Dear Parents and Guardians 

As we approach the second to last week of school, there's still much excitement ahead. On Monday, we'll wrap up badminton with a party and show appreciation to our Homework Club volunteers. Our clubs and meetings continue throughout the week, with highlights including Ultimate Frisbee, Eco Club, and Robotics.

Thursday brings Grade 7s to Calaway Park and our farewell celebration for Grade 9s. Let's also remember to spread kindness with our June Wellness Challenge and ensure IPP signature pages are returned by June 19. Let's make this week count!

Have a great weekend. Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal 

Breaking News: SPB School Achieves Bronze Status for Eco-Schools!

We are thrilled to announce that SPB School has reached Bronze status in the international Eco-Schools programme by the Foundation for Environmental

Education! This achievement reflects our commitment to empowering students to be the change our sustainable world needs. Through our dedicated Eco Broncos Club, we've hit several key milestones this year, including the successful implementation of the GOOS program (Good On One Side), significantly reducing the amount of plastics being improperly recycled, and cutting our carbon footprint by 70 kg in a year. More importantly, we've had the opportunity to educate our learning community on the importance of proper waste management and its impact on both local and global scales.

Due to our huge achievements, we were invited to present at the Mayor's Environmental Expo on June 5th, alongside the top contributors to environmental sustainability in education. We're on a three-year plan to make our school NET ZERO by planting trees to offset our CO2 production.

Did you know that purchasing snack foods that are not prepackaged is not only better for our environment as it reduces the amount of garbage we produce, but is also more cost-effective for households?

Parents can help make a difference at home by bundling stretchy plastics together in a clear bag for proper recycling and striving for waste-free student lunches.

Let's continue working together for a sustainable future! Mil gracias,

Sra. Ivonne Bayona 

Monday, June 17

ALL DAY

• Badminton wrap up party LUNCH

AFTER SCHOOL

• Homework Club volunteer appreciation party in room 25 from 3-4pm.
• Grade 7 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

Tuesday, June 18 

ALL DAY

• Grade 8 Southern Alberta Tour June 18-21 LUNCH
• Ultimate Frisbee club |11:50am to 12:25 pm. Meet at Triwood field 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Grade 8 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

Wednesday, June 19 

ALL DAY

• Grade 8 Southern Alberta Tour June 18-21 LUNCH
• MANDATORY LAST Eco Club Meeting today
• Digital Broncos meet in Room 31 AFTER SCHOOL
• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 4pm
• Jazz Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Flag Football Club 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Lower Field (All students welcome!)
• GETT Club Squirrel Picnic table activity 3-5 pm in the Art Room

Thursday, June 20 

ALL DAY 

• Grade 8 Southern Alberta Tour June 18-21
• Grade 7 to Calaway Park  

LUNCH 

• Grade 9 farewell meeting in room 36. All grade 9 students are welcome!
• Rock Jam in room 29 bring your own guitar and amplifier 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Grade 9 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (cancelled due to grad)
• Grade 9 Farewell from 6-9 pm 

Friday, June 21

ALL DAY 

• Grade 8 Southern Alberta Tour June 18-21
• Happy Friday 

Last Day of School

The last day of school, Thursday, June 27, 2024, will be an early dismal day for all students. School will end at 12:55 pm like on a Friday. 

June Wellness Challenge

From now until the end of the school year, we are challenging everyone at SPB to perform a Random Acts of Kindness each day. Look out for the Random Acts of Kindness bulletin board to see what people have been doing. 

Individualized Program Plans (IPPs)

Homeroom teachers will share year-end IPPs with parents/guardians between June 10 – 12. If you have not received your child’s IPP by June 13, please contact his or her homeroom teacher. Please sign and return the signature page of your child’s IPP to his or her homeroom teacher by June 19. 

Art/Arte

GETT (Girls Trying Trade and Technology) Club on June 12 from 3 to 5 pm 

• Squirrel picnic table Activity, for female student in grade 7 to 9.
• This activity was re-schedule for June 12 from 3 to 5 pm.
• We only have room for 20 participants. If you would like to participate, please email or talk to Sra. Herrera

Email: mgherrera@cbe.ab.ca