I hope this message finds you all well and that you’ve all been able to start your well-deserved weekend by the time you receive this message. J

Earlier this week I sent out the link to the school planning engagement survey for 2024-2025. We are starting to look ahead to the next school year and I am hoping you can take a few minutes to provide me with some feedback directly linked to our school development process and school-based fees. Please note that when we consider school-based fees this does NOT include lunch supervision fees for grade 6 students, nor does it include transportation fees. Please use the link below to share your perspective with me on fees and our SDP.

Survey:  https://arbourlake.cbedialogue.com/en/projects/2023-2024-school-year/engagements/school-planning-survey-2024-arbour-lake-school

School Development Plan:  https://arbourlake.cbe.ab.ca/documents/c0c8abd6-7532-5ab2-a1ab-e7e36d4f7f75/School%20Improvement%20Results%20Reporting2022-23%20School%20Development%20Planning%202023-24.pd

Fees Report:  https://arbourlake.cbe.ab.ca/documents/7ca2ec49-45b5-5a02-a5f5-4a1ec2e5147a/Fee%20Report%20to%20Parents%202022%202023.pdf

Please review the “Important Dates” section of this message as we do have a lot happening between now and spring break. Please make note that we will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on March 21 4-8PM and March 22 8am-1pm. The conference booking system will open a week prior to conferences and we will inform you when it opens. Please also note that conferences will again default to “virtual” however if you prefer an in-person conference, we can arrange that as well.

Finally, Ramadan Mubarak to those of you who celebrating as Ramadan begins this weekend. We know that this is a very important spiritual celebration and we want to ensure we support our students who will be fasting as best as we can. In previous years some students have asked to sit separately from their peers during our lunch break, and this is very understandable, and if needed we can arrange this again. I also want to note that our teachers are aware that students will be fasting and we will take this into account when it comes to student expectations to participate, especially in physical education. Please simply reach out if you need anything at all. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Nancy Lisi, Principal

Nmlisi@cbe.ab.ca

Announcements & Reminders:

Student Enrollment Intentions for 2024-2025

If your child is currently scheduled to return to Arbour Lake School next year, but you know that they will not be returning, please use this link to share your intentions:  https://forms.gle/XvbybR3qvQci3R21A

Student Fees

Throughout the school year, students participate in off-site activities and learning enhancement opportunities that may require that parents pay a fee. We are aware that there are times and circumstances that arise that make paying these fees a challenge to families. Please know we are here to support our students and that it is important to us that students are able to take advantage of these learning opportunities, specifically those full class/grade activities. If families do find themselves struggling to pay our school-based fees, please reach out to Ms. Lisi at nmlisi@cbe.ab.ca. There are possibilities, options, and plans that we can create together to ensure students are able to participate in these activities.

Grade 9 Market – March 14th

The Arbour Lake Market is happening on Thursday, March 14th!  While working toward mastery of various learning outcomes within the Grade 9 Programs of Study, Grade 9 students have been busy at work creating a variety of products to sell to students at the school.  Students will have a chance to come to the gym on March 14th to purchase products.  All proceeds will be going to the Cancer Society.  If your child would like to purchase items please send cash with your child.

NEEDED - Parent Volunteer Sign-Up for Fun Lunch - Thursdays

For parents who wish to volunteer, our Fun Lunch days need some support. If you have completed your police check and requirements for volunteering within CBE and are a quick learner in understanding systems of organization, we would love to have you come join us on Thursdays at lunch to support Fun Lunch distribution. Please use the Sign-up Genius link below to do so:

Sign Up Here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CAEA628A3FDC34-46860288-funlunch/24158094#/ 

THE COYOTES CANTEEN

The Coyotes Canteen is open. All sales are CASH ONLY.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE - UPDATED

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Mar 10                 Ramadan

Mar 11                 Term 6 Begins

Mar 11-14          Grade 7 Journey 2050 to the Stampede Grounds

Mar 12                 Grade 9s – The Beach Field Trip

Mar 14                 Grade 9 Market

Mar 14                 Pi Day

Mar 15                 Grade 7 Guest Speaker – Daniel Bennett – Transit 22

Mar 18-22          Spirit Week

Mar 18                 Spring Photos

Mar 19                 School Council Meeting – 6:30PM – Virtual – Planning Engagement Session

Mar 20                 Spring Leadership Activity

Mar 21                Parent Teacher Interviews 4-8PM

Mar 22               Parent Teacher Interviews 8:00AM-1:00PM (No Classes)

Mar 25-Apr 1   Spring Break

April 2                Return to School

April 2-4            Badminton Tryouts

Healthy Hunger Dates

Organized by our School Council, Arbour Lake School does offer “Fun Lunches” through Healthy Hunger. Parents can order lunch for their child in advance. It is delivered to the school on the noted date and distributed to students. If you’re interested in taking advantage of getting a break from making lunches occasionally this is a nice treat for parents and students. The link to sign up is below.  Please scroll down and select “Arbour Lake Middle School” – there are two schools with similar names, this is the one that takes you to our staff selection. ALL Homerooms have now been included!!  https://healthyhunger.ca/parent-help

March 14               Edo

March 20               Tim Horton’s Snack

March 21               Subway

Parent Volunteer Sign-Up for Fun Lunch - Thursdays

For parents who wish to volunteer, our Fun Lunch days need some support. If you have completed your police check and requirements for volunteering within CBE and are a quick learner in understanding systems of organization, we would love to have you come join us on Thursdays at lunch to support Fun Lunch distribution. Please use the Sign-up Genius link below to do so:

Sign Up Here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CAEA628A3FDC34-46860288-funlunch/24158094#/ 

Arbour Lake School Social Media Accounts

Twitter:               @ArbourLake_CBE           

Instagram:          arbourlake_cbe