Bonjour BP families. 

We are looking forward to warmer weather and the arrival of spring (fingers crossed!). French Week/Semaine de la Francophonie will be celebrated school wide in March. Keep on the lookout for fun school wide student activities such as lessons infused with French culture, theme days, and a cheese hunt (a favourite from last year). On March 20, we will be celebrating Mardi Gras, BP style. It will be a special day where students will take part in a rotation of activities dedicated to celebrating la Francophonie around the world.  

CUPE strike ongoing 

Schools are still without their facility operators and cleaning staff. I would like to thank the students for cleaning up after themselves this week, as it makes a big difference. There are contingency plans in place and the following changes are still in effect: 

  • Doors will open at 7:45 AM (no change), if students have AM practices for volleyball, these will continue unchanged 
  • Students are asked to leave the building as soon as possible after the last bell at 2:30 PM (M-R)/12 PM (F), and no later than 3:15 PM if in a supervised activity on Monday to Thursdays 
  • The volleyball season will continue as planned 
  • For any sports games that are hosted at the school, no student spectators are allowed 
  • Students are reminded to clean up after themselves in class, in halls, and at lunch 

Option fees added to PowerSchool 

Please log onto your MyCBE Account to ensure that the option class fees are paid for your student. These fees ensure that your student has the necessary materials available to them in their classes.  

PE Updates 

Students are going to be completing fitness testing next week. Please ensure that they have the appropriate attire and footwear to participate. 

Important Dates  

  • March 3- Grade 7A day Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing 
  • March 4- Grade 9B day Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness 
  • March 5- Grade 9A day Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness 
  • March 5- Trabadour performance for all FSL and grades 7-8 Late Immersion students 
  • March 6- Healthy Hunger (Subway) 
    • Order here 
    • Note: orders close 5 days before scheduled date 
  • March 11- French club to Western Canada High School (forms to follow) 
  • March 12-14- Band Camp at Camp Caroline 
  • March 13- Grade 7B day Outdoor Ed Snowshoe 
  • March 13- BPPC/BPPA Meetings online 6:30-8 PM, link to follow 
  • March 17-20- Semaine de la Francophonie/French week 
    • March 17- celebration of la Francophonie 
    • March 18- Sugar Shack 
    • March 19- dress French 
    • March 20- Mardi gras BP style 
  • March 17- Grade 8 A day Outdoor Ed X Country Ski 
  • March 17 Special French Week Healthy Hunger (Poutine from Family Fry Guy) 
    • Traditional, Vegetarian, Gluten Free. All with curds :) 
    • Order here 
    • Note: orders close 5 days before scheduled date 
  • March 18- Grade 7A day Outdoor Ed Snowshoe 
  • March 19- Grade 8B day Outdoor Ed X Country Ski 
  • March 20- last day of classes 
  • March 24-28- Spring Break 
  • March 31- Classes resume 
  • March 31-April 4- Grade 9 SALTS Trip 

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Rishma Hajee 

Principal | Bishop Pinkham School