Thank you to all of our families for coming to the Open House. A big thank you to School Council and all of the volunteers for our welcome back BBQ. It was great seeing our learning community come together. These events are not possible without the support of volunteers, we thank you for your time!

This week we ran the Terry Fox Run. Students ran half kilometer laps and recorded their totals with marks on their hands. It was joyful seeing big buddies supporting their little buddies on our run. In our assembly we learned how we can show empathy and compassion by being considerate of others feelings, treat others with kindness and respect and helping others in need.

Learning Commons

If you are interested in volunteering in the Learning Commons, Mrs. Smith would be happy to hear from you. Please email her directly at JulSmith@cbe.ab.ca

Invite | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day Event - Sept. 30

CBE students, staff and their families and friends are invited to join an event being hosted by the City of Calgary in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District. The third annual ceremonial opening is taking place on Sept. 30 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave SE). This year's gathering will include a smudge tent, in-person Indigenous speakers and performers, an aerial salute ceremony, and other events. The events will also include an intertribal dance demonstration featuring Indigenous students from the CBE and CCSD. Participants are encouraged to wear orange.

Following the YYC, CBE & CCSD event, all are invited to join the Pokaiks – The Children Commemorative Annual Walk and Gathering 2023. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. at City Hall (15-minute walk from Fort Calgary or 2-minute drive) and continue to Shaw Millenium Park (30-minute walk). The walk will be followed by drumming/dancing, Indigenous community speakers, artisan booths, and food sales.

Forms

Please complete your online forms. These include Demographic verification forms and media forms. Paper forms also went home. These include Student health plan and volunteer forms. This information is important and we appreciate you taking the time to complete.

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Toys and Personal Belongings

Items not requested by the teacher for educational purposes should not be brought to school. This includes toys, trading cards and precious items from home. The school does not assume responsibility for the loss of these items. All student technology is to be used at the request of and under a teacher's direct supervision. Technology is not to be used on school grounds before or after school or during recess times.

Upcoming dates

September 28: Healthy Hunger lunch

September 28: Orange Shirt Day

September 29: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (school is closed)

October 2: Photo Day

From School Council

October School Council Meeting - AGM

As a parent/guardian at Lake Bonavista School, you are automatically a part of School Council and invited to each meeting. Our Annual General meeting is Thursday, October 12^th at 6:00pm in the school Learning Commons.

Healthy Hunger Lunches

School Council organizes Healthy Hunger lunches for grade 1-6 students. This is an optional program. Please visit the website  https://healthyhunger.ca/ to set up your child’s account and view the list of lunches being offered. If you have any questions or need support, please contact funlunchlbs@gmail.com Orders are due in 5 days before the lunch.

If you order lunch and your child is away, we will hold the lunch in the fridge until the end of the day only, for parents to pick up.

If you are interested in volunteering for Healthy Hunger lunches, please contact the funlunchlbs@gmail.com or our volunteer coordinator lbsvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com

Mabel’s Labels

Mabel’s Labels are the perfect way to label everything your child brings to school. Order your labels through campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for “Lake Bonavista School Council”. This fundraiser will run continuously  throughout the year and all proceeds go directly back to the school.