Good afternoon, Colonel Irvine School Community, 

下午好! 学文学校社区, 

 We can’t believe that we are entering the last week of February. On Monday, we went over school rules and expectations with all our students. We talked about having respect for oneself, others and the environment and what that looks like and what disrespectful behavior might look like. We also stressed that it is important to report harmful behaviors to an adult, whether that is a teacher, staff member or parent. Reporting is protecting oneself and others. We need to work together to ensure a safe and caring school community. 

Just a reminder that report cards will be viewable on Tuesday, February 24^th in your myCBE account. These are no longer printed, so please print or save a copy if you need one. This will be important if you are applying to go to a different school board. More details on how to access them are below. Teachers will be sending out emails to all parents and guardians regarding interviews. Booking for interviews will be open on Tuesday, February 24^th @ 8:00 am.  

We will be selling raffle tickets to the March 26^th Flames games vs the Anaheim Ducks. One ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10. All proceeds will go to the Alberta’s Children’s hospital. This is the charity that our students want to fundraise for. This is the final week to purchase a New York Fries for a Month card. For $20, cardholders receive one free regular-sized fries each month. Each purchase contributes $15 directly toward supporting school events, making this a great way for students to treat themselves and support our school community. 

 We are looking for two parent volunteers to help with Grade 9 and Homeroom Photos on February 26^th starting at 8:30 am. If you are interested, please email Christa Roberts at cjroberts@cbe.ab.ca.  

Course selection sheets for high school for our Grade 9 students are due back to the homeroom teachers as soon as possible. Even if students have applied for a transfer, they must return the form for their designated high school. Students attending Churchill will need to submit their online request by February 27^th. 

Lastly, next Wednesday is Anti-bully day. Please encourage your child to wear a pink t-shirt or anything pink.  

Thank you for your continued support in building and fostering a strong school community. 

Ms. Ko & Mr. Ferguson 

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION 

Dates to Remember: 

Monday, February 23-25 – Gr. 8/9 Band Camp  

Monday, February 23-26 – Scholastic Book Fair  

Wednesday, February 25 – Pink Shirt Day 

Thursday February 26 – Grade 9 Farewell & Homeroom Photos 

Friday, February 27– Non-Instructional Day (no school) 

The Scholastic Book Fair 

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.  

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Feb 23 to Feb. 26^th in the Learning Commons, also open during parent teacher interviews on Feb 26^th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. 

Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website for more information  

https://www2.scholastic.ca/bookfairs/featured-books/ 

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair! 

School Council 

Fundraising – Colonel Irvine Parent Council  

For $20 – New York Fries – free REGULAR sized fries each month 

• Monday - Thursday 12 pm Office (CASH ONLY) 
• Deadline – Feb 26^th – opportunity to purchase at parent teacher conferences 

Next School Council meeting is online March 3 at 6:30pm   

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 

Report Cards  

Report cards are available for viewing on February 24^th  

Parents and Guardians can sign in to MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades, and attendance information. For the best access to information, log in through the MyCBE portal instead of using the PowerSchool App.    

After May 29, 2026, all Semester 1 reports cards will no longer be available for viewing, downloading and/or printing. 

Need Help?  

Check out the video for more information on how to log in and navigate the portal when you have more than one child attending CBE schools. 

Video Guide for Accessing Report Cards      

Parent & Teacher Conferences 

Parent and Teacher Conference booking opens on February 24 at 8:00 AM. Families are invited to book a 10‑minute meeting with your child’s teachers. 

Conference Format & Dates: 

• In‑Person Conferences: 
  Wednesday, February 26 from 4:00–8:00 PM 
• Online Conferences (via Microsoft Teams): 
  Thursday, February 27 from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM 

Booking Details: 

• Booking opens: February 24 at 8:00 AM 
• Booking closes: February 26 at 12:00 PM 

Please see the link below on how to book a meeting 

How to Book a Parent Teacher Conference  

We encourage you to book early to secure a time that works best for your family. 

Lunchroom 

Monday – Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla 

Tuesday – BBQ Chicken Sub 

Wednesday – Chicken Fettuccine Pasta 

Thursday – Burgers and Fries 

Pink Shirt Day 

National Pink Shirt Day falls on the last Wednesday in February every year. This year it is on February 25. We encourage all students to wear something pink to support our collective effort to promote healthy relationships and prevent bullying at home, in schools, in communities, and in workplaces. 

If you or someone you know is being bullied, you can access these resources to get help: 

• Call or text the 24-hour Bullying Helpline at 310-1818. 
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868 

Grade 9 Graduation and Homeroom Photos 

Save the Date! Feb 26, 2026 

We encourage all students to dress up nicely! All students in the school will be getting their class group pictures taken. 

Grade 9’s will be getting class and individual grad photos taken. It's their chance to take a nice image to commemorate their time at Colonel Irvine. Lifetouch will produce a class composite from all images taken, and students will have the opportunity to purchase these and have a great keepsake. 

Yoga Afterschool 

There is yoga offered by Ms. Smith, afterschool on the following dates: 

February Yoga Club  

• Tuesday February 24th 3:15-4:00pm

March Yoga Club   

• Tuesday March 3rd 3:15-4:00pm   
• Wednesday March 11th 3:15-4:00 pm   
• Wednesday March 18th 3:15-4:00pm  

Free, mats provided.  All student participants must have a signed permission form.  See the SSC for details 🙂 

Athletics – Volleyball 

February: 

High School Information 

Digital Pathways 

We are now accepting applications for students living outside our designated attendance area for our Digital Pathways program. If you are an out-of-area grade 9 student with a keen interest in one of the courses listed below, you can apply now on our website. You must be willing to commit to completing the course to the grade 12 level. 

· Broadcasting and Podcasting 

· Computer Science 

· Design Studies 

· Electro - Technology 

·Graphic Design· Networking and Cybersecurity· Pre-Engineering 

These are taking place in newly designed, state-of-the-art facilities. 

What types of students might this be for? 

Students who are really technology driven, who don't want to just use technology, but learn and understand how technology shapes the world. 

• Students who spend their free time coding. 
• Students who show a passion for digital design and graphics design (3D modelling, animation, or digital media production) 
• Students who are already thinking about careers in cyber-security, software engineering, or data analytics. 
• Students who may not be fully engaged in traditional standard electives. 
• Those go-to tech experts in your class, who have a high interest in digital literacy, creating technology, and innovative problem solving. 

We would love to be able to get these students into these unique programming options. 

 For Kincora families considering a redesignation to Simon Fraser next year:   

They have two Open Houses scheduled for later in the spring; Friday, April 17^th from 1:30-3:00 and Thursday, April 23^rd from 6:00-7:30. The school knows this is after your decision making, but still warmly invites you. 

School Bus Tracking app 

 Once you are registered for busing, you can use the MyBusStop App to track the bus. This school code will be required to sign up - CBELSMST3H – code updated yearly   

Please find below where you can sign up for the bus tracking ap.  

 https://www.cbe.ab.ca/schools/busing-and-transportation/Pages/general-transportation.aspx 

 If you would like emails, please go to www.myschoolbusmonitor.ca