Giving Tree, Never ending fruit bowl & Parent Conferences

Nov. 12-15:

Reminders:

• Thursday, Nov 21 @ 12:15: EARLY DISMISSAL 
• Friday, November 22:  NO school 

Supervision Before & After School

• Before school: 
• 8:15 AM on the playground with staff outside 
• PLEASE NOTE: Do not drop off your students prior to 8:15 AM we do not provide supervision

• After school: 
• Student must be promptly picked up 3:15 pm Mon - Thurs & 12:15 pm Fridays.
• PLEASE NOTE: No supervision provided on playground  
• ***Students on the playground without ADULT supervisor will be asked to go straight home***  

Parent Teacher Conferences: 

411 on PTC: 

·         Parent Conferences: Thursday, Nov 21 

·         Booking system open: Nov 14 @ 4:00 PM - Nov 21 @ 8:00 AM

o     POWERSCHOOL LINK

·         Please review the following helpful links:

o    How to book a conference - specific steps on how to book a Parent Teacher Conference 

o    Powerschool Helpful links & Tips:  this link contains helpful links, a how to video link & example of where to access the myschool conference icon.    

#belfastylunchclubs

We are excited to offer several lunchtime clubs for students until the Christmas break.  Interested students have signed up and will participate once a week.  New opportunities will open up in the new year.  Stay tuned!

Current clubs being offered: 

• Rooms 5, 6,7 - sketching and lego
• Room 1, 4  - basketball and garageband
• Room 8, 10,11- games  and spheros

Felting volunteers still needed!!

Are you free to volunteer the following mornings or afternoons? ?

• Mornings still available: Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 28
• Afternoons still available:  Nov 19, Nov 26, Nov 28

Please Note: volunteers must hold a valid police clearance and can help out  please email Jana El-Guebaly jaelguebaly@cbe.ab.ca your availability.  You may not work specifically with your student’s classroom but of course a quick stop by can be arranged.   

The ‘never ending fruit bowl’....

This year at  Belfast we adopted fresh fruits for snacks to give out in the office.  Some of our students find at times they just need a little more throughout their day.  We would like to THANK our amazing #belfasty-families who have contributed to what we now like to refer to as our ‘never ending fruit bowl’.  We cannot describe to you how the students’ eyes light up when we now can offer fresh fruits for snacks to them!  Once again from all of us at Belfast School we thank you!! 

Name the BOOK MONSTER contest:

Our Library ‘Book Monster’ needs a NAME!!! From Monday Nov. 18 - Thursday Nov. 21 all students are welcome to drop into the OFFICE and fill out a Name Ballot.  The draw for our Monster’s name will take place once Ms. James is back on Monday, Nov. 25.  We can’t wait to see what our Book Monster’s name is going to be!!! The winning name will be posted in the Nov 25-29 weekly blog message.  

Belfast Giving Tree:

One of the most amazing traditions that Belfast has every year is back with the Belfast Giving Tree.  We know that the holidays are a time of giving & generosity.  We also know that this time can be particularly tough for some of our families, thus the Belfast Giving Tree! If you feel you need some help purchasing a needed/wanted gift for your child, please contact jaelguebaly@cbe.ab.ca with their name and details (sizes).  We will then put the requests anonymously on the tree to be fulfilled by another person from our amazing Belfast community.  

If you are a family that feels you can help out in the spirit of giving, our first requests will be posted in our Resource Room as of Thursday, Nov 21.  The final requests will be posted during the evening production of FLAKES the musical on Thursday, Dec 12. 

We ask that all gifts be returned to the office, wrapped and with the original tag, no later than Monday Dec 15th.  Again,  we want to thank everyone in advance for their amazing generosity in helping fulfill these #beflastytreewishes!!!! 

Parent & Fundraising Councils information:

BUDDING ARTIST: 

• ORDER DEADLINE: Thursday, NOVEMBER 21
• Please visit the Budding Artist website  numerous other items listed

FUN LUNCH: 

411 on FL:  

·         Monday, November 25 - - Subway

·         Order deadline: Thursday, November 21

·         Link to sign in: https://healthyhunger.ca/parent_home.php?success

·         From the DROP DOWN OPTIONS CHOOSE: The second Belfast School option 

·         Online pmts ONLY through Healthy Hunger 

Important Dates: 

• Nov 14: Parent Conference system open
• Nov. 18: Earth Rangers presentation (school wide) 
• Nov. 18 - 29: Artist in Residence 
• Nov 21: No kindergarten, Early Dismissal 12:15, Parent Teacher Conferences 
• Nov 21: Fundraising & Parent Council Deadlines for: Budding Artist & FUN lunch  
• Nov 25: Healthy Hunger (Subway)

Technology at school, Artist in Residence & Budding Artist info

Nov.  4-8  

Reminder: Monday, November 11:  NO school 

NO Patrols next week:

Please note: that due to Outdoor school there will be NO Patrols on duty all next week.  We encourage Parents to be walking their  student(s) across our busy street during drop off & pickup.  

Outdoor School 411:

• Outdoor school Nov 12-15 
• Students need to arrive on time and fully packed on Nov 12 bus will be leaving at 9:00 AM sharp 
• Fees are now posted for Outdoor School please login into your Powerschool account to submit payment;  note we are asking for a minimum payment of $25.00 be submitted prior to the field trip 
• Packing List  - link contains ALL the suggested clothing ect that students should be bringing 
• Student are expected to leave all technology at home
• Students will be back on Nov 15 - a text message of ETA will be sent out 

Technology at School

At Belfast we are fortunate to have ample technology available to students for learning in the classrooms.  It is expected that students who have cell phones/Ipods/tablets keep them in their backpacks from the time they arrive at school until dismissal.  Students that have their devices on them between 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM will have the device removed and kept in the office until a parent/guardian is able to come and pick it up.  Reminder: Grade 5 / 6 students attending Outdoor School are expected to leave all technology at home.

