Dear Parents and Guardians, 

This week was full with extraordinary events at SPB. We had Grade 8 parents join us for a “living library” event, hundreds of students took part in the “Pie Day Event”, our volleyball teams made it into the semifinals (Go Broncos!), Outdoor Ed students went on a three day trip to Banff and Lake Louise and many many more events. Why don’t you ask your child what stood out them this week – you will be amazed. 

We are looking forward to connecting with you in person on Thursday night for the Parent-Teacher Conferences (in person) and on Friday (online only) as well as for the School Council meeting on Wednesday evening (online only – find the link below). 

Have a great week

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal 

Monday, March 18

LUNCH

• Intramurals grade 9 12:09-12:29 AFTER SCHOOL
• Homework Club (HUM/SLA focus) 3-4pm in the Learning Commons
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
• Boys Volleyball Semi-Finals at Colonel Irvine. Jr Boys at 4pm, Sr Boys at 5pm
• Grade 7 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

Tuesday, March 19 

ALL DAY MORNING

• Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice at 7:00am (if necessary) LUNCH
• Intramurals PLP 11:50-12:09
• Intramurals grade 8 12:09-12:29 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Yearbook Club | 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | Room 27.
• Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm (if necessary)
• Volleyball Girls Finals. Jr Girls at 4pm vs TBD. Let’s go girls!
• Grade 8 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

Wednesday, March 20 

LUNCH

• NO - 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 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Volleyball Boys Finals. Teams and Location TBD.
• CANCELLED: Spanish Club
• Jazz Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Drama Club 3:00-4:00 in room 03
• G.E.T.T Club today “Copper tubing picture Frame” 3-4 pm only for 25 participants from grade 7 to 9.
• Cancel: Art studio 3-4 pm in the Art room
• Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3- 4pm.
• SPB School Council 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  o   Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
  o   Click here to join the meeting.
  

o   Meeting ID: 252 912 915 319 Passcode: FqLNh2 

Thursday, March 21

LUNCH 

• Cancel Art studio during lunch to get the room ready for parent teacher conferences.
• Badminton interest meeting in main gym at 11:50. Attendance is necessary to try out.
• Intramurals grade 6 12:09-12:29

Pi-Day Celebrations all lunch! Drop by the pi-stations and challenge yourself to recite 10,25,50, 100 or more digits. After 10 digits, go to the cafeteria for a slice of pie. (NOTE: you must begin at 10 to get the participation card). 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (in person)
• Robotics Club parent meeting for club 2024-25: 3pm in room 35
• Homework Club – CANCELLED due to Parent Conferences.
• Grade 9 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Friday, March 22

ALL DAY 

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (online only) 

Spanish for Parents

Chinook Learning Services is offering Spanish For Parents (level 1) course at Dalhousie school. Learning Spanish can be both easy and fun. This beginning level course will help parents of bilingual Spanish students learn or refresh their Spanish language skills. Parents will become more comfortable interacting with their children in Spanish, build their network of bilingual parents and become familiar with the school environment. Includes a textbook and CD.

 Course: Spanish for Parents – Level 1

Date: Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: In-person at Dalhousie School 

For more information and to register please use the link below. Spanish for Parents  

Yearbook Extended Sale!

-Great news! You can still purchase your yearbook!

• IMPORTANT! You must purchase the Yearbook directly from Lifetouch (ybpay.lifetouch.ca ID 15084524).
• Please do not purchase the Yearbook on MyCBE. Some parents have already purchased the Yearbook for $40 on our PowerSchool site, which is normally the original price. If that is your case: Please allow 2 weeks for the PowerSchool yearbook fee to be removed. Your $40 payment will be either applied to other outstanding fees or shown as credit in the student’s account. However, to get your Yearbook you still need to go to the Lifetouch site to purchase the 2024 edition. 

Homework Club

Just a few gentle reminders for students attending Homework Club:

• Students are expected to be working on schoolwork while in the Learning Commons
• Cell phones should be left in your lockers
• There is no food allowed in the Learning Commons 

Students may be asked to move along if they are not following Homework Club expectations. 

Wellness Symposium

We are still looking for presenters for the Wellness Symposium on May24, if you or someone you know might be interested, please complete this form. 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 . 

Spanish Short Film Festival 

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Spanish Short Film Festival, set to take place on May 30th at Crescent Heights High School. This exciting event will showcase the creative talents of students from Senator Patrick Burns School, A.E. Cross School, Robert Warren School, Glenmeadows School and Crescent Heights High School. Short films, crafted in Spanish as part of Language Arts classes, will compete for awards including Best Film, Best Director, and Audience Choice. Two candidates from each grade, selected by a jury from Senator Patrick Burns School, will have the honor of representing their schools at Crescent Heights High School. This festival will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the language skills and the artistic achievements of our students! 

Art Opportunities

Term 1 Art students from Grade 7-9

Please come and collect your art. You will have till April 5 to collect your work from term 1, after that date It will be disposed of to make room for the term two students' work.

If for any reason you are not able, please send an email to Sra. Herrera and we would make alternative arrangements. 

G.E.T.T.(Girls Exploring Trade and Technology) for students in Grade 7-9 This year Sra. Herrera is one out of ten teachers selected in Alberta to participate a G.E.T.T Try a trade activity.

“The Girls Exploring Trades & Technologies (GETT) program is a celebration of women in trade and technology careers. Throughout the GETT program, girls will gain a new perspective and be motivated to open their minds to the diverse career paths available to them.” 

Students will get the chance to test-drive careers and learn new skills through 4 different hands-on Try-A-Trade® Take-Out kits. Kits focus on careers in Sheet Metal, Woodworking, Aesthetics, and Refrigeration and include instructions and female-led tutorial videos. Each kit will include necessary materials and safety equipment for 25 students to complete all 4 activities. 

This opportunity is going to run as club after school, and it is going to be first come first serve for the first 25, students’ parent emails, will have guarantee spot per activity.

Calendar of Activities:

Free Photography Classes

Photography for Youth

Join our Photography Program to learn the art of visual storytelling and get a chance to showcase your work at an exhibition!! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/photography-for-youth-tickets- 846595418687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

Call for Artists (opportunity to show your work as a young artists)

The Canadian Society for Education through Art

Exciting News for Teen Artists (from all provinces in Canada)! Submit your artwork (any medium) to an upcoming national exhibit, which will be curated by teens. The theme is “(In)Significant,” celebrating the unnoticed aspects of daily life and the beauty of everyday objects. Deadline APRIL 15th FREE

https://csea-scea.ca/ 

Alberta Champions Competitions

Students grades 4-9 create a multimedia entry about great Albertans, catch the inspiration, start to emulate the champions, begin their community involvement, learn good citizenship, and can WIN GREAT PRIZES!

The contest is open to students from all schools in Alberta, from Grades 4-6 and Grades 7-9 .

This year, Grades 4 to 6 as well as Grades 7 to 9 may submit their choice of a story, essay, poetry, video, artwork, or other media which includes accompanying script. https://albertachampions.org/student-contest/
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/ 

Teen Art Cafe (Calgary Central Library)

Explore how creativity can positively influence all aspects of our lives! Drop in and enjoy dedicated time to connect with other teens and express yourself through visual art projects focused on the creative process rather than the end result. No previous experience needed. 

https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/teen-art-cafe/