March
3 Deadline to pick next year’s courses in MyCBE at midnight
4 Winds from the South Concert
5 Career Chat: Advanced Care Paramedic in Learning Commons at lunch
5 AIBF Jazz Festival Starts
5 – 7 Connections Camp: Racism Awareness and Leadership program
7 Scarlett French Café
7 Unique Pathways Dual Credit 2024-25 Info Session at lunch in Learning Commons
9 SAIT Open House
9 Bow Valley College Open House
11 First Day of Spring Sports
11 CAREERS Paid Summer Internships/Apprenticeships Part 1 Info Session at lunch in Learning Commons
12 Summer Internships/Apprenticeships Application Support at lunch in the Learning commons
14 Grade 12 Closing Ceremony Info Assembly for students
14 MRU New Bachelor of Aviation Management & Aviation Diploma @ lunch in the Learning Commons
18 Junior Forest Rangers Virtual Presentation in Rm 159 at lunch
21 Last day of classes before Spring Break
21 Post Secondary/Unique Pathways Fair at Conferences (5:30-7:30pm)
21 - 22 Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
28 Youth Employment Centre Hiring Fair 1:30-6:00 pm at Big Four Building
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We are heading into basketball playoffs this week and also our annual Winds from the South music program at Jack Singer on Monday. There is a lot of information that we hope you find useful below.
Basketball Playoffs
A number of our basketball teams are heading into playoffs this week. Best of luck Lancers!!
- Jr. Girls: at EP Scarlett vs. Central Memorial Mon, March 4 – 5:30 PM
- Sr. Girls: at Henry Wise Wood Tues, March 5 – 5:30 PM
- Sr. Boys: Tuesday March 5 – Time and location TBD
There are a couple of things to be aware of:
1. Attendance at playoff games is still following the limited spectator policy. Student ID will be required to enter the gym.
2. There is a gate admission for all playoff games.
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults $5.00
Students & Seniors $2.00
Children under 6 Free
The proceeds of the gate admissions are not retained by the schools; they are remitted to CSHSAA and used to offset the expenses of the sport programs.
Music Update
This week is busy for our music students with our annual Winds from the South show happening at the Jack Singer Concert Hall on Monday, March 4.
On Tuesday March 5, our Jazz 2 students will be competing at the Alberta International Band Festival at the Polaris Centre. Parents are more than welcome to take in the performance that starts at 4:00 PM.
Our Jazz 1 students will be competing at the AIBF (again out the Polaris Centre), with their performance scheduled for Thursday, Mar 7 at 1:30 PM.
Thanks in advance for your support, we are looking forward to celebrating another amazing week of music!
Healthy Hunger
The Healthy Hunger program is looking for parent volunteers that are able to support the leadership students in distributing fun lunches. If you are able to spare some time during lunch on any upcoming Thursday when Healthy Hunger is delivered please click on the following link for details and to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AACAC2EA2FD0-47980333-epsfun
**Please note all volunteers must have a valid police background check and a completed annual CBE volunteer registration form.**
Thank you!
Faye Garcia
HH Parent Coordinator
This is an optional service for families and the decision to participate is up to each family. We have not reviewed the health standards at each restaurant so we encourage families to make an informed choice.
- March 7 Boardwalk Burgers
- March 14 Noodlebox
- March 21 Coco Brooks
- April 4 Edo
- April 11 Banzai
- April 18 Subway
- April 25 Mary Browns
- May 2 Boston Pizza
- May 23 Golden Bell
- May 30 Little Caesars
- June 6 Jelly Modern
To participate in fun lunches create an account at www.healthyhunger.ca to register. You will be notified when new lunches are posted and be able to view up-coming lunches, place orders and pay for orders online.
Field Hockey Interest Meeting
Field Hockey interest meeting is on March 7 at lunch in Room 107. Beginners and experienced players are welcome! Students who can’t attend the meeting are welcome to contact Ms. Green by e-mail at rsgreen@cbe.ab.ca.
