As well as all of our school
activities which are on the provided calendars
and our website, we would like to remind you
of the ongoing “Help Plan Our Future”
meetings which are ongoing at various
schools throughout the district. All of these
meetings are posted on the district website
at www.cssd.ab.ca and they are opportunities
to provide input and feedback on everything
from new school naming and boundaries to
even the qualities and attributes of the
principal. Of particular interest to our school
community are the boundary scenarios for
the new SE high school in the community of
Legacy. On Monday January 30th, 2017 the
district presented 3 scenarios for discussion
and asked for public input. These scenarios
are outlined below and posted on the district
website. Please note that no decisions have been made on new school boundaries and all future
help plan our future meetings will be posted on the district website.
Questions specific to Blessed Cardinal School can be directed to school administration at 403500-2092 or via email at [email protected] . Alternatively you are always welcome
to attend our School Council meetings (next one is tonight at 7:00pm) where we provide further
information on an ongoing basis.
Thank you for all of your continued support!
MY CHILD’S LEARNING – CURRICULUM INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
Parents often ask questions about programs and curriculums. Alberta is
committed to creating an inclusive education system that inspires and
enables all students to achieve success and fulfillment as engaged thinkers
and ethical citizens, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Parents play an important
role in shaping the way their children view learning. As a parent, you
understand more than anyone else how your child learns and processes
information. This resource will provide you with a better understanding of
Alberta’s curriculum and related information for your child. This tool can help
you discover what your child is learning, how they’re assessed, and what
resources are available to help them be successful from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
School Council hosted a Teacher and Staff Appreciation Lunch on January 26th.
This lunch was well-received by the teachers and support staff. Thank you to
Tesoro Authentically Italian for catering the event. Check them out at
www.facebook.com/TesoroAuthenticallyItalian. Thank-you to the parent
volunteers who supervised the students during their lunch break. This allowed
all teachers and support staff to enjoy the lunch! Our local Davids Tea in
McKenzie Towne generously donated tea for the Appreciation Lunch. Thankyou for your community support!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
February 1st – Volunteer Orientation 6:30 PM
February 1st – School Council Meeting 7:00 PM in Learning Commons
February 2nd – Volunteer Orientation 2:15 PM
Our next School Council Meeting is on:
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
7:00 pm (school library)
Highlights of this meeting:
GUEST SPEAKER: Tom Brinsmead – supervisor of Diverse Learning
Administration will be going over the results of the “OUR SURVEY” that the grade 4-9 students
completed. There were some very interesting results this year.
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
There are many opportunities for volunteering for spring field trips. All volunteers are required
to attend a volunteer orientation before volunteering
at the school. There will be a Volunteer Orientation
held on February 1st at 6:30 pm and on February 2nd
at 2:15 pm. These will be the last orientations offered
for this school year. To attend please RSVP to Vice
Principal Jennifer Gakis at [email protected].
CORPORATE DONATIONS
A very special thank you to the Shell
Community Service Fund Program. They have
donated $1,000 to the Blessed Cardinal
Newman Education Society in recognition of
one of our parents’ volunteer efforts at our
school. Shell Canada believes that supporting
the communities where they operate is not
only important to their stakeholders, but also
the right thing to do as a responsible corporate citizen. We very much appreciate the efforts of
the parent who applied for this donation. If your company has programs similar to this, School
Council would be happy to help you apply for them.
FAMILY EVENT
This year’s School Council Family Event was held on
January 20th. The ‘80s-themed Family Dance Night
was a totally radical, fun-filled evening and it was
fantastic to see so many students and their families
bring back the heights of ‘80s fashion and dance
moves! Thank you to all those who attended! A huge
thank you to DJ David Hanishewski of Squiggly Sounds
DJ Services for keeping the beat going all night long!
We would also like to thank our event coordinators
Mary Rose Argonza-Oberhoffner and Leianne Turchak
and their committee for organizing this event for our
school community. We would also like to thank the
many parent and student volunteers who donated
their time towards making this a successful event.
Events like these can’t happen without help from our
volunteers, so THANK YOU!!!!!
GRADE 9 DINNER & DANCE
The dinner and dance is an optional parent-sponsored event being held on Friday June 9th at
6:00-10:00 pm at Sundance Lodge. The teachers or administration of Blessed Cardinal
Newman School do not organize this event. Parents will be needed to chaperone at the event.
Your support and interest is appreciated. If you would like to learn more about this event, please
contact Cheryl Schneider at [email protected].
EAGLES BASKETBALL
Jr. Girls and Boys teams have been made. Thank you to everyone who tried out, and
congratulation to the following students who will be representing our school at the junior level.
