Upcoming Dates
Jan. 12 - Registration Begins
Jan.14 - Healthy Hunger Lunch - Gr.4-9
Jan. 15 - Gr. 6/7 Band Performance, (in class)
Jan.20 - Gr.9 Vaccinations (AM Only)
Jan.22 - School Council Meeting - 6:30-8:00pm
Jan. 27 - Western Canada High School Student Tour
Jan.27- Western Canada High School, Open House - 3:30-5:00pm
Jan. 28 - Healthy Hunger - Gr. 4-9
Jan. 29 - Central Memorial High School, Open House - 5:00-8:00pm
Jan. 30 - Non-Instruction Day, No School for Students
Thank you for your support in helping students get back into the rhythm of learning after the holidays. Consistent routines make a big difference this time of year, and we truly appreciate your partnership. A huge thank you as well to all parents who helped with our Grade 8 Science field trip and supported our junior high pizza lunch last week. Your involvement helps create great experiences for our students.
Physical Education Information
On Monday, Jan 12 we will be starting our next round of modules. Each module will be one week (badminton will have an additional week in one of the next rounds).
Group A - Badminton - Skill Development (main gym)
Group B - Handball (small gym)
Group C - Walking (Room 1) - Dress appropriately for the weather!
**Please make sure your student’s human sexuality form has been filled out and returned.
Athletics Information
Volleyball tryouts have begun, and teams will be selected this week. Our season starts with games the week of Jan. 19. Good luck to all our athletes! Permission forms, student athlete contract and fees are due before the first game.
Intramural Info.
We will be starting badminton for intramural on Monday, Jan. 12. Due to the large number of students and the limited space for badminton the schedule will be modified.
Monday - Grade 6 only
Tuesday - Grade 7 only
Wednesday - Grade 8 only
Thursday - Grade 9 only
Band Presentations
Our Grade 6 and 7 Bands will be performing in class, on Thursday, January 15.
- Grade 6 Concert: 10:10 AM
- Grade 7 Concert: 1:20 PM
Lead Program Opportunity
The City of Calgary offers a certification leadership program for youth Grades 7 - 12 called Leadership, Empowerment, Achieving a Difference (LEAD). This program has two requirements.
1. Completion of 9 pre-determined modules, on various aspects of leadership and
2. Completion of 20 hours of practicum experience, to put learned leadership skills into practice.
This program will be offered after school at Elboya. This is not a CBE sponsored program, rather the City of Calgary is renting the school space. See information about the program and package registration attached. Elboya LEAD registration package.pdf
LEAD Promotion Package - For External Agencies.pdf
Report Card Update
Parents received communication last week that the report card deadline has been extended due to the labour action in the fall. Kindergarten to Grade 9 Report Cards will be available starting Feb. 24, 2026.
BELCANFRAN Exchange
You are invited to attend a presentation on the Belcanfran reciprocal 11-week exchange program. The presentation will be made by Lise and Ron May who have coordinated reciprocal exchanges in France and Belgium for the past 19 years.
Belcanfran is a NON-FOR-PROFIT reciprocal family exchange between Alberta and France/Belgium that promotes the French language development through a linguistic and cultural immersion within family and school setting.
For more information, please consult our website: www.belcanfran.com Please refer to the website for application and payment dates. 3 month exchange Belcanfran - 2026-2027.pdf
MEETING
What? Belcanfran exchange information meeting
When? Saturday, January 17/2026
Where? Wildwood Community Centre
4411 Spruce Drive SW
Calgary, AB
Thank you again for your ongoing support. We’re looking forward to a great week of learning and activities!
Aliki Avdicos & Danny Cooper
Leadership Team, Elboya School