Week at a Glance

*Please note: all athletics practices/games are listed below 

Upcoming Dates 

June 18 - Grade 9 Math Part B PAT

June 19 - Grade 6 and 9 Social PAT

June 20 - Grade 6 and 9 Science PAT

June 21 - National Indigenous People’s Day

June 21 - Grade 9 Farewell Field Trip

June 27 - Last day of school - 1:30 PM dismissal

June 28 - Appeals Day

PAT Information - Grade 6 and 9 

Test Dates

Preparing for the Tests

• It is recommended that students come to school having eaten a healthy breakfast. If you require food support please let the school know.
• It is recommended that students get as much sleep as possible each evening before a test.
• All tests are written on the computer but having a pencil so that equations can be solved on paper is recommended.
• Students should have their own calculator (cannot be a scientific/graphing calculator) for Math Part B, K&E Math and Science tests (Grade 9 only).
• Students can have water and a “quiet” snack at their desk with them during the test. They will not be permitted to eat a full meal and should not have any other types of beverages.
• It is recommended that your child arrive on time for school each day. We can accommodate late starts but this can be disruptive in the testing environment.
• As per Alberta Education policy, there is a designated amount of time that students must remain in the testing environment. If a student is done writing a test early, they are permitted to either read a book or draw. If your child wishes to have a book to read, this must be brought in at the start of the test. 

Technology

• As per Alberta Education, personal devices (cell phones, tablets, laptops and smart watches) are not permitted in the testing environment. These cannot be with the student at all. We are asking that students keep all of these devices in their lockers or not bring them to school.

Late Arrivals

• If your child is late for school, they can still start writing the test once they arrive. They will be permitted the full amount of time that the test is allotted.

Missed Tests

• If your child is absent for a test, they can write the test once they return to school. Please note that this could mean that your child may have to write a scheduled exam in the morning and then a catch-up exam in the afternoon.

Afternoons

• Please note that there are regular classes scheduled for each afternoon after a PAT.
• Students are expected to be at school for the full day on each testing day.
• We are unable to accommodate students coming to the office after the tests, to call home after a test to arrange an early pick up.

Firebird Athletics

Track and Field Team Forms

• Signed forms need to be returned to Mr. Fraser, asap, as students cannot attend the track Meet (next week) without doing so. 

Track Meet Volunteers

Mr. Fraser is looking for 1 or 2 more parent volunteers to split up the time of some of the other parent volunteers at the June 11 Track Meet. Please email paufraser@educbe.ca if interested.

Athletics Practice Schedule

Resources

• Families with questions/feedback about bussing, can reach out directly to Southland 403-726-5966 and/or reach out to CBE Transportation here:
• t | 1-403-817-7433
• e | transportation@cbe.ab.ca
• The CBE Community Resource Guide contains a great list of community resources
• How to be an Ethical Online Citizen
• Mental Health Resources -Please reach out if you need help:
• Call the Distress Centre at 403-266-HELP (4357).
• Call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
• Call the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642 or the addiction line at 1-866-332-2322.
• MyCBE Account (Grades, Attendance, Fees, Transportation, Booking Interviews, etc).