Dear Parents and Guardians,

This week, I want to congratulate our two BroncoBot teams for the completion of a phenomenal robotics season. Both teams did remarkably well, considering that they were two of only three middle school teams amongst 29 high school teams, which is a tremendous accomplishment. A special thank you to Sra. Van Eerden and Sra. Newburn for giving up so much of their free time to support this club this season as well as the endless hours so many parent volunteers have invested into our BroncoBots teams. A big thank you also to all our sponsors who enabled us to take part in this robotics competition.

On Wednesday, we are looking forward to inviting students from our three community feeder schools (Capitol Hill, University School and Briar Hill School) to visit our school. Due to the redesignation of the Grade 6 Spanish Classes, we don’t expect any parents of current Grade 5 students in our Spanish bilingual feeder schools. Feel free to come and visit us on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. I have attached the flyer with all the information below.

Have a good weekend and stay warm. 

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Monday, February 10

LUNCH

• Students Council | Room 26 | 11:50 am – 12:20 pm
• Grade 8 & 9 Intramurals
• English conversation club (room 4)
• Art club
• Qué Pasa rehearsal (room 3)

AFTER SCHOOL

• Grade 7 Band rehearsal | 3:00 to 4:00 pm
• Yearbook | Mondays | 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | Room 27
• Dungeons and Dragons Club | Room 21 | 3-4 pm
• Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice – 3:00 – 3:45 PM
• Boys Volleyball Games at SPB vs TBR. Jr Boys game at 4:00pm; Sr. Boys game at 5:00pm

Tuesday, February 11

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Sr. Boys Volleyball practice – 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

• Knit and Crochet Club – Room 03
• Student Council – Room 26 | Lunch Time
• Grade 7 & 6 Intramurals
• GSA Meetings – Room 12 | Lunch Time

AFTER SCHOOL

• Grade 8 Band Clinicians 3:00-4:45 pm
• Peter and the Starcatcher Rehearsal - 3:00-4:30 (check Google Classroom to see if/when you are needed!)
• Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice– 3:00 – 3:45 PM
• Girls Volleyball Games at SPB vs TBR. Jr Girls game at 4:00pm; Sr. Girls game at 5:00pm

Wednesday, February 12

ALL DAY

• *Outdoor Ed Gr 8/9 Winter Travel Field Trip to Hogarth Lakes Peter Lougheed P.P. -weather dependent (if colder than –20 C, postponed until Feb 12, messenger to parents)
• Climbing Field Trips for 6-24 (morning session) and 9-07 (mid-day session). Please bring a water bottle and clean, indoor running shoes. Climbing shoes can be brought if you have them. Gym strip required.

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Sr. & Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice – 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

• Wellness Action Team Meeting in Room 31 (Bring your lunch)
• Science Club: Room 6 🔬
• Grade 8 & 9 Intramurals
• Climbing Club Cancelled due to Climbing Field Trip

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club 3 – 4
• Jazz Band rehearsal 3:00-4:00 pm
• Club de Español - 3:05 to 4:00 in room 22
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00 – 4:30PM
• Boys Volleyball Games at CI. Sr Boys game at 4:00pm; Jr. Boys game at 5:00pm
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm SPB Open House

Thursday, February 13

ALL DAY

• NO SCHOOL – Teachers’ Convention

Friday, February 14

ALL DAY

• NO SCHOOL – Teachers’ Convention

High School Information for Grade 9 Students, Parents and Guardians

Please note that parents and students must have selected their school designations by February 10. Please email Kari Mandin klmandin@cbe.ab.ca by this date.

High School transfers open on February 10. If you are applying to transfer you can do so via the website below from February 10 to March 15. Learn More!

Next SPB School Council Meetings (3rd Wednesday of the Month)

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Yearbook Group Photo - Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament

We are excited to inform you that a group photograph will be taken of the Grade 6 volleyball tournament participants on Thursday, February 20, at the start of lunch. Please note the following important details:

1.   Arrival and Dress Code
Students must first check in with their lunch supervisor before heading to the main gym. They should then change into their full gym strip, including athletic shoes, for the photo.

2.  Timeliness

It’s important that students arrive promptly to ensure they are included in      the group photo.

Additionally, if any parents/guardians have any photos from the volleyball tournament that they would like to contribute for the yearbook, please send them to Sra. Panrucker at ispanrucker@cbe.ab.ca, with the subject line "Grade 6 Volleyball Tournament Photos."

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to capturing this memorable moment for the yearbook!

Spanish for Parents - Level 2

Fee: $309 per person or $429 per couple

Continue building your confidence in Spanish to better support your child’s language learning! This course is designed for parents who have a basic understanding of Spanish and want to expand their communication skills in everyday situations. Through interactive activities, listening exercises, and guided conversations, you will strengthen your vocabulary and improve your ability to understand and speak Spanish with your child at home.

The textbook, Spanish Made Simple: Revised and Updated, is required for this course (approximately $30, available on Amazon). Details for purchasing the textbook will also be provided upon registration. Recommended prerequisite: Spanish for Parents - Level 1

Instructor - Jeanne Liendo