Bonjour BP families
I hope you have been keeping warm in this freezing weather. We are back in full swing here with Volleyball season taking flight. Thank you to our coaches who have volunteered their time to make this happen for our students.
I'd also like to take a moment to thank our parent volunteers who faithfully show up for our students and run the Healthy Hunger fun lunches. Your dedication and generosity is very much appreciated here at BP!
BP Open House
We are excited to host our information evening on January 25, 6:30-8:00 PM, for new and prospective students to Bishop Pinkham for the 2024-2025 school year. Please see attached invite . All feeder schools have received the same invitation to pass along to families, and Mme. Hewitt / M. Blais will be busy making stops at our feeder schools to let grade 6 students know about our Late French Immersion/Continuing French Immersion/English programming options and complementary options BP has to offer. We look forward to hosting!
Extra Curricular Volleyball
All CBE middle schools have set similar expectations for games that promote safety, respect, and a positive experience for all. They include:
- All student spectators/athletes must be under the direct supervision of a designated adult for the duration of the games
- There are no in and out privileges for spectators
- Student spectators without parental supervision will be directed by the hosting school administration to leave the building
- All spectators - students or adults - are expected to cheer and support players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians in a positive manner
- Disrespectful behaviours will be addressed by school administration promptly and may result in spectators being directed to leave the game and the school building
- Parents/guardians who bring younger children are responsible at all times for their direct supervision. Please ensure that they are not wandering the halls and playing on phys ed equipment in the gym/on stage
These expectations have been reviewed with all of our students in school. Please review with your student(s) as well. We thank you in advance for your ongoing support.
Complementary Classes
A note that students (with the exception of Band students, as this is a full year option) will have their option classes change at the end of the month. For students wishing to switch options, there is an option change request form available in the office. Note that while we will do our best to accommodate requests, that not all requests will be able to be honoured. There are many factors that influence timetabling, such as course capacity, course availability in the particular time slot, etc. The submission deadline for the complementary course change request is January 19.
Important Dates
January 18- Guidance Counsellor from Western Canada High School visits grade 9 French Immersion classes
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
January 26- Guidance Counsellor from Ernest Manning High School visits with students designated there.
January 30- tentative date for grade 9 WCHS tours
January 30- tentative date for report cards to go live on PowerSchool
February 8- Healthy Hunger (Waffles and Chix) Order Here
February 12- Grade 9 Farewell Photos
February 15-16- Teachers Convention. No school for students
February 19- Family Day. No school for students
February 28- Pink Shirt Day
That's all for this week- have a wonderful one!
Rishma Hajee
Principal | Bishop Pinkham School