Bonjour BP Families,

We made it to February! A special thank you to all families who attended our Open House last week. Registration is still ongoing for students who are new to BP next year. More information is available here.

We would also like to extend our thanks to our student volunteers and band students who gave their time during the Open House, as well as our staff who came together to showcase the incredible community we have at BP.

Valentine’s Day Candygrams

Our Leadership students are selling Valentine’s Day Candygrams until February 9 for $1 each.

All proceeds support Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids, an organization that helps ensure Calgary students have access to lunches when needed.

Cash only.

Grade 9 Grad Photos — Monday, February 9

Grade 9 grad photos will take place on Monday, February 9.

Order forms for class composite photos were sent home with students. If you wish to order, please note:

  • Order forms must be returned on grad photo day
  • Payment is $21 (class composite only)
  • Cash or cheque only (no e-transfers or online payments)

Please ensure students bring both the completed order form and payment on photo day.

If you wish to order individual photos, ordering instructions will be included on the photo proofs sent home.

Parent Opt-In: Human Sexuality Instruction

In accordance with Section 58.11 of the Education Act, Alberta schools must obtain written parent consent prior to providing instruction or materials that deal primarily and explicitly with human sexuality, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Students may not participate in this portion of the curriculum unless consent is explicitly granted. Please review the attached letter for your child’s grade:

Yearbooks

Yearbooks for this school year will be delivered to students in June.

Payment can be made online through this link. You will be asked for your child’s homeroom teacher when purchasing for distribution purposes.

Please note:

  • All payments and orders are completed online
  • The school will not be collecting yearbook payments this year

Castle Rock Study Guide Sale — Until February 11

Castle Rock Research study guide sales are now open through February 11.

EducationMatters has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer high-quality study materials at a significant discount for CBE students. These supplementary resources support learning and help build confidence throughout the semester.

Orders can be placed through the school link:
https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale

Every purchase also helps raise funds for EducationMatters, supporting programs that help CBE students thrive.

Important Dates

  • Thursday, February 5 – Grade 8E to Zoo
  • Monday, February 9 – Grade 7A Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing
  • Monday, February 9 – Grade 9 Photo Day
  • Tuesday, February 10 – Grade 7B Outdoor Ed Snowshoeing
  • Wednesday, February 11 – Grade 8C to Zoo
  • Thursday–Friday, February 12–13 – Teachers’ Convention (No School for Students)
  • Monday, February 16 – Family Day (No School for Students)
  • Tuesday, February 17 – Grade 9 Outdoor Ed Avalanche Awareness
  • Thursday, February 19 – Healthy Hunger: Papa John’s
    • Orders close at 11:59 PM, 5 days prior to delivery date
    • When ordering, you will need your student’s instructional group (NOT homeroom)
  • Monday, February 23 – Grade 8L to Zoo
  • Tuesday, February 24 – Grade 9 Vaccinations
    • Forms will be sent home; only students with consent will receive vaccinations
  • Tuesday, February 24 – Report Cards Go Live on PowerSchool
  • Wednesday, February 25 – Grades 8/9 Outdoor Ed Skiing
  • Wednesday, February 25 – Pink Shirt Day
  • Thursday, February 26 – Healthy Hunger: Mary Brown’s
    • Orders close at 11:59 PM, 5 days prior to delivery date
    • When ordering, you will need your student’s instructional group (NOT homeroom)
  • Friday, February 27 – Non-Instruction Day (No School for Students)

March & April Dates

  • Wednesday–Friday, March 11–13 – Grade 8/9 Band Camp
  • Thursday, March 12 – BPPC/BPPA Meeting (Time TBD)
  • Monday–Friday, March 16–20 – SEAs Trip
  • Monday–Friday, March 16–20 – Semaine de la francophonie
  • Monday, March 16 – Cabane à sucre / Sugar Shack
  • Wednesday, March 18 – Grade 8 Outdoor Ed Cross-Country Skiing
  • Wednesday, March 18 – Réunis en Francophonie Club to WCHS
  • Wednesday, March 18 – Healthy Hunger: Special Poutine Day (Details Forthcoming)
  • Thursday, March 19 – Parent-Teacher Interviews (4:00–8:00 PM)
  • Friday, March 20 – Parent-Teacher Interviews (8:30 AM–12:00 PM)
    • No School for Students
  • Monday–Friday, March 23–27 – Spring Break
  • Monday, March 30 – Classes Resume
  • Friday, April 3 – Good Friday (No School for Students)

View Our Calendar to view all upcoming events.