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Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year!Whether you and your student are just starting kindergarten, returning to our schools for another year, or transferring in from another school system, we warmly welcome you to the Calgary Board of Education. Aug. 14, 2019 The CBE Traditional Pow WowWe continued our tradition of celebrating the success of all CBE students in the spirit of reconciliation at the Annual Traditional Pow Wow held on May 16. Jun. 20, 2019 CBE Indigenous Student GraduationOn June 4, we celebrated the academic achievements of Indigenous graduates at the annual Indigenous Student Graduation Celebration. Jun. 20, 2019 Indigenous Students’ Grade 9 Transition CeremonyThis spring, the Indigenous Education Team invited all Indigenous students in Grade 9 to participate in a traditional ceremony to celebrate and honour their transition to high school. Jun. 20, 2019 Register for My Transit Ride Orientation SessionsMiddle or high school students transitioning to Calgary Transit and their families are invited to attend one of three, free orientation sessions sponsored by the Calgary Board of Education, the Calgary Catholic School District and Calgary Transit. Jun. 03, 2019 Responding to Air Quality AlertsAir quality may vary from community to community within Calgary. Principals will make decisions based on local conditions. Parents who are concerned about their child’s well-being when the air quality is poor should contact their school. May. 30, 2019 Better Together Breakfast | Thank You to Our PartnersThe CBE recognized the enormous contribution that our community makes to support student success and well-being both in and out of the classroom at our annual Better Together Breakfast on May 17, sponsored by HSBC. May. 26, 2019 Geoff and Bob Snider | Legacy Award WinnersFor their leadership both on and off the lacrosse field and their commitment to student athletes, Geoff and Bob Snider are the latest recipients of the CBE Legacy Award. May. 13, 2019 Saying “Thanks” to Our School Bus DriversMonday, May 6 has been designated as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to provide teachers, students and families the opportunity to thank the bus drivers and to show them how much we value their service. May. 02, 2019 Education Week 2019Education Week takes place April 29 to May 3, 2019 with the theme of Learning is a Journey. Apr. 28, 2019 Board of Trustees Identifies Top 3 for CBEDuring this election, trustees want all Albertans to think about the value of public education, and why it should be a priority. See our top three messages and the questions we need party leaders to answer. Apr. 02, 2019 Update | Winter Weather RemindersFamilies are encouraged to ensure their children are prepared for the weather and are dressed appropriately. The safety and security of our students is of the utmost importance. Jan. 31, 2019 Strongman Bus Pull at Sir John FranklinMedia are invited to attend Sir John Franklin School when teacher and Calgary’s Strongest Man competitor, James Loach, will attempt to pull a yellow school bus filled with students and food donations collected for the Calgary Food Bank. Dec. 19, 2018 Building Community by Building RobotsHow do you get students excited in STEM? Build robots. How do you get students excited about being a part of their community? Compete with robots! Nov. 20, 2018 Celebrate National Child Day Nov. 20National Child Day is celebrated annually on Nov. 20 in recognition of Canada’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Nov. 14, 2018 Celebrating International Education WeekInternational Education Week takes place this year from Nov. 12 to 17. During this week, we celebrate the benefits of international education and student exchanges. Nov. 12, 2018 Remembrance Day Assembly at Battalion Park SchoolOn Nov. 9, CBE schools will hold Remembrance Day events to commemorate and honour our many military men and women. Media are invited to Battalion Park School for their school assembly. Nov. 07, 2018 CBE 2018 Enrolment NumbersThe CBE saw another year-over-year increase in student enrolment for the 2018-19 school year which closely matched projections. Oct. 25, 2018 Principal wins Indigenous Educator AwardCongratulations to Lori Pritchard, principal at Sir John A. Macdonald School, on being selected to receive a 2018 Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Award for Innovative Practice from Indspire Oct. 22, 2018 CBE Statement Regarding Cannabis Legalization Thank you for joining us today to talk about how the legalization of cannabis will affect CBE students and staff, and how our administrative regulations have changed to reflect this. Oct. 15, 2018 Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence On World Teachers' Day, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced the launch of the 2019 Prime Minister’s Awards (PMA) for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in Early Childhood Education. Oct. 10, 2018 World Mental Health Day | Oct. 10The CBE wants all students to be successful in their learning, and we recognize that positive mental health enables students to fully participate in their learning. Oct. 08, 2018 Important | CBE Schools OpenAll Calgary Board of Education schools are open to provide a warm and safe place for attending students. Oct. 02, 2018 CBE Launches New Student Information SystemThe Calgary Board of Education has implemented a new student information system – My CBE / PowerSchool – which replaces the old My CBE Account and HomeLogic applications. Aug. 15, 2018 Important Year-End Information for