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

Thursday, December 19, 2019

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: 
·         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






Sunday, December 15, 2019

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: 
·         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

Friday, December 6, 2019

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