Dear Parents and Guardians,

This week, we had new benches installed in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms. For a long time, there was no bench in the boys’ changing room but due to the advocacy of Student Council Representatives, this was brought to our attention, and we took action. This is another amazing win for the SPB Student Council and their never-ending quest to improve the school for all students. You can be very proud of your children’s work to make SPB a better place for everyone.

Starting Monday, SPB will be affected by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) job action. If you want to find the latest information about the CUPE job action, please visit the labour action web page which will be updated regularly. The school will be open, and lessons will take place as per normal.

However, there will be a few changes for after school athletics and extra-curricular activities starting at SPB on Monday, February 24, 2025:

• Students will need to have left the building by 3:15 pm (1:15 pm on Fridays) unless they are taking part in a club (e.g. homework club, band, volleyball etc.).
• All clubs (besides drama and volleyball) will need to finish at 3:45 pm as per CBE rules.
• Volleyball and drama rehearsal will have to finish by 4:30 pm the latest and students will have to leave the building immediately after.
• The school doors will close at 4:30 pm every day unless we have a home volleyball match.
• Volleyball matches must finish by 6:00 pm with students having left the building by 6:30 pm on home games’ nights.
• No student spectators are allowed at games anymore unless they have a sibling playing in the team and are supervised by parents.
• Parents of participating athletes are welcome to all home and away games.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Have a great weekend.

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Monday, February 24

ALL DAY

• Climbing Field Trips for 934 (morning session) and 622 (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.
• Grade 7 & 8 Band trip to the Alberta International Band Festival

LUNCH

• Introductory Wellness activities for students – First Floor
• English Conversation Club (room 4)

AFTER SCHOOL

• Senior Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00 –3:45 PM
• Boys Volleyball Games at SPB vs GPV. Junior Boys game at 4:00 PM; Senior Boys game at 5:00 PM

Tuesday, February 25

ALL DAY

• Climbing Field Trips for 623 (morning session) and 814 (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

• Senior Boys Volleyball practice – 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

• Student Council Meeting – Room 26 | Lunch Time
• Social Wellness/Bullying Prevention & Education Activities – First Floor
• Knit and Crochet Club – Room 03
• Student Council – Room 26 | Lunch Time
• Grade 7 & 6 Intramurals
• GSA Meetings – Room 12 | Lunch Time

AFTER SCHOOL

• NO Grade 8 Band Rehearsal
• Peter and the Starcatcher Rehearsal - 3:00-4:30 (check Google Classroom to see if/when you are needed!)
• Junior Boys Volleyball Practice– 3:00 – 4:30 PM
• Girls Volleyball Games at SPB vs GPV. Jr Girls game at 4:00pm; Sr. Girls game at 5:00pm

Wednesday, February 26

ALL DAY

Pink Shirt Day! Don’t forget to wear Pink! 👚

• *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)
• Grade 7s away all day at Be Brave Hockey Game
• Grade 6s away 9:30-12:30 UofC Walking Field Trip (math/humanities)

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Senior & Junior Girls Volleyball Practice – 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

• Pascal Math Contest – Registered Grade 9 students – Learning Commons
• Science Club: Room 6 🔬
• Grade 8 & 9 Intramurals
• Climbing Club

AFTER SCHOOL

• Final Robotics Scrimmage – 3:00-4:30 pm in the basement under the stage!
• 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
• Junior Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00 –3:45PM
• Boys Volleyball Games at SPB vs QE. Sr Boys game at 4:00pm; Jr. Boys game at 5:00pm

Thursday, February 27

BEFORE SCHOOL

• Senior Boys Volleyball practice – 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

• Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch - Subway
• Climbing Club

AFTER SCHOOL

• Junior Boys Volleyball Practice– 3:00 – 3:45PM
• Girls Volleyball Games at SPB vs QE. Senior Girls game at 4:00pm; Junior Girls game at 5:00pm
• Grade 9 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!)

Friday, February 28

ALL DAY

• NO SCHOOL - Staff Professional Learning Day

Upcoming

• Grade 8 Band Camp – March 4-6

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

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

• Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Wednesday, May 21, 2025
• Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Social Media, Sexting, Sextortion and Snapchat Basics with Paul Davis

On March 9, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at St. David’s United Church, there will be an event with Paul Davis who spoke at SPB over a year ago. Please find all the information on EventBrite.

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