Good morning, Ian Bazalgette Community.

Last week's conferences were successful in many ways. We were glad to be able to assist creating a better understanding of how students are progressing, while also making plans between home and school to support our students.

It may be difficult to believe that there are now only fifteen school days left until the break. As such, we want to remind parents to fill out the Extended Leave Form in the main office in those situations where families may be leaving for extended periods attached to the beginning or end of the current timeframe for winter break.

Upcoming Important Dates

  • Dec 1-18 - Bazzy the Elf (Schoolwide Elf on the Shelf)
  • Dec 1-11 - Candy Gram Sales at lunch hour
  • Dec. 3 - Picture Retake Day
  • Dec 3 - Staff vs. Student Basketball Game at lunch hour
  • Dec 15-19 - School-wide spirit days! Themes to be announce next week!
  • Dec. 16 - School Council Mtg.
  • Dec 18 - Candy Gram Delivery
  • December 19 – Last day of Classes
  • December 20-January 4  –  Winter Break (No Classes)
  • Classes Resume January 5, 2026 

Dressing for the Weather

  • Use extra caution when crossing the streets – sometimes cars have a difficult time stopping when it is slippery 
  • Busses can be late due to poor driving conditions – ensure you are checking for bus updates and dressing for the weather 
  • Dress every day for outside activities.  Snow pants, hat, mittens/gloves - Please no scarves as these can be a choking hazard 
  • Snow at school stays on the ground  - children are never allowed to throw snow at school as it can cause injuries 
  • Snow packs down around the school and school grounds into ice despite Ms. Li's best efforts to keep the snow clear.  We recommend to walk like a penguin and use care when using the walkways around the school. 

School Fees

School fees for Term 1/Semester 1 option/complementary course fees have been applied to the students accounts in MyCBE.

Please pay now. Beginning in December letters will be sent home to accounts in arrears.

More information about school fees can be found here. For information about Fee Waivers and the requirements are located at  https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/fees-and-waivers/Pages/Waivers.aspx 

Holiday Fundraiser Campaign

This year, considering the costs of basic things such as food, we will be fund raising money to purchase grocery and mall gift cards that will be given to families in need to buy food, winter accessories, household items, and so.

If you would like, you can make a donation or ask friends or family if they would like to donate. Please visit or share our Ian Bazalgtte Holiday Campaign on the Education Matters website. Any monetary donations of $20 or more will be issued a tax receipt from Education Matters.

Our goal is $3000, which will go a long way to helping many families in our school community.  

Ian Bazalgette School Council and Yes Care Centre Free Community Donation Support 

School Council is happy to share that this community-driven initiative, led by the Youth Empowerment & Skills Centre (YES Centre) in partnership with the Forest Lawn Community Association, provides free donated items to families connected with our school — including electronics, educational gadgets, clothing, household essentials, school supplies, and toys. 

Families can register easily by using this direct link: 
🔗 https://forms.gle/sKj7Pradsbjd9PH48 

📍 Pickup Location: Forest Lawn Community Association 
Address: 4020 26 Ave SE, Calgary, AB 
📞 Contact: 587-966-5001 

High School Registration is Coming Soon

High school is about you – your interests, goals, and learning. At the CBE, we are committed to your success. Teachers, Student Services, administrators, and all the staff here at Ian Bazalgette are here to support you in making choices that allow you to discover your interests, achieve your goals, and develop the skills you need to be successful in high school and in life.

Please review the Get Ready!  Get Set! Go for it!  document (attached) with your student.  If you have any questions regarding the transition to high school, please feel free to reach out to Tanya Miller in Student Services (talmiller@cbe.ab.ca).

Get-Ready-Get-Set-Go-For-It-2025-26 

Personal Mobile Devices

Parents are asked to refrain from contacting their child/student on their PMD during the school day to avoid unnecessary distraction. Parents can contact the school office who can facilitate contact with their child/student during the school day, if needed.

Bazz Newsletter

Please see Ian Bazalgette School Newsletter Dec. 1-5  

 

Steven Pike
Principal
Ian Bazalgette Junior High School