Good Afternoon CMAC Families
It was so great welcoming the kids back from Spring Break on Monday, it was also my birthday and the staff and students at CMAC really showed how much they care. Seeing teachers, staff, and some students, walking around with fake moustaches on left me smiling all day. Badminton tryouts have been an overwhelming success, I do not think I have ever seen so many students show up for tryouts before. Grade 6 students are finishing preparations for outdoor school next week, a true right of passage that will leave them all with fond memories and lasting friendships for the years to come. A group of Grade 9 students is also getting ready to head out to the west coast sailing, Mrs. Dok. And I are very excited to be providing them with this opportunity. We also have another online School Council meeting coming up this Tuesday, please come join the conversation, and join our parent leadership team!
This is the time of year when we are planning for the fall, and the coming school year. Please, if you know your child/children will not be attending CMAC next year, email Mrs. Karen in the office at kaondrus@cbe.ab.ca and tell her your child’s name, grade, and where they will be attending school next year. If you have already done this, thank you, no need to do it again. If you have not, we really appreciate the heads up as it helps us plan.
Upcoming Calendar and Events
Monday April 7 – Day 2 – TLC Formal
Tuesday April 8 – Day 3 – TLC Informal – Staff Student Volleyball Game - Girls
Wednesday April 9 – Day 4 – TLC Informal – Staff Student Volleyball Game - Boys
Thursday April 10 – Day 1 – TLC Informal
Friday April 11 – Day 3 Even – Theme Day – Dress as your favourite decade
Monday April 14 – Day 2 – TLC Formal
Tuesday April 15 – Day 3 – TLC Informal
Wednesday April 16 – Day 4 – TLC Informal
Thursday April 17 – Day 1 – TLC Informal
Friday April 18 – Good Friday – School Closed – No School for Students
School Council
We are looking forward to another School Council meeting on Tuesday, online on teams (link is below). Please know all are welcome, we really appreciate hearing from our parents, and for the support you provide our school. We do still have a few positions that need to be filled:
- Casino Coordinator – Urgent Need – without someone to fill this role we risk losing our ability to raise over $70000 every 1-2 years! Please help!!!
- Social Media Coordinator
- Co-chair
- Help with Fun Lunches next year
You do not need any experience we have an awesome team that will help you learn. If you can help, please contact me at srbecker@cbe.ab.ca or join us at our next online meeting, the link is below. Our next online meeting in Tuesday April 8, login information is below. We will look forward to seeing many of you then!
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Meeting ID: 227 313 301 159
Passcode: 2sP3ay6G
CMAC Bottle Fundraiser
Are you doing some spring cleaning?? Well, Colonel Macleod School is still collecting bottles at two bottle depot locations.
- Sage Hill Bottle Depot, located at 70 Sage Hill Plaza NW
- Happy Can Bottle Depot, located at 700 33st NE, Unit 12
Both will be collecting bottles for Colonel Macleod School. The collected bottles will go towards building a new playground. If you would like to donate your bottles to Colonel Macleod School at either bottle depot, all you have to do is ask for the bottles to put on the Colonel Macleod School account when dropping off. They will give you a receipt showing how much you donated.
Thank you for your support and please reach out if you have any questions.
Social Media and Technology Tips for Parents & Guardians
One of my incredible teachers bought me a book that explores the severe impacts of reliance on screens on our children: “The Axious Generation” by Jonathan Haight. The video below begins to explore some key themes, but if you want to learn more the book looks excellent and is worth reading. As I start reading, I will be happy to connect with any parents who want to discuss what they learned!
https://jonathanhaidt.com/social-media/
Sports Teams
Please review expectations for spectators at all sporting events.
- All students/youth in attendance at games must be accompanied by a supervising adult who can bring them home if they are unable to follow the rules. Children must not be left unsupervised while in the school.
- If students do not have an adult to supervise them, they will be directed to leave.
- Please do not take photos or videos of players if other youth may be in the frame. I understand the desire to capture and share your child’s experience, but it violates the privacy of the other players.
- If you attend games at other schools, you may be directed to keep your phone in your bag at all times, and not to enter/exit the building once you have arrived. If needed, we will implement these rules here too.
- All attendees should be positive and supportive: disrespectful behaviour to players, coaches, referees or other spectators will be addressed by admin.
- Failure to follow rules and support a positive experience for may result in your being directed to leave, and possibly being barred from attending future events.
We have an incredible community of students and parents, and I don’t expect any of this to be an issue. Clear expectations help set us all up for success, and keep our focus where it belongs: on our incredible student athletes. Thank you in advance for another incredible year of CMAC athletics!
In further athletics news:
Please have a look in your MyCBE account and pay any unpaid fees.
If students want to try out for a team, they MUST first return their Annual Authorization for Athletic Tryout form).
If your child is playing on a sports team, or volunteering, please pick them up right at the end of their games and practices. Our teachers generously volunteer their time, and like the kids, are tired by the end of the day. If students cannot be picked up or find their way home on time, they will not be allowed to participate.
To participate in games and practices, students must be present for the duration of the school day, as per Calgary Middle Level Schools Amateur Athletics rules. They must also represent themselves as positive members of the school community, as per the standards set by our school for students in leadership roles.
Homework Hotel
Wednesdays at lunch, students in grades 7-9 can stay get extra help from teachers, or complete their homework in Room 4. Students in Grade 6 can attend Homework Hotel at lunch on Day 3 each week.
House Teams
Building from last year, homerooms have been split up into house teams. A huge thank you to Mrs. Fehr and Mrs. Dokimenko for the work they have put into this.
PURPLE- 5-1, 6-3, 7-6, 8-2, 8-4, 9-3
ORANGE- 5-3, 7-2, 7-3, 8-1, 8-6, 9-4
BLUE- 6-1, 7-4, 8-5, 9-1, 9-5, LEAD
GREEN- 5-2, 6-2, 7-1, 7-5, 8-3, 9-2
Volunteers
We need your help! Our teachers are doing a great job organizing exciting field trip opportunities for your kids. With the new volunteer clearance process, we are running short on volunteers. Please, if you are able to volunteer, complete the new volunteer process (link below) so we can keep offering these experiences for our students. https://www.cbe.ab.ca/get-involved/volunteer/Pages/volunteer.aspx
There is a new voucher process in place to pay for police security checks for volunteers, please connect with Karen Ondrus in the office to learn more.
Fees
Please pay your fees! A little bit from each family really adds up, and we need that money to support your child’s education. Log in to MyCBE now and pay any outstanding fees. While you are there, please complete your student demographic form for the year. This is what allows us to quickly contact you in case of an emergency!
For families with low incomes, the CBE provides a fee waiver program. Please see the following link for details: Fee Waivers
If there is a field trip or other learning opportunity with a fee, and this fee will prevent your child from participating, please connect with the principal. No child should miss a learning opportunity offered to their class due to financial reasons.
Healthy Hunger
Note: All orders, changes or cancellations must be completed no later than 5 days prior to the lunch date. Don’t miss those deadlines!
April 24 - Mucho Burrito (order deadline April 19) May 8 - Mary Browns (order deadline May 3) May 22 - Subway (order deadline May 17)
June 5 - Panago (order deadline May 31)