Bon Vendredi! Happy Friday! 

It’s been a busy and exciting week at Chinook Park! Students in Mr. Davis, Mr. Morand, M. Mathieu, Ms. Weicker, Ms. Blakely, Ms. Woelfle, and Ms. Bowd’s classes had a great time visiting the Telus Science Centre. A big thank you to teachers for organizing and to our volunteers for helping make this trip such a fun and engaging experience for everyone! 

With the cold weather, we stayed inside for recess most of the week. While we always prefer being outdoors for recess, students made the most of their time playing 9-Square and Table Tennis in the activity room or enjoying games in the library. 

A quick reminder that next week is Teacher Convention, and there will be no school on Thursday and Friday. This is an important time for professional development, allowing staff to learn and collaborate to continue providing great education for our students. students. 

Grade 5-6 Options 

We are excited to introduce a brand-new opportunity for our Grade 5-6 students - options classes! Last week, students selected their top choices from a variety of engaging subjects, including Drama, Foods, Fabrication Technology (design and 3D printing), Coding for Beginners, Engineering 101, Excellence in Sport, Choir, and Art. 

Classes will be finalized next week, and students will begin their first option on February 21. Each student will explore two subjects of interest, with each class running four times on alternate Fridays. While we will do our best to grant everyone their top choices, we appreciate flexibility as we launch this new program.

This is our first go at options, and we are committed to making it a fun and valuable experience while working out any kinks for the future! 

Black History Month 

February is Black History Month; this year’s theme is: “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” This theme acknowledges the diversity of Black Canadians, the importance of Black leadership and the legacy being built for future generations. Black communities are diverse at many levels. Those with a long history in this country have established a legacy for the newer communities. The theme underscores that Black Canadians have a rightful place in the nation's narrative, with over 400 years of historical presence on these Indigenous lands, deserving acknowledgment and celebration. 

Staff and students will participate in a variety of activities to celebrate, learn and grow as a school community. 

We invite all Canadians to learn more about Black Canadian communities, and how they continue to help shape Canada. 

French Classes for Parents 

CBE Parents and Caregivers - Build your French language skills in this introductory course. Learn or refresh vocabulary and grammar while increasing your confidence speaking French. Become more comfortable helping your children with their homework and conversing with the school staff. Required textbook (approximately $20, available on Amazon). Details for purchasing it will be provided upon registration. 

French for Parents - Level 1 

Fee: $309 per person or $429 per couple 

Instructor: Sophia Aristou 

Pick-up and drop-off reminder 

A reminder to all families that there should be no drop-offs in the staff parking lot. Lately, we have noticed more cars entering the lot and turning around, which creates safety concerns for students and staff. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and orderly for everyone. 

Message from École Chinook Park School Council 

Fun Lunch 

Next week, Wednesday February 12, will be our next Fun Lunch fundraising event, lunch provided by Little Caesar's Pizza. The last day to order is this Friday, February 7, the website automatically cuts orders off at 11:59pm. We have no capacity to accept late orders. 

If you would like to place an order, please register your student(s) on the Healthy Hunger website at https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php.   Once you have completed your registration you will be able to view this event and the order form. Please note that the school to register for is "Chinook Park”.  

The order form also provides the option of making an additional donation to the fundraiser. If you wish to do so, select “Brown Bag Donation Program” to donate in $1 increments. These specific donations are used towards purchasing every student supported by the Brown Bag Program a meal every Fun Lunch event. 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help these events run smoothly- to assure students receive their lunches in a timely manner. If you already have approved security clearance through our school and wish to volunteer, click the below link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CADAF2DAAFD0-54972722-february 
 

This is only a half hour time commitment, and is a great way to help out and see your child in their school environment.  

If you have any issues or questions, please contact Lindsay Mandry at chinookparkfunfood@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting our school! 

Family Dance 

Tickets are now on sale, volunteers are also needed. Please follow the links for both! 

• Ticket Sales: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EAFAE28A7FFC61-54847831-family 
• Volunteer sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AB23A6FFC61-54834865-family#/ 

School Council Meeting 

We have changed the date of our next School Council Meeting to align with the school dance, making it easier for families to participate in both events. We hope you can join us! 

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2025 
⏰ Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM 
📍 Location: Chinook Park School Learning Commons 

For those who prefer to join virtually, here is the link to the Teams meeting. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Reaching out 

To get in touch with your child’s classroom teacher, email is the preferred method of communication. Please refer to the updated contact list below: 

https://chinookpark.cbe.ab.ca/staff 

Bien à vous, 

Guillaume Comeau & Danielle Godbout 

École Chinook Park School Leadership Team