Happy New Year and Welcome Back!  

 Good afternoon, Colonel Irvine School community. 

下午好! 学文学校社区,  

We hope the winter break went well for our students and families. Volleyball tryouts started this week and team selections will be completed by next week. Thank you to all the students who came out. It was great to see the amount of interest in the sport. It is so positive to see so many students who want to be involved in school activities.  

Students have come back from the break eager to learn and catch up on assignments as needed. Teachers are accepting assignments until January 26^th for the upcoming report card. This deadline is necessary to give teachers enough time to assess the work before report cards are available online in late February.   

A group of our Physical Education students found it inspiring to go to Mount Royal University to witness high level athletic performance, teamwork, and spirit. Students were amazed at the basketball skill level, tricks, jaw-dropping moves and teamwork. This sets a high bar that students said they will be working toward. Our field trips offer so much to our students beyond the real-world experiences they get from going places. Students see a boost in their confidence, social skills, and critical thinking skills, and they can gain a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. Most of all, they have fun, which is a great outcome of their time in the community.  Thank you to all the parents who volunteered thier t 

For the Lunar New Year Celebration at Colonel Irvine, we are proud to announce that our school’s celebration will feature the theme “Philosophers of China: Wisdom of the East.” It has been so inspiring to watch our students prepare and train for this amazing performance and celebration. Experience this vibrant legacy through captivating performances of music, skits, and dance by Grade 5-9 students. Watch for more details in the weeks ahead and put February 5^th on your calendar. 

Just a reminder that our office hours are from 8am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, and 8am-2pm Friday. The phones are not answered after these times. 

Thank you for your continued support.  

Ms. Ko and Mr. Ferguson 

For your Consideration 

Dates to Remember:  

Monday, January 19 – Grade 9 Vaccine presentation – 10:00 am – 10:50 am 

Tuesday, January 20 – School Council – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 

Tuesday, January 27 – Grade 9 Vaccines 

Wednesday, January 28 – Grade 9 Vaccines 

Friday, January 30 – Non-Instructional Day – No Classes 

Thursday, February 5– Lunar New Year Celebration 5:30 PM for Gr 5-6 & 7:15 PM for Gr 7-9 

Thursday, February 12 and Friday, February 13 – Teachers’ Convention (no school) 

Monday, February 16 – Family Day (no school) 

Indigenous Mural Club 

Students are invited to join the Indigenous Mural Club, meeting every Thursday at lunch in the art room. Students will work together on an Indigenous-led mural project for our school, inspired by Indigenous teachings, symbolism, and visual storytelling. The mural will focus on the Seven Grandfather Teachings and emphasize collaboration, respect, and learning through art. This club is open to all students. 

School Photos: Don’t forget to order this year’s school pictures.  Enjoy 10% off your order! Code F202510OFF. Expires: July 31, 2026.  Redeem Now 

Yearbook -Yearbook is available for purchase online.  

It is that time of year to secure your yearbook for the current school year! Orders are due in PowerSchool by Feb 15th, 2026. 

Yearbook cost is $40 per hardcover book.  You can purchase the optional yearbook through your Parent PowerSchool Account: 
 
*Go to School Fees 
*Scroll to the bottom and click on "Optional School Based Fees" 
*Select the Yearbook Option 
*Check out and pay for the Yearbook. 

Yearbooks will be delivered to students the last week in June.  Students must pre-order the yearbook by Feb 15th to be guaranteed a copy. 

 School Council: 

To stay informed, please join our FB group: Colonel Irvine Parent Group - Calgary.  The answer is “roadrunner”! 

Any questions?  Contact CISC/CIPAA at colonelirvineschoolcouncil@gmail.com 

Next School Council meeting is online January 20 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 

 Cafeteria Menu:   

Monday – Grilled Bacon and Tomato Sandwich 

Tuesday – Teriyaki Chicken w/Rice 

Wednesday – Beef and Mac Bake 

Thursday – Beef Tacos 

 YOGA CLUB 

• Monday Jan 12^th 3:15-4:00pm 
• Monday Jan 19^th 3:15-4:00pm 
• Tuesday Jan 27^th 3:15-4:00pm 

Athletics 

Grade 9 End of Year Outdoor School Trip (Optional) 

• Instead of West Coast Sailing this year, we are offering Outdoor School for 40 of our grade 9s from May 19 – 22. This trip is offered to 40 grade 9 students, and if we have more than 40 who are interested, we will do a lottery to keep it fair. The price is not set but is estimated to be around $600. Transportation, meals, and Camp counselors/ teacher supervisors are provided during this trip. There will be an information student meeting in Room 11 (Mr. Thompson’s room) on Wednesday, Jan. 14, during lunch.  

 High School Information – NEW UPDATE 

Students from our school will transition to more than 10 different high schools.  

 High School Open House 

 Cresent Heights - January 22nd 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Bowness High School - January 15th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

James Fowler - January 27th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

John G. Diefenbaker January 29th - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (IB Presentation 5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) 

Nelson Mandela - January 27th 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

Robert Thirsk - January 26th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Sir Winston Churchill - February 10th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m./ February 11^th Virtual IB Presentation (More information to come) 

Western Canada - January 27th 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

 High School Student Tours 

January 27th - North Trail and Sir Winston Churchill 

Other Useful links: 

https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/events-sessions-open-houses/pages/default.aspx 

CBE High School 

High School Programs. 

High School Course Guide   

CBE Find a School.