Good Afternoon CMAC Families,

I hope you all have opportunity to engage in some meaningful learning opportunities on the National Day for Truth and Reciliation this weekend.

Upcoming Calendar and Events

Monday October 2 – Day 2 – TLC Formal or wear an orange shirt – Orange Shirt Day Assembly
Tuesday October 3 – Day 3 – TLC Informal
Wednesday October 4 – Day 4 – TLC Informal
Thursday October 5 – Day 1 – TLC Informal
Friday October 6 – Day 2 Even

Monday October 9 – Thanksgiving - No School for Students
Tuesday October 10 – Day 2 – TLC Informal – Grade 6 vaccinations
Wednesday October 11 – Day 3 – TLC Informal
Thursday October 12 – Day 4 – TLC Informal
Friday October 13 – Day 2 Odd

Housekeeping

• Morning drop off: please do not use the staff parking lot to drop your children off in the morning. It creates safety issues with children getting off of busses, and traffic issues for busses that are trying to drop children off. Rather, park on the opposite (west) site of 6th street and have your children safely use the crosswalk to get to school.
• Lunch: Please, if you send your child with a meal that required cutlery (fork, spoon), also send them with the required cutlery.  

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Sept. 30

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30. Because CBE schools are closed on this important occasion, we will engage students in learning about its significance on Monday October 2.

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”.  The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

On September 30, all Canadians are encouraged to wear orange to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools, and their contributions to Canada’s rich cultural heritage.

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 Millennium Park (30-minute walk). The walk will be followed by drumming/dancing, Indigenous community speakers, artisan booths, and food sales.

Fun Lunch

We are bringing back fun lunch! For those who would like to order, it is up and running on the Healthy Hunger website.

October 18, 2023 - Papa Johns
November 23, 2023 - Banzai
December 13, 2023 - Mary Browns
January 17, 2024 - Taco Time
February 7, 2024 - Coco Brooks

Sports Teams

Cross Country, Soccer and Basketball are all up and running. Thank you to all students who tried out, and thank you to those who made the team for committing to the responsibility that comes with representing our school.

If your child is playing on a sports team, 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 they cannot be picked up 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.

Students must return their Annual Authorization for Athletic tryouts (sent home last Friday) to their Phys Ed teacher before they participate.