Thursday, December 19, 2019

Last week wrapped up!


Dec 16-19:
Reminder:  Tuesday, January 7 (First Day back)

Last week wrapped up!!
We had a very busy last week here at Belfast with so many events going on: several days of charoling, spirit days, the amazing Grade 4-6 student wax museum, #belfastyday, & the Last day Assembly! We want to thank once again all those that helped fulfill the wishes from the #belfastygivingtree we are always so amazed how the community supports one another! All of us here at Belfast want to wish our #belfastyfamilies a safe & wonderful holiday season. 

Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021
2020-21 Kindergarten registration begins as of: Monday January 20, 2020 @ 8:00 AM. 
Please review the following links for new registration changes to Kindergarten: 
·         School Act amendment 

Upcoming Open House 
We will be hosting our annual Open House intended for prospective families & students on Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM .  To learn further information please read our: Open House News Story ; you can visit the CBE main website to learn more about the various CBE programs, registration & the lottery process.   

School Wide field Trip 
The Hockey Sweater 411: 
·         the Hockey Sweater
·         Thursday, January 30 
·         Busses will be arriving 9:15 AM and return approx. 11:30 AM. 
·         Both Kindergarten classes attend in AM ONLY 
·         Field trip forms will be sent home first week back
·         If your student is unable to attend school in the AM please arrive between:  11:55 AM - 12:45 PM

Important Dates:

  • Jan. 7: First day back from Winter Break 
  • Monday, Jan. 20: Kindergarten registration opens 
  • Jan 29: Open House @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
  • January 30: SCHOOLWIDE field trip to The Hockey Sweater (CPO)
    • Kinder AM & PM classes attend AM ONLY
  • Ongoing events: 
    • Every Mon & Thurs: Mooooostaches Pics
    •  Feb 12: Tower of Book Challenge draw






Sunday, December 15, 2019

Div 1 performance, #xmasSpirtdays, Kinder Reg & community news


Dec 9-13:
Reminders:
·           Last Day : Thursday, Dec. 19 (Winter Break)
·           First Day back: Tuesday Jan. 7 


Flakes the musical concert: 
Our amazing cast members from our kindergarten, grades 1 & 2 outdid themselves in last night's performance!  Each and every one of our Snowflakes & Snirts swirled in and the audience members were captivated! We would like to thank the amazing volunteers who helped support this production by making all the costumes and the amazing set. We could not have pulled this off without you.  Another big thanks goes out to our parent council for hosting the bake & snacks sale. Spring will be the next big production for our Grade 3-6 students, where Mr. Symington will need another crew of volunteers.  If you are interested OR would like to find out further information on how you can lend a hand please email him: rysymington@cbe.ab.ca 

Flakes DVD
It is NOT too late to order a Flakes DVD. We have a small date extension of: Monday, Dec. 16 by 9:00 AM sharp.   Please complete the following: DVD order form and submit it to the office.  Also, to note DVD’s will be available on Thursday, Dec. 19 and will be sent home in backpacks for those that purchased!    

Spirit Days 
Spirit days continue next week. Please continue to support your student by conducting daily ‘check ins’ after school to ‘find out’ what the Spirit Day will be so they can be prepared if they would like to participate....  #spiritdaysfun!!
    • Monday's Spirit Day: RED/GREEN/CHRISTMAS SWEATER 

 Kindergarten Registration 2020-2021
2020-21 Kindergarten registration begins as of: Monday January 20, 2020 @ 8:00 AM. 
Please review the following links for new registration changes to Kindergarten: 
·         School Act amendment 

Save the Date: Jan. 30, 2020
All #belfaststudents will be attending a performance of the Hockey Sweater with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.  We are the recipients of a grant from Education Matters that allowed us to cover the cost of the trip for the entire student body! 
The Hockey Sweater 411: 
·         Both AM & PM Kindergarten classes attend in the AM ONLY 
·         Busses will be arriving 9:15 AM and return approx. 11:30 AM.  
·         If your student is unable to attend school in the AM please arrive between:  11:55 AM - 12:45 PM 

Community News:

Cedar Court Hub:
Offers several free programs on a daily basis for ALL NE Calgary residences.  Some require a registration however several on a drop-in aspect.  For further information please contact Daniel Kebede at: 403-476-4784 OR danielkebede@calgary.ca 

Here is the schedule of the FREE Activities that are currently being offered:
  • Crochet & Knitting:  Monday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
  • Computer Class: Wednesday:  6:00 - 8:00 PM (registration required) 
  • Sewing & Quilting: Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
  • Story Truck: Fridays, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Bridge Club: Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00 PM (registration required)
  • Good Food Box (GFB): Please call for registration
  • Art at Crossroads: Sunday 2:00 PM-4:00 PM (once a month) 
  • Diverse Seniors: Thursday, 11:00 1:00 PM (once a month)