Jr. Girls
Ava R.
Gabby W.
Jenna W.
Nya K.
Fayth W.
Mikayla T.
Jaclyn D.
Sierrah Z.
Adrina K.
Kaitlyn D.
Amelia S.
MacKenna A.
Sofia B.
Angelina B.
Alyzza C.
Jr. Boys
Dane F.
Cole I.
Reid H.
Connor G.
Ben B.
Kueth B.
Brady F.
Coaches
Miss Ehret
Miss Ferguson
Jake F.
Christopher G.
Kamil D.
Antoine P.
Ethen S.
Josh B.
Blaine L.
Coaches
Mrs. Barciak
Miss McKinlay
Blessed Cardinal Newman will be hosting its 22st Annual Senior Girls and Boys Basketball
Tournament this week. We encourage friends and family to come out to cheer our Eagles to
victory! The tournament information is as follows:
Tuesday, Jan. 31st
Thursday, Feb 2nd
Friday, February 3rd
Invited Teams:
Sr. Girls play
Sr. Boys play
Finals
St. Augustine, St. Cyril, Bishop Kidd
Boys Coaches: Mr. Chamberland & Mr. Strother
Girls Coaches: Ms. Bressanutti & Mr. Sorge
SHROVE TUESDAY - February 28th
Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent. Historically,
Shrove Tuesday was the last chance to indulge yourself, and
consume perishable foods that were considered forbidden.
Pancakes are traditionally eaten on this day because they
contain, milk, butter and eggs. These items were once
considered indulgences during the Lenten period. On
Tuesday, February 28th, all students are invited to our
pancake breakfast at 8:00 am hosted in the large gym. Due
to the size of our school, this event is for students only.
Thank you for understanding.
Our Ash Wednesday Liturgy will be held on
March 1st at 1:00 pm in the large gym.
Parents are welcome to join us!
Please Note: There will be no school:
Thursday February 16th, Friday February 17th, and Monday
February 20th
MATH RESOURCES
For your information, please see the following math links in order to help support your children:
 How does Math Differ today
 Helping my Child look forward to Math
 My Child and problem solving
 Expectations of Number Facts
PROBABILITY FAIR
On Thursday, January 20st, our grade 7 students hosted the Annual Probability Fair in the large
gym. It was a day full of math, games and problem solving. The weeks
leading up to the big event entailed the grade 7 math students
creating and building carnival games using the lessons learned in
their probability math unit. Our elementary students were then
invited to test and try their luck at the carnival. This event raised over
$900.00 which will be put towards local and global charities.
Ms. Sterling & Mr. Chamberland
GRADE NINE FAREWELL
School Retreat
Friday, May 5th
Camp Horizon
Mass & Certificate Presentation
Friday, May 26th
St. Albert the Great Parish
Photo at 4:00 pm with Mass to follow
FROM THE OFFICE
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We are currently accepting registrations for new students for the 2017-2018 school year. In
order to process your child’s registration you are required to provide a copy of his or her birth
certificate, baptismal certificate of either the student or one parent, and proof of address.
Please report all absences to the office by calling 403-500-2092 or send an email to
[email protected].
Please note that fee statements have been sent home with students. If you have any questions
or concerns you can contact the office. Families are able to pay fees at the office with a cheque
or online. Thank you!
HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION
The grade 9 classes have already received a copy of the district resource Footprints to Your
Future – A Grade 9 Guide to High School. In class, students will receive information specific to
their designated high school. Please note that Calgary Catholic School District has designated
boundaries for all high schools. It is the expectation that students will attend their designated
high school (please refer to pages 51-57 of Footprints to Your Future for specific boundary
information). High schools will be hosting Open Houses to assist in your decision-making process.
Dates are as follows:
Bishop Carroll
(403) 500-2056
Bishop O’Byrne High School
www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopcarroll
(403) 500-2103
 February 7th @ 9:30am-3:15pm
www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopobyrne
& 6:30pm-8:30pm
 February 2nd @ 7:00pm
St. Mary’s
(403) 500-2024
www.cssd.ab.ca/stmarys
 February 8th @ 7:00pm
Bishop Grandin
(403) 500-2047
www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopgrandin
 February 6th @ 7:00pm for AP, Extended French &
Spanish Academy Night
 February 8th @7:00pm for General Open house
For students wishing to apply for special programs, I will provide application forms. Please note
that these application forms are due back to me by Feb. 21th. I will be delivering to the high
schools completed applications for:
 IB at Bishop O’Byrne
 AP, Extended French, & International Spanish Academy at Bishop Grandin
 Self-Directed Learning at Bishop Carroll
 Bishop O’Byrne will begin accepting completed applications for their Hockey Canada Skills
Program directly from students on a first come first served basis at the school, beginning
at their open house.
