Friday, February 7, 2020

Seeking clothing donations, Family dance, Staff Appreciation Lunch +++

Feb. 3-7:

 RemindersFeb 13-17: NO SCHOOL
          Coffee & Chat:
·        February 11 at 8:30 AM
·        Location: Learning Commons
·        Ms. Belcher & Ms. El-Guebaly
·         Gain Clarification on report cards
·        Q & A:  on the report cards

Seeking Clothing Donations
As everyone knows Calgary's weather is very unpredictable and at times due to slush/mud accidents students are in need of new clothing.  The list below can be gender neutral, girl OR boy items. We will accept both new OR gently used.  As always we want to  thank our amazing #belfastycommunity for your help.  

We are seeking donations for the following times: 
·         Pants, jeans, sweatpants, leggings of any sizes: 5(T)  to youth 12+
·         Shoes sizes any sizes: 5(T) to youth 12+
·         Socks & undergarments (New) 

Upcoming deadline for the Tower of Book Challenge 
There is still time for Students & Families to get involved in Ms. James’ Tower of Book Challenge!! The winner will Receive: 4 FREE tickets to Laser Tag! How can you get involved?? Students can read with parents OR without & submit a completed Tower of Book Challenge  to Ms. James by: Wednesday, Feb 12! GOOD LUCK to ALL our amazing #belfastyreaders!!!


Message from WE CARE CLUB:

MOOOOOOOVE to the MOOOOOOOSIC!!!
411 on Family Dance:
·         Wednesday, Feb 12 @ 6:15 – 7:30 PM  
·         All $$ raised to purchase cows through:  Oxfam Canada  
·         Tickets are being sold ($1.00 & $2.00) for:
o    Photo Booth
o    Snacks & Drinks 
o    Glow Sticks

·         Parent Council Information:

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

It is that time of year again where we would like to celebrate our amazing Staff here at Belfast! Parent Council is hosting the Staff Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday, Feb 18.  This year we are asking families to share your heritage by donating dishes/food items from your culture.  All donated dishes must be dropped off by 11:30 AM on Feb 18

To make this event successful we need volunteers who hold a valid CBE clearance.  IF you can help us out the day of with various roles: donating a dish, setup, clean up & lunchtime supervision please click: YES I CAN HELP and complete the form.  As always we want to thank in advance ALL of our amazing #belfastycommunty who will make this event amazing for the #belfastystaff!!!!

ABHS Health Services

Please click on the following link for information from ABHS: February Newsletter  
WHY CLICK the monthly newsletter??
  • Benefits to enrollment in sporting activities 
    • Can create physical health, social skills & positive mental health  
  • Important lists of Developmental Assets that parents & caregivers can instill in a child

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:
·         Feb 11: Coffee & Chat @ 8:30 AM
·         Feb 12: Tower of Book Challenge draw
·         Feb 13 & 14 Teacher’s Convention NO SCHOOL 
          Feb 17: Family Day NO SCHOOL
·         Feb 18: Staff Appreciation Lunch
·         Feb 24 & 25: Street Smarts