Good afternoon Balmoral families,

We have one more week left of school before Winter Break! Thank you to our parents who attended the School Council meeting last night.

Changing Weather Conditions

Weather conditions are changing rapidly! It is getting colder each week and students must be prepared to outside every day. Please remind your children to bring their winter clothing to school and be prepared for changing conditions. Students are expected to go outside each day (except when the temperature is below -20C). All students should have outdoor shoes or winter boots, as well as indoor shoes they can keep in their lockers.

Purdy’s Chocolate Orders

Most chocolates have been sent home with students, unless parents have called the school for pickup. Thank you to our School Council for organizing this fundraiser – we raised about $700 for the school. Enjoy the chocolates!

December School Events

As we speed our way into the holiday season this year, there are a few great school events coming up that we would like to inform you about. Our Student Voice Council has decided to participate in the Calgary Immigrant Womens’ Foundation’s Adopt-a-Family program this year. Balmoral School has adopted THREE families and we are responsible for purchasing food and gifts for the holidays this year. Some of the events listed below will raise funds for this worthy cause.

Every Tuesday and Thursday – Hot Chocolate sales in the Foods Room at lunch. Hot Chocolate is $1.50/cup. Students in Grades 7/8/9 can purchase in the first half of lunch, and students in Grades 5/6 can purchase in the second half of lunch.

Last week before Winter Break – Spirit Week

Dec 20 – Vacation Day

Dec 21 – Red/Green/Xmas Sweater Day + BAKE SALE

Dec 22 – Pajama Day

Grade 9 Students going to North Trail High School

North Trail High School (NTHS) is holding their Open House for incoming Grade 10 students on January 25, 2024. Please see the attached invitation for more information.

More information regarding high school registration, the transfer process, and deadlines will be shared in December and January as information becomes available. If you have any questions about high school, please email leobrien@cbe.ab.ca or esontko@cbe.ab.ca

Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches

Most of our fun lunch dates are available for ordering on the Healthy Hunger website:

https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php

Please note that you must register your child each year on the website (ensure you know your child’s homeroom and teacher), and then you can place orders.

The ordering deadline is always 5 days before the fun lunch date, so order early and don’t miss out!

School bus notifications

Please ensure you are signed up for the My Bus Monitor notification emails for the most up to date information. The link is below. You must enter your email address and select your child’s bus route (AM and PM) to receive email notifications about bus delays, etc.

https://www.myschoolbusmonitor.ca/ParentLoginNew.aspx

Important dates:

• December 20 – Vacation Day
• December 21 – Red and Green/Christmas Sweater Day + Bake Sale
• December 22 – Pajama Day
• December 22 – Last day of classes before Winter Break
• January 8 – Classes resume

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.

Regards,

Balmoral Administration