Week at a Glance

Day	This week only:	Recurring Weekly Student Activities
Monday 30	Remember to return IPP signature pages!! Have your child bring them to the office…we’re still missing many! (Reach out to their homeroom teacher if you have questions).	Intramurals for Grades 4-6 at 12:25
Tuesday 31	Regular morning… special afternoon! Please see Halloween expectations below!!	Intramurals for Grades 7-9 at 12:25
Wednesday 1		Intramurals for Grades 4-6 at 12:25
Thursday 2		Intramurals for Grades 7-9 at 12:25
Friday 3	B1

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

Upcoming Dates

November 9-14 - “Fall Break” - no school
November 22-24 - Parent-Teacher conferences

Firebird Athletics

	Monday Oct. 30	Tuesday Oct. 31	Wednesday Nov. 1	Thursday Nov. 2	Friday Nov. 3
AM (Before School)	Jr. & Sr. girls Bball practice	Jr. Boys BBall practice	Sr. Girls BBall practice	Jr. girls Bball practice	Basketball Club
Lunch	Intramurals (grades 4-6)	Half court Intramural volleyball + other sports (grades 7-9)	Full court Intramural Volleyball (all grades)	Half court Intramural volleyball + other sports (grades 7-9)	N/A
PM (After School)	Jr. Boys BBall @ Home (4:30 & 6:30) Girls Soccer Semi Finals @ Ted Harrison (4:30) WEATHER PERMITTING!	Halloween Optional basketball skills practice	Jr. Boys BBall practice Girls Soccer Championship match (teams TBD)	Jr. girls BBall @ Home (4:30 & 6:30) Sr. girls BBall @ EG (4:30 & 5:30)

Dress for the Weather…AND for Learning!

Last week, we reminded students to DRESS FOR THE WEATHER!! (As we live in Calgary…and will continue to go outside!!) But I forgot to remind students to ALSO dress for INDOORS!! Appropriate shoes for PE are a requirement, as big, clunky winter boots do not allow for ease of movement…and they also make our gym wet with snow and very unsafe. Please ensure your child has appropriate clothing for both inside and out!

Halloween is HERE!

A few important reminders!

• Learning needs to continue!! We will be in regular classes for periods 1-3. Please make sure costumes allow for sitting and regular school work.
• No weapons of any kind (not even pretend ones), or ‘realistic gore’. This can be too much for some…and we want school to still feel safe and welcoming, despite the festivities!
• No full face coverage (masks, bodysuits, etc.)...face paint is totally okay!!
• There will be a variety of inclusive activities held during periods 5/6, including an optional dance for the Grade 7-9 students. Respectful/appropriate student behaviour will remain an expectation. (Also…sorry I didn’t mention this last week…Grade ⅚ students and those in our younger LEAD classes will have access to the gym for their very own chance to dance during P4!)
• Also worthy of noting…if you do not celebrate Halloween, please know that there are other fun activities planned including board games, arts/crafts, and a non-halloween movie. School is a place where we ALL belong!!

Finally, just a reminder that Halloween candy is NOT to be brought to school. Filling bodies with sugar all day long is NOT conducive to learning!! Please save these treats for after school at home. Thanks for your support with this, as we would like to have a great week of learning, despite Tuesday’s excitement!

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