Cougars Corner Weekly Update

November 17 - 21

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School Update:

Buddy Day at Cambrian Heights School

Today was Buddy Day at Cambrian Heights School.  Our focus today was about community!  It was a chance for classes to team up, collaborate, and explore the question: “What does community mean to you?”

Students worked with a buddy class to create visual representations of their own communities, sharing stories, ideas, and lived experiences. This activity encouraged students to think deeply about the people and places that support them, while building empathy, connection, and communication across our school.

To begin, teachers led a short conversation about what “community” can look like – from families and neighbourhoods to cultural groups, sports teams, or Cambrian Heights School itself.

Buddy Day is a reminder of why these moments matter…students learning with each other, making meaningful connections, and celebrating the many communities that make Cambrian Heights School such a special place to belong.

CHS: A Destination School for Future Teachers

Cambrian Heights School is quickly gaining a reputation as a desired destination for student teachers completing their final practicum experiences. This year, we are proud to partner with both the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University to welcome several teacher candidates into our building as they take the final steps toward becoming certified teachers.

Part of what draws future teachers to CHS is our welcoming, positive atmosphere and the reputation our talented staff have built for strong instructional practice, collaboration, and student-centred learning. Teacher candidates consistently share that Cambrian Heights School feels like a place where they are supported, challenged, and inspired – a school where they can truly grow.

Having future teachers with us adds tremendous value. They bring fresh ideas and a genuine enthusiasm for working with students. Their presence creates more opportunities for connection, more caring adults in classrooms, more small group support, and vibrant, dynamic learning environments enriched by additional voices and perspectives.

University of Calgary Teacher Candidates (September 22 – December 10)

• Aki Shamada — Gr. 1 (Petovello)
• Jaden Su-Chun — Gr. 1 (Mathew)
• Kristen Fox — Gr. 4 (McIlhagga-Ross)
• Claire Ashworth — Gr. 4 (Andrews & White)
• Raya Manuel — Gr. 4 (Ewurum)
• Susan Ma — Gr. 5 (Bower & Frohlich)

Mount Royal University Teacher Candidates (January 6 – April 17)

• Grace Fisher — Physed. (Sadowsky)
• Julia Aiello — Kindergarten (Harich)
• Maggie Jugovic — Gr. 1 (Greig)
• Nyakuar Chap — Gr. 6 (Thistle)
• Rayan Salem — Gr. 6 (Close)

School Clothing Order Update

School clothing orders went home today. If you placed an order but did not receive it, please contact the clothing manufacturer directly, as he will be able to assist you. The contact person is Donovan Evans, and he can be reached at donovan@silverback.ca

Parent-Teacher Conferences

We’re excited to connect with families for Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 27 and 28.

• Wednesday, November 27 – In-person conferences at the school
• Thursday, November 28 – Online conferences

A notice has already been emailed to you with instructions on how to sign up online. Please reach out if you need any support with this – we’re happy to help!

Have a great weekend!

Todd Webber

Principal, Cambrian Heights School

Cambrian Heights Parent Association Update:

Next Meeting: TBD

Email: Cambrian.schoolcouncil@gmail.com

Hello Cambrian Heights Families!

Fun Lunch Order…

The last day to order Fun Lunch (Jugo Juice this time) is this Saturday, November 15.  Here is the website to order online… https://healthyhunger.ca/

Purdy’s Fundraiser…

The last day to order will be Wednesday, November 19.  Orders will be ready to pick up by Wednesday, December 3.  We will send out an email once we have confirmed the pickup details.

Feel free to share this fundraiser with your friends and family.  If you need any extra catalogues, please let us know.  The catalogue can also be accessed online.

To support our campaign, please go to… https://www.purdys.com/fundraising

From there, you can click on the ‘Support a Fundraiser’ link and use our school’s customer code (33334).

Please email Cambrian.schoolcouncil@gmail.com if you have any questions or need to request more catalogues. 

Thank you for your continued support!

Cambrian Heights School Council and Fundraising Committee