Dear Parents and Guardians

This week was a short week at SPB and teachers are looking forward to two days of dedicated professional learning at the Teachers’ Convention. It allows us to deepen our understanding of the subjects that we are teaching and to broaden our horizons by attending seminars about topics that will change our profession in the future, e.g., AI in education. Teachers also use this time to connect with colleagues to network and find out what other schools do to best support students in their learning. I am very excited about this fantastic opportunity to support my career long learning. 

Wishing you all a happy Family Day on Monday, enjoy the long weekend and stay warm. 

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal 

Monday, February 17

ALL DAY

• Family Day – No School 

Tuesday, February 18

ALL DAY

• Climbing Field Trips for 9-36 (morning session) and 6-20 (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. 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 Rehearsal 3:00-4:00 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 – 4:30 PM
• Girls Volleyball Games at CI. Jr Girls game at 4:00pm; Sr. Girls game at 5:00pm 

Wednesday, February 19

ALL DAY

• Climbing Field Trips for 6-21 (morning session) and 9-06 (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.
• *Outdoor Ed Grade 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)

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

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
• Spanish Club members are entering the Languages Build Video Contest. If your child wants to appear in the video, please fill in the consent form (https://www.caslt.org/en/why-learn-languages/video-contest/consent-form/) and select the option to send a copy of the form to elmoreno@cbe.ab.ca
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00 –3:45PM
• Boys Volleyball Games at SJAM. Sr Boys game at 4:00pm; Jr. Boys game at 5:00pm 

Thursday, February 20

ALL DAY

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

LUNCH

• Climbing Club

AFTER SCHOOL

• Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice– 3:00 – 4:30 PM
• Girls Volleyball Games at SJAM. Sr Girls game at 4:00pm; Jr. Girls game at 5:00pm
• Grade 9 Band Rehearsal – 3:00 – 4:00 pm 

Friday, February 21

ALL DAY

• Day 2
• Grade 9 Band AIBF Field Trip 

Upcoming

• Feb 24 – Grade 7 & 8 Band AIBF Field Trip 

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. Link: Program or Sequence of Course Request 

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:

• 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.
• 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 

Link: 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