Upcoming Dates
Nov. 5 - Gr. 7-9 Pizza Lunch
Nov. 7 - Remembrance Day Recognition
Nov. 10-12 - Fall Break
Nov. 13 - Classes Resume
Nov. 19 - Healthy Hunger Lunch - Gr.4-9
Nov. 19-21 - Band Camp
Nov. 20 - School Council Meeting, 6:30 pm in Learning Commons
Nov. 25 - Photo Retakes
Nov. 26 - Healthy Hunger Lunch - Gr.4-9
Dec. 3 - Gr.6 Vaccinations
Dec. 3 - Gr. 7-9 Pizza Lunch
Dec. 10 - Healthy Hunger Lunch - Gr.4-9
Dec. 18 - Healthy Hunger Lunch - Gr.4-9
We are grateful for our parents’ continued support and patience as we await further direction regarding events and activities previously posted on our school calendar/website. At this time, we know that the Fall Break is still on, meaning that there is no school for students from Nov. 10-12. Classes will resume next week on Thursday, Nov. 13. Parent-Teacher Conferences may be rescheduled, and athletic events will likely be adjusted. Once we have more information, we will let you know.
Falcons Merchandise
The deadline to purchase school merchandise has been extended to Nov. 14. Click here for more information. https://elboya.cbe.ab.ca/merchandise or https://elboyaspiritwear.itemorder.com.
Gr. 7-9 Pizza Lunch is this week! - Nov 5
This is a friendly reminder of the new prices in affect:
1 slice $2
2 slices $5
Pizza: $15
Remembrance Day Event
Students will be commemorating Remembrance Day by participating in a scheduled (in-class) ceremony on Friday from 10:45-11:15. Please let the office know in advance if you will be picking up your student to avoid disruption during this time. We are awaiting a link to share with families who would like to support the poppy fund.
Athletics Updates
Basketball practices resume this week, following the regular schedule but games are postponed for this week. The soccer season of play ends at the end of this week so there will not be any further soccer games/practices. See website for dates.
Monday:
8am - Jr. Girls Basketball
4pm - Sr. Boys Basketball
Tuesday:
4pm - Sr. Girls Basketball
Wednesday:
8am - Sr. Girls Basketball
4pm - Jr. Boys Basketball
Thursday:
4pm - Jr. Girls Basketball
Band Camp at Camp Kindle.
We are looking for 2 parent volunteers that could support this wonderful opportunity for our Gr. 8 & 9 band students at Band Camp. For more details about volunteering please reach out to Mrs. Bates (LuBates@cbe.ab.ca).
You don't need to have a child at camp, and you can also split the duties with another parent, staying only one night.
When: 8:15am on Nov. 19 (Wednesday) to 12:45pm on Nov. 21 (Friday)
Where: Camp Kindle, by Water Valley (1h15min NW of Calgary)
What: Light supervision, share meals with us, and hallway supervision in the evenings. Workspace and Wi-Fi available.
Jacket Racket
Here’s your chance to support those in need by dropping off your gently used winter clothing for donation to Jacket Racket. Coats, snow pants, hats and mittens are collected, sorted and distributed to Calgary students, from kindergarten to grade 12. Their deadline has been extended to Nov. 19. Items can be dropped off in the bin by the front office. Thank you for your support!
Community Education Services
If you’d like to learn more about topics for youth such as anxiety, ADHD, use of technology, etc., click here to access some online resources put on by Alberta Health Services.
Wishing everyone a great week and a restful Fall break!
Aliki Avdicos
Principal, Elboya
