Happenings
- March 2025: Le mois de la Francophonie au Canada and Iris Heritage Month
- March 10: Sugar Shack (La cabane à sucre)
- Mar 9, 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 9, 2025, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 9, 2025, 3:00:00 am local daylight time instead.
Oki, Danit'astada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello Branton Families,
Dear Branton Families
Honoring Women on International Women's Day – March 8, 2025
This Friday, March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day, a time to recognize and appreciate the incredible contributions of women in our families, our communities, and the world. Women are the foundation of society—nurturing families, shaping the future through education, driving innovation in every field, and strengthening economies through their dedication
and expertise. Their impact is immeasurable, and yet, despite their achievements, women continue to face significant challenges in 2025, including inequality, discrimination, and barriers to success.
As we mark this important day, let’s all take a moment to show our respect and appreciation for the women in our lives—our grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, colleagues, and friends. Their resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to making the world a better place deserve our recognition and support, not just today but every day. Together, we can build a society that truly values equity, inclusion, and respect for all.
Happy International Women's Day to the incredible women of our school community and beyond!
Celebrating Francophone and Irish Heritage Month
It’s already March, and we are excited to celebrate Francophone and Irish Heritage Month in Canada! On March 10, all our students will take part in our Cabane à sucre (Sugar Shack) experience, and this year, we are pleased to share this special tradition with Capitol Hill School. We would also like to acknowledge the financial support we received from OLEP (Official Languages in Education Program), a federal initiative that promotes French language education outside Quebec.
Why Use A Whole School Approach For Attendance?
A Whole School Approach is widely recognized to promote students’ health, safety and
well-being; research supports using this comprehensive model to address a complex problem like attendance.
- By grade 3, students with chronic absenteeism are less likely to read at grade level
- By grade 6, chronic absenteeism puts student at risk of not completing high school
- By grade 9, regular attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than test scores
Poverty, trauma and a lack of supportive relationships at the school are some of the most prevalent underlying concerns that present as chronic absenteeism.
Parent-Teacher Conferences – March 20 & 21
We will be hosting our Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences on:
📅 Thursday, March 20 (5:00 – 8:00 PM) – ONLINE
📅 Friday, March 21 (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) – ONLINE
The School Conference booking system will be available to all parents starting at 6:00 PM on Friday, March 14 , and will remain open until midnight on Wednesday, March 20 . We encourage you to book your meetings with the teachers you would like to meet with as soon as possible.
🔗 Please use the following link to access your account and sign up: MyCBE
If you have any questions or run into any issues with booking, please feel free to contact Paul Ormiston at pjormiston@cbe.ab.ca.
Thank you, and we look forward to connecting with you!
Alberta Education Assurance Survey – Grade 7 Parents
You recently received information about the Alberta Education Assurance Survey for students in Grades 4, 7, and 10. This survey is an important tool that helps shape our school's planning for the next year. We encourage all Grade 7 parents to complete it. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ormiston at pjormiston@cbe.ab.ca.
Making a Difference: Celebrating Substitute Teachers!
Without substitute teachers, life would have no class! From Mar. 10-14, we’re taking a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who step into CBE classrooms and keep the learning going: substitute teachers! They’re the ones who swoop in and ensure everything runs smoothly, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Substitute teachers play a vital role in our schools, whether it’s stepping in to fill a sick leave, a temporary contract or to allow other teachers to catch up on professional learning. They bring diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives into classrooms, enriching the learning environment for everyone. Whether they fill in for a day, a week, or longer, they make a real difference.
They handle last-minute lesson plans, get to know new faces quickly, and continue to advance learning for students. From managing unexpected situations to connecting with new students, they face unique challenges every day. Their dedication to students is truly inspiring.
So, let’s make this Substitute Teacher Week extra special! Let’s show our subs how much we appreciate their hard work and the incredible diff erence they make in our schools. They’re not just fi lling in; they’re making a lasting impact, and we are so lucky to have them!
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to a great month ahead!
Best regards
Sébastien Picard
Principal, Branton School
Yearbook
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BelCanFran Exchange Program Reminder
Cafeteria Update #4
We are still in the process of hiring new Branton Cafeteria staff. Unfortunately, we must inform you that the cafeteria will remain closed next week.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to finalize this hiring process. We will continue to provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.
This means that our cafeteria will remain closed next week.
Health Class Information
The Calgary Board of Education is required to provide parents with notice when curriculum being covered deals primarily with Human Sexuality. As all students at Branton school are enrolled in physical education and health programming, the topic of Human Sexuality will be upcoming shortly in health classes. Next week you will receive a detailed parent letter about what types of content will be covered in these classes as well as an exemption form for your child, should it be relevant. Health classes covering Human Sexuality may begin as early as March 10.
Fun Lunch
March 19, Boardwalk Order Link Order by Friday, March 14 Midnight.
If you would like to Volunteer Link Please and Thank You.
Upcoming Dates For Fun Lunches
April 23 - Tim Horton’s
May 14 - Opa
June 16 - Booster Juice
Music Notes
Just a reminder to all grade 7,8 and 9 students that there are no morning or lunch practices next week. We will continue again the final week before spring break with Tuesday, March 18 - grade 7 morning practice Thursday, March 20 - Grade 8 & 9 morning practice.
Morning practices will start at 7:20 am. Please do not drop off before 7:10 am.
Tuesday, March 18 - BRASS Gr 8 & 9 lunch hour
Wednesday, March 19 - BRASS Gr 7 lunch hour.
Again, I appreciate those who are making the effort to attend rehearsals. This is such an important part of our learning process. We do many things that are done repeated in class.
We will also be starting our final fundraiser on Wednesday next week. It will be the return of the Prairie Gourmet Perogies and Sausages! The campaign will run from March 12 through April 2. Information on how to set up your link so your child will benefit directly from any sales will come out on Wednesday.
A schedule for after spring break will come out before the break.