Important Dates:
  • Dec 13: date extension for DVD ORDER FORMS DUE for Flakes
  • Dec 19: Last Day before Winter Break 
  • Ongoing events: 
    • Dec 6 - 19: Spirit daily events 
    • Dec 19: Mooooostaches Pictures (Mon & Thurs)
    •  Feb 12: Tower of Book Challenge draw
  • Jan. 7: First day back from Winter Break 
  • Jan. 30: SCHOOLWIDE field trip: The Hockey Sweater (CPO)
    • Kinder AM & PM classes to attend in the AM

Friday, December 6, 2019

Div 1 performance dates & times, Giving Tree & #neverendingfruitbowl


Dec2-6:
Flakes: a musical concert
Well the countdown is on for this amazing performance of Flakes a musical concert about snow, slush & snirts! ALL our #belfastygradesK,1&2 students have been tirelessly working on perfecting their roles and the pay off will be evident next week! 

We are all so looking forward to this performance. Please note the following important info:
·         Morning dress rehearsal: Wednesday, Dec 11 @ 10:00 AM 
·         Evening performance: Thursday, Dec 12 @ 6:30 PM sharp 
·         Students to wear black as much as possible 
·         Students need to arrive @ 6:00 PM for the evening show
·         Pickup after concert from your child's classroom 

Flakes the musical concert DVD??
Still hemming & hawing over Xmas gifts for those hard to buy for people?? Here is a great idea the DVD of Flakes the musical concert! Please complete the following: DVD order form (hard copy was sent home Tuesday).  Send in completed form with payment as soon as possible; the deadline date is: Friday, Dec 13.  We need to generate enough commitment to purchase the DVD ($12.00 each) to cover filming costs. If we do not have enough pre-orders, payments will be returned.  Please NOTE: at this time we can only accept cash payment as our POS system for school functions is not currently setup.      

Giving Tree….
We have a few wishes left on the Belfast Giving tree. If you are interested in fulfilling any, the tree is located in the resource room. As always we want to thank our amazing #belfastyfamilies who make these wishes come true! 

#neverendingfruitbowl 
We of course want to thank our amazing #belfastyfamilies & now we can add Co-op on 16 Ave NE who will also support the #neverendingfruitbowl! Our families often have come in with fresh fruits at the exact time our bowl is near empty.  So many students come in to specifically ask for a apple/orange/banana and we could not be more delighted to offer a piece of fresh fruit.  We want to thank each and everyone who supports our school in so many ways!

Alberta Health Services 
Please click on the following link for information from ABHS: December Newsletter
WHY CLICK the monthly newsletter??
·         Canada Food Guide 2019
·         The 411: on Vaping & Electronic Cigarettes 

Important Dates:
  • Dec 11: Flakes the musical concert dress rehearsal 
  • Dec 12: Evening Performance Flakes the musical concert & Baked Good Fundraiser 
  • Dec 13: DVD for Flakes the musical concert deadline to order 
  • Dec 19: Last Day before Winter Break 
  • Ongoing: 
    • Dec 6 - 19: Spirit daily events 
    • Dec 19: Mooooostaches Pictures (Mon & Thurs)
    • draw Feb 12: Tower of Book Challenge
  • January 30: SCHOOLWIDE field trip: The Hockey Sweater (CPO)
    • Kinder AM & PM classes to attend in the AM

 411 for ongoing events:
Giving Tree, Flakes a musical concert, Bakesale & moostaches  


Giving tree wishes:
Spirit Days
Moostaches…
Bakesale
Posted in Resource Room        
Running: Dec 6-19
Nov 28-Dec 19
Baked goods individual wrapped
Gifts need to be wrapped with original tag 
Daily special Spirt Day events
$$ raised to purchase cows
include ingredient list
Adding new wishes weekly 
Announced the day before
Every: Mon & Thurs
Due Dec. 12
For the evening Flakes production
Dec. 16th gifts to be at school 
Students do NOT need to participate in every day
$2.00 individual & $5.00 group



 
   

Friday, November 29, 2019

Tower of Book Challenge, Felt Art Collaborations, Donation request & Mooooooostaches


Nov.25-29

Tower of Book Challenge
This year our amazing Librarian Ms. James is running “Tower of Book Challenge” for all our #belfastyreaders! What is involved? Students can choose from 2 different options: Tower of Book Challenge doc..  The goal is still the same to read 20 BOOKS!  There is going to be a draw for our amazing #beflastyreaders on Wednesday, Feb 12 and the winner will receive 4 free passes to Laser Quest! How do students get started?? It’s easy visit Ms. James during library time fill out a Tower of Book Challenge and start your reading! 

