Our Week at a Glance email is sent out once a week with the intent to provide you with the most up to date information with what is happening at Glenbrook School.

Inspiration

“In the heart of February, love is the warmth that defrosts even the coldest days”

“Weekly Wonder”

How will you find the warmth as we head into February?

Literacy Resource for Parents

Please take a look at the CBE’s literacy resource for tools and online resources to support your child’s literacy development.

CBE Decodable Digital Library Additional Resources

Pink Shirt Day— Wednesday, February 28

Please join us by wearing a PINK shirt! The focus of this day is to remind students of the importance of working together and treating others with dignity and respect

Black History Month

During the month of February, Calgary Board of Education students and staff will celebrate and explore the many contributions of Black Canadians, peoples, and communities worldwide. Black History Month is an opportunity for schools to amplify and spotlight the innovative, courageous, and inspiring voices, stories, and contributions of Black Canadians and communities. Throughout the month of February, the Calgary Public Library is hosting events dedicated to celebrating the lives, legacies, and voices of Black peoples and communities.

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Central Library will feature Black History Month: Jon Cornish “Power and Privilege in an Intersectional Life." Cornish will unravel the complexities of his unique journey as a person of mixed heritage, navigating a world rife with stereotypes and misconceptions. He will highlight the intricate interplay of race, culture, and geography in shaping identity while challenging the audience to re-examine their perceptions, biases, and often-mistaken assumptions.

On Sunday, Feb. 25, the Central Library in partnership with the Chinook County Historical Society will be hosting a screening and discussion of the film John Ware Reclaimed by filmmaker Cheryl Foggo, which follows her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled Alberta before the turn of the 20th Century. Foggo's research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism.

Newcomer Settlement Partnerships and Resources

The CBE English As An Additional Language (EAL) Service Unit would like to share community supports which includes our partnerships with both the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) and Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). The Settlement Agencies provide integral free program support and services to newcomer and refugee families.

Kindergarten Registration Opened Monday January 15, 2024

Glenbrook School has both an AM and a PM Kindergarten class. Times will be TBD for next year and announced when this decision takes place. This year the times for our Kindergarten program are:

Monday – Friday AM: 9:00 – 12:00 PM Monday – Friday PM: 12:50 – 3:50 PM

When registering for Kindergarten; parents will state their preference for either AM or PM Kindergarten class that they hope to register their child in when they complete the registration forms. We will do our best to accommodate everyone's wishes. However, a random draw, that is both fair and equitable, will take place to fill any vacant spots in either the AM or PM class, whichever has the most spaces remaining to a max class size. This class size will be determined following the processing of registrations. Our Kindergarten open house will be announced at a later date.

All registered students will receive confirmation of these details.

If your child is attending the Maple Roots Before & After School program, please email the general email inbox to indicate this at glenbrook@cbe.ab.ca

Kindergarten Registration Guide

Please see the Kindergarten Registration Guide. More information can be found on the CBE website on the Kindergarten page or under the Registration Tab.

Kindergarten Report Cards

Kindergarten teachers will report progress to parents/legal guardians via January and June report cards.

In January, progress in ELAL and Math will be communicated to parents/legal guardians via the report card.

In January, French Immersion Kindergarten programs will communicate progress in FLA and Math to parents/legal guardians via the report card.

In January, Spanish, German and Mandarin programs will report on ELAL, Math and either SLA, MLA or GLA to parents/legal guardians via the report card.

In June, progress in all discipline areas will be communicated to parents/legal guardians via the report card. Please reach out to Early Learning if you have question

School Council

Fun lunch

Just a reminder that there is NO fun lunch in February. Our next fun lunch is Subway on Thursday, March 21. Parents/ guardians must go to www.healthyhunger.ca to purchase your child’s lunch by Saturday, March 16. 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 make an arrangement for pick up. If they do not hear from you they will donate the lunch

Meeting

Please join us for our next School Council and Fundraising Society meetings on Monday, February 26 at 7pm. We always hear an update from Mrs. Palmer and Mrs Bombard as well as discuss upcoming events at the school, how to use our fundraising dollars, and other happenings at Glenbrook School. These meetings are where parents can share their ideas and opinions and everyone is welcome!

Playground Committee

Did you know that Glenbrook School will need a new playground soon? We are in the very early steps of forming our playground committee. We need YOU to help make our playground dreams into reality. Please contact Kayla at glenbrookpc@gmail.com if you would like to be involved.

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.

Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on what's going on with School Council! www.facebook.com/glenbrookpc
We are now on Instagram! Follow us @glenbrook_pc.

Important Dates

January 30 - Report Cards Online
February 15 & 16 - Teacher’s Convention
February 19 - Family Day
February 28 - Pink Shirt Day
March 21 - Last Day of Classes
March 21 & 22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 25 to April 1 - Spring Break