Thursday, January 30, 2020

CPO summary, Rehearsal Schedule, FAMILY DANCE


Jan. 27-30
Upcoming Date Reminders
·         Thursday, Jan 30: Report sent home
·         Friday, Jan 31: NO SCHOOL 

The CPO, the Hockey Sweater & Junior Ballet performance     

As the lights dimmed and the performance started all our #befastystudents, staff & many volunteers were memorized! The 1st act had  the Narrator reading aloud The Hockey Sweater & COP played along; the story was brought to life.  The 2nd act the COP played an amazing orchestral piece and was accompanied by the Junior Ballet.  The dancers were graceful & their movements fluid.  

Students remarks about the field trip were:
“My favorite parts were the dancers, the music & the bus ride (Kindergarten student); “The story was brought to life and the music was loud!” (grade 1 student);  You could almost feel the dancers movements while the music flowed around them! (Belfast staff member).  

We want to thank EdMatters who provided us a grant to be able to attend this event & Ms. El-Guebaly who organized the entire field trip.  Without her organization all of us would not have had the privilege to attend this wonderful performance.  Also, thank you’s go to our amazing #belfaststudents who absolutely were on their best behavior & the many volunteers that helped keep all of our students together & safe. 

Spring Production: Mad Cap Menagerie presents: Belfast’s Big Secret
The rehearsal schedule has been decided by our amazing Director Mr. Symington for our #belfastyactors starting NEXT WEEK.  Please NOTE: Mr. Symington will be developing a specific production rehearsal schedule will be created further down the line. 

ALL CAST MUST ATTEND:
·         Tuesday & Thursday at lunch hour
·         Wednesday AFTER school from 3:30 – 4:30 PM
o   students MUST bring a snack for after school

WISH LIST for Spring Production donations:    
·         Beaded necklaces -Mardi Gras style approx. 75++: (NOT returned) 
·         Face Paints (NOT returned)
·         Plain Masks - that can be altered (NOT returned) 
·         Mardi Gras style Masks: (NAME on them IF wanting returned)
·         Safari Animals larger size & safari puppets: (NAME on them MUST be returned)

Reminder: come for a Coffee & Chat

A “Coffee & Chat” opportunity will be hosted on February 11 at 8:30 AM in the Learning Commons with Ms. Belcher & Ms. El-Guebaly. This will not be a time to discuss specifics about your child’s achievement, but a chance to ask questions and gain clarity on the report card. 


Message from WE CARE CLUB:

MOOOOOOOVE to the MOOOOOOOSIC!!!

We Card is hosting MOOOOOVE TO THE MUSIC our next Family Dance on Wednesday, Feb. 12 6:15 – 7:30 PM.  Admission is by donation and ALL proceeds will be going to purchase cows through Oxfam Canada for villages in Uganda, Cambodia & Ethiopia.  Please note: students must be accompanied by a family/guardian.
411 Dance:
·         Feb 12 @ 6:15 – 7:30 PM
·         All $$ raised to purchase cows through Oxfam Canada  
·         Tickets are being sold ($1.00 & $2.00) for:
§  Photo Booth
§  Snacks & Drinks
§  Glow Sticks
Child Safe Canada

·         Mon & Tues, Feb. 24 & 25 
·         Grades: K, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are encouraged to enroll
·         This course teaches self-awareness and personal safety
·         Register deadline: Feb 17

Important Dates:

·         Jan. 30: Report Cards going home 
·         Jan 31: NO SCHOOL
·         Feb 11: Coffee & Chat @ 8:30 AM 
·         Feb 24 & 25: Street Smarts 
·         Ongoing events: 
o     Feb 12: Tower of Book Challenge draw


411 for ongoing events:

Mad Cap Menagerie presents: Belfast’s BIG secret
Child Safe Canada
Parent Councils information:

Kindergarten Registration
 Rehearsals during lunch hour & after school time TBA

·         Mon & Tues, Feb. 24 & 25 
  • Register deadline: Feb 17
Grade 6 Celebration
Parent Council is seeking volunteers.  please send a quick email to Ms. Belcher jlbelcher@cbe.ab.ca
On going till June 29, 2020 – NO registration through summer months
Performance Dates & times: 
·         April 21 afternoon performance, time TBA
·         April 22 & 23 evening performance,  time TBA

