Bonjour BP families: 

I can't believe it's already December. We have lots to celebrate. One of the items that stands out is the student involvement in lunch time intramurals for dodgeball. Seeing homeroom participation and buy in is a joy! There has been some stiff competition amongst classes and high turnout. Kudos to our Leadership students for organizing such a fun event for our student body. 

Please note that the cafeteria will be closed this Wednesday, December 6th for food purchase only. It will still remain open as a room in which students can eat. 

Below are some more Leadership initiatives to share with you from our students.

 

Dear Parents and Guardians: 

We are excited to announce that Bishop Pinkham will be hosting a book fair in December, and we need your support to make it a success! Here are the details: 

From December 4th to December 7th, we will be collecting used books in Homerooms. Please encourage your child to bring in age-appropriate books that are in good condition. 

The book fair will officially take place from December 11th to December 14th. During lunchtime, students will have the opportunity to visit the library and purchase books for $2 each. 

All proceeds from the book fair will be donated to KidSport, an organization that provides grants to cover registration fees, enabling all kids aged 18 and under to participate in sports. 

Your support in encouraging your child to bring in used books will help us make this event a success and contribute to a worthy cause. Thank you for your time and support. 

Sincerely, 

The Leadership Students 

 

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Dear Bishop Pinkham school community:

We are excited to announce that we are organizing and hosting a Bake Sale on December 14, 2023. As part of this event, we extend an invitation to any parents interested in participating by contributing school-friendly treats, either baked or bought. Please see the attached AHS Bake Sale Guidelines   

For those opting to bake, please ensure to include a list of ingredients along with your baked items. Items will need to be individually wrapped. Please do not prepare/bring any items that contain nuts. If preparing items that specifically contain no eggs/gluten free/dairy free, please also ensure the items are labelled as such. 

To submit your baked goods, kindly give them to your child to bring to school on the day of the bake sale. There will be designated tables set up at the main entrance, where Leadership students and teachers will be present to supervise this initiative. Please also email M. Blais in advance if planning to contribute, as this will help him to organize tables and logistics. His email is seblais@cbe.ab.ca  

Students will have the opportunity to purchase these delightful treats before school, during locker break, lunch, and period 7 of Day B. 

All proceeds generated from this event will be donated to the Brown Bagging Lunch program, supporting the provision of safe and healthy lunches for students who lack access to regular meals. 

Thank you for your participation and support in making this event a success! 

Winter Band Concert and Fine Arts Celebration 

Our band students, under the guidance of Mr. Mikalson, have been hard at work preparing their repertoire to perform at our Winter Band Concert to be held on December 7th. We are so excited to also share the amazing work of our art and drama students, led by Ms. Stunell and Ms. Duffy. Please see attached invite for the gallery walk and band concert information. 

Lost and Found 

We have a number of jackets, hoodies, and other clothing items in our lost and found. All unclaimed items will be bagged and donated to charity the week of December 18th. If your child has any missing items, please remind them to have a look.  

Fees are now online 

Please note that school fees have now been uploaded into your MyCBE account. Please log on to make the allocated payments at this link MyCBE Account 

Bishop Pinkham Parent Council (BPPC) 

Calling all parents! 

Join us on the BPPC as a VP or Secretary; it is important to note that the Parent Council is a distinct entity from the BPPA, which focuses on fundraising efforts. 

The BPPC has received a $500 grant from the CBE to be used by June 14, 2024. 

Examples of parent engagement activities and projects, as defined by Alberta Education, 
that the funds may support include: 
- Information sessions on how parents can support student learning at home and at school; 
- Parent resources and workshops on topics such as: mental health and well-being, cyber  bullying, healthy living etc.; 
- Programs to support multi-cultural and Indigenous families; 
- Parent resources and tools in multiple languages; 
- Parent engagement in promoting the value of arts; and 
- Events to engage parents on important local issues. 

Please submit your suggestions to the BPPC Form.  

You can also reach us via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BishopPinkhamSPCC 

Important Dates  

December 6- Cafeteria closed for food purchase 

December 7- Band Winter Concert/Fine Arts Gallery Walk 6:30-8 PM 

December 8- Non Instructional Day. No school for students 

December 11- Catch up dates for vaccinations for grades 7-8-9.Only students who have returned signed consent forms will participate. For any questions, please call the AHS Shagannappi office at 403-944-7373. 

December 13- Central Memorial High School Open House 5:30-8:30 (we are told you will need the whole time to see all they have to offer) 

December 14- Healthy Hunger (Papa John's Pizza) www.healthyhunger.ca  

December 22- Last day of classes before winter break 

January 8- Classes resume 

January 11- BP hosts a high school transition session for parents of students in grade 9, 6-7 PM (an email will follow with more information) 

January 15- Non Instruction Day. No School for students. 

January 22- AHS Vaccinations for students in grade 9. Only students who have returned signed consent forms will participate. For any questions, please call the AHS Shagannappi office at 403-944-7373. 

January 25- BP Open House for prospective students in the 24-25 school year. 6:30-8:00 PM Information to follow. 

January 30- tentative date for grade 9 WCHS tours 

January 30- tentative date for report cards to go live on PowerSchool 

Have a wonderful week ahead, 

Rishma Hajee 

Principal | Bishop Pinkham School