Bonjour BP families,
We have much to celebrate the past couple of weeks, such as the launch of track and field, and badminton. We have had great student turnout and such positive representation of Pinkham by our students. Part A of our PATs were successfully undertaken on a brand new to us platform without any major hiccups. Thanks all around to our staff for volunteering their time to coach extracurricular sports, and to help prepare our students in navigating a new platform for their exams.
Lunch Expectations for Students
Staff have reviewed with students the expectations for being off campus during the lunch hours. It is a responsibility to show good citizenship in the community. Please also take some time to review with your student(s) that they should refrain from loitering in alleyways, leave family pets in yards alone, and allow drivers to pass safely on roads/alleyways. Although these incidences are few, BP is committed to maintaining a positive relationship in the community. Thank you to all students who display positive behaviours during the school day.
CBE School Bus Transportation Registration
Families are now able to register for school bus service for the 2024-2025 school year. Service levels and proposed fees will remain the same as the current school year. Families must register by Sunday, June 16 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year.
We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing stop with available space. Processing times could be up to six weeks at the beginning of the school year due to volume.
Note: Conditional ridership forms will be available after registration closes.
Outstanding Parent Fees
As we approach the end of the financial school year, we request that families visit their CBE fees account. There are still many unpaid school fees, which include: artist-in-residence experiences, field trips, and options course fees. We want to continue to provide exceptional programming for students, and we can do so with your attention to this matter. The Minister of Education has approved all assigned fees.
French Summer Camps
Language learning requires frequent practice opportunities in order to promote increased confidence. The summer holidays can be an excellent time to boost French language learning. See some suggested options, below:
Important Dates
May 21- 9E1/9F2 to Three Herons Conservation Site
May 23 - Grades 7C1/7C3/7E2 to Drumheller
May 24 - Wellness day activities for students
May 29 - Grade 6 tours at BP for Jennie Elliott students
May 30 - Grade 6 tours at BP for Westgate students
May 30 - 31- Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Camping Trip
June 4 - Grade 7 French Immersion Debate Clinics in class
June 6 - Healthy Hunger (Papa John's) order here
June 6 - Spring Band Concert/Fine Arts Night 6:30-8 PM
June 11- FLA 9 part B PAT (multiple choice) 9-11:30 AM
June 12 - ELA part B PAT (multiple choice) 9-11:30 AM
June 13 - Math 9 part A PAT (written response) 9-10 AM
June 17 - Grade 9 Farewell at Heritage Park during school day (details to follow)
June 18 - Math 9 part B (multiple choice) PAT 9-11:40 AM
June 19 - Social Studies 9 (multiple choice) PAT 9-11:40 AM
June 20 - Science 9 (multiple choice) PAT 9-11:30
June 20 - Grade 9 Farewell in school ceremony for families 4:30-6:30 PM (details to follow)
June 21- Grades 7L1/7L2/7C2/7E1 to Drumheller
June 21- Indigenous Peoples Day
June 26 - Tentative date for report cards to go live
June 27 - Last day of school for students, noon dismissal
June 28 - Appeals Day 9AM-12PM (School will close for summer break at 12 PM)
Have a wonderful week,
Rishma Hajee
Principal | Bishop Pinkham School