Important Upcoming Dates 

  • January 24: Bowness High School Tour (students designated to Bowness) 
  • January 27: Robert Thirsk High School Tour (students designated to Thirsk)  
  • January 27: Semester 1 Report Cards Released (online) 
  • January 28: HDC School Council Meeting – 6:30 PM (Online)  
  • January 28:  Wrestling Divisional Tournament 
  • January 29:  Band Trip to Mount Royal University  
  • January 30:  WinSport Ski / Snowboard Trip  
  • January 31: Non-Instructional Day – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 

Dates of Significance 

  • January: Tamil Heritage Month  
  • January 21: Lincoln Alexander Day  
  • January 24: World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture 
  • January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day  
  • January 27: Family Literacy Day  
  • January 29: Lunar New Year 

IMPORTANT! HDC School Council – Treasurer Needed 

Our HDC School Council and Parent Association is in desperate need of a treasurer. This is a vital position on our school council executive and one that needs to be filled immediately. There is no previous experience necessary – our school council executive is happy to help in terms of training for the role.  

As mentioned, we need to have someone in place right away! Please email Mr. Parent at jlparent@cbe.ab.ca if you are able to help!  

HDC Parent Association | Casino Volunteers Needed - February 22 & February 23 

HD Cartwright School is volunteering at the Elbow River Casino on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, 2025. This is our school’s largest fundraiser with money raised going to residencies, school resources and much more. 

Thank you to all those people who have already signed up – as of January 18 we have half of the shift covered which is fantastic. Having said that – we still require another 24 volunteers to fill all the necessary positions. If you haven’t signed up and are able to volunteer– please sign up as soon as possible!  You do not need volunteer clearance and training is provided at the beginning of your shift. No experience necessary! That means all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc are eligible to volunteer.  

Note:  All volunteers required to complete a AGLC Casino Volunteer Worker Application which will be sent upon sign up. 

There are three shifts available each day: 

  • Day Shift: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM 
  • Evening Shift: 7:00 PM to close (approx. 3:30am) 
  • Night Shift (Count Room): 11:00 PM to close (approx. 3:30am) 

Positions descriptions and sign up slots can be found here: HD Cartwright Parent Association CasinoVolunteer Sign Up - February 22 & 23 

Thank you in advance for volunteering and supporting HDC! We truly appreciate the help! 

Accessing Online Report Cards  

Families can view, download or print online report cards for kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Monday, January 27 until May 30, 2025 through MyCBE. 

Within MyCBE, families can also view student information, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades and attendance information. 

Report cards summarize and communicate student achievement at a point in time. In addition to the report card, schools communicate with parents/guardians about student progress on an ongoing basis in a variety of ways. Learn more about assessment and reporting, 

For technical support or more information about MyCBE, visit Technical Support for Students & Parents.

HDC Physical Education Update 

From Monday January 20 to Thursday January 30, students will be participating in the following activities, according to homeroom. 

  • Basketball in Main Gym- 703, 801, 803 
  • Outdoor LOGs/Health- 701, 704, 802, 804, 901, 904 
  • Table Tennis on Stage- 702, 805, 902, 903, 905 

** Activities are subject to change based on gym availability and weather** 

Please ensure your child has shoes appropriate for their activity. Crocs, Slides and Boots are not allowed in the gym for safety of the students, and care of our floors. 

WinSport Ski/Snowboard Day 

We are getting excited for our WinSport Ski/Snowboard day on Thursday, January 30, 2025. A few reminders are listed below. 

Students will be provided with rental gear and a full day lesson. Those who wish to bring their own gear, will have to arrange to drop it off at WinSport on the day of the lesson. 

*Get your gear ready now!!!! Participating students are asked to start gathering their gear for this winter activity, to ensure they are prepared. 

The following items are required:  

  • Snow pants (or other waterproof pants)  
  • Mitts or gloves (preferably waterproof)  
  • Snow jacket  
  • Long socks. Avoid wearing multiple socks at once, this will increase the likelihood of blisters  
  • All provided rental equipment, including a ski and snowboard approved snow sports helmet (students may use their own approved helmet). Please no bike or hockey helmets 

If a student is not equipped with the above items, they may not be permitted to participate in the program. 

The following items are highly recommended:  

  • Snow goggles or sunglasses  
  • Buff/neck warmer/balaclava  

WinSport will provide the following rental equipment:  

  • Skis or snowboard  
  • Boots  
  • Bindings  
  • Poles (grade and level dependent)  
  • Ski & snowboard approved helmet 

HDC Wrestling  

Our final wrestling tournament will be on Tuesday January 28, the Divisional Tournament held at YMCA Genesis Center in Saddleridge NE, Calgary. Please ensure your athlete has a water bottle, clean shoes, snacks and athletic clothing with them, as described in the parent letter. The bus will take athletes to the venue and back to school on this day. Please check your parent letter and calendar for additional information. 

Parents are welcome and encouraged to come and watch. 

*Please inform Mrs. Kanary if you cannot make it to the tournament by Thursday January 23rd to avoid unnecessary charges to your account.* 

HDC Volleyball 

Our volleyball teams have now been selected and are practicing hard for the upcoming season. Please be sure to check your child’s practice and game schedule, or the school website for updated information. Please do your best to get your athlete to their games on time, and to be picked up promptly so that coaches can get home to their families. Athletes should be ready to play 15-20 minutes before game time, but may not enter the gym until a coach is present. Student spectators at other schools must be accompanied by a supervising adult. 

Our first event will be a team building event on Friday January 24 at the University of Calgary Dino’s Volleyball Games. Please ensure your child has returned their form confirming attendance, by Tuesday January 21 at the latest, so we can order tickets. 

All volleyball offsite forms are due this week and must be given your child’s coach as soon as possible. Fees will be added to your MyCBE account and can be paid online or in the main office at your earliest convenience.