Family dance tonight! Child Safe Canada ect++

Feb.10-12:

 Reminders:

·        Feb 13-17: NO SCHOOL

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

  

Child Safe Canada

Street Smarts:

·         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 18 class subject to cancelation

·         

Parent Councils information:

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

411 on lunch:

·         Tuesday, Feb 18 

·         Theme: authentic heritages lunch dishes

·         11:30 AM please have lunch dish at school 

·         IF you can help with various roles: donating a dish, setup, clean up & lunchtime supervising 

• Please click: YES I CAN HELP

·         PLEASE NOTE: Lunchtime volunteers for supervision MUST hold valid CBE clearance 

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:

• Feb 13 & 14 Teacher’s Convention NO SCHOOL 
• Feb 17: Family Day NO SCHOOL 
• Feb 24 & 25: Street Smarts 
• Feb 27: PINK SHIRT DAY
• March 5: All students attend all day
• March 6: Non-instructional Day - NO SCHOOL (Belfast only)
• March 9: School Council 6:30 pm
• March 9: Grade ¾ Field Trip to the Glenbow
• March 19: Half-Day for Grade 1-6, No School for Kindergarten
• March 19 & 20: Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences

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

Feb. 3-7:

 Reminders: Feb 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

Street Smarts:

·         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 

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

Street Smarts:

·         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

o    Belfast Calendar Page

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	Street Smarts: ·         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:  ·        When can my child begin kindergarten?  ·        School Act amendment  ·         Kindergarten Calculator