Connect Charter Family Weekly Update

January 27 - January 31

This Week's Highlights

Jingle Bells in January Concert: A huge shoutout to all performers for their amazing contributions to the concert! Special thanks to Mr. Bolen for his dedication and to staff for supervising students during the event.
Student Drop-Off Safety Reminder: The only designated student drop-off area is on 34th Street SW. For everyone's safety, please avoid non-designated areas to prevent close calls.
Thrive Parent Learning Session and Movie Night: Thank you to the School Council and parent volunteers for making this event a success! Information to access resources are included in the School Council/Parent Society update below.
A reminder about the February 6th parent coffee at 8:30 a.m. All parents are invited.
Upcoming Events:
January 27: 4.1 & 4.2 Thrive Day at Camp Connect.
January 27: Grade 6 Field Trip to Arts Commons & Central.
January 28th 7.2 Thrive Day at North Glenmore Park.
January 28th: New Grade 4 Parent Orientation at 6:30 p.m.
January 29th-30th: Band Camp Elective Overnight at Camp Connect (with Meadow Ridge School). Reminder: Students cannot bring luggage on the school bus. Pick-up is at 2:30 p.m. on January 30th.
January 30th-31st: Grade 8.2 Thrive Urban Overnight Experience. Reminder: Students cannot bring luggage on the school bus. Pick-up is at 3:00 p.m. on January 31st.
Practice Lockdown Feedback: Positive feedback was received from Calgary Police Services after the recent practice lockdown. The next practice lockdown is scheduled for April.
Summer CALM Peaks Program:
Limited spots are available for Grade 9 and 10 students in partnership with The Howl Experience. For details, visit: CALM Peaks Program.
Week #1 (July 13 - July 18):
Full Week #2 (July 27 - August 1): 2 spots available
Week #3 (August 10 - August 15): 6 spots available.

SCHOOL COUNCIL & PARENT SOCIETY UPDATE

THRIVE/Movie Night

Thanks to everyone who joined us on Wednesday evening for the engaging parent presentation by Dr Caroline Buzanko. If you would like access to the slides, please contact School Council at choolcouncil@connectcharter.ca or Mental Wellness Coordinator, Saara Ehalt, at saara.ehalt@connectcharter.ca.

Our next THRIVE presentation and student movie night will be on Thursday, March 13.

Meeting Dates

Upcoming School Council & Parent Society meetings are scheduled for Tuesday February 4 and Tuesday March 4. Both meetings will be online. Join us for an update from Connect’s administration, learn about School Council events and have a chance to ask questions about all things Connect!

Questions? Contact us! schoolcouncil@connectcharter.ca

Shannon Bennett
Principal

Shashi Shergill
Assistant Principal

Andrea Friesen
Assistant Principal

Shannon Bennett
Principal

Have a wonderful week, Connect!

Shashi Shergill
Assistant Principal

Andrea Friesen
Assistant Principal