Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, we had the privilege of welcoming Dalla Arcand and his daughter to our school. Here is a brief account of the event written by Sra. Panrucker.
Weaving Hoop Dancing and Indigenous Stories
This past Wednesday, every student at SPB had the honour to gather and witness outstanding Cree-style hoop dancing performed by the world-champion Cree artist Dallas Arcand. Historically, the power of ceremony has brought us together. However, “it was once considered to be illegal for Indigenous people to practice their ceremonies”, Mr. Dallas explained to our amazed students as he weaved his choreography with storytelling. This notion made this event more powerful for our students, who respectfully engaged in celebration and conversation to learn more about hoop dancing and indigenous cultures. I am sure that your child has already told you about this event – in case they haven’t - why don’t you ask them about what stood out to them in Dallas’ performance.
Have a great, sunny week. Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal
Monday, May 13
LUNCH
- Badminton practice grade 6 11:50am to 12:25pm
- NO INTRAMURALS
- Celebration for Math Gr. 9 Pascal Contest in Room 31 (Gr 9 students who participated please join us for this award ceremony).
- HR 622 and 624 – Fabulous Forests Hiking Field Trip to Nose Hill Park
AFTER SCHOOL
- Badminton practice grade 8 3:00pm to 4:00pm
- Homework Club (HU Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
Tuesday, May 14
LUNCH
- Badminton practice grade 7 11:50am to 12:25pm
- NO INTRAMURALS
- Student Council | 11:50 am to 12:20 pm | Room 26
AFTER SCHOOL
- Yearbook Club | Closed | Thank you for all your hard work! In the days ahead, we will have a celebration. Date TBD.
- Grade 8 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Badminton practice grade 9 3:00pm to 4:30pm
- Grade 6 Badminton meet for doubles at Twelve Mile Coulee School 4:00pm to finish.
Wednesday, May 15
ALL DAY
- Surge Basketball Game; HR 7-14, Jr, Sr Boys and Girls Bball teams & Bball scorekeepers (10 am – 1:30pm)
LUNCH
NO Eco Club Meeting today
Gay Straight Alliance Meets in Room 12. All LGBTQ2S+ Youth and ALLIES WELCOME! Grade 7-9. Last Meeting of the year today!
Digital Broncos meet in room 31.
Badminton practice grade 9 11:50am to 12:25pm
NO INTRAMURALS
Gr. 8 Gauss Math Contest in the Cafeteria
AFTER SCHOOL
- Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 4pm
- Spanish Club | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in room 22
- Jazz Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Drama Club 3:00-4:00 in room 03
- Cancel:Art studio 3-4 pm in the Art room.
- Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
- Flag Football Club 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm – Lower Field (All students welcome!)
- Grade 8 Badminton meet for doubles at West Ridge School 4:00pm to finish.
- Grade 7 Badminton meet for doubles at SPB 4:00pm to finish.
- Grade 6 Badminton meet for singles and mixed doubles at twelve Mile Coulee School 4:00pm to finish.
Thursday, May 16
LUNCH
- Grade 9 farewell meeting in room 36. All grade 9 students are welcome!
- Badminton practice grade 8 11:50am to 12:25pm
- NO INTRAMURALS
- Rock Jam in room 29 bring your own guitar and amplifier
AFTERNOON
- Spanish Short Movie Gala: Students will get the opportunity to watch all the short films that will represent SPB at the Festival in Crescent Heights
AFTER SCHOOL
- Homework Club (Math/Science Focus) in the Learning Commons from 3-4pm.
- Grade 9 Band | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Grade 8 Badminton meet for singles and mixed doubles at West Ridge School 4:00pm to finish.
- Grade 7 Badminton meet for singles and mixed doubles at SPB 4:00pm to finish.
- Grade 9 Badminton meet for doubles at Twelve Mile Coulee School 4:00pm to finish.
- D&D: Calling all of last year’s Dungeons & Dragons party members! Meet in Room 32 to resume your epic adventure! Session runs from 3:00-4:00 PM.
Friday, May 17
- NO SCHOOL
- Staff Professional Learning Day
School Opening Hours
SPB School doors open at 8 am with a warning bell at 8:20 am and an 8:25 am lesson start. School ends at 2:55 pm and we expect all students to have left the building by 3:10 pm unless students are in a club. Due to an increase in vandalism in the building, we ask students to leave the building and wait outside the front doors to be picked up. Thank you for your support in this matter.
Wellness Symposium
SPB will be hosting its first Wellness Symposium on Friday, May 24 during the school day. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for two sessions on that day; view our list of presenters. The sign-up form will be posted to your students Google Classroom by their homeroom teacher. Sign up opens Monday, May 13 and closes Friday, May 17. Sign up first comes first serve, so get your name on the list early! Please be aware that we are no longer accepting presenters for this event.
Math Club
Math club will pause until further notice to accommodate IB exams at Churchill. Homework Club 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.
Spanish Short Film Festival
We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Spanish Short Film Festival, set to take place on May 30 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
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
Date/time: May 22, 3-5pm
Activity: Squirrel Picnic Table - Feed your furry friends on this miniature picnic table for urban wildlife.
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.
Mark Your Calendars - Future School Council Meetings
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.