By March 3rd, I will require students to submit their course selection working copy, complete with
a parent signature. This will prepare us for the final online course selection to take place in
school mid-March. Although there is a lot of detail and paperwork that goes into the process of
high school registration, it can be a very exciting time to work with your children in the
development of their goals and plans.
GRADE 9 P.A.R.T.Y. PROGRAM
It is unfortunate that on January 19th, 2017 we were made aware that we are unable to bring
the P.A.R.T.Y program to our Grade 9 students this year. Over the last few months, AHS and
representatives from the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Board of Education and Calgary Catholic
School District have worked together to move forward with the vision to transition the P.A.R.T.Y.
Program into a community-based program that operates in schools. They have been looking for
a new community partner and donor to take on support of the program and will continue to
explore this in 2017. Right now there is no P.A.R.T.Y Program offered by AHS. While they
continue to pursue a partnership, there are several options that offer similar programs and
resources for our students. We will be sure to let the parent community know when we find the
program that best suits the needs of our students. Thank you for your patience.
Ms. Laurie Bacon, School Counselor
CATHOLICISM: JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD & DEEP INTO FAITH
Catholicism is a groundbreaking documentary film series with Bishop Robert Barron. Come
& rediscover your faith with other members of St. Albert the Great’s Parish community in a twopart program facilitated by Elias, [email protected] and Ann, [email protected].
Part one will begin on Monday February 6th at 6:45pm for 10 weeks at St. Albert the Great
Church. For more information and registration, please contact Elias or Ann.
FR. JULIAN’S RUBY JUBILEE (40th ANNIVERSARY OF PRIESTHOOD)
Fr. Julian Studden of St. Albert the Great Church is celebrating his 40th Anniversary of priesthood.
We would like to extend an invitation to all for his 40th Ordination Anniversary on Monday,
February 13th, 2017. The celebration will begin with a Mass at 6:30pm, followed by refreshments
and fellowship in the basement hall of St. Albert the Great Parish. All are welcome!
FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION
Have you had a chance to register your child for First Communion at St. Albert the Great Church?
It's not too late! Please visit the parish office as soon as possible to fill out a registration form.
When coming to register, please also bring a copy of the child's baptism certificate and the $40
registration fee, per child (if able), payable by cash or cheque. Contact Dan D’Agostino for more
information: [email protected]. Preparation will begin in March; full schedule may
be found here:
http://www.st-albertparish.com/clientuploads/Sacrament%20%20Celebration%20Schedule.pdf
GROWTH MINDSET
Often we try to engage our child to discuss their day at school. Many times we get
one word answers, good, bad, boring, fun, or sometimes nothing at all. Instead of
asking “how was school today,” this link provides some conversation starters that
you can use with your child to get them thinking about their day and challenges from
a mindset perspective. To find more articles about mindset please visit: mindset
online.
Another great way to develop a growth mindset is through literature. The following
books are great stories that foster a growth mindset. Most are available in our
school and Calgary public library.
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Stretch It, Shape It
By JoAnn Deak
Beautiful Oops
By Barney Saltzberg
The Most Magnificent Thing
By Ashley Spires
The Girl who Never Made Mistakes
By Mark Pett
Ish
The Dot
By Peter H. Reynolds
Connections
CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS
FEBRUARY 2017
Thanking Bishop Henry for his service
As you may have heard, Bishop Fred Henry will be retiring after 19 years of service with the Calgary Catholic Diocese. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Bishop Henry for the strong
relationship and spiritual guidance he provided our district. As our leader in faith, Bishop Henry
worked collaboratively with our district on many of our faith-based events and initiatives and his
support has been invaluable. We wish Bishop Henry all the best in his retirement and we look forward to working with his successor, Bishop McGrattan. Bishop McGrattan comes to Calgary from
his previous position as Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough. He will be installed Monday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. in a ceremony at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Evening Credit Courses
The Calgary Catholic School District offers a variety of Evening Credit Courses in Semester II (February – June 2017). These courses are available to all high school students, as well as adult learners.
Courses will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as one Wednesday, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
at Bishop Grandin and St. Francis high schools. Visit our website under Students/Academic Services/
Evening Credit Courses for more information.
High School Open Houses
CCSD high schools host annual open house nights in January and February to provide prospective
students and their parents the opportunity to learn more about our high schools and the programs
offered. Visit our website under News to see the dates and times of upcoming open houses.
Did you
know?
Mark your calendars!
