Happenings

• October 25- Fun Lunch (Subway)
• October 27- Jr. Boys Basketball Tournament at Louis Riel
• October 30 (7pm): School Council at Branton or online (Click here to join the meeting

Fees | Sports Teams

All sports teams: please pay fees in MyCBE.

Parent Focus Group Invitation from Alberta Education

On Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, Alberta Education will host a focus group with the intention of seeking feedback from parents. The focus group will meet from 7 - 8:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Purpose: To collect insight from a parent perspective to update the old “My Child's Learning: A Parent Resource" website into a brand new space that will be hosted on new.LearnAlberta.ca.

10 – 12 parents will be identified from metro, urban and rural school divisions, representing children of varying grade ranges (K-12) to participate in this focus group.

It will remain open until Monday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.

Alberta Education Focus Group - Expression of Interest to Participate

Free Workshop for all Branton parents (Branton will pay for this workshop)

We are very pleased to welcome Tanya Keto (MEd), Registered Psychologist, Clinic Director at AVERY Family and School Psychology Services to present an online session to all parents on October 26 from 7-8:30pm. This is a 90 minutes workshop/information session about ADHD: What Parents Need to Know. All Branton teachers met Ms. Keto in September for a morning Professional Learning. We want to include you, parents, in this important information session.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours, or over-activity. There are three different types of ADHD, depending on which symptoms are strongest in the individual, and each of these subtypes may impact children differently, especially at school.

The classroom environment can pose challenges for a child with ADHD. The very tasks these students find the most difficult—sitting still, listening quietly, concentrating—are the ones they are required to do all day long. Perhaps most frustrating of all is that most of these children want to be able to learn and behave like their neurotypical peers. Neurological deficits, not unwillingness, keep kids with attention deficit disorder from learning in traditional ways. Educators and parents play a key role in setting these students on a path for success!

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81380196673?pwd=OmRmNf1vpMkfiTDfzCulPFTS4aGDGA.1

Meeting ID: 813 8019 6673          Passcode: 743473

Band Information

Save the date – our band concert will be on Tuesday, December 12, 2023!

Band Uniform - Here is a link to order the band polo shirt which we use for our performances or special days. There is an optional hoodie if they wanted to have that, and they could write their name on the sleeve. The link is available until October 31 and delivery by the end of November. Polo shirts are $25 and I do have some sizing available in my office. They do fit differently, so please check the sizing chart or ask your child to see me to try one. If you have any questions, please email me jlbaird@cbe.ab.ca.
https://brantonband.itemorder.com

Band Camps – just to let you know that I am working on getting dates organized. I am waiting for festival dates so I can make them most effective. I am also planning on some fundraising to help with these costs. More information to come!

Ukraine

Branton community continues to stand with Ukraine that has been fighting Russian aggression for over 600 days now. On October 16, 2023, Ukraine marked 600 days since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. 600 days of grief, fear, losses, destruction, and anger… But not a single day of weakness. During all this time, Ukrainians have demonstrated strength, resilience, and courage that cannot be broken. And their determination and heroism have been sustained by the ever-so-vital help of their friends and de facto allies. 600 days on, Ukraine is united and not alone. It is stronger and more resolute than ever. Whatever dark clouds might hover in the skies, the bright sun of victory will scatter them.
Source: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/22800

Cafeteria Menu

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Athletics Schedule

Please see our Athletics page.

Next Fun Lunch - Subway | Oct. 25

To order: Healthy Hunger.