BK Bulletin

That 97% of BK parents agree that BK is a welcoming school for their children.

***Please note there are NO CLASSES from November 6-10 for FALL BREAK***

Monday, November 13

Healthy Hunger - Papa John's

Tuesday, November 14

Running Club Starts Today @8am

Book Fair During the Day

Wednesday, November 15

Healthy Hunger - Boston Pizza

Parent-Teacher Interviews 4:30-7:30pm (see below to sign up for a time)

Book Fair During Parent-Teacher Interviews

Thursday, November 16

Running Club @Lunch Recess

Parent-Teacher Interviews 4:30-7:30pm (see below to sign up for a time)

Book Fair During The Day & During Parent-Teacher Interviews

Friday, November 17

No Kindergarten Classes Today

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, November 23 - School Council Meeting @6:30pm - Mrs. VanHoof is our School Council guest teacher

Friday, November 24 - Kindergarten Field Trip To St. Albert Musee Heritage

Friday, December 1 - PD/Staff Meeting Day - No Classes

Friday, December 8 - Advent Liturgy @9:15am

Wednesday, December 13 - Kindergarten Field Trip To St. Albert Library

Thursday, December 14 - Christmas Concerts @2pm & 7pm

We are so proud of our Grade 1 & 6 students, along with their teachers, Mrs. VanHoof and Mrs. Groenenboom, for creating, preparing and putting on a beautiful ceremony to pray for, thank and think about all those who have fought for our Country and those who continue to bravely fight for us today. A special thank you to Father Ed for joining us as well.

We Remember

We will be holding our first round of parent-teacher interviews on Wednesday, November 15 from 4:30-7:30pm and Thursday, November 16 from 4:30 - 7:30pm. We look forward to meeting with all families to discuss progress this far in the year and set goals and focus areas for the next term. The portal to book your interviews is now open, please ensure you have signed up for an interview time slot using the below login information.

*Please note: kindergarten bookings are a separate booking.

Kindergarten Only Login: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/rzgfa

Grade 1-6 Login:https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/67364

We value the partnership we share with our parents, as that is how we best support our students and foster success!

All parents should now be signed up for the "Powerschool Parent Portal" account. The Parent Portal will give you access to your child's attendance records as well as ongoing assessments/progress. A reminder that there are no term report cards until June, please remember to check your child's progress in the parent portal on an ongoing basis. Please contact our school office if you have questions or need assistance.

As November is the month of Remembrance, we will be passing our Book of Remembrance from class to class in the next few weeks to record the names of our family and friends who have died in the past year. We invite students and staff to bring pictures (preferably mounted or framed) and/or small mementos of any family members or friends who have died. They will be reverently displayed and will serve as a reminder of these loved ones and our call to pray for them. Please write your child's name on the back of the picture or memento so that we can return them at the end of November.

We recognize Catholic education as a gift – a gift that we treasure and protect. On Catholic Education Sunday, we acknowledge the value and blessing of our Catholic schools and give thanks for the faith-based education they offer. Here in Alberta, unlike some other provinces, we are especially blessed to have a publicly-funded Catholic education. Let us continue to pray for this wonderful gift.

We celebrate the gift of Catholic Education on Sunday, November 26. Our school will be represented at the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Albert Parish and Mrs. Giacobbo & Mrs. Michael will be teaching Children's Liturgy that day - please join us to celebrate Catholic Education together!

At Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools, we are dedicated to providing the best possible educational experience for our students while also ensuring the continued growth and presence of our community. Over the past year, we have taken significant steps to address various challenges, including aging infrastructure, underutilized schools, and expanding into new areas, which have resulted in increased enrollment. These efforts underscore our commitment to creating a future that serves not only our students and their families but also the broader community.

As we continue on this path of progress, we see tremendous opportunities regarding programming and grade configuration as we look to the future. Are there certain programs in our schools that might be missing? Are there programs that work really well and should be included within other schools? Do our grade configurations work well? How might they work better? Our goal is to continue increasing enrolment within our schools, and your feedback regarding programming and grade configurations will support this endeavour.

Our objective is to shape our schools in a manner that aligns with the needs and aspirations of our community while ensuring the optimal utilization of resources. I want to emphasize that no final decisions have been made yet regarding schools, grades, or programs. Your input is pivotal in this process.

Here's how you can participate and contribute your thoughts between Oct. 26 - Nov. 30, 2023.

Online Engagement Platform: You can easily share your insights, suggestions, and ideas through our dedicated online engagement platform. This platform provides a convenient and flexible way to participate from the comfort of your home or office. Click here to visit the platform.

Workshops (Online and In-Person): We will conduct workshops, both online and in person, to facilitate more in-depth discussions and collaborative brainstorming sessions. You can choose the mode of participation that suits your preferences and schedule. The workshop dates include:

• Online - Nov. 14, 2023, at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. Click here to Register.
• St. Albert - Nov. 21, 2023, at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. SACHS (33 Malmo Ave.,St. Albert).
• Morinville - Nov. 23, 2023, at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. MCHS (9506 100 Ave., Morinville).
• Legal - Nov. 29, 2023, at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Legal School (5122 46 St, Legal).
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Your input is invaluable as we work together to establish a clear vision for the future of Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools. This engagement will guide our administration and the Board in making well-informed decisions that align with our collective goals. It will help us optimize the use of school facilities, strategically position our Division for future funding, and support the development of new schools. Additionally, this clarity will instill confidence in our current and prospective families, assuring them of our commitment to delivering exceptional educational opportunities.

To join the conversation and learn more about this engagement, please visit our webpage here for more information.

Together, we will forge a path forward that not only meets the evolving needs of our community but also strengthens the foundation of Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools. Thank you for your dedication and for being an integral part of this transformative process.

Sports Day returns to Servus Credit Union Place on Saturday, November 4th. This is a great opportunity for kids to participate in try-it events, learn about sports organizations in St. Albert and have fun! The event is free and runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m

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Phone: 780-458-6101
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