Weekly Update: January 20 to January 24

Happy Sunday, Grizzly families! 

Family Literacy Week is coming up.  Stay tuned for more information. 

CONNECTING HOME AND SCHOOL:  Last week I shared some information about sleep, and I thought that I would continue on that topic for you to consider.  I found some information from the American National Sleep Foundation, which shared the following recommendations: 

  • 9 to 11 hours for 6- to 13-year-olds 
  • 8 to 10 hours for 14- to 17-year-olds 
  • 7 to 9 hours for 18- to 25-year-olds 

They also state that an average of nine hours of sleep per night has been shown to be best for peak mental health. While young people differ in the amount of sleep they need, almost no adolescents were in an optimal daily mood with less than 7 hours or more than 11 hours of sleep. However, younger adolescents and those already experiencing mental health issues may require more sleep than the average.  (Retrieved on January 19, 2024, from:  https://sleephealthjournal.org/article/S2352-7218%252815%252900015-7/fulltext) 

Did you know? 

  • NEW: Family Literacy Week is coming soon!  This year’s theme is Let’s be Green – Together and it will be the week of January 26 to February 2. 
  • REPEAT:  Report cards will be coming out at the end of January.  Stay connected through this weekly update and we will provide more information throughout the month. 
  • REPEAT:  January’s Fun Lunch is slated for Wednesday, January 29.  Purchases must be completed prior to Saturday, January 25.  Log in to Healthy Hunger to participate.   
  • REPEAT:  Our next council meeting is on Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00 p.m.  We will continue with a blended format of in-person and online.  The link for the online meeting will be sent the afternoon of the meeting date.  I urge you to attend—learn more about the school and include your voice in the dialogue. 
  • REPEAT:  Update your calendars and include the next few school council meetings.  The dates areWednesday, February 19, and Wednesday, March 19.   All meetings start at 6:00 p.m. and will be a blended format, except for our Annual General Meeting later in the year. 

For parents and guardians of Grade 9 families: 

Below is information about open houses for other high schools in our area. If your student will be attending one of these schools, we highly recommend families attend these sessions for important information.  We also suggest that families do research on the website for the high school that you are interested in learning more about. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Boyd, Learning Leader for Student Services, or your student’s homeroom teacher at (403) 777-7680.

If you are moving, the student must register for their current designated high school and then apply for a transfer to the high school of your new area.  To change your address with the CBE you must present two pieces of proof of address. (Eg. Electrical bills, cable bills, house insurance, etc.)  A driver’s licence is not an acceptable proof of address. 

HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE DATES: 

Jack James High School  

  • 5105 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 4M1 Phone: 403-248-4054 
  • Open House: January 23, 2025, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm  

Crescent Heights High School 

  • 1019 1st NW, Calgary, AB T2M 2S2 Phone:  403-276-5521 
  • Open House: January 23, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm   

Nelson Mandela High School 

  • 45 Saddletowne Cir NE, Calgary, AB T3J 0H5 Phone: 403-817-3500 
  • Open House: January 27, 2025, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm 

James Fowler High School 

  • 4004 4 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 1A1 Phone:  403-230-4743 
  • Open House: January 27, 2025, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

WEEKLY EVENTS:  JANUARY 20 TO JANUARY 24 

Monday, January 20  

  • 9:00 – 12:00 | Vaccine Catch-up for Grade 6 and 9 
  • 2:45 – 3:45 | Wrestling Practice 
  • 2:45 – 3:45 | Senior Girls Volleyball Practice 
  • 3:45 – 4:45 | Junior Girls Volleyball Practice 

Tuesday, January 21 

  • 2:45 – 3:45 | Senior Boys Volleyball Practice 
  • 3:45 – 4:45 | Junior Boys Volleyball Practice 
  • 4:15 – 5:15 | Junior Girls Volle Ball Game @ Prairie Sky School (please see notes below)
  • 5:115 – 6:15 | Senior Girls Volleyball Game @ Prairie Sky School (please see notes below)
  • 6:00 – 7:30 | School Council Meeting (blended format—in-person and virtual) 

Wednesday, January 22 

  • 2:45 – 3:45 | Wrestling Practice 
  • 2:45 – 3:45 | Junior Girls Volleyball Practice6:15 | 
  • 3:45 – 4:45 | Senior Girls Volleyball Practice 
  • 4:15 – 5:15 | Senior Boys Volleyball Game @ Annie Gale School (please see notes below)
  • 5:15 – 6:15 | Junior Boys Volleyball Game @ Annie Gale School (please see notes below)

Thursday, January 23 

  • 2:45 – 3:45 | Junior Boys Volleyball Practice 
  • 3:45 – 4:45 | Senior Boys Volleyball Practice 

Friday, January 24 – EVEN B DAY 

 Notes for volleyball games: 

  • Regular games at Annie Gale are not open to the public—parents and guardians are permitted to attend 
  • Student fans are not permitted to attend any away games unless they are accompanied by their parent or legal guardian 
  • Student fans at Annie Gale must have perfect attendance the day of the game and cannot have been paged to class at any time, the week of the game 
  • Student fans in the TLC must follow the uniform policy the week of the game in order to attend a home game 

Sincerely, 

Tammy Quiring 

(proud) Principal