Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is the time of year when Grade 9 students are starting to think about High School next year. Please have a look below for the open houses for Aberhart and other High Schools in the CBE. For all Spanish Bilingual students, we have Crescent Heights as the designated school so they can continue their language learning journey, however, it is always possible to join your designated high school or apply for other specialized programs. In the coming months, we will have information events at SPB where representatives of various High Schools will come to talk about what their school has to offer. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Wishing you all an enjoyable Fall Break.

Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Sunday, November 5

• Day of the dead altar, created by the Art students of SPB being display at Jack Singer Hall. For more information https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/dia-de-muertos

Monday, November 6

MORNING

• Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:15 pm LUNCH
• Intramurals grade 9 12:09-12:29
• Grade 6 Beaver Computing Challenge. Check in Room 31 AFTER SCHOOL
• Homework Club 3:05-4:05 (Humanities/SLA focus) in the Learning

Commons. Students are reminded to bring schoolwork to complete while at Homework Club. Staff and volunteers will be available to help.

• Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
• Jr. Boys Basketball Games @ BRA, games at 6:30 vs. Al, 6:30 vs. TB
• Grade 7 BAND Rehearsal – 3-3:30 pm

Tuesday, November 7

MORNING

• Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:15 am LUNCH
• Intramurals grade 8 12:09-12:29
• Student Council 11:50 am – 12:20 pm in room 26

AFTER SCHOOL

• Grade 8 Band Rehearsal
• Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
• Yearbook Club – 3:05 to 3:50 pm – Learning Commons

Wednesday, November 8

MORNING

• Jr. Boys Basketball practice 7:00 – 8:15 am LUNCH
• Digital Broncos Club Meeting in Room 31
• Eco-Schools 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 room 11 from 3pm – 5pm: field trip forms for next field trip will be going home.
• Improv Club in room 3 from 3:15pm-4:00pm
• Spanish Club in room 22 from 3:05 – 4:00pm
• Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:15pm
• Sr. Boys Basketball games @ SPB. Games are at 4:30pm vs. NC and 7:30pm vs. FEO
• Bicycle repair club 3-4
• Homework Club 3:05-4:05 (Math/Science focus) in the Learning Commons. Students are reminded to bring schoolwork to complete while at Homework Club. Staff and volunteers will be available to help.
• 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

Thursday, November 9

ALL DAY

• FALL BREAK – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
• Maatoomsii’Pookaiks (maah-doom-see-boo-gaaks): System-wide Indigenous Education Professional Learning Day for Teachers

Friday, November 10

ALL DAY

• FALL BREAK – NO SCHOOL

Remembrance Day Ceremony

On November 8, 2023, Senator Patrick Burns School will be holding its annual Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Ceremony 1 (grades 8/9): 10:20-11:00, main gymnasium Ceremony 2 (grades 6/7): 11:10-11:49, main gymnasium

Students who are members of Guides or Scouts or similar associations are invited to arrive at school dressed in their uniforms.
We also invite family members who are veterans or currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces to attend as guests of honour. Please email pcnewburn@cbe.ab.ca (Sra. Newburn) so that she can reserve a seat for the special guests.

Grade 6 – Beaver Computing Challenge

Students in Grade 6 are invited to register for The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) which will happen on November 6 at lunchtime in Room 31. The Beaver Computing Challenge (BCC) introduces computer science to students. It's designed to get students with little or no previous experience excited about computing. The challenge is an initiative from The Centre for Mathematics and Computing Education (University of Waterloo) to encourage students to develop skills in big-picture thinking and problem solving. The challenge is completed digitally, and no experience/practice is required. Students’ math teachers will provide details on how to sign up. Pre-registration will run between October 10th to 31st.

Homework Club

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

Cross Country Opportunity

• CONGRATULATIONS to all our Cross-Country runners that participate in the Mochas & Marshmallows Fun Run at Edworthy Park last Saturday. SPB came out in full force and made us proud!!!
• Stuff Your Stocking Holiday Run -Dec. 10 at Bowness Park. This is a 5km run or walk. For more information, follow the link attached.

Mark your Calendars: Future School Council Meetings

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.

Open Houses

• Aberhart’s Open House is posted on their website: Link: Open House Nov. 28
• John G. Diefenbaker’s IB program would like to invite any interested grade 9 families to attend our upcoming IB Information Evenings on November 21 and 22. See Link: IB Open House