Dear Parents and Guardians 

This week, we received new funding for more technology for SPB. Whereas in the past we were able to use Parent Society funds to purchase extra technology, we are now strictly bound to a CBE funding model. If we purchase our own technology, we will receive less funding from the CBE. The good news is that we will receive 66 new Chromebooks which will allow us to set up the Computer Lab in the Learning Commons again which will allow 34 students to access technology at one time. The extra 32 computers will be made available equitably to learners via Chromebook carts. SPB students’ learning will benefit greatly from the new technology which will be available at the end of March. 

Have a great weekend!

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Monday, March 4

ALL DAY MORNING

• Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice @7:00am LUNCH
• Intramurals grade 9 12:09-12:29
• Banff winter travel field trip (Grade 9 students) Meeting in Room 14 during lunch

 AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Homework Club (HUM/SLA focus) 3-4pm in the Learning Commons
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
• Volleyball games at SPB. Jr. Boys SPB vs SJAM at 4:00pm. Sr. Boys SPB vs SJAM at 5:00pm.
• Grade 7 band at international Band Festival until 5 pm. Pick-up from U of C Rosza Centre.

 Tuesday, March 5

 ALL DAY

•  Grade 8 band at international Band Festival. Finished around 1:30 pm.

 MORNING 

• Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice at 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

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Yearbook Club | 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | Room 27.
• Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
• Grade 8 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Volleyball games at SPB. Jr. Girls SPB vs CI at 4:00pm. Sr. Girls SPB vs CI at 5:00pm
• G9 Band Trip parent information meeting at 6:00 pm in the band room. 

Wednesday, March 6  

MORNING

• Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice at 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 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
• No Volleyball games tonight.
• Spanish Club 3:05-4:00pm in room 22
• Jazz Band 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Drama Club 3:00-4:00 in room 03
• Art studio 3-4 pm in the Art room
• Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3- 4pm.

Thursday, March 7

ALL DAY MORNING

•  Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice at 7:00am

LUNCH

• Healthy Hunger Lunch – Jugo Juice
• Art studio during lunch.
• Intramurals grade 6 12:09-12:29

 AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 3:00-4:00pm
• Volleyball games at SPB. Sr. Boys SPB vs CI at 4:00pm. Jr. Boys SPB vs CI at 5:00pm

Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3- 4pm.

Friday, March 8

ALL DAY MORNING

• Sr. Boys & Girls Volleyball Practice at 7:00am 

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 1pm – 3pm
• Math Club 1:45-2:45 in room 7. 

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  

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. 

Food Drive

Grade 7 leadership students are leading a Food Drive to assist those in need in our community – Veterans Food bank. Join us as we unite to instill the values of compassion and generosity in our children. Please contribute non-perishable food items like canned goods, pasta, rice, etc. to support their efforts. Collection boxes are placed in each classroom. The drive will run from March 4 to March 15.

Your participation is greatly appreciated. 

Art Opportunities 

Term 1 Art students from Grade 7-9

Please come and collect you art. You will have till April 5 to collect your work from term 1, after that date It will be dispouse to make room to 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 with successfully completed form per activity. Link to the form: https://form.jotform.com/SkillsAB/TATconsent

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 15 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/

Yearbook Final Sale from Feb. 20 to Feb. 29!

-Thank you all that participated in the Yearbook Early Bird Sale.

You can still purchase the yearbook in our final sale for $30 (from Feb. 20 to Feb. 29).

-IMPORTANT! You must purchase the Yearbook directly from Lifetouch (ybpay.lifetouch.ca ID 15084524).

-Please do not purchase the Yearbook on PowerSchool. 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.

 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. 

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.