Dear Parents and Guardians,
This week, our school had its first spirit week of the year. Spirit weeks are a powerful way to support wellness by fostering a sense of belonging, excitement, and positive connections. The week included activities to enjoy down time, interactive game stations to promote teamwork, exciting science challenges that mixed learning and play, the choice to enter a haunted house, and a Halloween costume contest where students could show their creativity and individuality. The best part is that our students took initiative in planning, setting up, and leading these activities. It was great to see the whole school come together, building a sense of community, while engaging with socio-emotional development in so many ways.
A huge thank you to Sra. Albertazzi, Sra. Newburn, Sr M Lopez, and Sra Barona.
Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal
Monday, November 4
BEFORE SCHOOL
- Senior Boys Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:00 AM 🏀
LUNCH
- Grade 9 Intramurals 12:09 – 12:25 PM – Basketball
- English Conversation Club 11:50 – 12:25 in room 4
AFTER SCHOOL
- Yearbook Club from 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | homeroom 8-27
- Senior Girls Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 PM
- Homework Club – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Learning Commons 📖
- FIRST Grade 7 BAND REHEARSAL – 3:00 – 4:00 PM 🎺
- Boys Soccer Finals at Captain Nichola Goddard. Players must arrive at 3:40 for warm-up before kick-off at 4:00. ⚽
- Interest/Info meeting for Peter and the Starcatcher (School play). Interested students are invited to attend (parents are welcome too!). 3-4pm, room 3.
Tuesday, November 5
ALL DAY
- Grade 6 Vaccinations (will take place in the cafeteria), please refer to the message from the school nurse at the bottom of this document.
BEFORE SCHOOL
- Senior Girls Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:00 AM 🏀
LUNCH
- Knit/crochet club – Room 03 😎
- Grade 8 Intramurals 12:09 – 12:25 PM - Basketball
- GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) - Room 12 🌈
AFTER SCHOOL
- Senior Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 PM 🏀
- Grade 8 BAND REHEARSAL 3:00 – 4:00 PM 🎺
Wednesday, November 6
LUNCH
- Rock Club in room 29 🎸
- Grade 7 Intramurals 12:09 – 12:25 PM – Basketball 🏀
- Science Club 12:00-12:25 in Room 6
AFTER SCHOOL
- Grade 9 Band trip to Aberhart for feeder school Band Performance. 3:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Robotics Club in the basement 3:00-4:00 🔩
- Homework Club – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Learning Commons 📖
- Spanish Club – 3:05 to 4:00 in room 22 😎
- Senior Girls Basketball Games at W.D. Pratt. Players must arrive at 4:30 PM for warm-up before kick-off at 5:00 PM and a second game at 6:00 PM 🏀
- Clay Club 3-4 pm. For members only 😎🧱
Thursday, November 7
BEFORE SCHOOL
- Senior Basketball Teams Clinic, 7:00 – 8:00 AM
ALL DAY
- All Grade 6’s Field Trip – Telus Spark
- Remembrance Day Ceremony:
- Grade 8/9 10:20-11:00
- Grade 6/7 11:10-11:49
LUNCH
- No EcoBroncos Eco Club today 🌿
- Grade 6 Intramurals 12:09 – 12:25 PM – Basketball
- Art Club
AFTER SCHOOL
- Homework Club – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Learning Commons 📖
Friday, November 8
ALL DAY
- NO SCHOOL (students)
- System Indigenous Education Professional Learning Day for Teachers
SPB New
Wellness
New wellness challenges this month! Students, submit your completed challenge before November 29 and earn an extra 10 points for your house. To submit, you can, drop off your challenge at the office, see Sra. Albertazzi in Room 31 OR...
Email it to: ibalbertazzi@cbe.ab.ca
House of Liyikitapiiyi | House of Rêveur |
Your challenge is to reflect by doing the 10 x 10 practice. Simply, take time away from screens and think about you. List 10 things you are good at (Doesn’t have to be school related. Besides, list 10 things you are grateful for. Bonus, if you are considering how those two lists are related. Example: I’m good at soccer. I’m grateful for my parents who brought me to practice. | Your challenge is to answer this question in a creative way!
What is neuroplasticity?
You can create a poster, video, infographic, painting, game, etc.
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House of Amistad | House of Generosity |
Your challenge is to complete the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire. You can pick up a copy on the board at the school or download THIS COPY to figure out your strengths and areas for growth in emotional intelligence. Then, let us know something you learned. | Your challenge is to increase your ability to ask open-ended questions. Research what open-ended questions sound like and come up with at least 8 examples of open-ended questions. Don’t forget to submit your list. |
Into The Woods – Pumphouse Theatre
Come see Sra. Newburn act like an evil stepsister (and get exactly what she deserves!). Tickets are $25, show runs from Nov. 1-16 at the Pumphouse Theatre. Go to untoldstoriestheatre.com for more information. Discounts available for large groups!
High School Information for Grade 9 Students, Parents and Guardians
Open Houses
- Aberhart High School- November 27 6:30-8:30 pm
- Crescent Heights High School- January 23, 2025, Time 5:00-8:00 pm
- Diefenbaker High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Program- November 18 6:30-7:30 pm
- Sir Winston Churchill High School IB Program- Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Thursday, December 5, 2024 (only need to attend one of the 3 sessions offered) - 5:00-5:30 pm: Mingle with current IB students in the foyer and ask them questions about their experience. 5:30-7:00 pm: Presentation from the IB Coordinator in the theatre
High School Tours (for grade 9 students only)
- Crescent Heights High School: November 28, 2024: 9:30 -11:30 am (more information upcoming)
Subject: A message regarding immunizations from the School Nurse to grade 6 families
Dear Parents/ Legal Guardians,
This email is to inform you that the Alberta Health Services School Immunization Program will be at Senator Patrick Burns School on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to immunize grade 6 students. Only those students who returned signed consent forms will receive vaccination.
Fear of needles is common. The School Immunization Program is committed to helping prepare your child with the best tools to make their experience more comfortable. We will be encouraging students to prepare for immunization day using the Distraction Techniques listed on the AHS Commitment to Comfort website. Feel free to review these techniques with your child and discuss what strategies might work for them.
Other ways to help your child on immunization day are:
- Eat breakfast,
- Pack healthy snacks/lunch and a water bottle,
- Have your child wear a short sleeve shirt as immunizations go in the arms,
- Use positive language to encourage your child before, on, and after immunization day.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Best Regards,
Linda Garden RN BSN
Public Health Nurse
(403) 943-9775