Boys Soccer Meeting
Boys Soccer Meeting is on March 5th @ Lunch in the Main Gym. Please contact Ms. Malone kpmalone@cbe.ab.ca or Ms. Doerksen NCDoerksen@cbe.ab.ca if you have questions.
Course Selection for next years Grade 11 & 12 Students
PowerSchool will be open for course selections for next year Grade 11 and 12 students until 11:59pm on Sunday, March 3. Students should log into their student portal, go to “Class Registration” and enter their requests prior to this deadline. After this point, counsellors will be making selections for next year courses based off student transcripts. Any student who requires support with this over the weekend can access a supporting registration slideshow on the Student Services D2L shell under “Presentations.”
On Monday, March 4, Student Services will be posting a list of students on track to receive their high school diploma by June outside of the Guidance offices. The list will be posted by Alberta Student Number (ASN). Students who are not on the list are asked to book an appointment with their guidance counsellor to discuss credit recovery, summer school, or transition options. We will be updating the list periodically throughout the semester.
Bamfield Marine Science Centre Trip – October 29 – November 1.
October 21, 2024 Scarlett students will have the chance to travel to Bamfield Marine Science Centre on the west coast of Vancouver Island. There will be a parent meeting for interested students on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 in the Learning Commons. Current grade 10 students interested in the trip may also register but priority will be given to the grade 11 students. Email Mr. McKillop for more details at mdmckillop@cbe.ab.ca .
Quoi de neuf? What's new in French Immersion?
Scarlett French Café - Each semester French Immersion students are invited to our Scarlett French Café. This semester, Mme Simard will be hosting the French Café for our French Immersion students in Room 286 on Thursday, March 7 from 8:15 - 9:00am. All French Immersion students are welcome to drop by, have a "French Café" experience, socialize with their peers and some students will be awarded their Certificats de méritas that morning as well, in recognition of their hard work and achievements in the first semester.
DELF - March 6
We will have our first DELF exam prep session in Room 123 on March 6 starting at 8:25 am. These sessions are optional, though incredibly useful to understand the objective of the exam and how to best succeed. I do recommend that students attend the first two sessions, as we review the interview portion of the exam, which tends to be the biggest challenge for our students taking the DELF. Students signed up for the DELF exam should have received an email from me by now outlining next steps, and must stop by my room on March 6th to ensure that the information they provided at sign-up for the exam is accurate. This will be their last chance to modify that information before taking the exam in April.
Grade 12 Students
All Grade 12 Students must complete the online form to participate in the School Closing Exercises:
The form along with the grad fee is due now. Thank you everyone! Ms. Chaudhry snchaudhry@cbe.ab.ca
Lost and Found
This week there will be a table set up in the main office with small items that have been turned in. If you are missing an air pod, or something small, please swing by the office and check it out!
Leadership Update
Last week over 100 mini care packages with notes of gratitude went out to the neighbouring houses surrounding Scarlett. Thank you to the Leadership students for putting this together.
As always, Leadership 25/35will be offered as an in-timetable class next year, as well, we will also be offering a J-Block class – this will run Monday, Wednesday and every second Friday, before regular classes (7:30-8:55) for the whole year, for the same 5/6 credits. No pre reqs required for any level. This allows students to have more room in their time-table for core subjects; and in addition, offers a lot of flexibility for students with busy schedules and limited time. If you are interested, you can find it on your regular course registration pick sheet under JBlock LDC Leadership 35 (even if you are only in 25). If you want to make a difference in your school, Leadership is a great way to get involved. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Ehrmann mrehrmann@cbe.ab.ca.
June Exam Schedule
Please find our exam schedule for June on the Exam Schedule page of our website. If you have a question or a conflict with an exam please contact Ms. Kate Malayko, Assistant Principal, at kgmalayko@cbe.ab.ca by email so she can coordinate this for you.
2024 Calgary Stampede Grade 12 Western Art Scholarship
The Grade 12 Scholarship program fosters youth education through the celebration and advocacy of western art. For more than 35 years, we have been awarding scholarships to Calgary and southern Alberta Grade 12 students. These scholarships may be used for the post-secondary educational program of the winner's choice. Please see attached poster: Southern Alberta Western Art Scholarship
For more information, contact stampedescholarshipart@gmail.com
Education Matters
The website will be opening on March 1. If you missed the scholarship meeting we held in the Learning Commons last week, you can still attend an info session through Education Matters.
