Friday, January 10, 2020

Spring Production, Kinder Reg and so much more.....


Jan. 7-10:

CALLOUT to Gr. 3-6 #belfastyactors
Mr. Symington will be hosting the initial meeting for the upcoming Spring Production for all our amazing #befastyactors onTuesday, January 14th at during lunch on the Stage.   This meeting is intended for students that are interested in roles that have:  speaking, acting & singing (solos); NO auditioning.  Students that attend this meeting will be given a contract to go home and have signed by actor & parents.  The contract states their commitment to attend: the Acting Club (lunchtimes), after school rehearsals TBA & performance dates (see below). 
411 on Div 2 performance: 
·         The Div. II show is a Circus/Clown inspired show 
·         ALL #belfastystudents will perform with their class. Rehearsals take place during their Fine Arts class.
·         Performance Dates & times: 
o    April 21 afternoon performance, time TBA
o    April 22 & 23 evening performance,  time TBA

Kindergarten Registration
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: 

Field Trip to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra!
We are very fortunate here at Belfast as we were awarded a grant from Ed Matters which will enable us to take our entire student body to see the amazing performance of The Hockey Sweater.  Field trip forms have been sent home this week and MUST be returned.  Please note: students have been informed that they are able to dress ‘in their best’ however, this is not mandatory.       
The Hockey Sweater 411: 
·         School will be CLOSED as of: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
·         Thursday, January 30
·         the Hockey Sweater  
·         Busses arriving 9:15 AM & returning 11:30 AM (approx.) 
·         Both AM & PM Kinder attend AM ONLY 
·         Student unable to attend arrive: 11:55 AM - 12:45 PM 

Outstanding & Noon Supervision fees 
All fees are posted through Powerschool and payable online which is CBE’s prefered method.  Current outstanding fees are Swimming fees for grades 3-6 students & Outdoor school fees; we thank you in advance for prompt payment(s).   Noon supervision fee have been posted for students that stay for lunch.  IF you require a waiver please complete one through your Powerschool account which is the preferred method for the Fees office.  


Parent & Fundraising Councils information:
FUN LUNCH:
IT’LL be PIZZA TIME here later this month at Belfast!!!
NEXT Fun lunch is…….. Coco Brooks on Thursday, January 23.  How can you help??? Come & lend a hand to help sort and deliver the the fun lunches, please email:  belfastfundraisingsociety@gmail.com and find out all the details.  

411 Ordering details: 
  • Place your order(s) through Healthy Hunger 
  • Deadline is Friday, January 17 by midnight
  • Please come into the office if you are unable to order online by Jan 17 12:00PM

 Community News:
Good Food Box NEXT order date:  January 21 
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 Area: C (on the schedule). 
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: money, note: indicating your name, phone number & number of family members
  • Deliver to the mail slot of the Cedar Court Hub by the order deadline
  • This months: the deadline is January 21 
  • The volunteer organizer will contact you to arrange pickup from the Hub

Important Dates:
  • Jan 14: Div 2 production meeting 
  • Jan 17: Fun Lunch Deadline to order 
  • Jan. 20: Kindergarten registration opens 
  • Jan 24: Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks 
  • 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