FamiliesAs we wrap up another school year, we have some important information for families about My CBE Account, fee payments, waivers and transportation for the 2018-19 school year. Jun. 24, 2018 CBE Traditional Pow WowOn May 17, 2018 at Crescent Heights High School, Elders, community members, special guests, students, teachers, drummers and dancers gathered in celebration of reconciliation through education at the 4th Traditional Pow Wow. Jun. 19, 2018 Richmond School MuralRichmond School, a small but vibrant elementary school in Southwest Calgary, has become the latest canvas of award-winning artist, Elena Bushan. Jun. 13, 2018 Website Outage We are currently experiencing technical issues with our web service provider. May. 27, 2018 CPS Partnership Paves the Road to SuccessA unique partnership with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) is providing students with an opportunity to keep police vehicles in excellent shape, while receiving work experience credits that will count towards their Alberta high school diploma. May. 22, 2018 ¡Que Pasa! ¡Que Show!On Monday, May 7, Spanish bilingual program school students from across the CBE came together at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for an evening in celebration of Spanish language, music and culture. May. 17, 2018 Books and Teddies - The Perfect Combination! Grade 1 students at Marlborough School were the very fortunate recipients of both teddies from the Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss and beautiful picture books from the Books for Kids campaign. May. 14, 2018 CBE Traditional Pow WowThe Calgary Board of Education invites you to join us for a Traditional Pow Wow at Crescent Heights High School on May 17, 2018. May. 14, 2018 Students Aspire to DanceTwenty-three young dancers from Nelson Mandela High School are focused and busy rehearsing in preparation to perform at the East Side Dance Festival at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. May. 08, 2018 East Side Dance FestivalEastside Dance Festival was created to foster positive relationships and community among potentially at risk youth and to provide dance opportunities for underprivileged students in Calgary. May. 06, 2018 Mental Health Supports at the CBETo kick-off Mental Health Week, we are excited to announce additional mental health resources to support educators and students. May. 06, 2018 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day May 7Monday, May 7, 2018 has been designated as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to provide teachers, students and families the opportunity to thank the bus drivers and to show them how much we value their service. May. 03, 2018 Update on K-12 Math StrategyThis school year, the CBE has implemented our K-12 Mathematics Strategy to help students be more successful in their math learning. Apr. 15, 2018 Update | Chief Superintendent RecruitmentFollowing the announcement of Chief Superintendent David Stevenson’s retirement, the Board of Trustees contracted a recruitment firm to support their search for a new Chief Superintendent. Apr. 08, 2018 New School Announcement for the CBEOn Friday, March 23 the Government of Alberta announced two new schools and the planning dollars for two more schools for the Calgary Board of Education. Mar. 22, 2018 Pink Shirt Day at Rideau Park SchoolIn recognition of Pink Shirt Day and CBE’s commitment to create Welcoming, Caring, Safe and Respectful learning environments and conditions for success for each student, Rideau Park’s GSA members helped to make over 400 sugar cookies in the shape of t-shi Mar. 22, 2018 CBE Provincial Budget ResponseMedia are invited to an availability today where a representative from the Board of Trustees will respond to the Province’s 2018-19 budget announcement. Mar. 21, 2018 CBE Board of Trustees Approve New Mission StatementThe CBE Board of Trustees unanimously approved an amendment to Results 1: Mission, amending the CBE’s mission statement to include language which respects gender identity and gender expression. Mar. 14, 2018 Chief Superintendent Recruitment The Board of Trustees has contracted a recruitment firm, Optimum Talent, to support a nation-wide search for a new Chief Superintendent. Feb. 22, 2018 Pink Shirt Day | Feb. 28, 2018Pink Shirt Day is an opportunity for everyone to wear something pink to symbolize that as a society we will not tolerate bullying Feb. 22, 2018 CBE Students and Staff Explore Nature, All Year LongThe CBE has partnered with YMCA Riveredge, a field study area beside Sandy Beach Park near Calgary’s beltline. Programming has begun for both CBE students as well as outdoor-themed professional learning for CBE staff. Feb. 08, 2018 Important | Winter Storm Warning - CBE Schools Open TodayAt this time, Calgary Board of Education schools will be open as usual on Thursday, Feb. 8, but we are closely monitoring the weather conditions and will provide an update if a decision is made to close CBE schools. Feb. 06, 2018 A Million CheeriosGrade 5 students at Marshall Springs School counted, calculated and collected one million Cheerios during a recent hands-on math learning experience. Jan. 30, 2018 First Annual Giving FaireDouglas Harkness School invited students and their families to attend the school’s First Annual Giving Faire held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2017 Jan. 30, 2018 The Spirit of Giving at Senator Patrick Burns SchoolGrade 6 students in three different classes at Senator Patrick Burns School decided to participate in collecting donations for a single mother and 3 year old girl who were nominated on AMP Radio Calgary. Dec. 