CBE Connections
Working Together for Safe and Respectful Schools
Welcome to CBE Connections
A Message from the Board of Trustees
Trustees shared remarks at the March 3 public board meeting on recent community connections, provincial announcements and ongoing priorities for Calgary Board of Education students and schools
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Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent
Message from the Chief Superintendent
Commitment to School Safety
Recent tragic events in BC have brought school safety to the forefront of many of our minds. I want to reassure families that the CBE is committed to the safety and security of students and staff. Schools take every potential threat seriously and carefully assess each situation to ensure they take the appropriate response. When necessary, they are prepared to quickly activate emergency protocols and work with emergency services.
All CBE schools follow
Administrative Regulation 3021 – School Emergency Practices and Procedures, which applies consistently across our system. Each school maintains a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that is reviewed annually, shared with staff, and submitted to both the area office and CBE Corporate Security. Regular emergency practice is also an important part of preparedness: schools conduct fire drills and lockdown exercises throughout the year, with lockdowns completed alongside members of the Calgary Police Service.
We continue to work closely with provincial and community partners to strengthen communication, coordination and overall safety practices. Our commitment remains to continually review our procedures and ensure our schools are safe, supportive places for students to learn and grow.
Nine New Capital Projects for the CBE
On Feb. 27, the Government of Alberta announced project funding for seven new CBE schools, one replacement school and an addition for Joanne Cardinal-Schubert High School.
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Spanish Bilingual Program Anniversary
This year, the CBE proudly celebrates 25 years of Spanish bilingual programming. Students have built strong skills in two languages, developed a deeper understanding of different cultures and gained valuable tools for success in a connected world. Thank you to our dedicated educators, supportive families and community partners. Congratulations to the students, past and present, who bring Spanish bilingual learning to life every day.
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Mark Your Calendars, it’s Almost Spring Break!
Thursday, March 19 is the last day of classes before spring break. Schools will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, March 30. CBE administration offices will be closed on Monday, March 25.
Instructional Calendar
Education Plan Survey, Share your Perspectives by March 8
Share your perspectives through an online check-in survey and help refine the final year of the 2024-27 Education Plan. This survey will take approximately 7 minutes to complete and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on March 8. The Education Plan adjusted for year three will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval in May. Survey results will be shared in early June.
Complete the Survey
Pink Shirt Day Social Media Roundup
Students and staff across CBE schools wore pink for Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 25, to show that they stand up for kindness, inclusion and respect — and stand against bullying.
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Stride for Students at the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon
EducationMatters, CBE's fundraising partner, has once again been selected as a charitable partner for the 2026 Servus Calgary Marathon! Students, teachers, admin staff, parents, families, donors, partners and supporters are invited to participate and select EducationMatters as their charity of choice.
Register to walk or run on May 23 (5, 10 km) and May 24 (marathon and half marathon) to raise vital funds to support Calgary Board of Education students.
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Hitmen Be Brave
On Feb. 24, the Calgary Hitmen hosted the annual TELUS BE BRAVE #EndBullying Game against the Moose Jaw Warriors. More than 17,000 students and teachers, including 8,000 CBE students from 53 schools, watched the game and joined in spreading messages of acceptance and kindness. Students learned about bullying prevention and proudly wore their pink shirts in honour of Pink Shirt Day. They also had the opportunity to visit the booths of various community partners including Calgary Police Service, Kids’ Help Phone, ConnecTeen, Calgary Fire Department and EMS, and heard from this year’s guest speaker, Canadian bobsleigh athlete, Kenny M’Pindou.
Bullying Prevention
School Councils
Have You Posted Your Meeting Minutes?
Help keep your school community informed and engaged!
Please make it a priority to regularly post your School Council minutes on your school website. Sharing updates consistently ensures parents and families stay connected, informed and involved in the great work happening at your school.
School Council Handbook
Next COSC Meeting
April 22
Please note the date change! Invitations to the next COSC meeting will be sent later in March.
ASCA Calendar of Events
The ASCA website offers a calendar of events including a variety of participation opportunities for school council members and/or parents. These include:
- Workshops for school councils
- Online sessions for parents regarding various health and educational issues
- Event information for “special dates”
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CBE Connections is emailed every month to families to connect them more closely with what’s happening across our system.
