Good afternoon Balmoral families
We hope families had a restful fall break. Please read the newsletter carefully as it contains important information that impacts all students.
Guest Speaker – Leo Barbe
Balmoral School will be hosting a great motivational speaker on November 21. Leo Barbe has become nationally known for his entertaining and dynamic performances that powerfully provoke real change in his audiences. With his spoken word and comedic edge Leo is truly able to connect with everyone he speaks to.
He has now spoken in hundreds of events across North America empowering students, educators and corporations to take control of the emotions that drive our choices. From creating award-winning school curriculum with his company TDS Education to publishing books and collaborating with the worlds largest brands Leo is truly more than a speaker, he is a game changer!
All students will have the opportunity to hear Leo speak at school on Thursday, November 21. Students will be split into two groups so that the presentations are tailored for each group (Grades 5/6/7 then Grades 8/9).
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our first round of parent teacher conferences will be on November 28 and 29, with details as below:
- Thursday, November 28 from 4pm-8pm IN-PERSON at Balmoral School
- Friday, November 29 from 8am-2pm ONLINE using Microsoft Teams
Important
- Bookings will open in MyCBE for parents/guardians on November 22 at 4pm
- Bookings will close on November 28 at 12pm
- Conferences are 10 minutes long and usually booked with one teacher at a time
- If you book a Friday conference, a Microsoft Teams link will be emailed to you – please use this to access the online conference
- Please inform the teacher if you require language interpretation services
Bookings for conferences are completed in your MyCBE Account.
Click here if you need instructions on how to book a conference: MyCBE Technical Support.
Balmoral Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser!
The Balmoral Parent Society is organizing a great fundraiser for the upcoming holiday season! Purdy’s Chocolate is absolutely delicious and a sure hit for your family celebrations this year.
Deadline to purchase: Wednesday, November 27
How to purchase:
- Login or create a new account atwww.fundraising.purdys.com
- Click on Join/Support Campaign
Balmoral’s CAMPAIGN CODE: 63766 - Shop and place orders!
**Please order using your child’s name so that we can organize for easy pick up.
Pick up will be at Balmoral School in December – exact date TBD
Contact: balmoralkeycommunicator@gmail.com if you have any questions!
If we reach $5000 in sales then 25% goes to our school! That’s $1250!! Sweet!
Bus Character Education
On November 19, students will be meeting with their bus peers, and teachers will facilitate conversations to promote good decision-making and expected bus behaviour. Buses are an extension of school, and many Balmoral students spend a significant portion of their school day on the bus. We want to ensure ongoing communication between the school, transportation services and our families, to ensure time spent on the bus is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all.
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in a pre-recorded and live online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and Recovery Alberta and will explore topics such as Peer Pressure, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens, and navigating Parent-Teen relationships.
Acting on feedback from participants who joined us during our live online sessions over the past two years, moving forward we invite all guardians and parents to listen to the pre-recorded or live sessions at their convenience.
LINK TO SESSIONS: Child and Youth Well Being Family and Caregiver Fall 2024-2025
Reporting Absences/Lates
There are 2 ways to report absences or lates for students:
- Email balmoral@cbe.ab.ca (PREFERRED METHOD) with the following information:
- Student first and last name
- Student’s homeroom (5-1, 7-3, etc)
- Reason for absence
- Call 403-777-7330 and press “1” for the Attendance line. Leave a message with the same information as above and also the SPELLING of the student’s full name.
Please ensure you use one of the contact methods above and NOT emailing the child’s teacher. If you need to pick up your child from school early, please call us 10 minutes in advance and we can get them ready for you.
The Pickle Jar Menu
Students may purchase food Monday – Thursday during the lunch break. The cafeteria is CASH only, and most meals are $6.
Important Dates
- November 21 – Guest speaker Leo Barbe
- November 27 – Deadline to purchase Purdy’s Chocolates!
- November 28 – Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4pm – 8pm (IN-PERSON, regular school day for students)
- November 29 – Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8am – 2pm (ONLINE, no school for students)
- December 17 – Whole School Assembly and Buddy Activity #3
- December 20 – Last day of classes before Winter Break
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.
Regards,
Balmoral Administration