Hello Glenbrook Families!
As we look at the week ahead, we will take time to pause this week to reflect and remember. On Thursday, we hosted our Remembrance Day ceremony. Thank you to Mr. Kowalchuk and several students who have taken on this important work. We know that each year we recognize Remembrance Day, we are further and further removed from the major wars that we often associate Remembrance Day ceremonies with. However, our world is currently facing a lot of turmoil and many of our own Glenbrook families have been directly impacted by war and conflict. This provides us with a deeper context and brings a different type of meaning to our ‘Remembrance’ as many are worried about their families, concerned about what the future may hold and the deeper ideas of personal safety and wellbeing.
Peace is the hope we all hold in our hearts and the goal we reach for. Peace can have different meanings. Our personal stories and contexts impact how we see the world.
Friday, November 8 will be the first day of Fall Break for families. We hope you can take this time to have some family time and to connect and reflect. Enjoy the beautiful weather ahead and we look forward to your stories of adventure when students return on November 14, 2024.
Wishing you a rest filled Fall Break - enjoy everyone!
Take care,
Cindy
Inspiration
” If we are to create peace in the world, we must begin with the children.” Gandhi
Weekly Wonder
Where will you find peace in the world? How will you help your children to be a part of creating peace?
Updates and Administrivia
Footwear
Students are required to have two pairs of footwear at school each day. One of the pairs is for indoor use and the other for outdoor use. The indoor shoes should have non-marking soles that they could use in the Physical Education program. As snow, dirt and mud in our hallways and classrooms creates a safety hazard, we ask that outdoor footwear be removed at the students’ entrance. Platform shoes, roller shoes, flip-flops, soccer cleats, etc. are not acceptable for safety reasons.
Nutrition Reminder
Students should not be bringing candy for snacks and lunches - one treat is acceptable during lunchtime.
Child and Youth Well Being Family and Caregiver Fall/Winter Series 2024/2025
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in a pre-recorded sessions focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions are hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and the information sheets and recorded sessions are excellent in understanding our children and how their brains work.
Pre-Recorded Sessions
Adolescent Brain Development and Navigating Parent-Teen Relationships - Erin Dawson Myers
- Description: In this session we will discuss the adolescent brain, how to support healthy brain development, promoting resilience, and navigating the ways that your relationship with your teen will evolve as they slowly but surely become little adults
Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Dr. Caroline Buzanko
- Description: The effects of screen time on the developing brain. The behavioural outcomes of too much screen time and how and when technology can be beneficial.
Understanding Autism & ADHD to Promote Long-Term Success - Dr. Caroline Buzanko
- Description: This session focuses on the complex nature of Autism and ADHD, as well as the associated strengths and challenges.
Mental Health Literacy Series (Pre-Recorded) - Recovery Alberta: Mental Health and Addiction Services
Focused and Engaged: Finding Balance through Self-Regulation - Information Sheet
Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health - Information Sheet
Behavioural Challenges of School Aged Children - Information Sheet
School Events
- Veterans Week
- Metis Awareness Week
Monday, November 11
- Remembrance Day Holiday
Tuesday, November 12
- Fall Break - No School For Students
- School Office is Closed
Wednesday, November 13
- Fall Break - No School For Students
- School Office is Closed
Thursday, November 14
- Regular Day of Classes
- Students Return to School from Fall Break
- Listening Tails
- Girls Culture Club at Lunch Hour
- After School Program - City of Calgary
Friday, November 15
- Early Dismissal 12:30 pm
- Regular Day of Classes for Gr 1 to 6
- Kindergarten AM attends
- After School Program - UMOJA
School Council Message
Meeting Information
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM. As always, all parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
Fun lunch
Our next fun lunch is Papa John’s Pizza on Thursday, November 21. Parents/guardians must go to www.healthyhunger.ca to purchase your child’s lunch by Saturday, November 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 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! Please note that December's fun lunch will be on the third Wednesday of the month (18) rather than the normal Thursday.
Kernels
Please keep an eye out for Kernels popcorn fundraiser forms that went home with your students this past week! Each snack size bag holds approximately 2.5 cups of popcorn and sells for $2.50. The flavours available are: Buttersalt; Salt and Vinegar; White Cheddar; Dill Pickle; Thai Sweet Chili; Say Cheese Cheese; Jalapeno Jack; Cheesy Dill and Creamy Caramel. Each bag is individually heat sealed and has a shelf life of 3 months. These make great stocking stuffers! Order forms will be due back on Friday, November 15.
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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