Hello Glenbrook Families! 

With the sun out longer these days and the nicer weather, we encourage you to spend time together with friends, family and loved ones, outside and in nature. Take time to connect, breathe, and enjoy the chance to have a different routine this week. 

Our students will be engaging in more land-based learning activities as the weather warms as well as some engaging in some outdoor learning during physical education classes. 

Warm regards, 

Cindy & Tracey 

Inspiration 

“Nature is a tool to get children to experience not just the wider world, but themselves” - Moss 

Weekly Wonder 

How will you experience nature this weekend? 

Updates and Administrivia 

Bussing and Transportation Changes for Next Year 

For the 2025-26 school year, the CBE will be expanding yellow bus service and adjusting walk zones. This is in response to School Transportation Amendment Regulation for student transportation that comes into effect on Sept. 1, 2025. It is the provincial government's intent to increase the number of students who can access transportation by changing the transportation eligibility distance and how the distance is measured. 

When changes are made to yellow bus transportation, it has an impact on bell times for schools. That’s because bell times are directly connected to transportation. Aligning bell times across schools makes transportation more efficient, allowing each bus to run multiple routes. This creates a reliable transportation system, ensuring students get to school safely, on time and ready to learn. 

For the 2025 –2026 school year, the bell times at Glenbrook School will be Monday to Thursday 9:15 AM - 3:53 PM.  Friday early dismissal will be 12:53 PM 

Invitation for Family Science Night at Telus Spark May 8, 2025 

TELUS Spark would like to invite families (1 Person plus 3 Guests) to an exclusive opportunity to enjoy a night of science on our annual Family Science Night taking place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 

This is a very popular event where the students that are part of the schools participating in the Spark Learning Connections program have the pleasure of inviting their families and friends to the science centre to thank our sponsor (Veren) for the program as well as create memorable experiences.  You will be able to explore all the new experiences at Spark including:

  • Banquet – New Exhibition
  • Quantum Sandbox
  • Pixelarius VR
  • New Items in the Spark Store
  • Eatery and MORE! 

There will be great complimentary food, entertainment, and explosions! You don’t want to miss this! And complimentary Parking is Available. 

Please RSVP as soon as possible to tabombard@cbe.ab.ca

Admissions passes will be provided electronically after April 30, 2025. Every individual will have to present a physical copy of the admissions pass at the event as Telus Spark will be tracking attendance for their information. 

School Events 

Monday, April 14

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Alien In-Line Skating Grades 1- 6 

Tuesday, April 15

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Alien In-Line Skating Grades 1- 6
  • Grade 1/2C (Shoults) and 12D (Hornich) – Field Trip to The Confluence (Fort Calgary) 

Wednesday, April 16

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Grade 1/2A (Miskowski) & Grade 1/2B – Field Trip to The Confluence (Fort Calgary)
  • All Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 - Jack Singer Concert Hall - National Geographic Live, Roots + Shoots with Dr. Jane Goodall
  • Alien In-Line Skating Grades 1- 6 

Thursday, April 17

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Healthy Hunger (Fun Lunch) – Boston Pizza – Order by April 12, 2025
  • Listening Tails
  • Alien In-Line Skating Grades 1- 6
  • Spring Fling Dance 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM sponsored by School Council 

Fri., April 18

  • Good Friday
  • No School
  • School Office is Closed 

Monday, April 21

  • Non Instructional Day
  • No School for Students 

Tuesday, April 22

  • Regular Day of Classes 

Wednesday, April 23

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • School Council Meeting 7:00 PM 

Thursday, April 24

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Listening Tails 

Fri., April 25

  • Friday Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM
  • Kinder AM attends 

School Council Message

Amazon Teacher Wish List 

Our teachers work tirelessly to provide the best education and care for our children, often going above and beyond to ensure their classrooms are inspiring and equipped for learning. To support their incredible efforts, Glenbrook School Council has created an Amazon wish list featuring items that will directly benefit their classrooms. 

It's easy to help! Simply visit the wish list, select the items you'd like to contribute, and have them sent directly to the school. Your generosity will make a big difference in fostering a positive and resourceful learning environment for our students. 

https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2HIRT7RUJJGB3?ref_=wl_share 

Thank you for supporting our wonderful teachers and the amazing work they do every day.

Meeting

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm. School council meetings are more than just administrative gatherings—they’re a way for parents to make a tangible difference in the school environment and, ultimately, in their child’s educational experience, so we encourage all parents and guardians to attend! 

Spring Fling Family Dance 

Please join us for our Spring Fling Family Dance on Thursday, April 17 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. We will have a live DJ spinning music, $1 concession and $5 cotton candy. Admission is by donation. All students MUST be accompanied by an adult. 

Planning for Next School Year: We Need Your Help! 

Glenbrook School Council plays a vital role in creating a thriving school community, and we're already gearing up for the next school year! To continue our work, we’re seeking enthusiastic parent volunteers to step into key roles: Chair, Vice Chair, Fun Lunch Coordinator, and Fundraising Coordinator. 

If you’re passionate about supporting our school and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can ensure another successful year for our students! 

For more information or to express interest, please contact Jane at glenbrookpc@gmail.com

Thank you for considering this opportunity to be part of something great! 

Fun Lunch 

Our next fun lunch is Boston Pizza on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Parents/guardians must go to https://healthyhunger.ca/ to purchase your child’s lunch by Saturday, April 12, 2025.  Students who have not purchased online will not be receiving a fun lunch.  If your student is not in attendance on the day of Fun Lunch you can call the school office to arrange for pick up or let the school know if they can donate the lunch. 

All fun lunches for the school year are now set up on Healthy Hunger.  You can order one at a time, a few at a time, or for the whole year! 

Volunteer Opportunity 

Making fun lunches happen is a team effort, and we need your help! Volunteering to hand out lunches takes just one hour of your time, yet it makes a big difference for our students and staff. If you’re available, we’d love for you to join us in creating a smooth and enjoyable lunch experience. It’s a simple way to contribute and connect with our school community. 

Click here to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D4CACAA2BABFB6-55824818-funlunch#/

Playground Rebuild Project Update 

We have two parent volunteers working hard behind the scenes applying for grants and sponsorships to help us reach our goal of $400,000 to build our new playground. We have not secured any funding yet but are hopeful that we will be selected for a number of grants and sponsorships. If you know of any corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Michelle or Jane at glenbrookpc@gmail.com with the information. If you would like to help with grant writing or sponsorship applications, please feel free to reach out!

Mabel's Labels 

Did you know that we have an ongoing fundraiser with Mabel's Labels? These amazing labels are dishwasher and laundry safe, last forever and come in lots of fun designs. Place your order online and it will get shipped straight to your door. School Council will receive a 20% commission! Just click here to go to our Mabel's Label's fundraiser and search for Glenbrook School Council. 

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