Felting Art Collaborations
The BIGGEST THANKS goes to our amazing #belfastyvolunteers who came in and supported our students these past few weeks in creating unique, stunning & amazing pieces of Felt Art. We want to thank Parent Council who helped sponsor this school wide Artist in Residency.  
The Felt Art pieces will be displayed in various areas & are being hung after the winter break.  We welcome everyone to come in to see these amazing pieces in person.  We hope you truly enjoy these Collaboration Felt Art pieces we feel that they have truly captured what Belfast school stands for: EXPLORE! CREATE! ENGAGE

SNEAK PEAK:

 



Donation requests….. 
We are in midst of weather that is very unpredictable as it always is in Calgary.  And the BLUE DAYS where the students MUST stay inside are becoming more frequent.  What does this mean?? This year our goal is to be able to offer a variety activities to keep our students engaged while they are inside.  If you have any of the following items and they are needing a new home we would gladly accept them! All items can be dropped off at the office & once again we want to thank you as always for your support. 
  • Gently used Game boards 
  • Cards & Dice 
  • Lego pieces 
  • Kinect sets 
  • Crafting supplies such as:
    • Beading (beads, beading string, key chain rings ect) 
    • Card making items (card stock, punches ect) 
    • Stamps & stamp pads 
    • Embossing tools
    • Pipe cleaners
    • White Glue, glitter, glue sticks ect
    • Traceables 
    • Coloring books 

Good Food Box
The Good Food Box (GFB) is a program whereby you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables monthly at a very low cost.  The Cedar Court Hub is a depot location for delivery and pick-up. For more information, and future order dates please check out the website: GOOD FOOD BOX

3 sizes of boxes:
·         $25 for a 20-25 lbs box of produce
·         $30 for a 30-35 lbs box of produce
·         $35 for a 40-45 lbs box of produce
How to order: 
  • Place in an envelope the money with a note indicating your name, phone number and number of family members and deliver to the mail slot of the Cedar Court Hub by the order deadline.
  • Next month the deadline is December 3 at 8 am.  
  • Delivery of the box will be December 13.
  • The volunteer organizer will contact you to arrange pickup from the Hub.


Giving Tree & Production 411:   

Giving tree wishes:
Winter musical concert:
·         Posted in Resource Room
·         Afternoon performance: Dec 11 time: TBA
·         Gifts need to be wrapped with original tag 
·         Thursday, Dec. 12 @ 6:30 PM-7:15 PM
·         Adding new wishes weekly 
·         Doors open as of: 6:00 PM
·         Dec. 16th gifts to be at school 
·         Tickets: Donation basis

·         Mooooostach pics available

·         Baked Goods sale

Message from WE CARE CLUB:
Moo-Staches in Moo-vember……. 
This year WE Care Club is excited to announce that their next fundraiser is for Food for the Hungry.  Every Monday and Thursday at lunch (November 28th-December 19th), students will have the opportunity to have their moo-stache picture taken with our lovely cow  Hope Bell! Last year our Goatees for Goats fundraiser raised $1200.00 to buy goats through Oxfam Canada for communities in need. This year they hope to raise $1600.00 to buy 10 cows through Food for the Hungry. The cows will be purchased for communities in need in Uganda, Cambodia and Ethiopia.

411 on moooooostaches:  
·         Nov 28 - Dec. 19 
o    Every Monday & Thursday @ lunchtime 
·         Individual pictures: $2.00
·         Group pictures (up to 4 people): $5.00
·         Moooooostach pictures posted by Hope Bell the cow
·         Families will also have an opportunity to participate during the K, 1 & 2 production evening of Flakes the Musical on Thursday, December 12th.


Parent & Fundraising Councils information:
CALL out for Baked goods!!!
Are you a keen baker or just like to bake?? Need a place to try out a new recipe?? Well here is your chance…. Our Winter production for our Kinders, grade 1 & 2 performance of Flakes the musical concert is fast approaching…… Parent Council is hosting a Baked Goods fundraiser the same evening funds will go directly towards teacher’s wish lists.  Please email parent&fundraising council  include your name & what baked good you are supplying.   Thank you in advance to our amazing #belfasty families & friends who always support our students with events such as this!   

411 on donated baked goods:
·         Donations to be dropped off”: Thursday, Dec. 12th 
·         Baked items must be individually wrapped
·         Baked items need to include a ingredient list
·         EMAIL: parent&fundraising council 
o    Include: name & baked good 
·         All fundraising $$ will go towards teacher’s wish lists

Important Dates:
  • Nov 28 - Dec 19: Mooooostaches Pictures (Mon & Thurs)
  • Dec 11: Flakes the musical concert dress rehearsal Time TBA
  • Dec 12: Evening Performance & Baked Good Fundraiser 
  • Dec 19: Last Day before Winter Break