As we head toward the end of January, we’d like to take a moment to highlight a few important updates and celebrations from the week. We had a great Options Friday with our older students, and it has been wonderful to see their engagement and enthusiasm. There is just one more Options session left to look forward to before we start round 2! 

We are also excited to welcome teachers and friends from Woodman School, who will be joining us on Monday to present the Late French Immersion Program to our English Grade 6 students. We look forward to offering them a warm Chinook Park welcome as they share information about this program and next‑step opportunities. Families are encouraged to reach out to M. Comeau, Mme Godbout, or Woodman School directly if they have any questions about the Late French Immersion program. 

Youth Mental Health Study 

Dr. Paul Arnold and his research team in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary are collaborating on a national research project called the Genetic Architecture of Youth Anxiety (GAYA) study. The goal of this study is to better understand how genetics and other factors influence anxiety in young people. 

Youth aged 8–19 years who speak English and can use a smartphone for a short study task are eligible to participate. The study is conducted entirely online and involves a one-time survey and a saliva sample. Participants receive $20 as a thank-you for their time. 

School Council Meeting 

Join us for our next School Council meeting. This Wednesday, Administrators will ask questions to families around engagement. School Council will update us on previous and upcoming activities. 

• Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 
• Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM 
• Location: Chinook Park School Learning Commons  

If you are unable to attend in person, you can watch a live stream on Teams here. 

Reminder: Smoothie Day – Jan. 28 

Our first Fun Snack event of the year is coming up! Booster Juice Smoothie Day takes place Wednesday, Jan. 28, with smoothies served in the morning. 

• Order deadline: TONIGHT (Friday, Jan. 23) at 11:59 p.m. 
• Orders must be placed through Healthy Hunger – no late orders can be accepted.

Funds raised support School Council initiatives that benefit students.  

Family Literacy Week 

Calgary Public Library Family Reading Pick | A Wrinkle in Time 
The Family Reading Pick for 2026 is A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L'Engle and there is a family reading adventure at the Calgary Public Library with a live performance of the book's first chapter, space-age treats, and visits from fantastical science fiction characters. 

Register for the launch event Jan.31 from noon – 2 PM, Central Library 

Family Literacy Week Resources 

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 

Upcoming Dates 

All the best, 

Bien à vous, 

Guillaume Comeau & Danielle Godbout 

Leadership Team, Chinook Park School