Some items to note…
1.February 3rd Non-Instructional Day – no school
- Report Card Viewing – opened Jan. 30
Report cards have been live for viewing since this past Monday through your MyCBE account. Please take the time to speak to your child about the information within these reports including successes and next steps in learning. This is one way of communicating your child’s progress throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the teacher at any time throughout the year about your child’s progress. Should you have any questions about the report card or your child’s learning, please connect with your child’s teacher.
- Well-Being Series | An Invitation to Learn More About Healthy Sexuality Development
In CBE, we believe that you can inspire your kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors. However, in order to do so, the right tools and information are needed.
On February 7, the CBE’s Well-Being team will host our third (of five) free webinar sessions with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Team from Calgary Zone of Alberta Health Services on the topic of Healthy Sexual Development. Parents are invited to join us at the virtual session from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Child and Youth Well-Being Series for Families and Caregivers Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The last two sessions will focus on Understanding Anxiety (April 4, 2023) and Understanding Social Media (May 2, 2023). Communication about these two sessions will be distributed separately. Thank you for your time and consideration. You are a key partner in your child’s education and student well-being is critically linked to student achievement.
- Alberta Education Assurance Survey – Grade 4 Students and Parents
Each year Alberta Education conducts a survey. The Alberta Education Assurance Survey is now open and closes March 3, 2023. Alberta Education uses the Assurance Survey as a way for school authorities to measure their success and assess their progress towards meeting their learning goals.
Parents / Legal Guardians of children in grade 4 will receive their survey in the mail, after February 6, 2023, from Alberta Education. You are encouraged to complete the survey online. Grade 4 students and all teachers will complete their surveys online at school.
Your voice matters. Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child is receiving. Alberta Education and Calgary Board of Education thank Grade 4 parents for taking the time to complete the survey. If you have questions, please contact the school office at 403-777-6050 or email MarionCarson@cbe.ab.ca.
- CBE Student Survey – Grade 5 and 6 Students
The Grade 5 and 6 CBE Student Survey is an annual survey is completed by Grade 5 and 6 students while at school. It is an opportunity for students to report on themselves, their own abilities and their accomplishments and take pride in what they have achieved. Please see the letter sent home by school messenger today for more information.
- Servus Calgary Marathon Earn, Burn & Learn
Our school, Marion Carson encourages families to be active. This year, one of the ways is by encouraging students and families in our school to participate in the 2023 Servus Calgary Marathon Earn, Burn & Learn School Contest.
Anyone from our community is welcome to participate (students, teachers, family, and friends!) and help us earn points! There are 6 distances to choose from, 1.2km Kids Race, 5km, 10km, 21.1km, 42.2km, and 50km. Each kilometer = 1 point, and each completed volunteer shift = 10 points! Your total kilometers or volunteering will be added to our school’s total.
You can race in-person on May 28th, or virtually from May 28th - June 25th.
All runners and walkers will receive a race T-shirt and medal, and volunteers will receive a cool volunteer T-shirt. Make this a family event where EVERYONE can participate, score a cool shirt, and be a part of a great community event!
1. Register to run or walk online at https://calgarymarathon.com/register/
2. During your registration for any Calgary Marathon race distance:
a. Select “Yes” that you are participating in the Earn, Burn & Learn School Contest
b. Select our school from the drop-down list
3. Complete your race registration
There are also various volunteer opportunities. Register to volunteer online at https://calgarymaration.com/volunteer/
Important Dates:
Jan. 30: Online report card goes live for viewing in MyCBE accounts
Feb. 2: Grade 5/6 Science Fair
Feb. 3: Non-instructional day – no school for students
Feb. 6 – 9: ELEV8 Lacrosse (Grade 5/6 students)
Feb. 14: Valentine's Day Activities (wear red, pink, or white clothing)
Feb. 14 (noon): Registration closes for Mandarin Bilingual Lottery Process
*Correction: Feb. 16/17: Teacher's Convention – no school for students
Feb. 20: Family Day – no school
Feb 24: Learning Celebration – Led by Mandarin Bilingual program Grade 1 and 2 classrooms
Sincerely,
Mr. D. Turner
Principal, Marion Carson School
