The Week Ahead Sept. 16-20 | Parent Association, Picture Day, Spanish for Parents

Posted on 2024-09-13 21:26:16.827 +0000 UTC

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please join us for the first meeting of our SPB School Council followed by the first meeting of the SPB Parent Association on Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 PM online (see link below). Most of our active member have moved on with their children to high school and we have most positions to fill. We really need your support! Please see below for an introduction to the amazing work our Parent Association is doing and how you can support them. I look forward to meeting you online on Wednesday.

Meet the Teacher Night is happening on the evening of Thursday, September 19. Parents of grade 6 students are invited to the gymnasium from 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM to learn about the new routines of middle school, and for tips on setting their children up for success this year, followed by time to meet the teachers in their homerooms. Parents of students in grades 7-9 are invited to a welcome message from Sr. Ludwigsen and Sra. Mandin in the gym at 6:00 PM, followed by two rounds of presentations in designated spaces to accommodate families with multiple children at SPB. Please scroll down through the weekly events for more detailed information.

Have a great weekend.

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Monday, September 16

BEFORE SCHOOL

Sr. Girls Basketball Try-Outs (Final Cut) - 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

Girl’s Soccer Team Meeting in Room 7
English Conversation Club in room 4 for any interested students in Grades 7 - 9

AFTER SCHOOL

Cross Country Practice, meet in the cafeteria, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Yearbook Club – 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm – Room 27. Everyone is welcome!
Homework Club – 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Learning Commons
Girls’ Soccer: Practice at Collingwood School Field from 3:15-4:30 PM
Boys Soccer Practice at Upper Field, SPB, 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Sr. Boys Basketball Try-Outs (First Cut) - 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Tuesday, September 17

Wear your house colour today!

Bring a Toonie for Terry on Tuesday, Sept. 17

Terry Fox Run on Tuesday, Sept. 17
Bring a Toonie ($2) for Terry and give to your homeroom teacher

Senator Patrick Burns is so proud to be kicking off the year with our Terry Fox Run. Please help our students fundraise for cancer research and follow in the footsteps of one of our greatest Canadian heroes. Please donate today. https://schools.terryfox.ca/SenatorPatrickBurns. Together, we can make a difference. #terryfoxschoolrun @terryfoxfoundation

BEFORE SCHOOL

Sr. Boys Basketball Try-Outs (Final Cuts) – 7:00 – 8:00 AM

LUNCH

Student Council Meeting at 11:50 AM in Room 26

AFTER SCHOOL

Cross Country Meet – West Confederation Park (Canmore Park) – look for SPB flag around the portables – always sign in and sign out with the coaches

grade 6 run 4:40 PM
Grade 7 run 5:00 PM
Grade 8 run 5:20 PM
Grade 9 run 5:40 PM
Girls’ Soccer: Game at Captain Nichola Goddard School. Players must arrive at 3:40 for warm-up before kick-off at 4:00.
Boys Soccer Practice at Upper Field, SPB, 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Wednesday, September 18

ALL DAY

Picture Day

LUNCH

Rock Club in room 29

AFTER SCHOOL

Robotics Club in the basement 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cross Country Practice, meet in the cafeteria, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

Girl’s Soccer Practice 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM, Upper Field by Playground

Homework Club – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Learning Commons

Girls’ Soccer: Practice at Collingwood School Field from 3:15-4:30 PM.

Boys Soccer Game at Captain Nichola Goddard School. Players must arrive at 3:40 PM for warm-up before kick-off at 4:00 PM.

EVENING

Cross Country Practice, meet in the cafeteria, 3:00 – 4:00 PM

School Council + Parent Association Meetings (online) Starting at 6:30 PM

Link:

Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 254 206 392 363
Passcode: fs6bZg

Thursday, September 19

LUNCH

EcoBroncos Eco Club – Rm. 13 – Interest and First Meeting

EVENING

Meet the Teacher Night

5:00-5:45 in the gym: Grade 6 Info Session (only 1 session offered, then grade 6 teachers available in homerooms for questions)
6:00-6:20 in the gym: Welcome Remarks (Sr. Ludwigsen/Sra. Mandin)
6:20-6:50: Round 1 of presentations
6:55-7:25: Same as round 1

Locations for Meet the Teacher Night Presentations

PLP: Room 05
Grade 6: Teachers in homerooms 21, 23, 25, 24, 22
Grade 7: Cafeteria
Grade 8: Room 14
Grade 9: Learning Commons

Friday, September 20

ALL DAY

Grade 8 Outdoor Education (Day 1 & 2) Canoe lessons. 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Bring a Toonie for Terry on Tuesday, Sept. 17

Terry Fox Run on Tuesday, Sept. 17
Bring a Toonie for Terry and give to your homeroom teacher

Senator Patrick Burns Parent Association 2024/2025

Welcome back to school!

Senator Patrick Burns has both a Parent Council and a Parent Association. The Parent Association is responsible for fundraising and distributing fundraising dollars for the school. All parents are welcome to attend our meetings. Meetings are typically held the third Wednesday of the month directly following the parent council meetings. They are virtual and usually short and sweet!

We are planning a great year to raise funds for ‘extras’ at the school. The money raised is used for items like physical education equipment, outdoor education equipment, classroom supports, and much more. We have been able to help with band instruments and the new basketball court. Your funds make a difference for the children at the school.

For the upcoming year we are planning:

Apples (Sun Oka) in September,
Spolumbo’s / Coco Brooks in the fall and spring
Christmas Flowers (Growing Smiles) in late fall
Spring Flowers (Growing Smiles) in the spring

If you would like to donate to the parent association, but do not wish to participate in fundraisers, it is possible to write a cheque instead. Cheques would be made payable to: Senator Patrick Burns Parent Association. If you require a tax receipt, you will have to contact the school directly to donate through the Education Matters program.

Our next Casino will not be until 2025 at the earliest. Volunteering at the casino has a huge impact on our school as it is our biggest fundraiser and only happens once every 1.5 to 2 years.

We need your help! We have several open positions in the Parent Association. This year we are seeking a Chair, Secretary, Board Members, Vice Chair, and extra help running the annual fundraisers. Please contact us if you are interested in making a big impact on your child’s school by helping with fundraising and deciding how our funds are allocated toward projects at the school - or attend our first meeting – September 18 following the Parent Council meeting.

More information on the Parent Association may be found at www.spbparentassociation.com or contact us at spbparentassociation@gmail.com

Spanish for Parents/Guardians

Chinook Learning Services offers courses specifically designed for parents and caregivers of CBE Spanish Bilingual students. For Fall 2024, Chinook Learning Services is offering Spanish for Parents – Level 1 . 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.
Chinook Learning will be offering Spanish for Parents – Level 1 in the fall.
Course: Spanish for Parents – Level 1
Date: Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 19, 26 & December 3
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: In-person at Dalhousie School

Lifetouch Picture Day 2024

Parking on Chilcotin Road

Please be a good Bronco and do not block any driveways. A couple of neighbours have been writing to us that they cannot enter or leave their driveways during pickup time after school. Thank you also for always making space for our three PLP buses before and after school.

Birthday Celebration at SPB

Please let us know if you do not want your child to be recognized during our daily birthday celebrations.