Important Upcoming Dates
- April 14: School Council Meeting 6:30 PM (In-person)
- April 18: Good Friday: SCHOOL CLOSED
- April 21: Non-instructional Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Dates of Significance
- April: Sikh Heritage Month
- April 12 – 20: Passover
- April 14: Vaisakhi
- April 18: Good Friday
- April 20: Easter / Orthodox Easter
School Council Meeting – April 14
Please join us tomorrow for our April School Council meeting. This month’s meeting will take place at 6:30 PM at the school in our Learning Commons. We look forward to seeing you there!
School Store
The School Store is OPEN! Enjoy browsing through the items available and order by April 20th! Items will be delivered to the school the week of May 15.
Visit https://store.kodiaksports.ca/stores/cartwright-cougars
Student Lates
Over the past while we have noticed a marked increase in the number of students who are arriving late for school in the morning. This week we averaged approximately 50-55 morning lates per day. This is roughly 7-8% of our total population. A reminder that we expect students to be in their homerooms by 8:20 AM. We do realize that there are circumstances that are out of our control when students will be late – poor weather, Calgary Transit delays, appointments, etc.. If You do know that your student is going to be late for school, please call the office attendance line and let us know.
Students who are late miss out on important classroom announcements and teaching time. When students enter the classroom late, he/she creates a disruption which interferes with the learning environment of all students who are prepared and ready to learn. Chronic tardiness is habit forming and can impact a student long term.
A change in your child’s schedule or particular attention to organization is often all that is needed to manage this issue effectively. We would appreciate you working with your student to ensure that they are on time for school.
Community Education Services & Recovery Alberta Live Presentation
Understanding Social Media Use in Teens
Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Register using this link .
The world of social media is constantly changing, and it can be hard to keep up. This session will look at some of the most popular platforms among Canadian youth and how to protect privacy and keep everyone safe. We will also discuss the effects of social media use on teen mental health and how to promote healthy social media habits in a digital world.
Presenters include: Ashley Meagher, Certified Child & Youth Care Counsellor, Success Coach & Jo Burley BCST, NPML, Success Coach, Rockyview School Division, MHCB Stepping.
Building Resiliency in Today's Youth
Date: Thursday, April 17
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Register using this link.
Before High School graduation, one-third of adolescent girls will experience depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm or an eating disorder. However, there is an incredible power in caregivers who can support our youth, both young women and men, before they seek therapy. At Juno House®, we believe in the extraordinary healing power of parents, caregivers, coaches, and teachers. In our 1.5 hour workshop presentation, we will share steps and strategies from the Juno House Therapeutic Model® that will provide effective emotional coaching tools for today’s youth as they develop through adolescence and into young adulthood.
Presenters include Andrea Halwas Larsen, PhD, CT, REACE Counselling Therapist Associate Therapist and Education Coordinator at Juno House.
Link: Registration Link