Sept. 25-29 | Homework, Spanish for Parents, Truth & Reconciliation, Walk to School Week

Dear Parents/Guardians

This week I was lucky enough to join the Outdoor Education Trip to the Marine Marine Science Centre in Bamfield, BC. We had 32 (very lucky) students who applied to come along on this trip, and they had the incredible opportunity to learn alongside scholars from leading universities in the West. We had opportunities to explore various academic disciplines and enjoy the wilderness and wildlife of the area. Thank you to Sr. Mason for organizing this amazing trip and Sra. Rojas and Webb for coming along to support. With the recent cancellation of the proposed Puerto Rico, we are working on finding different opportunities for our students to go on educational trips in the future.

Sr. Ludwigsen

Monday, September 25

ALL DAY

  • Aline In-Line classes: 6-24, 8-13, 8-28, 8-31, 9-07, 9-34, 9-36

MORNING

  • Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 7 – 8:10 am
  • Canoe lessons for Outdoor Education - Grade 7 day 1

AFTER SCHOOL

  • Last cross country meet of the season at Confederation Park, located at 2807 10st NW (Rosemont Community Centre) from 4:40 until completion of event
  • Grade 7 Band Clinicians @ 3:00 – 4:45 pm
  • Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
  • Boys Soccer practice 3:10 – 4:30

Tuesday, September 26

ALL DAY

  • Aline In-Line classes: 6-24, 8-13, 8-28, 8-31, 9-07, 9-34, 9-36

MORNING

  • Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:15 am

AFTER SCHOOL

  • Girls Soccer practice 3:10 – 4:30
  • Grade 8 Band Rehearsal at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
  • Boys Soccer Game at SPB vs Nose Creek. Warm-up 3:45, start 4:15pm.

Wednesday, September 27

ALL DAY

  • Picture Day
  • Aline In-Line classes: 6-21, 7-10, 7-11, 7-25, 7-26, 8-08, 9-35

MORNING

  • Jr. Boys Basketball practice 7:00 – 8:15 am

LUNCH

  • Digital Broncos Club Meeting in Room 31
  • Eco-Schools Meeting in Room 13

AFTER SCHOOL

  • Girls Soccer Game at Valley Creek – players need to be there at 3:45, game at 4:15
  • Boys Soccer practice 3:10 – 4:30
  • Robotics Club in room 14 from 3pm – 5pm.
  • Improv Club in room 3 from 3:15pm-4:00pm
  • Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:15pm
  • Cross country team practice 3:00 – 4:00; meet in cafeteria to start

Thursday, September 28

ALL DAY

  • Orange Shirt Day at SPB! Please wear orange!
  • NO Aline In-Line classes. Indigenous Games Day - PE

MORNING

  • Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:00 am

AFTER SCHOOL

  • Girls Soccer practice 3:10 – 4:30 (TBD)
  • Grade 9 Band Rehearsal at 3:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
  • Boys Soccer Game at Valley Creek. Warm-up 3:45, start 4:15pm.

Friday, September 29

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No school

Homework Club

Homework club will begin Monday, Oct. 2 from 3:05-4:05pm in the Learning Commons. Monday’s club will be a Humanities focus and Wednesdays and Thursdays will be a Math/Science focus. All are welcome to attend to receive extra help or to work on homework. We are currently looking for grade 8 and 9 students to work with students on a casual basis at Homework Club or to tutor students. If you are interested, please fill in the following form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTNDNuvP30IVYDuRTTaUY4KBhOAPlfWshLpcDYfGkHtfHZiA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Chinook Learning Services | Continuing Education | Spanish for Parents - Level 1 | Fall 2023

Chinook Learning Services offers courses specifically designed for parents and caregivers of CBE Spanish Bilingual students. For Fall 2023, Chinook Learning Services is once again offering Spanish for Parents – Level 1 classes. This eight-week course will help parents of bilingual students learn or refresh their Spanish language skills, build their network of bilingual parents and support their children’s learning at home.

This course would also be beneficial for any Support Staff who are interested in learning along with parents!

Invite | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day Event - Sept. 30

CBE students, staff and their families and friends are invited to join an event being hosted by the City of Calgary in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District. The third annual ceremonial opening is taking place on Sept. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave SE). This year's gathering will include a smudge tent, in-person Indigenous speakers and performers, an aerial salute ceremony, and other events. The events will also include an intertribal dance demonstration featuring Indigenous students from the CBE and CCSD. Participants are encouraged to wear orange.

Following the YYC, CBE & CCSD event, all are invited to join the Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Annual Walk and Gathering 2023. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at City Hall (15-minute walk from Fort Calgary or 2-minute drive) and continue to Shaw Millenium Park (30-minute walk). The walk will be followed by drumming/dancing, Indigenous community speakers, artisan booths, and food sales.

Schools are invited to share this invitation with their school communities.

International Walk to School Week | Oct. 2-6

International Walk to School Month gives children, families and caregivers, school communities and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking.

Walkers from around the world walk to school together for various reasons — all hoping to create communities that are safe places to walk.

Link: International Walk to School Week

Mark Your Calendars | Future School Council Meetings

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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.

Teacher Introductions

This week, please meet our new Grade 7 teacher, Sra. Arenas

Dear SPB community,

I'm thrilled to be joining the SPB family as the Grade 8 teacher for Spanish Language Arts and Humanities this year. My journey into education has been influenced by my early experiences in Canada. I arrived here when I was 15, and I immediately fell in love with the public education system offered in this country.

My passion for sociological topics and Latin American identities led me to pursue a Double Major in Spanish and Education with a minor in Sociology. I have always been a lifelong learner, especially when it comes to languages. During my university years, I studied German and dabbled in Russian. Over time, I also acquired the basics of Japanese to facilitate communication during my overseas trips.

I firmly believe that public education plays a pivotal role in fostering community relationships and creating a wealth of knowledge accessible to all. Building connections within the community, including parents, teachers, administration, and staff, is crucial for providing a solid support system for our students, ensuring they feel secure and valued in the classroom. My goal is to create a classroom community rooted in empathy, understanding, and a shared enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy watching films from different parts of the world, baking sweets, and creating art using different recycled materials.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the SPB community for the warm welcome and support. I am eagerly looking forward to the year ahead and am excited to be a part of this team!

Warm regards,
Prof. Graciela Arenas (They/Them)