The Calgary Catholic
Education Foundation
will be hosting fundraising events with
singer/songwriter
Steve Bell on April 7
and former astronaut
Robert Thirsk on May
23. Stay tuned for
more information.
Kindergarten Registration
All CCSD elementary schools offer a half-day kindergarten program. Depending on total kindergarten enrolment, schools may offer a choice of morning or afternoon classes on a first-come, first-served
basis. To register for kindergarten in September 2017, children must turn four years old on or before
March 1, 2017. Your child’s birth certificate is required at the time of registration. To register, contact
your local Calgary Catholic school or visit our website under Parents/Registration to learn more.
CCSD Nights with the Calgary Flames
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Calgary Flames to offer CCSD students,
staff and their families a fun night out while fundraising for their school. The next CCSD night will
take place on Monday, February 13 at 7 p.m. vs the Arizona Coyotes. Tickets can be ordered online
at www.calgaryflames.com/ccsd. Tickets are $37 each and for every ticket purchased, $10 will be donated back to your school for fundraising. For more information, please visit our website under News.
Teachers’ Convention and Family Day
There will be no classes on Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17 for Teachers’ Convention,
as well as Monday, February 20 for Family Day. We hope everyone is able to enjoy quality time with
family on this holiday.
1000 Fifth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 4T9
403-500-2000
www.cssd.ab.ca
Something
for Every Student
PARENTS & STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO:
• Advanced Placement /Extended French &
Spanish Bilingual Program
Monday, February 6, 2017, 7:00pm
• Open House
Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
www.cssd.ab.ca/bishopgrandin
A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION FOR ALL
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International Baccalaureate Extended French
Fine Arts
CTS Apprenticeship
CTrain Line
Uptown 17th
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Stampede LR
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Re-Assessment/Assessment Opportunities
Tutorials (8:25 - 9:00 am, Mon - Thurs)
Clubs and Activities
Learning Commons
Support for Diverse Learners
Extensive Integration of Technology
St. Mary's
In the HEART of the city …
... a school with SOUL!
Athletic Tradition of Excellence
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Union Square
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87% Graduation Rate
Generations of Calgarians and Prominent Canadians
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Easy access by CTrain and Bus
Near to Amenities of Uptown 17th
and 4th Street
Catholic Community of Caring
St. Mary’s High School
111 18th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB.
Phone 403-500-2024
cssd.ab.ca/schools/stmarys
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SUN
MONDAY
FEBRUARY 2017 CALENDAR
BLESSED CARDINAL NEWMAN
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1Day 6
2Day 1
Concession Menu
Spolumbos Sausage
Vaccination Catch Up
8:20-2:15pm
Kindergarten @ Spaceport
Basketball Practices
Jr. Boys 7:15-8:20am
Jr. Girls 2:45-4:00pm
6:30pm
Volunteer Orientation
7:00pm
School Council Meet.
Basketball Game
Sr. Girls @ Father Whelihan
Sr. Boys @ OLP
5
6Day 3
Concession Menu
Pasta
Basketball
Playoffs Start this week
Basketball Practice
Sr. Girls 7:15-8:05
Basketball Games
5:15-6:15pm
Sr. Girls @ Bishop Kidd
Sr. Boys @ St. Monica
12 13Day 2
Concession Menu
Perogies
Basketball Practices
Sr. Girls 7:15-8:15am
Jr. Girls 7:15-8:15am
Sr. Boys 2:45-4:30pm
18 20
Family Day
No classes
26 27Day 3 Food Drive
Concession Menu
Perogies
Basketball Practices
Sr. Girls 7:15-8:15am
Sr. Boys 2:45-4:30pm
7Day 4
Concession Menu
Lasagna & Caesar Salad
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band Practice
2:45-3:30pm
Dance Club (small gym)
Basketball Practices
Jr. Boys 7:15-8:20am
Jr. Girls 2:45-4:00pm
Jr. Basketball Games
@ St. Isabella
14Day 3
Concession Menu
Chili & a Bun
WEAR RED/WHITE/PINK DAY
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band Practice
2:45-3:30pm
Dance Club
Basketball Practices
Jr. Boys 7:15-8:20am
Jr. Girls 2:45-4:30pm
21Day 5
Concession Menu
Pasta
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band practice
Basketball Practices
Jr.Boys 7:15-8:20am
Sr. Girls 2:45-4:30pm
28Day 4 Food Drive
Concession Menu
Lasagna & Caesar Salad
Gr. 1 Vaccinations
7:40am Sr. Jazz Band Practice
2:45-4:30pm Sr.Girls B’Ball Practice
2:45-3:30pm Dance Club
8Day 5
Sr. Basketball Tournament
@ BCN: Boys play
9Day 6
Richard Young, Magician
Kindergarten a.m. & p.m.
