CBE Connections
Reading, Kindness, History and Sharing Your Opinion
Welcome to CBE Connections
Message From The Board Of Trustees
Participate in School Planning
The Board of Trustees invites all families to participate in your local school’s planning discussions this February and March. Your input on the school development plan, budget, and fees helps shape a learning environment focused on achievement, equity, and well-being. This is a valuable opportunity to influence decisions that impact your child’s education. We encourage you to take part and share your insights.
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CBE Family Literacy Week
CBE families were invited to celebrate Family Literacy Week from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, with a focus on environmental learning through the theme “Learn to Be Green, Together.”
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Celebrate Pink Shirt Day on Feb. 26
On Feb. 26, wear pink and stand together in kindness to create school communities where everyone belongs.
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James Fowler Students Lead the Way in Black History Month Celebrations
Black History Month provides an opportunity for schools to amplify and spotlight the innovative, courageous, and inspiring voices, stories, and contributions of Black Canadians and communities. Learn how James Fowler School is making the month more than an acknowledgement.
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Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent
Diversity is our Strength
Did you know that CBE students speak almost 150 languages, with the most common primary languages being English, Punjabi, Arabic, Urdu, Mandarin, Cantonese, Ukrainian and Spanish? This broad range of diversity enables students to experience and explore rich world views right in their own schools or classrooms. Peoples’ backgrounds, cultures and languages matter to them, and it’s important we acknowledge and celebrate them. Something as simple as learning to pronounce someone’s name correctly can have a big impact.
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Alberta Education Annual Satisfaction Survey
Families may be contacted by Advanis Inc. to complete a telephone or online survey to collect perceptions of Alberta’s education system. If you are contacted, you are encouraged to complete the survey.
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ASCA Workshop Reminder
The Board of Trustees is pleased to offer all CBE school councils the opportunity to have one executive member of each school council participate in a comprehensive 90-minute online Alberta School Councils Association workshop
Monday, Feb. 24 from
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Register Now
School Councils
Have School Council Questions?
We've got you.
Whether it's your first or tenth time on school council, we have resources and templates to help you.
School Council Resources
ASCA Calendar Of Events
The ASCA website offers a calendar of events including a variety of participation opportunities for school council members and/or parents. These include:
- Workshops for school councils
- Online sessions for parents regarding various health and educational issues
- Event information for “special dates”
Follow the CBE
CBE Connections is emailed every month to families to connect them more closely with what’s happening across our system.