Today students in rooms 12 and 17 led the Orange Shirt Day assembly. Our school gathered in circle as Knowledge Keeper, Lynne, played the flute. She shared the importance of circle to start our gathering in a good way. Students taught us a little bit more about the three flags we have in our front hallways. Flags hold symbols that can help tell us the story of people.

This week some of our classes ventured off on walking field trips to explore some new park areas in our community. As we teach and learn about pedestrian safety, we ask that you support us by modelling as well.  Please use the crosswalks by our school. Thank you for patience as the city works on greater accessibility of our sidewalks on the crosswalk by the playground.

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.

LBS goes Instagram!

You can follow us @Montessori_LBS 

Upcoming dates

October 2: Photo Day

October 9: Thanksgiving Day

October 20: Non-instructional Day

October 23: Grade 6 vaccinations

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. 

Check out the Fundraising page to see more fundraising opportunities sponsored by School Council.