Basketball Practice
Jr. Girls 7:15-8:20am
Jr. Boys 2:45-4:30pm
Concession Menu
Pulled Pork on a Bun
Gr. 5/6 & 6’s
going to Telus Spark
3:30-6:00pm
Jr. Basketball Teams play
@ Christ the King
3:30-6:00pm
Basketball Practice
Jr. Boys 2:45-4:30pm
22Day
Concession Menu
Chicken Fingers
& Caesar Salad
Basketball Practice
Jr. Boys 2:45-4:30pm
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band Practice
3:00-6:00pm
Jr. Basketball Teams host St.
Bonaventure
16
Basketball Practice
Jr. Girls 7:15-8:20am
2:45-3:40pm
Jr. Jazz Band Practice
Sr. Basketball Tournament
Finals @ BCN
10Day 1 Little Caesars
23Day 1
Concession Menu
Pizza Pretzel
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band Practice
11
Concession Menu
Mac & Cheese
Kindergarten Buddy Classes
Skating am. & pm.
Basketball Practices
Jr. Girls 7:15-8:15am
Jr. Boys 2:45-4:30pm
2:45-3:40pm
Jr. Jazz Band Practice
18
17
Teachers'
Convention
No classes
4
NFL THEME DAY
2:15pm
Volunteer Orientation
Jr. Basketball Teams
@ P.O.P
Wok Box
SAT
Concession Menu
Mac & Cheese
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band Practice
Concession Menu
Pizza Pretzel
15Day 4
3Day 2
Concession Menu
Pizza Pretzel
Concession Menu
Chicken Burger
Basketball Practices
Jr. Girls 7:15-8:20am
Basketball Games
4:00-6:00pm
Sr. Girls @ BCN
Sr. Boys @ St. Matthew
FRIDAY
Teachers'
Convention
No classes
24Day 2
Pita Pit
Concession Menu
Mac & Cheese
Kindergarten / Buddies
Alternate Skating Day
2:45-3:40pm
Jr. Jazz Band Practice
2:45 Sr. Boys B’Ball practice
25
MARCH 2017 CALENDAR
BLESSED CARDINAL NEWMAN
SUN
MONDAY
Feb 28
TUESDAY
Feb 28
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Drive
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Drive
Shrove Tuesday
WEDNESDAY
1Day 5
THURSDAY
2Day 6
7Day 3
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Drive
Ash Wednesday
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band practice
2:45-3:40pm
Jr. Jazz Band practice
8Day 4
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band practice
2:45-3:30pm
Dance Club
12
13Day 1
2:004:00pm
First Holy
Communion
Parent
Meeting #1
@ Church
18
14Day 2
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band practice
Gr. 9
Dtap Meningococcal
Vaccine
9:00-2:30
Gr. 5 & 6 @ Safety Expo.
15Day 3
St. Patrick’s Day
*Wear Green*
2:45-3:30pm
Dance Club
SAT
4
BLOOD
DRIVE in
the Lg.
Gym
Basketball Semi-Finals TBA
9Day 5
10Day 6
Wok Box
PAJAMA DAY
7:40am
Jr. Jazz Band practice
2:45-3:40pm
Jr. Jazz Band practice
Parent & Trustee Forum
@ the Clarion
16
Parent Teacher
Interviews
No Classes
17
11
10:0012:00pm
First Holy
Communion
Parent
Meeting #1
@ Church
18
Professional
Development Day
No Classes
8:30-11:00am
1:00-3:00pm
5:30-8:00pm
20Day 4
21Day 5
22Day 6
23Day 1
24Day 2
Little Caesars
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band practice
Gr. 7 Band Camp
Gr. 7 Band Camp
Pajama Day
2:45-3:30pm
Dance Club
Rosary Lady in for
Kindergarten
a.m & p.m.
7:40am
Sr. Jazz Band practice
2:00pm (approx)
Gr. 7 Band Return from
Band Camp
7:00pm
7:00pm
Drama Production
“This is a Test”
Drama Production
“This is a Test”
2:45pm
Sr. Jazz Band practice
2:30pm
Gr. 7 Band Camp Leave
for Camp Caroline
Last day of Classes
Spring Break begins
7:00pm
School Council Meeting
(Learning Commons)
26
Subway
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Drive
Basketball Semi-Finals
TBA
6Day 2
3Day 1
St. Vincent de Paul
Food Drive
Liturgy @ 1pm
5
FRIDAY
27
28
29
Spring Break
30
31
25