Dear Andrew Sibbald Families,
As we enter our last week of the school year, I want to extend a huge thank you for being great partners in supporting student learning at Andrew Sibbald this year. Your support is seen and felt by all, and on behalf of our staff, we hope your summer is full of adventure, joy, rest and connection! We can’t wait to see the students back in September for another awesome year of learning.
Pancake Breakfast Thank You!
Thank you to the parents who volunteered at the pancake breakfast last week. The students had a wonderful time, and it was great to see community and Stampede Spirit represented at Andrew Sibbald. We had a fun surprise visit from the Calgary Fire Department who engaged with our Gr. 3 students. Thanks, also, to the parents who volunteered in the afternoon for the Western Heritage Themed Sports Day. A lot of fun was had by all! You can see some of the day represented here and here.
Report Cards Available Wednesday
Parents and guardians, report cards will be accessible for viewing through your MyCBE account on Wednesday, June 25th. It’s important to note that report cards are only available to parents until July 25th, 2025. The last day of school for students is Thursday, June 26th at noon. Teachers will be available on Friday, June 25th should you need to connect around your child’s report card; however, an appointment must be arranged in advance by emailing your child’s teacher. Thank you!
2025-26 Bell Time Changes
Andrew Sibbald’s 2025-26 school calendar is now published for viewing here. As you are aware, due to transportation demands across the CBE, our school hours have shifted to accommodate student need.
School Hours
Soft Entry 7:50 – 8:00
Mon – Thurs - 8:00 – 2:30
Friday – 8:00 – 12:00
Morning recess (Mon-Thurs) 10:15 – 10:30
Lunch – 11:30 – 12:11
Our lunch recess time has been reduced by 1 minute as we were able to make up some instructional minutes on Friday morning by combining nutritional break with DPA (daily physical activity), which will be led by teachers. Parents, please reach out to me if you have any questions. As previously stated, student’s unstructured playtime is important and we recognize the need to maximize this time for their wellbeing.
2025-26 Sibbald Staff
Office Administration: Roberta Dupuis and Angela Machnee
Administration: Jill Scarrow (Principal) Debbie Bauman (Assistant Principal) Michelle Gordon (Learning Leader), Lisa Colhoun (Learning Leader)
Student Support: Ms. Sandra Eckland, Ms. Amy Magnum and Ms. Chirine El-Dini
Library Assistant: Mrs. Jennifer Norman
Lunchroom Supervisors: Mrs. Laura David, Mrs. Shannon Millar, Ms. Andy Yury & Mrs. Rhonda Ohlhauser. Farewell and thank you to Mrs. Deba Chaudhary.
Teaching Staff: We are saying farewell to Ms. Alison Gardner who is moving to McKenzie Lake School and Mrs. Tamara Sampson who will be teaching at Wilma Hansen School next year. We are also saying farewell to Ms. Andrea Harris who will be teaching full-time Music at Maple Ridge School. Miss Lyndsay Hirsche’s temporary teaching contract has ended, and she is off to travel and teach in Australia! We are so grateful to each of our 2024-25 staff members and wish them well in their new positions and adventures.
Next year, we welcome back Mrs. Adrienne Patry and welcome Learning Leader, Mrs. Lisa Colhoun to our school. Lisa has taught in both middle and elementary schools and will join our Div Two teaching team. We also welcome Ms. Skyler Braat who has experience teaching in a variety of settings supporting students and families. We also welcome back, Mrs. Janessa Hayes, Miss Tasha Craik, Mrs. Charlotte Kosior, Mrs. Michelle Gordon, Ms. Jaime Hatchette, Mrs. Joanie Swanson, Mrs. Lori Braun, Mrs. Stacey Pols and Ms. Lucy Chen. Our Fine Arts/Music position will be confirmed in August when CBE Staffing is complete.
Open House: August 29th @ 1:00 pm
Please join us anytime between 1:00 – 2:30 pm on Friday, August 29th for our drop-in, informal Open House. This is totally optional for families, and a chance to stop by the school with your child to say hello to his or her new teacher and see the learning space. ‘Meet the Teacher’ will be held mid-September and Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October.
First Day of School: September 2nd
Parents, you will receive an email the last week of August from your child’s classroom teacher welcoming him or her into their classroom community. School will begin on September 2nd (September 3rd for our Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten class). Teachers will be outside at 7:45 that morning with signs directing you to your child’s classroom teacher. At 8:00, students will enter the school with their teachers and begin their first day!
2025-26 Special Events Planned
Planning and organizing learning enhancements and student learning opportunities for next year are well underway! We have booked Sound Kreations Dance Residency, Flag Football, Trickster Theatre Residency, as well as some grade specific opportunities such as, downhill skiing for Grade 5. We’ll continue to communicate as more experiences are confirmed in the fall.
All Sport One Day 2025
All Sport One Day is a fantastic, free sport discovery event designed specifically for children and youth aged 6 to 17. It offers a unique opportunity for young participants to try out a new sport or physical activity in a fun and supportive environment. Whether your child is curious about learning a new skill or simply eager to get active, this event is an excellent way to introduce them to the world of sports without any financial commitment. By participating, kids can explore different sports, discover their interests, and potentially find a new passion, all while making new friends and staying active. All Sport One Day 2025 will be held on Saturday, June 21 and Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Link: Registration Link
My Transit Ride 2025-26
Each year, CBE collaborates with CCSD and Calgary Transit to provide a free orientation program that provides an opportunity for new and first-time transit riders to increase their comfort level and ability to ride Calgary Transit safely and efficiently to and from school. The orientation includes different stations for families to visit to learn more about route planning, fares, how to ride the bus or C-Train, safety features, rider etiquette and much more. Sessions run every half-hour and last approx 1 hour.
Session Dates and Times: Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 5 – 8 p.m. & Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Calgary Transit and CBE Transportation staff will be available to answer questions at these sessions.
Link: Calgary Transit Orientations
Sibbald This Week
Monday – June 23rd
- Mon/Wed Kinder attends
Tuesday – 24th
- Tues/Thurs Kinder attends
- Gr. 5 Farewell – 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday – 25th
- Mon/Wed Kinder attends
- Report Cards visible to parents in PowerSchool
Thursday – 26th
- Tues/Thurs Kinder attends
- Last day of school - dismissal at noon
Friday – 27th
- No school for students
- Appeals Day
Coming Up at Sibbald
Aug 27th – School Office opens
Aug 29th – Open House 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
September 2nd – First day of school for students
September 9th – School Council & Parent Association meetings – 6:30 p.m.
Updated Classroom Blogs
Mrs. Hayes – Kindergarten
Ms. Gardner – Grade 1
Mrs. Kosior – Grade 1
Ms. Craik – Grade 2
Ms. Hatchette – Grade 2
Mrs. Gordon – Grade 2
Mrs. Swanson – Grade 3
Mrs. Braun – Grade 3
Miss Hirsche – Grade 4
Mrs. Pols – Grade 4
Mrs. Sampson – Grade 5
Ms. Chen – Grade 5
Ms. Harris - Music and Maker Space