The Week Ahead - December 15
Good afternoon Colonel Irvine School Community.
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Firstly, we’d like to thank the Colonel Irvine School Parent Advisory Association (CIPAA) and all parents that donated generously for providing our staff with a delicious lunch today. We are so appreciative and thankful for the support of our School Council and CIPAA and we are grateful for the time together as a whole staff.
Today, teachers kicked off Spirit Week (which starts next week) by dressing like the students! This was a surprise for the students, and we hope they enjoyed it. Next week students will have the chance to do the same. Here are the themes for each day:
Monday, December 18 – Crazy Hair and Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday, December 19 – Twin Day
Wednesday, December 20 – Dress like a Teacher Day
Thursday, December 21 – PJ Day
Friday, December 22 – Formal Friday
Monday evening, we host our Winter Band Concert at Diefenbaker High School, and we are really excited for this opportunity for students to showcase their learning. Remember to bring cash for the 50/50 draw. All proceeds go towards supporting the band program.
Purdy chocolate orders went home this week. Special thanks to the School Council for organizing this fundraiser for the school, and particularly Ms. Clara Wong, our fundraiser coordinator. Please email cilau@cbe.ab.ca if you have any questions about your order.
A reminder that next week will be our last week to fill our bins for the Mayor’s Food Drive. We ask if it is possible that all students bring in a canned good (or two), to help support others this holiday season.
Please, please, please DO NOT pickup/drop off in the parking lot of the stores just north of us. This is very inconsiderate and makes us seem to be poor neighbours. The business owners are very frustrated that they and their customers cannot find parking at the end of our school day. When they have tried to approach vehicles/parents they have been greeted with hostility. We ask that you please respect the businesses and store owners and do not pick up your students from that lot. Please make arrangements to pick them up somewhere else.
Lastly, we encourage all students to work hard this coming week to complete their schoolwork, as we want them (and parents/guardians) to enjoy a mostly school-free winter break. Students will have until January 12th to hand in missing work to teachers. This deadline is necessary to give teachers enough time to assess the work before report cards are available online at the end of January. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about these dates.
Thank you for your continued support.
Ms. Ko and Ms. Dalwood
Dates to remember:
Monday, December 18 – Band Concert at John G. Diefenbaker High School at 6:30
Friday, December 22 – Last Day of classes before Winter Break
Monday, January 8 – Classes resume
Monday, January 15 – Non-instructional Day (no school)
Tuesday, January 16 – School Council Meeting online @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, February 7 (evening)– Lunar New Year Celebrations
School Council:
Next School Council meeting is January 16 at 6:30pm
Colonel Irvine Parent Advisory Association (CIPAA) would like to support the school administration for all the amazing work they do by organizing a holiday appreciation lunch for all the teachers and staff. Based on last year's holiday appreciation lunch, we anticipate that the cost will be approximately $20 per attendee and the school has confirmed that there are in the range of 52 staff members. We therefore estimate the cost to be approximately $1,100.
It’s not too late to contribute to the Holiday Appreciation Lunch for Staff and now you can do it by e-transfer too! Please see message below. E-transfers can be sent to colonelirvineschoolcouncil@gmail.com and the Password is “StaffLunch” The decision was made at the November School Council/CIPPA meeting to fund this event from the General Account. However, please note that in lieu of gifts of appreciation for the school staff, this year we will be accepting donations to use towards this appreciation lunch. If you would like to, or are able to participate, cash or cheques can be dropped off at the front office. Please be sure to indicate the funds are for the HOLIDAY APPRECIATION LUNCH. Any additional funds raised less the expenses for the lunch will be donated to the purchase of food hampers to support school families during this holiday season. We give a heart-felt thank you to the parent community and amazing team of educators and staff and wish you all a very happy holiday season! Colonel Irvine School Council and Parent Advisory Association
To stay informed, please join our FB group. The process to join is simple and straightforward:
· Click the link to request to join: Colonel Irvine Parent Group - Calgary
· Answer the security question: "What is our school mascot?” The answer is “roadrunner"
· Agree to the group rules
Any questions / comments / concerns? Contact us at colonelirvineschoolcouncil@gmail.com
Athletics:
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Wrestling Mr. Chang
Ms. Fan |
Practices: Tuesday & Thursdays 3:45 - 5 |
Quad Meets Dec. 14 @ Colonel Irvine 5-7pm
Jan. 11 @ Ted Harrison Jan. 16 @ Mount Royal
Divisionals, Jan. 31 @ Sunridge Badminton Centre |
Volleyball tryouts and season information
Volleyball tryouts will begin the first week back from Winter Break (week of January 8th, 2024). The season will come to an end March 24th, 2024. Girls will have their tryouts on Monday and Wednesday, and the boys will have their tryouts on Tuesday and Thursday. More details related to the tryout schedule will be shared next week.
Cafeteria Menu:
Monday – Grilled Bacon and Tomato Sandwich $5
Tuesday – Chicken Wraps $5
Wednesday – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce $5
Thursday – Assorted Pizzas $5
High School Information:
We still have not had designations for next year confirmed. We will share right away when we do.
James Fowler High School - Save the Date
Monday, January 29, 2024 – School Tour and Open House (more info closer to)
North Trail High School
Open House January 25, 2024 from 6:30-8:00pm, AP Presentation at 7:30pm
John G. Diefenbaker High School
January 25th - Diefenbaker Open House 6:30-8:00 p.m.
*January 29th 2:30 - 3:30pm Alternate Abbreviated Afternoon Open House.
*Due to numerous complexities/limitations we are unable to run traditional grade 9 tours. Our intention is to have as many families as possible attend the Open House evening. As we know some families will not be able to attend in the evening, we are also offering an abbreviated version of the open house on the afternoon of the 29th. Families will need to register for this ahead of time.
Crescent Heights
Open House Thursday, January 25th
-5:00pm Spanish Bilingual Program Info Session
-5:30pm Advance Placement Info Session
-6:00pm Welcome
-6:20-8pm Open House Activities
Forest Lawn & Jack James
Please save the date! Jan 29, 2024 will be Gr 9 Tours & Open House (see school website).
Lester B. Pearson High School
January 29th, 2024
Robert Thirsk High School
January 29th, 2024
Updated: Spotlight on Wellness:
Research confirms that spending time outside is good for mental health and overall wellbeing. Try these tips to help your kids connect with nature and maintain positive mental health. Try going outside for just a few minutes each day, then work up to longer stretches of time. Here are some ideas that can help:
· Talk with your kids about healthy after school routines. Encourage them to disconnect from technology and spend time outside.
· Take stock of activities you typically do indoors, then try moving them outside. For example, read or play board games in the backyard. Turn your meals into outdoor picnics or have family chats when you’re out walking the dog. As a family, plan outdoor activities you’ll do together, like biking, camping, or going on a nature hike. Schedule these activities in your family calendar—this will make you more likely to stick to your plans.