Dear Parents and Guardians,

This week, six teachers, including me, took the opportunity to attend the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) Languages Without Borders conference in Montreal. For three days, we were able to learn about the latest research on second language learning, connect with colleagues from all over Canada and the world, and present our collaborative approach to leadership and language learning allowing us to share our work at SPB and Orgullo Bronco Pride outside Calgary. 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to travel to this conference and a special thank you to all staff who covered for us while we were away. 

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal 

Monday, April 7

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Grade 8 Badminton Tryout in the Main Gym from 7:00am to 8:00am

LUNCH

• English Conversation Club (room 4)
• Que Pasa rehearsal (room 03)

AFTER SCHOOL

• Yearbook Club | Room 27 | 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
• Grade 7 Band Rehearsal | 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
• Dungeons and Dragons Club
• Grade 9 Badminton Tryout in the Main Gym from 3:00pm to 4:30pm 

Tuesday, April 8

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Grade 6 Badminton Tryout in the Main Gym from 7:00am to 8:00am

LUNCH

• Grade 7 & 6 Intramurals
• Gay Straight Alliance Meetings – Room 12 | Lunch Time
• Grade 8 Band Rehearsal | 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM

AFTER SCHOOL

• Peter and the Starcatcher Rehearsal - 3:00-4:30 (check Google Classroom to see if/when you are needed!)
• Grade 7 Badminton Tryout (last names A-K) in the Main Gym from 3:00pm to 4:30pm 

Wednesday, April 9

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Grade 7 Badminton Tryouts (last names L-Z) in the Main Gym from 7:00am to 8:00am

LUNCH

• Science Club: Room 6 🔬
• Grade 8 & 9 Intramurals
• Climbing Club
• Wellness Action Team Meeting in Room 31

AFTER SCHOOL

• Grade 6 Badminton Tryout in the Main Gym from 3:00pm to 4:30pm
• Tech Theatre Club - 3:00 to 3:45 in Room 3
• Jazz Band rehearsal | 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
• CANCELLED - Club de Español - 3:05 to 3:45 in room 22 

Thursday, April 10

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Grade 9 Badminton Tryout in the Main Gym from 7:00am to 8:00am

LUNCH

• Grade 7 & 6 Intramurals

AFTER SCHOOL

• Peter and the Starcatcher Rehearsal - 3:00-4:30 (check Google Classroom to see if/when you are needed!)
• Grade 9 Band Rehearsal | 3:00 PM to 3:50 PM
• Grade 8 Badminton Tryout in the Main Gym from 3:00Pm to 4:30pm

Friday, April 11

AFTER SCHOOL

• Math Club 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. room 7
• Peter and the Starcatcher Rehearsal - 1:30-3:30 (check Google Classroom to see if/when you are needed!) 

The School Play is Looking for Donations!

The cast of Peter and the Starcatcher has been hard at work since January preparing our first school play, based on the hilarious and charming novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. As we assemble our sets and costumes, we are seeking the following donations, OR leads on where to find these on a minimal budget:

• Two dressers with drawers (do not have to match, can be weathered or in imperfect condition)
• One standing coat/hat rack
• Large cooking utensils (i.e. whisks, spatulas, barbecue utensils, manual eggbeaters etc.)
• Fabric in any/all textures and colour, will be used to sew mermaid tails. 

If we have your permission to paint the dressers and/or coat rack, we would appreciate it, however if not, we will return them in the same condition. Cooking utensils will be labelled, used as props, and returned after the show closes at the beginning of June. 

Thank you so much for your support, and please reach out to Paisley at pcnewburn@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions. 

SPB Yearbook Sale – Don't Miss Out!

Welcome back from Spring Break! We truly appreciate your support in making our Yearbook Sale a success. Thanks to you, we’ve already reached 70% of our sales goal!

If you haven’t secured your copy yet, there’s still time! Be sure to order before May 2nd to guarantee your Yearbook.

How to Order:
Visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/ and enter ID code 15084525.

Yearbooks will be delivered in June, just in time for students to share farewell messages and memories with their friends.

Thank you for your support!

Whole School Yearbook Art Contest Due April 10

Does your child love drawing? Invite them to participate in the Yearbook art contest. The winning piece will be published on page 2 of the Yearbook. The theme is “What does Orgullo Bronco Pride mean to you”. Portrait format. 

Request for Donations of Climbing Holds

We are excited to announce that we are planning to reset the walls in our climbing gym. To provide even more opportunities for our students, we aim to have two routes per wall. However, in order to achieve this, we are in need of additional climbing holds. 

If you have any climbing holds (rocks) at home that you would be willing to donate to the school, we would greatly appreciate it. Your contribution will help us enhance the climbing experience for all students. 

Thank you for your support, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. 

Next SPB School Council Meetings (Third Wednesday of the month)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 

Community Health Promotion Services Team 3 Part Series for Families

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 first session focuses on helping parents, caregivers, and mentors engage in conversations about substance use, including alcohol and cannabis, to support informed decision-making.
• The second session covers the rising concern of vaping among youth, providing insights into devices, substances, and strategies for effective conversations,
• The third 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 below to sign up for sessions. 

🌎Eco Broncos Update 🌎

Calling All Eco Leaders!

We are always looking for energetic and passionate students to join our Eco Broncos club. We meet every Thursday at lunchtime in the Learning Commons, and all students are welcome to be part of our mission to make SPB greener! 

Lunch Kit Tip of the Week

Skip the Single-Use Plastic Bags 🚫🛍️ – If plastic bags must be used, encourage kids to reuse them until they wear out. Even better, swap them for reusable snack pouches.