Hello Glenbrook Families!
Thank you for another amazing week, Glenbrook! We have been busy – the Heritage Park Patrol Picnic field trip, sold raffle tickets for the playground fundraiser, held an assembly focused on humility, and continued planning for our Grade 6 PAT exams and the Kindergarten Orientation that is upcoming. I am sure there is much more that also took place this week!
We also know that June is exciting, and it can be stressful for staff and students alike. We hope that you can embrace the days ahead as we dive headlong into the second week of June as the number of school days become fewer as the month goes on.
Warm regards,
Cindy & Tracey
Inspiration
“Gaining momentum in the direction you want to go is entirely in your hands.” - Alderson
Weekly Wonder
How will you keep the momentum going as we finish off the month of June and another school year?
Updates and Administrivia
Kindergarten Open House
Kindergarten Open House (for students coming for the 2025-2026 school year) are welcome to come with their families to the Kindergarten Open House on June 12, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We will have a short presentation, some fun Kindergarten stations and representatives from School Council will be there along with a nurse from Alberta Health Services. We will also have a Welcome to Kindergarten bag full of supplies from the Calgary Public Library. Please RSVP to glenbrook@cbe.ab.ca if you can attend.
Ever Active Family Travel to School Survey
This survey helps us understand any changes in travel behavior and measure the impact of the Ever-Active School project. Please complete the survey to contribute to our data. We thank you in advance!
Playground Fundraiser – Crochet Animal Raffle
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the raffle and made the fundraiser a HUGE success. We raised a whopping $830!!!! That is amazing Glenbrook! The money will go towards the Parent Council & Society Playground fund to be used towards our new playground build.
Congratulations to the winners of the animals: Kaia – Grade1, Kali – Grade 2 & Oriya – Grade 1
IMPORTANT! Transportation Registration for the 2025-2025 School Year
Yellow school bus service levels and proposed fees for the 2025-2026 school year have now been posted. The cost will be $360/student or $180 for kindergarten students.
What you need to know:
- Registration is available by logging into your MyCBE parent account and clicking on the Fees, Waivers and Service Registration tile.
- Families must register by Sunday, June 22 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year.
- Transportation will continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing stop with available space. Processing times could be up to six weeks at the beginning of the school year due to volume.
We encourage all families to register by the deadline if they think they will use yellow school bus transportation this fall. You can cancel before the end of September with no financial penalty. More Information: Register Now for Yellow School Bus Service
School Events
Monday, June 9
- Regular Day of Classes
Tuesday, June 10
- Regular Day of Classes
- Hoop Dancer Workshop
Wednesday, June 11
- Regular Day of Classes
- Grade 6 Vaccinations
Thursday, June 12
- Regular Day of Classes
- Listening Tails
- New students to Kindergarten Orientation – 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Fri., June 13
- Grade 6 PAT Math Part A
- Friday Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM
- Kinder AM attends
Monday, June 16
- Regular Day of Classes
Tuesday, June 17
- Regular Day of Classes
Wednesday, June 18
- Regular Day of Classes
- Listening Tails (last day)
Thursday, June 19
- Regular Day of Classes
Fri., June 20
- Friday Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM
- Kinder PM attends
School Council Message
Meeting
Please join us on Monday, June 16 at 7:00 pm for our last school council meeting of the year. 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. We will be hearing an update from Principal Palmer and Assistant Principal Bombard, as well as discussing year end plans, next year's plans and our playground rebuild. School Council plays a vital role in creating a thriving school community, and we're 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!
Casino Volunteers Needed
Our casino fundraiser is happening on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8 at Cowboys Casino, and we need your help! There are several volunteer roles available, including banker, chip runner, count room, and cashier. No experience is required—our Casino Advisor and a team of three trainers will be there to guide and support us in our roles. Casinos generate over $60,000 for our school, making this fundraiser essential. All proceeds will go toward our playground rebuild project, so filling every position is crucial!
There are three shift options each day, and you’re welcome to sign up for multiple shifts or even volunteer on both days. However, if you do, you must remain in the same role throughout.
Join us in making a difference—sign up today604-casino#/
Fun Lunch
Our last fun lunch of this school year is A&W on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Parents/guardians must go to Healthy Hunger to purchase your child’s lunch by Saturday, June 14, 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.
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.
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!
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 Parent Council has created an Amazon wishlist 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.
Thank you for supporting our wonderful teachers and the amazing work they do every day.
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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