Update| Staffing News 

Please help me welcome Jeffery Jin to the Simon Fraser team. Mr. Jin is taking over Mr. Campeau's classes starting on February 18, 2025. I would like to thank Mr. Campeau for his support of students this year and wish him much happiness while on paternity leave.  Mr. Campeau will return for the 2025-2026 school year.

Please also help me welcome Marcus Schindle who is filling in for Mr. Gustafson from February 18, 2025, 25 to March 7, 2025.    

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Behavior Support Worker Tyra Anderson for supporting Simon Fraser School students for the past few months. Manuela Mcleod returns February 10/25 to take over this role. 

Remind| IPP  

If your child is on an IPP, please review, sign, and return the signature sheet as soon as possible.  

Request| High School Course Selection Forms 

Please complete and return the high school course selection form as soon as possible. So your child/ren have the best opportunity to get into classes of their choice. 

Reminder| Using Transportation in Cold Weather 

Students and parents are reminded that extra caution should be taken during the winter months and periods of extreme weather. Calgary’s weather can include cold temperatures, wind chill and snow that make getting to and from school challenging. Please take a moment and review this important information with your children. 

  • During the winter, roads may be congested and slippery resulting in possible traffic and bus delays. Unusually cold or stormy weather can also result in buses being delayed. Unexpected mechanical problems with the bus may occur more frequently at this time of year. Children should be dressed appropriately for the colder weather as buses cool off very quickly. When there are delays: 
  • Fenton uses Fenton Bus Status 
  • Southland Transportation uses MyBusStop App and My School Bus Monitor 
  • Children should be warmly dressed and well prepared for winter weather, and not left unattended at bus stops for any period of time, under any circumstances. They should have clear instructions on how long to wait for the bus and what to do if the bus does not arrive. 
  • Families should ensure that they have back-up care arrangements if transportation is delayed. Children should have a warm place to stay before and after school (i.e. with a neighbour or a nearby relative). 
  • Children will find it easier to walk through the ice and snow when their schoolbooks and lunches are carried in a back pack. 

Inform| Lost & Found 

Our Lost & Found is growing daily. We have displayed the items for students to come and claim anything that may be theirs. We will be donating unclaimed items on Wednesday Feb 12, 2025. So please remind your child/ren to come have a look. 😊 

Inform | CBE Student Survey: 

  • Between mid-February and the beginning of April, our grade 5, 6, 8 & 9 students will be completing the CBE Student Survey 
  • This survey collects student perceptions on their school experience and understanding of their learning 
  • This student feedback guides plans and actions at the school and system level 
  • If you have any questions about this student survey, please contact the school 

Update| Simon Fraser Library  

We extend our heartfelt thank you to families who supported our scholastic book fair in November which helped us to stock up our library more with new books and brand-new display spinner to highlight those new books. Stay tuned for next month's update about our new book collection which is currently being processed. 

February is black history month 

During Black History Month, we will celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous country. Our library is proud to have books that explore the history and the achievements and stories of the black people in Canada and beyond. 

This month library will be stocked up with our black history collections which includes Novels from black authors, Non-Fiction books highlighting the black Canadian heritage and picture books to relate to the stories of black Canadians. Check out some award-winning book recommendations for black history heritage mostly available at our library: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?wid=8 

Students can also check out CBE e-library for finding books and resources related to our Canadian black heritage.  

To learn more about Black History Month and to participate in local events, visit canada.ca/black-history-month. 

 February is also Kindness Month 

Students are welcome to get kindness Bookmark’s for every book they borrow from our library this month and pick a book from our kindness collection. 

Important Reminders 

Please have your child return your library books on time and check out for overdue notices going home to avoid late or lost book fee.                                  

For any assistance, please connect with Ms. Suri directly dksuri@cbe.ab.ca 

Dates of Significance 

  • February: Black History Month 
  • February 13 & 14: Teachers Convention (No School for Students) 
  • February 14: Orders due by midnight for Healthy Hunger (Subway Feb 19th) 
  • February 15: National Flag Day 
  • February 17 Family Day (No School for Students) 
  • February 21: International Mother Language Day 
  • February 24: School Council 6:30pm – Learning Commons 
  • February 26: Pink Shirt Day 
  • February 28: Losar & Ramadan Begins