Weekly Message - March 10-14
Daylight Savings – Don't forget to adjust the clocks
The recent warm weather is a reminder that winter is ending and with spring comes the time to adjust clocks. We are moving into the spring-time portion of Daylight-Saving Time by setting our clocks forward by one hour and extending daylight into the evening hours. This change happens on the second Sunday in March. For 2025, that lands on this weekend with clocks officially adjusted between 2:00-3:00am on Sunday, March 9th.
Parent Teacher Conferences – Online Conferences
Please be advised that our upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th (4:00-8:00pm) and Friday, March 21st (8:00am-2:00pm), will be held online. The online booking system for these conferences will be accessible at 9:00am on Thursday, March 13 through MyCBE.
Student Teachers
We are very fortunate to have a wonderful group of student teachers from the University of Calgary working with us for their final practicum before graduation. These aspiring educators are completing their final practicum before graduation, and we're thrilled to have them join our classrooms. Specifically, you'll see Jenn Buntyn working alongside Mrs. Avery, Aisha Kaimkhani with Ms. Oakes, Corbin Johnson with Mrs. Matikainen, Kristin Filipetto with Mrs. MacPherson-Levesque, Stephanie Gomes-Ortiz with Ms. Connolley, and Jillian Mah with Ms. Tonn. We're confident that their fresh perspectives and enthusiasm will enrich the learning experience for our students, and we appreciate your support in welcoming them to our school community.
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Each week, the School Council offers Healthy Hunger as an easy way to order special lunches. Please register and order on the Healthy Hunger website. This opportunity is an important fundraising activity for the school that raises over $10,000 each year on average and gives students a chance to enjoy a variety of lunch options throughout the school year.
We have a dedicated group of amazing volunteers who are committed to helping on a regular basis. Without these wonderful parent volunteers, we might be unable to keep the program running but being able to share the workload with more people would be a huge asset. If you are able to help for an hour on Tuesday or Wednesday, please sign up here. Please contact Wilma Wong at cngsfunlunch@gmail.com if you have any questions.
School Engagement Survey
Your input is invaluable as we shape our school's future. To ensure our development plan, budget, and fees align with our community's needs, we're once again seeking your valuable perspectives. Just as in previous years, we're conducting an engagement survey to gather feedback that directly informs our planning and decision-making for the upcoming school year. We encourage you to participate and share your thoughts in this year's survey, helping us create the best possible learning environment for our students. Please click on this link to access this year’s survey.
Next Year Planning – 2025-26 School Year
Due to the ongoing surge in Calgary Board of Education (CBE) enrollment, Captain Nichola Goddard School will maintain its Closed status next year. This designation signifies that the school has reached or surpassed its student capacity, preventing us from accepting transfer students residing outside of our designated attendance area. However, we remain committed to serving families within the Panorama Hills community. For those living outside Panorama Hills, please utilize the CBE's "Find A School" tool on their website to determine your child's designated school.
Class Assignments and Requests – Online submissions
Creating balanced and supportive class groups is a priority each year to ensure every student thrives. We welcome your input in this process, so if you have a specific educational request regarding your child's class placement for next year, please submit it via our online form. While we value parent perspectives, the school retains the final decision on class assignments. We strive to maintain existing grade cohorts, particularly for transitions from grade six to seven and grade eight to nine. At times, adjustments may be necessary due to enrollment or student dynamics. Please complete the online form to submit any educational requests. Additionally, if your child will be transferring to another school for the 2025-2026 academic year, kindly notify the office at (403) 817-3300 to ensure a smooth transition.
School Council Annual General Meeting – April 16
Mark your calendars! Our April School Council meeting, which also serves as our Annual General Meeting, will take place on Wednesday, April 16th. A key focus of this meeting will be electing our council and association members for the upcoming year. We currently have several vacant representative positions, and we're actively seeking parents who are interested in contributing to our school community. Your participation on the council would be immensely valuable. We will be sharing further details in the coming weeks, and we sincerely hope you'll consider joining us in supporting our school through council or the parents' association. For any inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact Pat Wiebe at cngscouncilchair@gmail.com or April Boutin at parentassoc.cngs@gmail.com.
The Week Ahead
Monday, March 10:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Sr Boys Volleyball Semi-Finals at CNGS – 4:00-8:00pm
Jr Boys Volleyball Semi-Finals at Nose Creek School – 4:00-5:00pm
Jr Girls Volleyball Practice – 2:45-4:30pm (aux)
Tuesday, March 11:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
Field Trip:
Grade 9 North Trail High School Drama Presentation – 9:00am-12:00pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Grade 6 Homework Club – 2:45-3:30pm (Mr. Tober – Rm M107)
Sr Boys Volleyball Practice – 2:45-4:30pm (TBA)
Jr Boys Practice – 2:45-4:30pm (aux) (TBA)
Jr Girls Volleyball Semi-Finals at Simon Fraser School – 5:00-6:00pm
Sr Girls Volleyball Semi-Finals at Twelve Mile Coulee School – 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, March 12:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Sr Girls Volleyball Practice – TBA
Jr Girls Volleyball Practice – TBA
Jr Boys Volleyball Practice – TBA
Sr Boys Volleyball Practice – TBA
Thursday, March 13:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Grade 6 Homework Club – 2:45-3:30pm (Ms. de Jong – Rm M102)
Sr Boys Volleyball Practice – TBA
Sr Girls Volleyball Practice – TBA
Jr Volleyball Finals at Arbour Lake School – 4:00-9:00pm
Friday, March 14:
School Hours – 8:05am-12:10pm
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Sr Volleyball Finals at Sir Winston Churchill High School – 4:00-9:00pm