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Due to the cold weather, the scheduled winter walk day this week was postponed – we are aiming to do it next week, Monday. Feb 10 – however if the deep freeze sticks around for another week, we may have to delay until after the Family Day long weekend. 

School Council and Parent Association February Meeting 
The February School Council and Parent Association meeting is next Monday, Feb 10 @6:15pm online.  The link to attend this meeting will be sent out on Monday. 

Term 2 – Mathematics Marks will Be Published in PowerSchool 
Starting in mid-February, teachers will be publishing marks and assignment updates in PowerSchool on an ongoing basis. Approximately 1x/month. This will give parents the opportunity to view current marks through MyCBE PowerSchool on a more regular basis. Please ensure you have a parent account set up in order to see marks, report cards, fees, etc. For parents without a MyCBE account, to create one see: MyCBE - Creating an Account 

Winter Walk Day | Monday, February 10 | 2:30-3:30 pm (weather permitting) 
Who: students & staff (PM Kindergarten to grade 6) 
What: a winter walk around Alex Munro School & St. Hubert School 
Why: A wonderful opportunity for students to head outside, enjoy fresh air and walk with buddy classes 
Wear: warm Winter clothes, please ensure students are dressed for the weather (jacket, snowpants, hat, mittens, scarf and boots)  Interested in volunteering? We're looking for volunteers with their police clearance to help supervise. If you're available/interested, please contact your child’s teacher. 

Free City of Calgary Arts and Music Program 
The City of Calgary is offering a free Arts and Music program to support self-esteem, confidence, and control.  For more information, please click here  

Traffic and Pedestrian Safety 
Our patrols are doing a great job helping everyone cross at our crosswalk on 78th Ave, however many people are still jaywalking at various points in front of and on the west side of the school.  For the safety of all, please use the crosswalks. We also need to remind all parents and community members that the speed limit in and around the school is 30km or lower.  Please drive slowly in these zones and pay close attention to all your surroundings as we have had some reports of drivers going too fast as well as students crossing in unsafe ways.  Let’s take care of each other by following these traffic/pedestrian expectations. Thank you for supporting the safety of our students. 

Late French Immersion Program at Georges P. Vanier School   
Georges P. Vanier will be having their Open House for the Late French Immersion program Thursday, February 20th from 6:30 -7:30. This program is open to all students who are moving into Grade 7 for the 2024-2025 school year. The school will be open for you to visit and listen to our teachers and students in person.  If you would like more information, please visit the school website. Please see the attached invitation for details as well. The presentation will be posted to their website later this week. https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/gpvanier/Pages/default.aspx  
If you are interested in applying for the late French Immersion program, please complete a digital expression of interest form. You can find instructions and a link to do that here:  

https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/Pages/alternative-programs-expression-of-interest-no-lottery.aspxn Alternatively, you can contact GP Vanier at (403)777-7460 and our office staff can assist you in the process. 

Upcoming Dates 
February 7 – AM Kindergarten Attend 
February 7 – Early Dismissal 1:15pm 
February 10 – Winter Walk Day w/Buddies PM 
February 10 – AMPA Meeting 6:15 pm Online
February 13 and 14 – Teachers' Convention – No School for Students 
February 17 – Family Day – No School for Students 
February 18 – Fun Lunch – Subway 
February 18 – March 7 – Gymnastics and Canadian Climber unit (please wear comfortable clothing) 
February 20 – Georges P. Vanier Open House for Gr 6 students interested in French Immersion for Gr. 7