Good afternoon, Ian Bazalgette Community
We are back into the swing of things after spring break, and are looking forward to warmer days and more activities outside and elsewhere.
Please see important information for this week, and the school newsletter.
Athletics
Teachers versus Students Volleyball Match - Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:45 pm.
This event is only for teaching staff and students. Respectfully, parents and guardians are not permitted to attend.
Update about the winner of this usually exciting game to come in the school newsletter April 21-25.
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.
Nations Vision
A message from Mrs. Tanya Miller, our Learning Leader of Student Services:
We are excited to share that Nation’s Vision is available to come to Ian Bazalgette School from April 28 to May 2, 2025, to provide a free in-school eye care program for our students. This initiative brings a team of dedicated eye care specialists, including optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and technicians, right to our school, helping to reduce barriers to essential eye care for those in need. Nation’s Vision is committed to delivering high-quality and accessible eye care, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to receive comprehensive eye examinations and, if needed, new affordable glasses. We believe that by partnering with organizations like Nation’s Vision, we can make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our students. We encourage you to take advantage of this valuable service! For more information, please visit: https://www.nationsvision.ca/inschool-eyecare-program
If you are interested, please email Tanya Miller: talmiller@cbe.ab.ca to express interest. Please ensure that you also include the name of your child in the email.
Additionally a reminder physical copy form will be coming home at the end of this week.
No School
April 18 and April 21
Personal Mobile Devices Reminder
A reminder that personal mobile devices are not allowed in school during school hours. We have spent most of the year educating students as we shifted to this Alberta Education policy in schools, which has meant that we have continue to only educate most students about the consequences for ignoring inappropriate use.
We will now begin implementing consequences for third and fourth incidents.
Consequences for Inappropriate Use
Students are expected to follow Administrative Regulation 6005: Student Code of Conduct. Students who refuse may be subject to Administrative Regulation 6006: Progressive Student Discipline.
First Incident: Verbal Warning
Student is reminded of the expectations regarding responsible use of Personal Mobile Devices and/or social media.
Second Incident: Confiscation and Parent/Guardian Informed
Student will turn in the mobile device to the teacher, who will call an Assistant Principal to come and meet the student to discuss the matter and take then take the device to the office. It will be returned to the student at the end of the school day. Parent/guardian is informed by the teacher.
Third Incident: Confiscation and Parent/Guardian Involvement
Student will turn in the mobile device directly to the office. Phone will only be available for pick-up by parent. An Administrator will contact the parents/guardians to inform them of the repeated infraction.
Fourth Incident: Loss of Privileges
Student will not bring the mobile device to school or will turn it into the office at the beginning of day and retrieve it when they leave for the day.
School Fees
Please review your MyCBE Account and make sure you are up-to-date with your payments.
Currently:
More than $47,000.00 in Option Fees unpaid
$13,000.00 in Field Trip Fees unpaid
$1500.00 in Athletic Fees unpaid.
Schools cannot cover all costs to offer the programming they do. Continued refusal to pay fees may mean a suspension of certain programming in option courses next year, or cancellation of field trips.
Please see Ian Bazalgette School Newsletter April 7-11
Steven Pike
Principal
Ian Bazalgette School