Dear Parents and Guardians,

At this weekend's Robotics League Tournament, Bronco Bots Team 1 were very competitive and played the highest scoring match of the event. They were selected by the #1 team as an alliance for the finals and then won the tournament. They are now qualified for provincials which will take place on March 17th in Red Deer. Bronco Bots Team 2 played competitively too and won 2nd place for the Connect Award for uniting their passion for engineering and supporting the community. They will participate in another event on February 10th in hopes to qualify for provincials. ¡Viva Bronco Bots!

Have a good weekend. Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Monday, December 18

ALL DAY

• Spirit Week: House colour Day MORNING
• Sr. Girls volleyball tryout at 7:00am LUNCH
• Intramurals Grade 9 12:09-12:29
• Winter Wonderland Treats (aka Bronco Barn): We are selling Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and Cookies this week. All money made will go towards building our basketball court.

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Homework Club (HUM/SLA focus): 3:00-4:00pm in the Learning Commons
• Grade 7 Band Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• Jr. Boys volleyball tryout 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Tuesday, December 19

ALL DAY

• Spirit Week: Jersey Day MORNING
• Sr. Boys volleyball tryout at 7:00am LUNCH
• Student Council – Last Meeting of the year in Room 26
• Intramurals PLP 11:50-12:09
• Intramurals grade 8 12:09-12:29
• Winter Wonderland Treats (aka Bronco Barn): We are selling Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and Cookies this week. All money made will go towards building our basketball court.

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• Volleyball Clinic for Gr. 6 girls – 3pm to 4 pm – Main Gym – If you are interested in polishing your volleyball skills before tryouts
• Yearbook Club | 3:00 pm to 3:50 pm | We will meet in Room 27 this time.
• Grade 8 Band Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• Jr. Girls volleyball tryout 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Wednesday, December 20

 ALL DAY

• Spirit Week: Crazy Hair Day

*Grade 9 (day 1) Outdoor Education – Archery lessons at Jim Bows Archery (9:12am – 1:15pm)

MORNING

• Sr. Girls volleyball tryout at 7:00am LUNCH
• Winter Wonderland Treats (aka Bronco Barn): We are selling Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and Cookies this week. All money made will go towards building our basketball court
• Chess Club meet in Room 14 over lunch
• 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 AFTER SCHOOL
• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• LAST Improv Club in room 3 from 3:15pm-4:00pm
• Spanish Club in room 22 from 3:05 – 4:00pm CANCELLED this week
• Homework Club 3:00-4:00pm (Math/Science focus) in the Learning Commons.
• Art Studio time 3-4pm. For the students enrol in art to come and explore new techniques/materials or to work on their art projects.
• Jazz Band – 3-4pm
• Jr. Boys Volleyball Tryout at 3:00 – 4:00pm

Thursday, December 21

ALL DAY

• Spirit Week: Christmas Day (Wear your holiday sweaters, Santa hats, red or green!)

*Grade 9 (day 2) Outdoor Education – Archery lessons at Jim Bows Archery (9:12am – 1:15pm)

MORNING

• Sr. Boys Volleyball tryouts at 7:00am LUNCH
• Winter Wonderland Treats (aka Bronco Barn): We are selling Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes and Cookies this week. All money made will go towards building our basketball court.
• Intramurals grade 6 12:09-12:29
• Art Studio time. For the students enrol in art to come and explore new techniques/materials or to work on their art projects.

AFTER SCHOOL

• Robotics Club in Robotics Lab under the stage from 3pm – 5pm
• No Homework Club today. Homework Club volunteers.
• Grade 9 Band Rehearsal 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• Jr. Girls Volleyball Tryouts at 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Friday, December 22

HOMEROOM DAY! ALL DAY

• Spirit Week: PJ Day
• Sr. Lopez Math Club. 1:45-2:45 in room 7.
• Senior Teams VS. Teachers Basketball games:

9:00 - 9:45 (SR BOYS)

10:00 - 10:45 (SR GIRLS) MORNING

• Jr. Boys Volleyball tryouts at 7:00am

Fundraising for Basketball Court in 2024 – Bronco Barn

In our quest to update our outdoor basketball court behind the school, the Student Council has started a campaign to raise money for the Basketball Court that we would like to be ready for the summer in 2024. The SPB Parent Association has graciously offered to match fund all fundraising activities of the students. Refundable bottles, the vending machine profits, and healthy hunger profits will be the bases for the student fundraising. On top of this, the Student Council has decided to use the Bronco Barn for individual fundraisers organized by different homerooms in the next month. The first group to run a fundraiser was Sra. Towers class who sold $550 worth of candy sleighs. Thank you to all parents who donated the materials for the candy sleighs. Watch out for further Bronco Barn fundraisers in the near future.

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 mswebbatcbe.ab.ca.

School Opening Times - Reminder

A kind reminder that school hours are from 8:25 am to 2:55 pm. We open our doors at 8:00 am to allow students into the building early to get ready for the day. As we have no way of supervising students after school, we ask you to pick up your child by 3:15 pm unless your child is participating in a club after school. Students will have to wait outside the building before 8:00 am and after 3:15 pm unless the temperature is below –20 C. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Care of Personal Property - Reminder

Just a reminder that the school is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal property. Students are advised to leave items of value at home and not share their locker combinations.
Link: https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/senatorpatrickburns/culture- environment/conduct/personal-belongings/pages/default.aspx

Teacher Introductions

With Sra. Jarque’s introduction last week, we have reached the end of the new teacher introduction. All teachers have integrated well since September and make for a excellent SPB teacher body. SPB is very lucky to have such knowledgeable, competent and committed teachers.

Starting in January, we will use this space to share a bit about our various extracurricular activities and what the groups get up to in a section called SPB Club Updates. Stay tuned.

Mark your Calendars: Future School Council Meetings

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.