Dear Simon Fraser Families, 

We had a great week with students as we transitioned into our second term!  Please read through these important updates and information items. 

• Wed. Feb. 7 : Fun Lunch - Subway  
• Wed. Feb. 7 : Grade 9 ENVOE classes ski/snowboarding trip 
• Fri. Feb. 9 : High School Course Pick Sheets due to Ms. Johnson 

A Message from School Council  

As you all know, our principal Laureen Lailey had a tragic loss in December. As a member of the Simon Fraser school community, we would like to invite you to sign a sympathy card. Please click this link to sign:  https://www.groupgreeting.com/sign/75103ff67ae5401  

The card will remain open for signatures until February 11. Thank you. 

Report Cards 

Term 1 Report Cards went live to parents on Tuesday, January 30, and you can view them on your MyCBE account. Please ensure you take some time to review the report card with your child(ren).  

School Hours 

We would like to remind parents that students are required to be in class and ready to learn for 7:55am. We have numerous students who are continually late and cause class disruptions. If you know your child is going to be late or absent, please call the office attendance line and leave a message. 

Surveys for Students  

Between January 31 and March 1 students at Simon Fraser will be participating in online school perception surveys. Students in grades 5, 6, 8 & 9 will be completing the CBE Student Survey, and students in grade 7 will be completing the Alberta Education Assurance Survey. Please find the details of the survey implementation below.  

About the CBE Student Survey 

• Allows students to voice their feedback on their experiences at school, the school environment and school improvement programs.   
• Based on their feedback, students have the opportunity to be involved in action plans fostering increased student engagement. 
• The survey should take about 60 to 80 minutes to complete. 

The CBE Student Survey is an opportunity for students to: 

• report on themselves, their own abilities, and their accomplishments; and 
• take pride in what they have achieved. 

 In alignment with CBE’s Education Plan, the results are used in school and district reports to demonstrate that students are: 

• at the centre of all CBE decisions; 
• able to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies they are acquiring across all academic disciplines; and  
• demonstrating Citizenship, Personal Development and Character in and through learning.  

About the Alberta Education Assurance Survey 

In the 2023-24 Alberta Education Assurance Survey, students respond to 25 questions about their experiences at school related to quality of education, teaching and learning in the areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and aspects of a safe, caring and welcoming school. Questions on the survey are accompanied by a scale of responses (e.g., Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree, Very Satisfied to Very Dissatisfied, Don’t Know and N/A). Students will complete the online survey during school hours using a link provided by Alberta Education. 

If you have questions or would like to request more information about the upcoming implementation of these Student Surveys, please contact the school. 

Alberta Education Assurance Survey for Parents/Legal Guardians  

Parents/Guardians of a child in grade 7 will also receive a survey package in the mail from Alberta Education. It will include the survey link and random-access code for you to complete the survey online. This package will also have instructions for accessing the survey in other languages. Please contact the main office if you require a survey in a language other than English/French or need any support in completing this survey. Both student and parent surveys are anonymous. The results from these surveys are used at both the system and school level to make evidence-informed decisions in service of school improvement. 

Have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to seeing your children on Monday for another full week of learning!

Take care

Kirsten Varner
Assistant Principal