  • Grades: K, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are encouraged to enroll
  • This course teaches self-awareness and personal safety


Please review the following links for NEW registration changes to Kindergarten: 
·        School Act amendment 
·         Kindergarten Calculator


Friday, January 24, 2020

Wish list, Gr. 6 Celebration, Child Safe Canada ect


Jan. 20-24:
Upcoming Date Reminders
·         Thursday, Jan 30: Report sent home
·         Friday, Jan 31: NO SCHOOL 

Seeking Production Donations
The organization of the Spring Production is in full swing….. Our amazing #belfastyactors are being assigned parts, set designs are already being developed & costume ideas are being sorted out.  Mr. Symington has identified a “wish list” below and beside each is noted the return aspect. Please note we CANNOT guarantee the condition of the items after use.  

WISH LIST for donations:    
·         Beaded necklaces -Mardi Gras style approx. 75++: (NOT returned) 
·         Face Paints (NOT returned)
·         Plain Eye Masks  - that can be altered (NOT returned) 
·         Safari Animals larger life size & safari puppets: (NAME on them MUST be returnable)

Parent Councils information:

Grade 6 Celebration
It is that time of year again, the organization of Grade 6 celebration will be starting!  Parent Council is seeking volunteers to help make this amazing event memorable for our grade six students and their families.  Please send a quick email to Ms. Belcher jlbelcher@cbe.ab.ca with your name and contact information. We want to thank our #amazingbelfast community in advance for the hard work that is involved in events such as these.   

Child Safe Canada

Every year at Belfast Child Safe Canada hosts a series of courses during lunchtime.  The following courses will be offered this year: Street Smarts, Babysitting Program & Internet Safety & Home Alone (new dates TBA) . 

Registration FORMS are linked below, posted on Belfast website Calendar under the dates of the course OR available in the office.  Payment options: exact amount OR CHEQUES made out to Child Safe Canada. 


·         Mon & Tues, Feb. 24 & 25  
·         Grades: K, 1, 2, 3 & 4 are encouraged to enroll
·         This course teaches self-awareness and personal safety
·         Register deadline: Feb 17

·         (Mon-Thurs & Mon), March 9-12 & 16
·         For our Grades 5 & 6 students 
·         This course teaches future babysitters how to be safe while also building self-esteem 
·         Bring teddy bear or a doll to all classes 
·         Registration deadline:  March 2  

·         Mon & Tues, March 30 & 31
·         Intended for Grades: 3 - 6 students  
·         This course covers Cyberbullying, uses & abuses of the net, personal info. Social media & handling emails and MUCH more
·         Registration deadline: March 23 


 411 for ongoing events:


Upcoming Open House

The Hockey Sweater
Div 2 performance
Kindergarten Registration
Wednesday, January 29 @ 6:00 PM 

Thursday, January 30
 Rehearsals during lunch hour & after school time TBA

On going till June 29, 2020 – NO registration through summer months
·         Please visit: CBE main website to learn more about the various CBE programs, registration & the lottery process

·         Please click: Open House News Story to learn more

·         Busses arriving 9:15 AM & returning 11:30 AM (approx.)

·         Both AM & PM Kinder attend AM ONLY

·         Please NOTE: School will be CLOSED as of: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Performance Dates & times: 
·         April 21 afternoon performance, time TBA
·         April 22 & 23 evening performance,  time TBA

Please review the following links for NEW registration changes to Kindergarten: 
·        School Act amendment 
·         Kindergarten Calculator






Important Dates:
·         Jan 29: Open House @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
·         Jan.  30: SCHOOLWIDE field trip to The Hockey Sweater (CPO)
o    Kinder AM & PM classes attend AM ONLY
o    School closed as of 9:00 AM 
·         Jan. 30: Report Cards going home 
·         Jan 31: NO SCHOOL
·         Feb 3 & 4: Home Alone Course (date subject to change)   
·         Feb 11: Coffee & Chat @ 8:30 AM 
·         Feb 24 & 25: Street Smarts 
·         Ongoing events: 
o     Feb 12: Tower of Book Challenge draw