Dear Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated School Council and Music Parents Association for their incredible support and efforts throughout the year. Thanks to their commitment and fundraising, we are thrilled to share exciting updates that will benefit students and staff alike:
- Our AV system in the gym will be upgraded over the summer, supporting future events and performances.
- We have added a new Smart Board to our school’s technology inventory.
- Our library is seeing improvements with new furniture and books, creating a more inviting and engaging learning space.
- New basketball hoops have been installed, enhancing opportunities for physical activity and play.
- And many other contributions have made a positive impact on teaching and learning across the school.
In addition, we are pleased to let families know that we have used funds from Alberta Education’s Parent Engagement Grant to purchase a variety of books for our new Parent Library. These resources are intended to support parents/guardians in navigating the journey of parenting and learning with their children. Some of the titles now available include:
- The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt
- Raising Mentally Strong Kids, Daniel G. Amen & Charles Fay
- The Whole Brain Child, Daniel J. Siegal & Tina Payne Bryson
- The Teenage Brain, Frances E Jensen & Amy Ellis Nutt
- Positive Discipline for Todays Busy (& overwhelmed) Parent, Jane Nelson
- How to talk so kids will listen & Listen so kids will talk, Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
- The Power of Showing Up, Daniel J. Siegal & Tina Payne Bryson
- The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art, and Reconciliation, Cary Newman
- 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality, Bob Joseph
- True Reconciliation: How to be a force of change, Jody-Wilson Raybould
We are adding more to this list and will be following up with more information on how these titles will be available for parent use in the fall. We look forward to families accessing these titles and engaging with these valuable resources.
Once again, thank you to our School Council and parent community for all your support - your contributions truly make a difference!
Inform| IPPs are coming home today!
Parents and guardians of children with Individual Program Plans, please check your students’ backpacks for this very important document. Read and review the updates and if you are happy with the updates, sign the signature sheet and return the signature sheet to school as soon as possible.
If we do not receive your signature sheet by June 20, we will contact you 3 times to attempt to get your signature sheet. If you would like to see amendments or changes to the IPP, please contact your child’s teacher.
Inform| West Coast Spring 2026
Applications for next year’s Grade 9 West Coast sailing trip (S.A.LT.S.) were handed out to grade 8 students who might be interested during PE class this past Wednesday. If your child missed the information meeting, they can pick up an application form in the office.
If you are in support of this opportunity, please complete the documentation and send it in before June 20th. Please note that we are currently having some technical difficulties with adding the deposit payment on PowerSchool but will inform parents/guardians when things are back up and running.
Spots are limited and students will be accepted on a first-come first served basis, so please return the application form ASAP. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Komori at jakomori@cbe.ab.ca.
Remind| School Fees Owing
As our school year is quickly drawing to a close, encourage parents and legal guardians to pay outstanding fees through their MyCBE account by June 30.
Inform| Library Books
The replacement cost for lost or damaged books will be added to school fees and can be paid online through MyCBE account.
Request| Moving Schools? Contact the Office
If your child will be attending a different school in September, please give written notice to the office, especially if the school is outside of the school district. Please include the full name and grade of your child, the name of the new school, if known.
Leaving CBE? Save Your Digital Files
Students must save digital files/emails they wish to keep to a personal account or drive by June 25. Read the Don’t Ghost Your Inbox news story posted on our website to learn more.
Remind| 2025-26 Transportation Registration, by June 22
Families are now able to register for school bus service for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration is available using your MyCBE account .
Families must register by Sunday, June 22, 2025, for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year.
CBE Transportation continues to accept registrations after the deadline; however, processing times for registrations submitted after the June 22 deadline will be delayed. For those registering after the June 22 deadline, it may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. More information is available HERE.
Conditional Rider registration forms will be available via MyCBE after June 22.
Inform| Staffing News
Staffing in June is always a rollercoaster and there are many decisions that need to be made. Please see below for our most up-to-date staffing information:
There will be some staff members leaving our team for the 2025-26 school year.
- Mr. Jeffery Jin has completed his temporary contract for Mr. Stephen Campeau who will return in the fall.
- Ms. Kate Joynes has also had a very successful temporary tenure. Ms. Kate Payne will continue to be on Maternity leave in the fall.
- Ms. Rachel Wilkie is going on leave starting next week as she prepares to welcome her new addition. This position will be filled later in the summer.
- Behavior Support Worker Kate Robart supported many students this spring, and unfortunately, we are unable to keep her position next year.
Staff members joining our team for the 2025-26 school year.
- Ms. Victoria Roberts is joining the Fraser team from Sir John Franklin School. Ms. Roberts brings much experience and leadership to our school and will be teaching elementary drama, Grade 9 Humanities, and supporting students in literacy.
- Mr. Mohammad Mohammadi has been part of the lunchroom team for the last few months. We are happy to announce that he will be joining us full-time next year.
Dates of Significance
- June 13-18: Gr. 6 &9 PATs
- June 17 & 18: Gr. 8 Weaselhead Flats Field Trip
- June 20: Summer Solstice
- June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- June 22: DEADLINE FOR YELLOW SCHOOLBUS REGISTRATION
- June 23: Grade 7 Heritage Park Trip & Grade 9 Cineplex Field Trip
- June 24: Grade 5/6 Granary Road & Gr. 8 Zoo
- June 25: Grade 9 Farewell at Al Azhar & Report Cards Live
- June 26: Final Day (Half Day), Pancake Breakfast, and Appeals Day