CBE Connections
Welcome to the 2024-25 School Year
Welcome to CBE Connections
Back to School Information
First Day of School is Thursday, Aug. 29.
Find information and links to everything you need to make a successful start to the school year.
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Message from the Board of Trustees
Welcome to a New School Year with CBE
Parents are an essential part of the school community, and the Board of Trustees is committed to working together with you to ensure we have a strong public education system. We encourage you to get involved by volunteering, participating in school councils and staying current with important school or system news and events. You can learn more about how we are advocating for CBE students and schools – and how you can make a difference – on our website.
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Personal Mobile Devices & Social Media Use in Classrooms
2024-25
What to expect in schools in the new school year.
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Get on Board | School Bus Transportation Reminders
Learn more about busing for the new school year. As part of back-to-school planning, we urge families to have a back-up plan for late or cancelled buses.
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Water Main Repairs in NW Calgary
The City of Calgary is returning to Stage 4 Outdoor Water restrictions from Aug. 26 to the end of September, 2024 to facilitate further water pipeline repairs. The CBE is asking schools to do their part to reduce water use. More information will be shared as the situation evolves.
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Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent of Schools
It’s Such an Exciting Time of Year!
Whether your child is just entering kindergarten or finishing high school, the first day is always filled with excitement and maybe a few butterflies.
CBE students and families represent an incredible range of diversity, and our goal is to help each student achieve and thrive. That can only happen when we have strong relationships between students, employees and families.
Thank you for entrusting your child’s education to the CBE. It’s going to be a great year!
ELL Becomes EAL
Starting this school year, the term English Language Learner (ELL) is being replaced by the broader term English as an Additional Language (EAL) to better reflect the diverse language backgrounds of CBE students.
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Want to Volunteer?
Anyone interested in volunteering in CBE schools must have valid police security clearance. Register with your school to start your application.
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Empower Your Child to Become Spanish Bilingual
Unlock your child's bilingual potential with Chinook Learning Services' specialized courses designed for parents and caregivers of CBE Spanish Bilingual students. Learn Spanish that reflects your child’s studies and network with other bilingual parents. Starts Oct. 7.
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What Do You Know About CBe-learn?
Grades 1-6 | Fully Online or Hybrid Program Opportunity
Grades 7-12 | Structured and Supported Learning from Home
- Various opportunities for full-time programming, individual course registration and upgrading
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Calendars and Dates of Significance
The CBE Instructional Calendar provides information about important dates in the school year, while our Dates of Significance calendar identifies some of the significant days of recognition and celebration in the CBE community.
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Help Wanted: Join Us as a Lunch Supervisor!
Help us create a safe and fun lunchtime environment for students. Be a positive role model, engage with kids and spread smiles. Hourly pay starts at $22.50. Apply now and make lunchtime awesome! On our Careers page, look for “Lunch Supervisor - Casual Roster Various Schools.”
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EducationMatters!
Your support can help enrich the educational experience for Calgary students! Acting as the charitable trust for the CBE for over 20 years, EducationMatters removes barriers to student success and helps provide every student equitable access to opportunities and tools they need to thrive in school. Join EducationMatters in making a difference by donating today!
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School Councils
Mark Your Calendars
Community of School Council (COSC) meetings for the 2024-2025 school year have been set for Oct. 23, 2024 and April 23, 2025. Invitations to the meetings will be emailed to you about three weeks in advance
COSC Meetings
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”
CBE Connections is emailed every month to families to connect them more closely with what’s happening across our system.