They currently have four online webinars scheduled, please try to register for only one as space is limited.
- Thursday, March 7, 2024 – 4:00 – 5:00pm
- Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – 5:00 – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday, March 26, 2024 – 4:00 – 5:00pm
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024 – 4:30 – 5:30pm
If these dates do not work for your schedule, please follow our social media pages as we will be adding more learning sessions in the future.
**Quick reminder – before asking your teacher’s for reference letters please ensure that you have the following to give them:
- Brag Sheet
- Write Up of the Scholarship
- Please also ask for the letter to be on letterhead as well as it must be signed by the teacher
If you have further questions, please see Ms. Nish in Guidance.
Unique Pathways Dual Credit and Exploratory Programs 2024-25
Link: Unique Pathways and Off Campus Education
Applications with Statement of Intent, Statement of Support and Personal Learning Schedule due April 12. See Ms. White in the Career Centre for more information.
Topics Include:
- Business, Administration, Finance & Information Technology
- Health, Recreation & Human Services
- Natural Resources
- Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation
Support
How to Setup
Camp Courage
Camp Courage is a seven-day Police, Fire and Paramedic Camp that empowers twenty four (24) young women and gender-diverse individuals to reach their potential through information, education and inspiration. Sessions will offer basic skills and knowledge to help participants learn more about how to begin a career as a first responder, along with providing connections to current women police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
The Camp will be held from July 15 - July 21 and participants will be expected to attend the camp daily from 8 am to 4 pm.
For more information, visit www.campcourage.ca
Applications due by March 20, 2024.
Fire Cadet Program
The Fire Cadet Program gives high school students the opportunity to learn about what it takes to be a firefighter, through teaching life-skills like leadership, community involvement, teamwork, pride and respect. Through theoretical and practical training, Fire Cadets learn basic firefighting skills, and, how to apply those skills and values into daily activities.
If you’re a teenager who is excited about the Calgary Fire Department and interested in learning valuable life skills in a hands-on, high-intensity environment, consider applying to the Fire Cadet program.
Applications for the 2024 program are open until March 28, 2024.
Junior Forest Rangers
The JFR program is an incredible summer employment opportunity for high school students in Alberta, as well as post-secondary students or graduates from across the country (and beyond). JFR is a provincially run program under the Wildfire Management Branch in the Ministry of Forestry and Parks. We have up to 9 crews stationed in the 10 different forest areas across the province. Each crew consists of a Crew Leader, Sub Leader, and 6 Crew Members. Our crews live on an Alberta Wildfire base, and every day they take part in a wide variety of hands-on work projects and educational opportunities.
In order to apply to the member and leader jobs, applicants will need to create a candidate profile and submit their application on the job board. Both leaders and members must complete a fitness test and ParQ form as part of their application. First and Second year Crew Members must complete Parts A, B, and C and attach that to your application. Application deadline: April 1.
Alberta RCMP Youth Camps for ages 16-18
RCMP youth camps provide the exclusive opportunity to experience behind-the-curtain of policing in one of the most highly recognized police forces in the world.
Camp Dates: July 22-26 & August 5-9
Indigenous Youth Camp: August 12 -16
Email: kyouthcamps-kcampsdejenues@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Apply here before April 30, 2024
Calgary Police Service Mentorship Programs
- Junior Police Academy gives youths aged 12 to 16 the opportunity to find out what it is like to be a police officer.
- The Calgary Police Cadet Corps is a youth program based on the Canadian Military Cadet Programs (Army, Navy, and Air) that have been operating successfully for over 100 years. More information can be found at www.calgarypolicecadets.com
- Power Play is a drop-in program for youth aged six to 17. The program is free and allows youth who have cultural or financial barriers the opportunity to play hockey free of charge.
Hope you have a good weekend.
Sincerely,
Carma Cornea
Principal