Hello Glenbrook Families! 

March has arrived…. remember how long January seemed and now we have rolled into March this week with a snowfall to remind us that in the spring we still see snow. 

March brings the renewed hope of Spring. An opportunity for warmer weather. Buds and leaves beginning to sprout and the first flowers of the season. I am always amazed at how quickly things can change with the warmth of the sun and the longer hours of sunlight that each day brings. The sun is shining and that truly makes the day a success – happiness, a feeling of lightness and anticipation of longer days, and sunshine help us to think forward to all that spring can bring. With Spring Break on the horizon and Parent Teacher Conferences, this is a short month that we know will go by quickly. 

Grab your sunnies and take some time to enjoy the fresh air, blue skies and the warmth of the sun this weekend. 

Cindy & Tracey 

Inspiration 

“The spring came suddenly, bursting upon the world as a child bursts into a room, with a laugh and a shout and hands full of flowers." –Longfellow 

Weekly Wonder 

How will spring show up for you? How will you embrace the longer days and warmer sunlight?

Updates and Administrivia

School Conferences 

We are excited to celebrate the success of our Glenbrook students. Parent-Teacher Conferences are one of the ways teachers communicate how your child is progressing in their learning. Teachers may also share learning progress through your child’s daily work and assignments, and other ongoing communication with you. 

Our next round of Student Learning Conferences will take place during the evening of March 20 and the morning of March 21, 2025. This year the March conferences will be held online. You will receive a sign up link on Friday, March 14 to sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher. The online booking portal will close on Wednesday March 19 at 11:59 PM. 

Please remember to sign up for a MyCBE account to book a Conference time and to view other on-line documents. Conference meetings will not be booked through the school office. 

School Development Plan Engagement Survey 

The SDP Engagement Survey is in place to provide feedback from families on school planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget, and school fees. When students, staff and families work together, students experience greater success. This is also where you can give your feedback about clubs, fieldtrips and other activities. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. We thank in advance for taking part in the survey. 

Here is the link: School Planning Survey 

Our School Development Plan can be found on our website here:  https://glenbrook.cbe.ab.ca/school

We appreciate all of your responses and welcome your feedback. 

Scholastic Book Fair (please note changes from previous newsletters) 

It’s almost here! Our school’s Scholastic Book Fair will begin soon! 

We are still in need of a few volunteers.  Volunteers must have their police clearance with Glenbrook School.  You can sign up through Signup Genius Link here…Sign-Up 

or contact Raylene Montgomery, Library Assistant at ramontgomery@cbe.ab.ca. 

Students will be scheduled time to browse and shop at our school on Tuesday, March 18 & Thursday, March 20.  There will be no parent event this year with Parent/Teacher Conferences being online due to limited access to schools after hours. 

Check out our Scholastic Bookfair website for more information. 

Remember, all purchases benefit our school and earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for books and educational resources for our school’s classrooms and library.

Thank you for participating in our Scholastic Book Fair! 

Happy reading! 

School Events

Monday, March 10

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Singing Grizzlies Choir 

Tuesday, March 11

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Games Club 

Wednesday, March 12

  • Regular Day of Classes 

Thursday, March 13

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Listening Tails
  • Girls Culture Club at Lunch Hour 

Friday, March 14

  • Early Dismissal 12:30 pm
  • Regular Day of Classes for Gr 1 to 6
  • Kindergarten PM attends 

Monday, March 17

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Singing Grizzlies Choir 

Tuesday, March 18

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • AE Cross Band Performance
  • Games Club 

Wednesday, March 19

  • Regular Day of Classes 

Thursday, March 20

  • Regular Day of Classes
  • Listening Tails
  • Girls Culture Club at Lunch Hour
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences online 5:10 PM – 7:50 PM 

Friday, March 21

  • Non Instructional Day
  • No School for Students
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences online 8:00 AM - 12:40 PM
  • Spring Break begins 

March 21- March 30 – Spring Break

Monday, March 31

  • School resumes
  • Regular Day of Classes 

Calgary Recreation After School Youth Program 

FREE for youth ages 11 - 15 

What is Calgary AfterSchool (CAS)? 

CAS is a city-wide initiative that offers youth positive, constructive activities  during critical hours (3 - 6 p.m.), which ultimately helps build stronger and safer communities for children and youth to  develop into successful adults. 

Program activities may include:

  • Basketball
  • Skating
  • Indoor and outdoor activities and games
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Healthy snacks 

Optimist Arena

5020 26 Avenue S.W. 

Mondays to Fridays

3:15 - 6:15 p.m. 

  • January 13—March 19 2025
  • March 31—April 17 2025
  • April 28—June 19 2025 

No program when CBE School’s are closed. 

More information is available at:  calgary.ca/afterschool  or call 311 

School Council Message 

Meeting 

Thank you to everyone who joined our School Council meeting this week. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 18 and will likely be held online via Microsoft Teams. We will keep everyone posted. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to stay informed, ask questions, and share your thoughts about how we can continue to make our school an even better place for our children. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend, as your involvement plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of our school community. Your perspective and voice are invaluable, and we look forward to seeing you there! Please email glenbrookpc@gmail.com and we will send you the link to join! 

Rebel Bean Coffee & Tea Fundraiser 

Glenbrook School Council is excited to partner with Rebel Bean, a local roaster in Okotoks, for a coffee & tea fundraiser! This is an excellent opportunity to support our school and a fantastic local business! Orders can be made online until March 21 and will be delivered to students after spring break. IMPORTANT: When placing an online order, under "which fundraiser", you must Include "Glenbrook School - Student's Full Name – Homeroom. Please go to:  Rebel Bean Fundraising to place an order. 

Fun Lunch 

Our next fun lunch is HANKKi Korean Street Food on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Parents/guardians must go to Healthy Hunger to purchase your child’s lunch by Saturday, March 15, 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 

We need a few parent volunteers for next month’s fun lunch. Please click the link to signup to help hand out lunches

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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