Class Configuration

We are excited to welcome Lynn Shu to our amazing team starting Monday, September 18, 2023! Our enrollment continues to grow and we are now able add an additional grade 2/3 class! We are making these changes as early in the school year as possible to increase success for every student. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences 

It is time for us to hear all about your child from the experts, you. Please book a Conference with MyCBE time for this September 21 or 22. We look forward to seeing each of you. These are in person meetings.

School Council Updates

THANK YOU for the incredible turnout to our first meeting! It was so great to see so many parents involved in supporting their children in this way. 

AGM – next meeting – Tuesday October 10, 2023 

School Council needs your help! Please consider volunteering for the upcoming casino on Nov 17-18 (Friday and Saturday). This event raises significant funds that directly support the needs of the students in our school. A free meal of your choosing is provided from the restaurant in the Deerfoot Inn and Casino. Anyone can volunteer as long as they are over 18 with a clear criminal record check. Enlist Grandmas, Aunts, Uncles and friends for this very important fundraiser. All help is welcomed! 

Signup Genius Link for fundraising https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CA4A92CA7FAC70-casino#/ 

A big thank you to School Council for sponsoring our time with Elder Shirley. Students were amazed by her and all she was able to teach them. We are looking forward to her return later in the year. 

Invite | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day Event - Sept. 30 

CBE students, staff and their families and friends are invited to join an event being hosted by the City of Calgary in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District. The third annual ceremonial opening is taking place on Sept. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave SE). This year's gathering will include a smudge tent, in-person Indigenous speakers and performers, an aerial salute ceremony, and other events. The events will also include an intertribal dance demonstration featuring Indigenous students from the CBE and CCSD. Participants are encouraged to wear orange. 

Following the YYC, CBE & CCSD event, all are invited to join the Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Annual Walk and Gathering 2023. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at City Hall (15-minute walk from Fort Calgary or 2-minute drive) and continue to Shaw Millenium Park (30-minute walk). The walk will be followed by drumming/dancing, Indigenous community speakers, artisan booths, and food sale 

Upcoming Dates 

Sept 12-13 –Elder Shirley –Fall Equinox and Hoop Dancing teaching 
Sept 15 – Terry Fox Run at 9:00 am 
Sept 21-22- Parent- Teacher Conferences 
Sept 25-28- Elev8 Lacrosse residency 
Sept 28 – Orange Shirt Day (at school in lieu of Sept 29) 
Sept 29 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – No school 

Have a wonderful week,

Ms. Durnford