21, 2017 Aviation Program Takes FlightTeachers Chris Harke, Scott Haskell and Mark Kost at Nelson Mandela High School have designed a program that exposes students to the aviation industry as a potential career path. Dec. 19, 2017 Come Learn with UsKindergarten registration starts on January 22, 2018 at all CBE schools. Dec. 18, 2017 Warm Hands and Warm HeartsErnest Manning High School students presented Connaught School students with a gift of warm winter clothes earlier this month. Dec. 13, 2017 Great Kids Award 2018The nomination period for the Great Kids Award is open unti 4 pm Jan. 16, 2018. Dec. 10, 2017 Operational Review InformationView the Operational Review webpage for more information on the Minister of Education’s operational review of the CBE. Sep. 13, 2017 School Website OutageWe are currently experiencing technical issues with our web service provider Aug. 22, 2017 Celebrating a Year of Student Success As we near the end of an outstanding year of teaching and learning, I want to express my appreciation to students for the significant effort and enthusiasm. Jul. 09, 2017 New Public Schools Named The CBE is pleased to announce the names of the Aboriginal Learning Centre, which moved to its new facility in January and the southeast high school, which is under construction. Jun. 29, 2017 CBE K-12 Mathematics Strategy OverviewDuring the 2016-17 school year the CBE engaged with parents, students, teachers, mathematicians and post-secondary educators on what they wanted to see in our K-12 Mathematics Strategy. Jun. 28, 2017 First Nations, Métis and Inuit GraduationWalking into the lower gymnasium at Forest Lawn High School on June 7 for the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduation was an exciting and awe-inspiring moment. Jun. 19, 2017 Celebrating the CBE Traditional Pow Wow The 3rd Annual Calgary Board of Education Traditional Pow-Wow was held on May 5, 2017 at Crescent Heights High School. The event, guided by Piikani Elder Reg Crowshoe, was a community celebration of success for all students in the spirit of reconciliation Jun. 19, 2017 Tulips Bloom for Canada | Canada 150In preparation for Canada’s 150th Birthday, Stanley Jones School was the recipient of 1000 red and white tulips from the Canadian Garden Council of Canada. Jun. 18, 2017 CSSAC Strengthens Student Voice in the CBEStudent leaders in the Chief Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (CSSAC) met with Chief Superintendent David Stevenson once a month for the 2016-2017 school year. Jun. 15, 2017 Singing the Day Away | Canada 150All students at Captain John Palliser School have been celebrating Canada 150 this year by focusing on Canadian music. Jun. 04, 2017 Full STEAM Ahead for Students Please join EducationMatters on May 25 for Full STEAM Ahead for Students as we highlight students’ successes, and raise funds. May. 07, 2017 CBE Traditional Pow WowThe CBE invites you to join us for a Traditional Pow Wow at Crescent Heights High School on May 5, 2017 May. 02, 2017 CBE Flags at Half-MastFlags at CBE schools and buildings will be at half-mast on Friday, April 28 Apr. 27, 2017 Calgary Roughnecks CBE NightThe Calgary Board of Education has teamed up with the Calgary Roughnecks to offer students, staff, and families a discounted ticket to a Roughnecks game while also fundraising for our schools. Mar. 21, 2017 CBE Provincial Budget ResponseMedia are invited to an availability tomorrow where a representative from the Board of Trustees will respond to the Province’s 2017-18 budget announcement. Mar. 14, 2017 Canada 150 StoriesWe'll be sharing stories from CBE schools that highlight how students and teachers are celebrating the 150th anniversary of Canada's confederation. Mar. 08, 2017 CBE K-12 Math Strategy The CBE is developing a K-12 mathematics strategy that will help our students succeed in math. Feb. 21, 2017 CBE Issues Statement About Math ResultsThe facts as presented in the Kids Come First news release are misleading and inaccurate. Our comprehensive reporting to the Province, and to our Board of Trustees demonstrates that overall, CBE students are performing well in math. Feb. 01, 2017 CBE presented with Meritorious Budget AwardThe Board of Trustees was presented with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) today for excellence in the preparation and issuance of its 2016-17 budget, Students Come First Jan. 09, 2017 New CBE Schools Open in New YearThe Calgary Board of Education has opened an unprecedented 15 schools this school year with three more expected to open in a few weeks. Jan. 08, 2017 CBE new schools updateMedia are invited to attend an update on all of the CBE’s new schools and for a tour of the new West Ridge School that opened to students on Jan. 4. Jan. 04, 2017 Indigenous Shining Student AwardNominations are now open for the fourth annual Indigenous Shining Student Award, presented by the Education Partners Task Force and sponsored by Alberta Education. Jan. 04, 2017 Remembrance Day at the CBEIn classrooms across the city, thousands of students learn about the contribution of our soldiers and veterans in battles like Vimy Ridge or Juno Beach. Nov. 09, 2016 CBE Remembrance Day EventMedia are invited to join students from Western Canada High School for their Remembrance Day ceremony. Nov. 07, 2016 CBE 2016 Enrolment NumbersThe Calgary Board of Education has once again welcomed a record number of students for the 2016-17 school year. Oct. 10, 2016 Compensation DisclosureCompensation information is provided in a format that reflects the average annual salaries of our employees. Sep. 07, 2016
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