Dear Andrew Sibbald Families,  

Thank you to the families who joined us for “Meet the Teacher” last Thursday evening. We hope you enjoyed the chance to see some of your child’s initial learning within their new learning communities and touch base with your child’s teacher.  

Photo Day on Monday – Reminder that individual and classroom photos will take place for our K-5 students tomorrow, Monday, September 23rd. Our Tues/Thurs Kindergarten students will have their photos taken (along with any students absent on Monday) on Tuesday, September 24th.  

Honoring National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Monday, Sept 30th  

In honor of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and the fact there is no school for students on Friday, September 27th or Monday the 30th, all staff and students are invited to wear orange shirts to school on Thursday, September 26th. Students will be engaged in learning activities related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation Week. In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, all CBE students, staff and family are invited to attend a special event on Monday, Sept. 30, 9 - 10:30 a.m. at The Confluence Historic Site (formerly Fort Calgary). Enjoy presentations from various speakers, a blessing from an Elder and Indigenous student dancers. Please see here for many more events listed and more information.  

Sibbald Sings! Message from Music Teacher, Ms. Harris 

Choir will be starting on Tuesday September 20th over the lunch hour for all interested students in Grades 3, 4, and 5.  Choir club is an extra-curricular activity open to motivated students who love to sing, perform, and rehearse together as a team.  We will meet on Tuesdays inside the Music Room, after students eat their lunches.      

~ Ms. Harris  

 

Classroom Blogs 

 

Sibbald this Week 

Monday – September 23rd  

  • Mon/Wed Kinder attends 
  • K-5 individual and class photos   

 

Tuesday – 24th 

  • Tues/Thurs Kinder attends   
  • Tues/Thurs Kinder photos & students absent on the 23rd 
  • Gr. 3-5 Choir at lunch   

 

Wednesday – 25th 

  • Mon/Wed Kinder attends     

 

Thursday – 26th 

  • Tues/Thurs Kinder attends    
  • Orange Shirt Day    

 

Friday – 27th 

  • Professional Learning Day (no school for students) 

 

Coming Up at Sibbald    

  • September 30th – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (no school for staff or students)   
  • October 4th – Terry Fox Run (a.m.)   
  • October 8th – Tues/Thurs Kinder Field Trip to the Fire Station  
  • October 9th – Mon/Wed Kinder Field Trip to the Fire Station  
  • October 9th – School Council Meeting (7:00 pm)  
  • October 14th – Thanksgiving Monday (no school for staff or students)  
  • October 16th – Fun Lunch  
  • October 17th – Parent Association led Halloween Dance (Save the Date!)  
  • October 24th – Scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences (evening) 
  • October 25th – Scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences (8:00 – 1:00 pm)