TWA Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 | Remembrance Day, Student Permission, Computing Challenge, Homework Club, Cross Country, School Council

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Over the past few weeks, the numeracy and literacy teachers in our school have used screeners to get baseline data which will inform their teaching and intervention for the rest of the year. Now that we know where our students have gaps, we are able to support them better moving forward. Ask you son/daughter about the activities and exercise they do to get better in numeracy and literacy and speak to your teachers about how you can support your child in their learning.

Have a great weekend! Sr. Ludwigsen, Principal

Monday, October 30

ALL DAY

  • SPIRIT WEEK: House Colour Day!
  • Door Decorating contest begins!

MORNING

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

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
  • Squeak & Squawk Concert – 3:30pm
    • Parents, students and teachers welcome.
    • Location: Band Room
    • Depending on audience numbers, performance may be repeated (3:45)

Tuesday, October 31

ALL DAY

  • SPIRIT WEEK: Halloween Costume
  • Homeroom afternoon!
  • Halloween Dance:

o Grade 6 & 7- 12:40-1:40
o Grade 8 & 9- 1:50- 2:50

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 – CANCELLED FOR HALLOWEEN
  • Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
  • Yearbook Club – 3:05 to 3:50 pm – Learning Commons

Wednesday, November 1

ALL DAY

  • SPIRIT WEEK: Hispanic Heritage Day 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 14 from 3pm – 5pm: field trip forms are DUE TODAY.
  • 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 2

ALL DAY

  • SPIRIT WEEK: Twin Day MORNING
  • Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:00 – 8:15 am
  • Grade 9 Students Field Trip to Crescent Heights High School to partake in El día de los muertos activities- We will leave the school at 9 am and return at 11:50am.

LUNCH

AFTER SCHOOL

  • Grade 9 Band Rehearsal @ 3:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 3:00 – 4:30 pm
  • Sr. Girls Basketball games @ SPB. Games are at 4:30pm vs. FEO and 7:30pm vs. NC
  • 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.

Friday, November 3

ALL DAY

  • SPIRIT WEEK: Soccer Moms VS. BBQ Dads
  • Door Decorating Contest Judging by Mr. Ludwigsen

MORNING

  • Basketball Clinics @ 7:00am, all players on an SPB basketball team are invited.

AFTER SCHOOL

  • Sr. Lopez Math Club today 1:45-2:45pm in the cafeteria (open to students in grades 6-9)

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.

Student Permission for Social Media, Yearbook, etc.

This is a friendly reminder to please complete the electronic forms sent at the beginning of the school year. When we post on our school Instagram page, we refer to the "Consent to CBE Use of Student Info." If this states "no" or remains incomplete, we will either blur your child's image or place an object in front of their face. If you do not wish for your child to appear on our social media, I strongly encourage you to have a conversation with them about this. Often, students become upset when their faces are obscured, or they are told they do not have permission. Thank you for your support in this matter! If you would like to receive updates and are not following our page, please visit: senatorpatrickburns.

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 10 to 31.

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

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.