solar eclipse.
During a solar eclipse, looking directly at the sun is dangerous. Safe viewing of the eclipse requires wearing specialized glasses or watching through a telescope or solar binoculars that have specialized lenses and should only be performed under the direction of a professional. For more safety information can be found on the NASA website or from the Canadian Association of Optometrists. If you have further questions, please contact your school office.
You can still purchase your Yearbook!
Help us reach our sales goal, we are so close! -Purchase the Yearbook directly from Lifetouch (ybpay.lifetouch.ca ID 15084524).
Spanish for Parents
Chinook Learning Services is offering Spanish For Parents (level 1) course at Dalhousie school. Learning Spanish can be both easy and fun. This beginning level course will help parents of bilingual Spanish students learn or refresh their Spanish language skills. Parents will become more comfortable interacting with their children in Spanish, build their network of bilingual parents and become familiar with the school environment. Includes a textbook and CD.
Course: Spanish for Parents – Level 1
Date: Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: In-person at Dalhousie School
For more information and to register please use the link below. Spanish for Parents
Healthy Sexual Development | Family & Caregiver Well-Being Session
As part of a continued effort to support the well-being of students, CBE is committed to sharing valuable information about child and youth well-being with families and caregivers. This is the last (of five) sessions available for families and caregivers, this time focusing on 'healthy sexual development'. Please feel free to join and consider sharing this information across your school community.
Date: Thursday, April 11 Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Link: Health & Wellness in School
Homework Club
A few gentle reminders for students attending Homework Club:
- Students are expected to be working on schoolwork while in the Learning Commons
- Cell phones should be left in your lockers
- There is no food allowed in the Learning Commons Students may be asked to move along if they are not following Homework Club expectations.
Wellness Symposium
We are still looking for presenters for the Wellness Symposium on May 24 , if you or someone you know might be interested, please complete this form. We are looking for a wide range of sessions so if you are not sure about an idea, please contact Sra.Webb at mswebb@cbe.ab.ca
Spanish Short Film Festival
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Spanish Short Film Festival, set to take place on May 30 at Crescent Heights High School. This exciting event will showcase the creative talents of students from Senator Patrick Burns School, A.E. Cross School, Robert Warren School, Glenmeadows School and Crescent Heights High School. Short films, crafted in Spanish as part of Language Arts classes, will compete for awards including Best Film, Best Director, and Audience Choice.
Two candidates from each grade, selected by a jury from Senator Patrick Burns School, will have the honor of representing their schools at Crescent Heights High School. This festival will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the language skills and the artistic achievements of our students!
G.E.T.T.(Girls Exploring Trade and Technology) for Students in Grade 7-9
This year Sra. Herrera is one out of ten teachers selected in Alberta to participate a G.E.T.T Try a trade activity. “The Girls Exploring Trades & Technologies (GETT) program is a celebration of women in trade and technology careers. Throughout the GETT program, girls will gain a new perspective and be motivated to open their minds to the diverse career paths available to them.” Students will get the chance to test-drive careers and learn new skills through 4 different hands-on Try-A-Trade® Take-Out kits. Kits focus on careers in Sheet Metal, Woodworking, Aesthetics, and Refrigeration and include instructions and female-led tutorial videos. Each kit will include necessary materials and safety equipment for 25 students to complete all 4 activities.
This opportunity is going to run as club after school, and it is going to be first come first serve for the first 25, students’ parent emails, will have guarantee spot per activity.
Calendar of Activities
April 8, 3-5pm, Sheet Metal Dustpan
Create a useful miniature dustpan using basic sheet metal tools and techniques.
April 24, 3-4pm, Smokey Eye Makeup and Fake eyelashes
May 22, 3-5pm Squirrel Picnic Table
Feed your furry friends on this miniature picnic table for urban wildlife.
Free Photography Classes Photography for Youth
Join our Photography Program to learn the art of visual storytelling and get a chance to showcase your work at an exhibition!! Call for Artists (opportunity to show your work as a young artists) The Canadian Society for Education through Art Exciting News for Teen Artists (from all provinces in Canada)! Submit your artwork (any medium) to an upcoming national exhibit, which will be curated by teens. The theme is “(In)Significant,” celebrating the unnoticed aspects of daily life and the beauty of everyday objects.
Alberta Champions Competitions
Students grades 4-9 create a multimedia entry about great Albertans, catch the inspiration, start to emulate the champions, begin their community involvement, learn good citizenship, and can WIN GREAT PRIZES!
The contest is open to students from all schools in Alberta, from Grades 4-6 and Grades 7-9 . This year, Grades 4 to 6 as well as Grades 7 to 9 may submit their choice of a story, essay, poetry, video, artwork, or other media which includes accompanying script.
Teen Art Cafe (Calgary Central Library)
Explore how creativity can positively influence all aspects of our lives! Drop in and enjoy dedicated time to connect with other teens and express yourself through visual art projects focused on the creative process rather than the end result. No previous experience needed.
Mark Your Calendars
Future School Council Meetings
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Wednesday, June 19, 2024
All meetings are online via Teams and start at 6:30 pm. A link will be sent the week before.
Grade 9 Farewell
This year’s Grade 9 Farewell will take place Thursday, June 20, 2024