Good evening, Ian Bazalgette Community.
We aren't sure what happened, but it came to our attention that the school newsletter did not go out yesterday.
Please see important information for this week, and the school newsletter.
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February 28 - Non-Instruction Day
Community Resource Fair | Feb. 27
Message from Valley View School
A Community Resource Fair is happening on Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Valley View School. We are looking forward to this event and hosting community members from Valley View School, Ian Bazalgette, Niitsitapi, West Dover and Erin Woods Schools.
The purpose of this event is to highlight essential resources available to families within our school community, including job training programs, recreational activities, mental health supports, language and education opportunities, and more! This event is also designed to specifically cater to newcomer families, with the intention of identifying their unique needs and offering assistance in their integration into our community.
Here are some details about the event:
- The school is located at 4105 26th Avenue SE. You can park in the main staff parking lot, in any available spot. Parking is also located across the street at the Community Center.
- The El Sistema Calgary Multicultural Orchestra Foundation will be in the main hallway playing live music.
- We have over 20 organizations in attendance!
We are so grateful for your support and hope that many families will attend and walk away with valuable information that will help. We are also thankful to the School Councils of Valley View School, Ian Bazalgette, Niitsitapi, West Dover and Erin Woods School, for leading this initiative. We also thank Veronica Chirino, City of Calgary Social Worker for Dover for helping us connect with many of you!
Please reach out if you have any questions. We're looking forward to seeing you on February 27.
Learn and Share | School Planning
We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That’s why we’ll be sharing information about school planning and asking you to share your perspectives.
Share your perspectives through an online survey open from Feb 19 to March 20, 2025. Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning.
Our School Development Plan and School Budget and Fees information can be found on the school website.
Here is a link to the survey . The survey has been translated to 30 different languages. Link to Survey
Grade 9 Only Updates
Swimming
All grade 9 students will be attending swim lessons at Bob Bahan Aquatic and Fitness Centre March 30-April 3. Swim ability forms, parent consent forms, and medical information form went home with your child on February 20 and must be returned by March 14 latest in order for your child to participate. Please email marwebster@cbe.ab.ca should you have any questions or require additional information.
Texas Donuts
Our last Texas Donut fundraiser of the year benefiting our Grade 9 Farewell committee is scheduled for March 19. Students will be provided with pre-order forms in homerooms to make their selections ($5 / donut and $2 / can of pop). Students must pay for their pre-orders directly to their homeroom teacher when they submit their form (cash only *** no change will be provided). Preorder forms along with payment must be submitted no later than March 10. Donuts and pop will be distributed to students during periods 5 and 6 on the March 19.
Got Lunch?
We remain a closed campus at lunchtime. We want to remind families that students need to bring their lunch or eat the lunches provided by school. We are not able to provide access to microwaves for student use. As a reminder, we are not able to receive Skip the Dishes, Door Dash, Uber Eats, etc. in the main office. The driver will be asked to return the delivery to the restaurant.
Please see Ian Bazalgette School Newsletter Feb. 24-28
Steven Pike
Principal
Ian Bazalgette School