Dear Parents and Guardians,
SPB teachers are looking forward to Teachers’ Convention tomorrow and Friday. This is an opportunity for us to connect with colleagues from all over the city, from public and private boards, and attend professional learning sessions that provide us with the latest research-based classroom practices. Every teacher has their own professional growth plan which supports us in growing in our daily practices and to make us better teachers and administrators. These two days are mandatory for all teachers to attend, and we collectively look forward to this year’s convention.
We hope that you can enjoy the extended Family Day Weekend and return rejuvenated to school on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Have a great weekend.
Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal
Monday, February 19
ALL DAY
· Family Day – No School
Tuesday, February 20
MORNING
- Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @7:00am LUNCH
- Student Council 11:50 in Room 26
- Intramurals PLP 11:50-12:09
- Intramurals grade 8 12:09-12:29
AFTER SCHOOL
- Yearbook Club | 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | We will meet in Room 27 this time.
- Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
- Try a Trade: “Leather Pouch” last day to complete the activity 3-4pm
- Grade 8 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Volleyball games at TBR. Jr. Girls SPB vs TBR at 4:00pm. Sr. Girls SPB vs TBR at 5:00pm
Wednesday, February 21
ALL DAY
- Mindful Miércoles - February SPB mindfulness practice.
MORNING
- Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice @7:00am LUNCH
- Chess Club meet in Room 14 over lunch
- MANDATORY - Eco Club Meeting in Room 13
- Gay Straight Alliance Meets in Room 12. All LGBTQ2S+ youth and ALLIES WELCOME! Grade 7-9.
- Intramurals grade 7 12:09-12:29
- DIGITAL BRONCOS Meet in Room 31. Digital broncos produce promotional posters that are displayed in the screens around the school.
AFTER SCHOOL
- School Council – Online – see below for link to join us
- Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
- Robotics Club Girls Team online judging interview from 5pm-5:30pm
- Drama Open House Rehearsal: 3:00-4:00, room 03
- Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
- Volleyball games at QE. Sr. Boys SPB vs QE at 4:00pm. Jr. Boys SPB vs QE at 5:00pm
- Spanish Club 3:05-4:00pm in room 22
- NO Homework Club today to help prepare for tonight’s open house.
- No Art Studio Today 3-4 M. For the students enrol in art to come and explore new techniques/materials or to work on their art projects.
- Jazz Band| 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Homework Club in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
Thursday, February 22
MORNING
- Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @7:00am AFTER SCHOOL
- Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
Volleyball games at SPB. Sr. Girls SPB vs SJAM at 4:00pm. Jr. Girls SPB vs SJAM at 5:00pm
Friday, February 23
AFTER SCHOOL
- Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 1pm – 3pm
- Friday afternoon and Saturday: Volleyball Tournament at Mckennzie Highlands School. More information on TeamSnap
Wellness Symposium
If you are interested in hosting a session for the Wellness Symposium on May24th, please complete this form by February 29. 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 .
New SPB Website
The CBE is introducing new websites for all schools. The rollout has just started, and our new webpage can be found here: https://senatorpatrickburns.cbe.ab.ca/
School Council Meeting Link for Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Meeting ID: 232 666 528 473
Passcode: FyA4r3
Art Opportunities
An artfull Opportunity for CBE Students ( for all CBE students)
Calling all Calgary Board of Education students, teachers, and caregivers! We are looking for new artwork to feature on our donor thank you cards. Whether it’s a recent creation or something brand new – we want to showcase it!While any imaginative piece is welcome, we’re especially keen on artwork capturing local landscapes, Indigenous storytelling, nature, or the joy of kids at play.
For more information:https://www.educationmatters.ca/an-artful-opportunity-for- cbe-students/
The Canadian Art Inspiration Student Challenge
Winter submissions will be accepted online January 15 – March 29,2024. How it works:
Each year, students in Grades 7 through 12 are invited to create original artworks with accompanying artist statements inspired by leaders in Canadian art history. Applicants are encouraged to interpret this theme as broadly as they wish and to create works in any media.
A student submission consists of the completed submission form (including the artist statement), and a high-resolution image of the artwork. Completed submissions can be sent to contest@aci-iac.ca.
For more information: https://www.aci-iac.ca/education/art-challenge/
Yearbook Early Bird Sale!
Our Yearbook Early Bird Sale starts January 29 and will end February 19. You can purchase your Yearbook for $28! Please refer to the attached flyer for details.
We will also have a later and final sale for $30 (from Feb. 20 to Feb. 29). IMPORTANT!If you do not want your teen’s pictures to be published in our Yearbook, email the administration as soon as possible (cc to ispanrucker@cbe.ab.ca). Please include the homeroom number in your child’s personal information.
Pascal Mathematics Contest for Grade 9s.
Students in Grade 9 are invited to sign up for The Pascal Mathematics Contest on February 28 at lunchtime in Room 31. The contest is an initiative from The Centre for Mathematics and Computing Education (University of Waterloo) to encourage students to develop skills in big- picture thinking and to showcase their mathematical problem-solving abilities, rather than testing content. Students should sign up with their math teacher before February 13.
Homework Club
We have several peer tutors available to help in all subjects. If your student is interested in being paired with a tutor, contact Sra. Webb at mswebb@cbe.ab.ca.
Homework Club meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3-4 PM in the learning commons/library. Catch up on homework or any other work. Talk to the student volunteers - we're here to help! Anyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
Mark your calendars: Future School Council Meetings
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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