Bonjour BP families:

We had a wonderful turnout for our open house last week. Thanks to all families and students who were able to join. We have some extremely talented Jazz Band students and grades 7-9 students who were on hand to showcase our wonderful programming.  

Report Cards should be visible in your MYCBE account as of today. We close off this week and month with an acknowledgement of the incredible efforts of our staff. Report card writing is an intensive period of collaboration, consultation with colleagues, compilation of assessment evidence, and peer editing.  When the report cards become live for families and students to view, know that they have been crafted with much diligence, oversight, and personalized care for the academic, physical, social and emotional growth of each student. 

Doing all of this alongside faculty meetings, field trips, band rehearsals, volleyball games, and extra-curricular clubs is evidence that our staff is bringing the best they have to the BP school community. Merci! 

New fees added 

Please log on to your MyCBE account, as new fees have been assigned for semester 2 Complementary classes.  

AM/PM Dropoffs 

Please remind your students to use caution and be aware at AM/PM dropoffs/pickups at school. We all too often see students distracted while crossing the street and unaware of the approaching traffic. Please use the designated crosswalks for crossing.  

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 an 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. 

BPPC/BPPA 

Please see the attached agenda for the next Bishop Pinkham Parent Council and Bishop Pinkham Parents Association meetings to be held virtually on February 8 from 6:30-8 PM. Parents, please send any questions to the Bishop Pinkham Parent Council via this form: BPPC Form.  

BelCanFran Exchange Opportunity 

Please see the attached for information on BelCanFran, an exchange opportunity for Immersion students.  Exchange Information Parent Meeting Information 

Important Dates  

January 30- Grade 9 WCHS tours 

January 30- Report cards to go live 

February 8- Healthy Hunger (Waffles and Chix) Order Here 

February 12- Grade 9 Farewell Photos in the morning 

February 15-16- Teachers Convention. No school for students 

February 19- Family Day. No school for students 

February 28- Pink Shirt Day 

March 11-15- Semaine de la francophonie/French week 

 

That's all for this week- have a wonderful one! 

Rishma Hajee 

Principal | Bishop Pinkham School