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: 

·         When can my child begin 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

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: 

·         When can my child begin 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

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	EMAIL: parent&fundraising council