Cougars Corner Weekly Update
January 27-31
Monday Jan 27 | Report cards available online for viewing |
Tuesday Jan 28 | Girls Basketball |
Wednesday Jan 29 | Science FUNdamentals Presentation (Gr. 6 – Bower/Frohlich) Soccer Club |
Thursday Jan 30 | Outdoor Learning Experience (Gr. 3/4 – Thistle & Dang) Soccer Club |
Friday Jan 31 | No School – Professional Learning Day for teachers |
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School Update:
Campus Calgary / Open Minds Experiences!
This week, we had two classes participate in Campus Calgary/Open Minds (CCOM). This is an incredible program that takes learning out of the classroom and into the community for a full week. There are multiple venues available, where teachers work with community partners to plan a week that’s designed just for their class. The combination of real-world experiences, time to reflect, and exploring ideas beyond regular subjects makes it such a valuable opportunity for students to grow and learn in new ways.
Ms. Greig’s Class: City Eco-Action School
Ms. Greig’s class spent the week at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary for their CCOM experience. This biodiverse oasis on the Bow River is home to over 270 bird species and showcases incredible examples of wildlife conservation and environmental stewardship. The students explored riparian forests, and the Nature Centre while learning how to support wildlife in an urban environment.
Click here to see some photos of their learning adventures. A huge thank-you to the parent volunteers who helped make this experience possible!
Ms. Gauthier’s Class: 2School: An Urban Experience
Ms. Gauthier’s class participated in the 2School program for their CCOM experience, which uses the downtown urban environment as a classroom. Based at the CBE Education Centre in the Beltline, students explored the vibrant inner city while celebrating public education and its role in our community.
A highlight of their week was meeting School Trustees and the Chief Superintendent of the CBE. Students asked thoughtful questions such as, "How do you make fair decisions?" and "What is your most important role?"
Click here to see some photos of their learning adventures. Again, we are incredibly grateful to the parent volunteers who supported this experience
Finally, thank you to the teachers for their hard work in securing spots in these programs as they involve an extensive and competitive application process.
Upcoming STEAM Family Evening at Cambrian Heights School
You are invited to our Cambrian Heights School STEAM family evening on Thursday, February 20 from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
STEAM learning and the Design Thinking process go hand in hand, with five key steps: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Join us for an evening of hands-on fun where you and your child, along with other families, will tackle a STEAM design and building challenge. Get ready to dive in and create together!
All students must have a family member who is 18+ to supervise during this evening. Please complete the 2-minute RSVP below to let us know how many people from your family to expect. There is no charge for the evening.
Click here for the RSVP link.
Report Cards Available to View Online Monday, Jan. 27
Term 1 report cards will be available to view online starting this Monday. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s report card, we encourage you to reach out directly to your child’s teacher.
Click here for instructions on how to access the report card. Please call the school office if you need any support with this.
Cambrian Heights School Spirit Wear Returns!
Back by popular demand, our online clothing store will open again on Monday, January 27 and be available to purchase items until Friday, February 7. Teachers will be sending home the link to the online store, and we will send a School Messenger notification on Monday with more details.
Have a great weekend!
Todd Webber
Principal, Cambrian Heights School
Cambrian Heights Parent Association Update:
Next Meeting: February…date TBD
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our School Council AGM on Thursday, January 23! We’re excited to share that our council is now offering an online option for families to join the meetings. Last night, we had nearly 20 people attend in total, both in person and online.
Moving forward, we’ll continue to send out a link to all families so you can easily join the meetings from wherever is most convenient for you. Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement!
Email: Cambrian.schoolcouncil@gmail.com