The following 2 links will direct you to Belfast School’s website & outline our policies more:

• Digital Citizenship 
• Personal Devices & Belongings

Thank you for reviewing these & outline the specific expectations with your student(s).

  

Parent Teacher Conferences: 

On Thursday, Nov 21 Teachers will be hosting Parent Conferences; the Booking System will be open as of Nov 14 @ 4:00 PM - Nov 21 @ 8:00 AM.   NEED HELP booking a conference time?? Please review the following helpful links:

• How to book a conference - specific steps on how to book a Parent Teacher Conference 
• Powerschool Helpful links & Tips:  this link contains helpful links, a how to video link & example of where to access the myschool conference icon.    

Artist in Residence: 

IF you missed your chance to come in to help out with our first felting project well here is your chance…… We need volunteers to support our next phase of the large collaboration piece.  

We require 3 volunteers for the following dates:  

• Nov: 18-20
• Nov: 25-28

Please Note: volunteers must hold a valid police clearance and can help out  please email Jana El-Guebaly jaelguebaly@cbe.ab.ca your availability.  You may not work specifically with your student’s classroom but of course a quick stop by can be arranged.   

Parent & Fundraising Councils information:

BUDDING ARTIST: 

Check backpacks today as the the Budding Artist order form has been sent home today.  Can’t find what your looking for from the order sheet?? Please visit the Budding Artist website  as there are numerous other items that you can order.  Note: the delivery date will be prior to Christmas and items make amazing gift(s).  

• The DEADLINE to submit orders is : Thursday, NOVEMBER 21.  

AdMazing Coupon books: 

Deadline date Extension till Nov. 15 books sell for $25 

Upcoming FUN LUNCH: 

Let Subway do the cooking, and place your orders for Belfast’s first fun lunch of the year! 

411 on FUN LUNCH:  

·         Subway being served on:  Monday, November 25 

·         The deadline to order:  Friday, November 21

·         Link to sign in: https://healthyhunger.ca/parent_home.php?success

·         From DROP DOWN OPTIONS CHOOSE: The second Belfast School option is the correct one

·         Online pmts ONLY through Healthy Hunger 

·         2 Volunteers are need from 11:15 -12:00   

Healthy Hungry ACCOUNT info: 

·         Have an existing account?? All you will need to do is login and re-add your students and place your order

·         New families: will need to set up a Healthy Hunger account

Alberta Health Services 

Click on the following link for information from ABHS: November 2019 Parent Newsletter 

What can you learn from this article??

·         5 Easy Tips to get RID of Lice

·         Technology & Physical Activity

·         Influenza immunization 

Important Dates: 

• Nov 11: NO school 
• Nov. 12 - 15: Outdoor School - Gr. 5 & 6 students 
• Nov 14: Parent Conference booking system opening 
• Nov. 18: Earth Rangers presentation (school wide) 
• Nov. 18 - 29: Artist in Residence (Large school wide collaboration felting piece)  
• Nov 21: No kindergarten, Early Dismissal, Parent Teacher Conferences 
• Nov 21: Fundraising & Parent Council Deadlines:  
• Budding Artist orders & FUN lunch 
• Nov 25: Healthy Hunger (Subway)

Remembrance day amazing performance, Outdoor school Fees ect

Oct. 28-31   

Friday, November 1:  NO school 

Remembrance Day Assembly & Performance

Students in Grades 3-6 along with Mr. Symington have been developing the play A Thousand Cranes.  It is a true and poignant story of Sadako Saski, who was 2 years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on the small city of Hiroshima, where she lived. Sadako, now 12 years old, is an excellent athlete who races daily with her friend Kenji to prepare for an important competition. However, one day while running, Sadako gets dizzy and falls. She is hospitalized, and it is discovered that she has "radiation sickness," or leukemia—an effect of the bombing that happened 10 years before, during which her grandmother was killed.

The overall message that the students are trying to convey is of strength, hope and peace for the world.  We welcome you to come view this performance on Friday November 8^th at 10:00 AM in the Gymnasium.

        

Outdoor School Fee

The recent Clothing Drive fundraiser allowed us to decrease the Outdoor School fee  to $263 for students again, we want to thank ALL of our  #belfastyfamilies who were able to contribute!!  

Fees are now posted for Outdoor School please login into your Powerschool account to submit payment(s).  We realize that some families may not be capable to fully pay the fee however, we are currently asking a minimum payment of $25.00 be submitted prior to the field trip.  If families need to further discuss payment options please feel free to contact the Principal Mrs. Belcher at 403-777-6250 ex. 0.     

Fundraising Councils information:

Reminder AdMazing Coupon books are still for sale:

KEY INFO:  

• Books are selling for $25 
• Send your order to the school with your child 
• OR come into office for purchase 
• If you are sending money with your child, please advise them to take it directly to the teacher when they get into class 
•  Orders will be filled on the following dates & sent home with student please check backpacks.  

Fill Dates:

• November 5 (this is the last day to submit orders) 

Important Dates: 

• Nov 1: PD Day NO school for students 
• Nov 8: Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:00 AM 
• Gr. 3-6 performances of 1000 Cranes 
• Nov. 12 - 15: Outdoor School - Gr. 5 & 6 students 
• Nov. 18 - 29: Artist in Residence