Dear Parents and Guardians,

With WORDFEST happening in Calgary this week (https://wordfest.com/), all grade 6 classes were invited to a special event at the Central Library to listen to a presentation by Canadian author David Robertson (https://www.darobertson.ca/). The students had a great time visiting the beautiful Central Library and listening to a writer who some of our students had already knew. Thank you to the Grade 6 team under the leadership of Sra. Moreno for organizing this exciting and educational trip which connected literacy in the classroom with a living author and providing a real-life literacy experience for our students.

In other news, the soccer boys beat Branton.

Have a great weekend! Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal.

Monday, October 16

ALL DAY MORNING

• Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:15 pm LUNCH
• Intramurals grade 9 12:09-12:29

AFTER SCHOOL

• Girls Soccer Game vs William D. Pratt @ WDP – players need to be there at 3:45, game at 4:15
• 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.
• x-country practice 3-4pm for students participating in the Mochas & Marshmallows race on Saturday.
• Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, October 17

ALL DAY MORNING

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

LUNCH

• Student Council meeting 11:50 am – 12:20 pm in Room 26
• Intramurals grade 8 12:09-12:29

AFTER SCHOOL

• Girls Soccer practice 3:10 – 4:30
• Grade 8 Band Rehearsal 3-4pm
• Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
• Boys Soccer Game Semi-final TBD – players need to be there at 3:45, game at 4:15
• Jr. Girls Basketball games @ TB. Games are at 4:30 and 6:30 pm
• Yearbook Club – 3:05 to 3:50 pm – Learning Commons

Wednesday, October 18

ALL DAY MORNING

• Jr. Boys Basketball practice 7:00 – 8:15 am
• Wordfest field trip (Calgary Library) Grade 6 from 11 am to 2:55pm LUNCH
• Digital Broncos Club Meeting in Room 31
• Eco-Schools Meeting in Room 13
• Gay Straight Alliance Meets in Room 12. First meeting! All LGBTQ2S+ youth and ALLIES WELCOME! Grade 7-9.
• Intramurals grade 7 12:09-12:29

AFTER SCHOOL

• Girls Soccer Semifinal TBD – players need to be there at 3:45, game at 4:15
• Robotics Club in room 14 from 3pm – 5pm
• 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 @ TB. Games are at 5:30 and 6:30 pm
• 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.
• x-country practice 3-4pm for students participating in the Mochas & Marshmallows race on Saturday.
• School Council 6:30 – 7:30 pm. I will share the link and agenda beginning of next week.

Thursday, October 19

MORNING

• Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:15 am LUNCH
• Intramurals grade 6 12:09-12:29 AFTER SCHOOL
• Grade 9 Band Rehearsal @ 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
• Boys Soccer Game Finals TBD – players need to be there at 3:45, game at 4:15
• Sr. Girls Basketball games @ TB. Games are at 5:30 and 6:30 pm
• 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.
• Parent-Teacher Conferences (in person)

Friday, October 20

ALL DAY

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (online)
• No lessons for students

AFTER SCHOOL

• No Sr. Lopez Math Club today

Saturday, October 21

• Mochas & Marshmallows 3km Run. 4pm start time. Race starts on the North side of Edworthy Park (4105 Montgomery View NW).

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/1FAIpQLScTNDNuvP30IVYDuRTTaU Y4KBhOAPlfWshLpcDYfGkHtfHZiA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Sr. Lopez Math Club

• Students that attended our last Math Club, homework sets will be available in the main office starting Friday, Oct. 13.
• In consultation with the team from Churchill, we have decided that starting Friday, October 27, Math Club will be available to all students from grades 6-9. Students will have the opportunity to pair up with IB students from Churchill to work on current, or beyond grade level math concepts. This club will every second Friday from 1:45-2:45pm in the cafeteria.

Mark your calendars: Future School Council Meetings

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 (this week!)
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 6 teacher, Sra. Allepuz.

¡Hola a todos! I'm Miriam Allepuz, also known as Sra. Allepuz, and I'm a new member of the SPB community. Originally hailing from Spain, I made the move to Canada four years ago to pursue what I'm most passionate about: teaching my native language and promoting our rich culture. After gaining experience as an educator in various elementary schools in Calgary, I feel incredibly fortunate to have landed in this fantastic school.

When I'm not in the classroom, you'll often find me engrossed in the novels of Ken Follett or exploring the scenic mountains of Alberta. I love activities like trail running, hiking, downhill and cross-country skiing, and essentially anything that involves having fun outdoors. What makes these experiences even more special is sharing them with my family: my husband, my baby daughter, and our beloved pup.

I really appreciate the warm atmosphere that I've experienced from the very first day at this school, and I'm incredibly enthusiastic about what lies ahead in the upcoming year!

Child and Youth Well-Being – A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardian

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

Click here to learn more:
Child and Youth Well-Being:
A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

CBE educators believe that parents and guardians can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors – in order to do so, they need the right tools and information.

Well-being is a precondition for learning. As our understanding of student well-being continues to evolve, it is important for those that support children and youth to stay up to date on the same information so everyone can support student success.

The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics.

Thank you for your time and consideration to join us.

Sincerely,

Harald Ludwigsen
Principal