Bon Vendredi,
Happy Friday,
A huge thank you to student patrollers, who began their duties this past Thursday. We are so proud of the leadership they are showing in this important role of keeping our crosswalk safe!
This week also brought two special occasions to recognize key members of our school community. On Tuesday, we celebrated our caretakers. Their hard work behind the scenes keeps our school running smoothly and creates a welcoming and safe environment for our students and staff. We are so grateful for all they do!
Tomorrow, we will be recognizing World Teachers’ Day. Our teachers work hard every day to inspire and support our students. Please join us in thanking them for their commitment, passion, and the difference they make in the lives of our children.
Walking distance trips
Every year, we update a letter about walking distance field trips, so we are able to access great walking distance locations around our school without sending and collecting forms. Staff will still communicate with parents when going out to these locations 48 hours in advance.
Please find attached our 2024-2025 version.
Terry Fox Donations
Thank you to all our Chinook Park families for your generous donations to the Terry Fox Run. Together, we raised $1 682, 65 to support cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and help keep Terry’s legacy alive. Thank you for making this year’s event a success!
Message from School Council
Fun Lunch
Our Fun Lunches are back up and running! Each year you have to create a new account and link your child with his current teacher. Our first lunch is Wednesday October 16 and Orders deadline is October 11, 2024. If you wish to order, please go to Healthy Hunger to order online. Instructions were sent out last week with specific information on how to order. You can order all at once for the year, or login at any point (before the Fridays order cut-off dates) to purchase lunch for your student(s). Fun Lunches are an exciting event for our students and a great way to raise money for the Chinook Park School Council.
AGM and School Council
Thank you to everyone who participated in the School Council AGM last week. Here is a list of your 2024-25 School Council executive and volunteer committee leads.
2024-25 School Council Executive
- School Council Chair - Dom Puglia
- School Association Chair - Darrel Dean
- Vice Chair - Todd Ogryzlo
- Past Chair - Katie McKinnon
- Co-Treasurers - Dunia Freisen and Nikita Desmarchais- McCrory
- Secretary - Stuart Bartwicki
- Key Communicator - Darrel Dean
- Members at Large - Rachel Si, Susie Johnson, Kayla Valtins
Volunteer Committee Leads
- Courtyard Committee - Carmen Dunn
- Communications and Social Media - Kayla Valtins
- Family Dance Committee - Riley Lindquist and Erika Phillips
- Apparel Program - Gillian Mair and Carley Hyder
- Fun Food - Lindsay Mandry
- Events and Teacher Appreciation - Amber Gallant-Davies and Emma Wilhelm
We would also like to send a big thank you to the following outgoing School Council executive members who have committed an enormous amount of their time and energy to School Council over the last few years: Medeana Moussa, Rachel Spieran and Katie McCurdy.
As a reminder, our School Council meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in the school library. Attending meetings is an excellent way of staying on top of what is going on in the school. We hope to see you at our next meeting on October 30.
Last call for Chinook Park Apparel Store!
Our school apparel store is now open until October 14th! This is a great opportunity to order school spirit wear for École Chinook Park School through Big Mountain. New this year, you are able to purchase items as gifts for your child. In the check out, select “Gift” and the parent will be contacted to pick up instead of sent home with the student. School apparel makes great Christmas gifts!
Please see the link: https://chinookparkschoolapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Commercial Messages
In order to receive all messages from the school, make sure that you have opted in for “commercial” messages using the email we have on file. If not, you will not receive things like fun lunch, field trip or fundraiser emails from the school. To subscribe: https://calgary.schoolmessenger.com/cbe_subscribe
Jacket Racket
Jacket Racket is an excellent organization that provides Calgary families with jackets and warm winter gear.
If you are in need of some warm winter clothing for your family, please contact Mme Danielle via chinookpark@cbe.ab.ca with the qualtity, size, and gender of clothing required.
Message from Cavalry FC- Special CBE Fundraiser
This is a fantastic chance for students to experience or rediscover the excitement of professional soccer, with many fun activities planned, including:
- Final Home Game of the regular season
- On-field Player Meet & Greet after the match
- Giveaways
- Kids Festival Zone
- 1 free hot dog per CBE student
- The top three selling schools will also receive a Cavalry FC shirt, scarf, and a visit from a player!
Special rates are available for CBE students, parents, and staff at just $30 per ticket (taxes, fees, and free parking included). 3$ from each ticket sale goes towards the school.
Message from the City of Calgary
Last week to share your feedback!
The City conducted a Summer Park pilot or “pop-up” in Kingsland to:
- create a new community space to play, socialize, relax, and gather for all ages and abilities,
- act on community suggestions from the Heritage Local Area Plan, “to enhance and improve civic facilities, parks, open spaces and natural areas”, and
- explore innovative methods to better utilize Calgary’s public spaces.
We want to hear what you think about the pilot and future improvements to the park!
Please share your thoughts online until Oct 14, 2024 at engage.calgary.ca/kingslandpark
The City will use this feedback to inform future activities in Kingsland and in other Calgary neighborhoods.
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://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/chinookpark/about-us/contact/staff/pages/default.aspx
Upcoming Dates
October 8 | City of Calgary Engagement Presentation for Grade 5/6 and French Immersion grade 6 |
October 9 | Grade ½ Regular Program Farmyard Fieldtrip |
October 14 | No School- Thanksgiving |
October 16 | Fun Lunch- Little Caesar’s- Order by Oct. 11 |
Bien à vous,
Guillaume Comeau & Danielle Godbout
École Chinook Park School Leadership Team