CBE Connections
CBE Connections
Embracing Spring: well-being, new schools, transportation registration, open houses & Asian Heritage Month
Embracing Spring: well-being, new schools, transportation registration, open houses & Asian Heritage Month
Welcome to CBE Connections
Well-Being Contributes to Success at School
This month, Canada will mark Mental Health Week May 6 - 12
Mental health and well-being are connected to success in school and to a student’s ability to thrive in life. We are building on a culture where students, employees, families, Elders and Knowledge Keepers and community leaders are connected through strong relationships and compassion.
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Joanne Pitman, Chief Superintendent of Schools
CBE Celebrates the Opening of Two New Schools
Prairie Sky School and North Trail High School opened their doors to students and staff in 2023 in the communities of Skyview Ranch and Harvest Hills.
Read About the Celebrations
Board of Trustees
Celebrating Student Milestones
When May arrives, it brings more than spring blooms and warmer weather – it marks a season of transition and celebration as graduation and farewell ceremonies begin. We are so proud of each student who is graduating or moving on from their elementary or middle schools. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, be courageous in pursuing your passions and stay open to new opportunities. Congratulations!
Spring Transportation Updates
Keep an eye out this month for announcements about registration opening for the 2024-25 school year. Also mark your calendar for:
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day May 6
My 1st Ride May 25 & 26
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CBE Events & Open Houses in May
There are many celebrations, open houses and events happening at CBE schools in May. Watch your school's website for more information and check out the events page on the website.
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Provincial Achievement Tests Begin in May
PATs are administered annually to all students in Grades 6 and 9. These standardized tests reflect the essentials that all Alberta students are expected to achieve, regardless of school choice or location
Download PAT Schedule
Consider Learning Online Next Year!
Grades 1-6
Teacher-led learning from home with in-person opportunities. See how social and curricular learning come alive!
Watch Video
Grades 7-12
Structured and supported learning from home.
Various opportunities for full-time programming, individual course registration and upgrading.
Visit CBe-Learn
May is Asian Heritage Month
We acknowledge this month by learning about and celebrating traditional and contemporary Asian-Canadian culture.
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School Councils
Final COSC Meeting June 5
Mark your calendar for the final Community of School Councils meeting of the year. Invitations will be sent to school councils later in May.
April 23 COSC Materials are Posted
The presentation and video from the April 23 special COSC meeting have been posted on the COSC meetings page.
School Council Resources
ASCA Calendar Of Events
The Alberta School Councils' Association has opportunities for involvement in its calendar for school council members and parents. This includes:
- 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.
