March 16,2015

March 13, 2015

 Dear Parents,
The first March Math Madness event took place today and was an outstanding success.  105 teams of students from grades 1-9 participated.  The challenge—build the tallest structure from marshmallows, spagetti and other ingredients. The winning structure  was 61 cms tall and the winning team were grade 9 students. Second place went to a grade 6 team and third place to a grade 8 team.  Congratulations to all of the 400 students who participated!  Many thanks to those who organized the events—Mme. Facchina, Ms Saddler and Mr. Leblanc as well as students who photographed the teams—Freya Innes and Davis Johnson.  
Next week, wear green on St. Patrick's Day, March 17th. House points are awarded for every participating student.
 Linda Davis
Principal

Conferences – Mr. Siakaluk 
March 19 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
March 20 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Grades K – 6 will participate in Student-led Conferences. This will be an opportunity to see your child's classroom and see some examples of their work. There will be no formal sit down interviews with teachers.
Grades 7-9 will have 6 minute formal interviews in the Main Gym.
Registration opens on Conference Manager on Monday, March 16 at 6:00 am. Please visit our website for specific information and instructions.

Western High School Registration – Mr. Siakaluk 
Registration for Western Canada High School is now complete. Mr. Kufeldt from Western worked closely with the Grade 9 students to complete the process. Please remember that if Western is not your designated school but you'd like to attend, there is a transfer process. Please contact Mr. Siakaluk with any questions.

Band 
Grade 7 band students will be participating in the Alberta International Band Festival on Wednesday March 18 at 9:20am at Bishop Carroll High School.  I would again like to thank everyone who was involved in this campaign, especially the students, parents and teachers who helped to support this great cause in an effort to raise funds and awareness for healthy heart activities!

Drama News – S. Park 
The Drama Show has now been cast! The show will be two One-Acts, called “How to Succeed in High School without really Trying" by Jonathan Rand and "This Is A Test" by Stephen Gregg.  Drama Shows will be held on Wednesday April 29th at 7:00, Thursday April 30th at 7:00 and a matinee for the students (only) on May 1st at 10:00 am.  

Canadian Parents for French 
Parents Edu-Connect Presentations and information night from Voila Learning.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 6:30 – 7:30 pm, Chinook Park School        Wednesday, April 22, 2015 6:30 – 7:30 PM Sundance School  Thursday, April 23, 2015 6:30 – 7:30 PM Sam Livingston School  RSVP: CandiceRiopel@shaw.ca
Join us at the Wild Wild West Event Centre for an Afternoon for a Québécois Style Maple Syrup Festival! Plenty of Great Food!  Saturday March 14 2:00 pm
Advance Booking Only! For tickets call 403-312-6462  Email: bandits@authenticwestern.com www.wildwildwestcalgary.com
Canadian Parents for French are looking for volunteers for their Casino being held on August13th and14th. For more information please contact Susan (403) 262-5187.
 
Letter Request    
During tax time Revenue Canada requests letters from some parents.  Please be advised the school office requires a minimum of one week to process your request. Thank you!        

Next Year Plans 
If you have not returned the letter in regards to next year’s plans please do so as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Important Dates 
March 16th     Conference Manager opens at 6:00 am
March 17th    St. Patrick’s Green Day
Mar 18th    AIBF at Bishop Carroll 9:20 am
Mar 19th    Early dismissal at 1:30 pm
Conferences 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Mar 20th    Conferences 9:00 – 1:00 pm
March 30th     School resumes