Students have been enjoying the gymnastics circuit that the teachers have set up in the gym!  This past week the focus was on balance and stability and next week we will be adding more challenging stations to the circuit that include climbing and jumping (safely). 

Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-25 school year began on January 15, 2024. Registration is completed online. More information is located here: https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/Pages/default.aspx   

Gymnastics Instruction | January 22 – February 8
Students have been exploring gymnastics in the gym, beginning with mat work as well as some vault work and balances. Next week we will introduce the Canadian Wall Climber and more gymnastics stations. All teachers have been trained in climber and gymnastics safety procedures. Please ensure the following appropriate attire for this time period (teachers will be helping with this as well): 

• Head: long hair pulled back 
• Ears/Throat/Wrist: jewelry off 
• Shirt: one layer shirt 
• Waist: tucked in 
• Pants: sporty pants or shorts, no belts or zippers  
• Toes: bare feet, or running shoes laces tied and tucked in 

Family Literacy Day | January 27
The CBE Literacy & Early Learning Team is celebrating Family Literacy Day by sharing out a week's worth of information and activities to support literacy development at home and at school. Please see the attached document for ideas to try at home. Check out this brochure for more information: Family Literacy Week 2024.pdf 

Report Cards
Your child’s report card will be available to view in your MyCBE account on Tuesday, Jan 30. The report card is one of the ways teachers communicate how your child is progressing in their learning. Teachers may also share learning progress through parent/teacher conferences, your child’s daily work and assignments, and other ongoing communication with you.  

Fees
All school fees and field trip fees can be viewed by logging into your MyCBE account.  Most of the yearly fees are added to accounts in the fall, however, some fees (such as field trip fees) are added to your account throughout the school year. You may login to your MyCBE account to view which fees are paid and/or are outstanding.  For more information on school fees please refer to the CBE fees website. 

Sir John A. MacDonald Tour and Open House (Huntington Hills Students)
On Thursday, February 8, students designated to SJAM for grade 7 may attend the grade 6 Orientation and Parent night. The day will include: 

• a student tour of Sir John A. Macdonald (12:30 – 2:15 pm) 
• followed by an evening event for our grade 6 families. (5:30 – 7:00 pm)  
• More detailed information to come 

Colonel Irvine Open House for Families (Country Hills Students)
On Wednesday, February 21 from 6:00-7:30 pm, students designated to Colonel Irvine School for grade 7 may attend the open house. See the attached invite for more information: Colonel Irvine Open House Invite .pdf 

Upcoming Dates:
January 22 – Feb. 8 – Gymnastics instruction in the gym – please wear comfortable clothing
January 30 – Report Cards viewable online by signing into MyCBE PowerSchool. Report cards are no longer printed.
February 8 – Sir John A Macdonald Open Hour/Tour for Huntington Hills Community Students
February 12 – Guest Speaker “Teacher’s Pet” – Grade 1
February 14 – AMPA sponsored friendship “Sock Hop”
February 15 and 16 – Teachers' Convention – No School for Students  February 21 – Colonel Irving Open House for Grade 6 Country Hills Community Students