Oki, Danit'ada, Âba wathtec, Tânisi, Taanishi, Bonjour, Hello, Bob Edwards Community,
(Le message en français suit la version anglaise)
Tansi Bob Edwards Families,
Happy New Year!
We are thrilled to welcome the kids back to school and begin an exciting second semester filled with opportunities for growth and learning. This year, we are introducing several new initiatives designed to enhance educational experience for all students. These initiatives will focus on academic excellence, physical well-being, and social development, ensuring that every child has the tools and support needed to thrive in 2026.
Our team has been working diligently to create engaging activities and resources that will enrich classroom learning and provide additional opportunities outside of the traditional curriculum. From innovative teaching strategies to extracurricular programs, we aim to foster a well-rounded environment where students can explore their interests and develop essential life skills. Please stay tuned for more details on these initiatives in the coming weeks.
As we move forward, the second semester brings important milestones. Report cards are on the horizon, and we are preparing for open house(s) and visits for our Grade 9 students and feeder schools visits. These events are a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with teachers, learn more about academic pathways, and celebrate student achievements. We encourage all parents to participate and take advantage of these valuable sessions.
I would also like to take a moment to address an important aspect of student safety and conduct. For parents of children who use the bus service, please remind your children that the bus is an extension of the school. The same expectations regarding safety, etiquette, and the consumption of food apply during transit. Your support in reinforcing these guidelines helps us maintain a respectful and secure environment for everyone.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and commitment to our shared goals. Together, we can make 2026 a year of success and growth for our learning community. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend, and please keep an eye out for upcoming announcements and event details.
Tansi Bob Edwards,
Bonne année !
Nous sommes ravis d'accueillir les enfants pour la rentrée et d'entamer un deuxième semestre passionnant, rempli d'occasions d'apprentissage et de développement. Cette année, nous mettons en place plusieurs nouvelles initiatives visant à enrichir l'expérience éducative de tous les élèves. Ces initiatives mettront l'accent sur l'excellence académique, le bien-être physique et le développement social, afin que chaque enfant dispose des outils et du soutien nécessaires pour réussir en 2026.
Notre équipe a travaillé avec diligence pour créer des activités et des ressources stimulantes qui enrichiront l'apprentissage en classe et offriront des opportunités supplémentaires en dehors du programme scolaire traditionnel. Des stratégies pédagogiques novatrices aux programmes parascolaires, notre objectif est de favoriser un environnement équilibré où les élèves peuvent explorer leurs intérêts et développer des compétences essentielles à la vie. Restez à l'affût pour plus de détails sur ces initiatives au cours des prochaines semaines.
Ce deuxième semestre sera marqué par des étapes importantes. Les bulletins scolaires approchent et nous préparons les journées portes ouvertes pour nos élèves de 3e et les visites des écoles partenaires. Ces événements sont une excellente occasion pour les familles de rencontrer les enseignants, de s'informer sur les parcours scolaires et de célébrer les réussites des élèves. Nous encourageons tous les parents à participer et à profiter pleinement de ces rencontres enrichissantes.
J'aimerais aussi aborder un point important concernant la sécurité et le comportement des élèves. Aux parents d'enfants utilisant le service d'autobus, veuillez rappeler à vos enfants que l'autobus fait partie intégrante de l'école. Les mêmes règles de sécurité, de savoir-vivre et de consommation de nourriture s'appliquent pendant le trajet. Votre appui pour faire respecter ces règles nous aide à maintenir un environnement respectueux et sécuritaire pour tous.
Je vous remercie d'avance de votre collaboration et de votre engagement envers nos objectifs communs. Ensemble, nous pouvons faire de 2026 une année de réussite et de développement pour notre communauté éducative. Je vous souhaite à tous une excellente fin de semaine et vous invite à consulter régulièrement nos annonces et les détails de nos prochains événements.
Contact your child’s teachers here: Our Staff. Your child’s homeroom teacher is the best first point of contact for any questions or concerns. Email is the preferred method of communication.
Opt-In for Human Sexuality: Health and Life Skills
All students have been sent home with the Parental Notification and Opt-in Consent for Human Sexuality form. This form must be completed, signed, and returned by a parent/legal guardian for all students. It is the parent/legal guardian’s obligation to ensure that this form is returned to the homeroom teacher on or before January 26, 2026, as indicated in the notice.
Looking Forward: Bob Edwards School Calendar
January 20 – Grade 9 vaccinations
January 22 – Homerooms 71, 72, 73 Field Study to Telus Spark
January 29 – Homerooms 74, 75 Field Study to Telus Spark
January 23 – Individual Program Plans (IPPs) sent home for students with an IPP
January 26 – Grade 7 and 8 catch-up vaccinations
January 28 – First Day of Semester 2
January 30 – Non-Instructional Day (no school for students)
School Council and Parent Society
Bob Edwards School and the School Council, and Parent Society meet monthly (approximately) to build and strengthen our partnership, discuss student learning, and consult on decisions impactful to our community. We meet in the Learning Commons at Bob Edwards School on the last Tuesday of most months at 6:00 p.m. Parents and guardians in our school community are welcome to join. The third School Council meeting of the 2025-26 school year will be on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Bob Edwards School Council can be reached at bobeparentsfundraisingsociety@gmail.com
Please join this outstanding group with which we enjoy a strong partnership. You don’t need to sign up for any ‘big jobs’, and any member of our community is welcome to attend.
If you cannot join the meeting in person, you have the option of joining via Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunches are Back!
School Council has organized fun lunches for Bob Edwards School through Healthy Hunger. The next Healthy Hunger lunches are Booster Juice (January 16), Pita Basket (January 23), and Panago Pizza (February 6). Please order from the Healthy Hunger website. You can find the link on the School Council page of our school website.
Athletics Updates
Please see the Athletics page of our school website for all Athletic Updates. The Physical Education teachers have also put together a Physical Education website, available here.
Weather Reminders
This time of year means the regular transition between warm and cold weather. Please help your student come to school prepared for the weather over the next several weeks.
- Please ensure your child is prepared with outdoor clothing and footwear for all weather conditions.
- All students enjoy 20 minutes of fresh air at lunch (weather permitting) and some physical education classes outside, and this time is much more enjoyable if they are dressed for the weather.
- Families are encouraged to review this checklist to be prepared for using transportation every school day and throughout the school year. Transportation Family Checklist
- Please ensure your child is prepared with outdoor clothing and footwear for all weather conditions.
- Students should not arrive at school before 8:55 a.m. (Soft entry starts at 9:03 a.m.)
- Students must be picked up from school by 4:00 p.m.
Parking Reminders
- Please do not park or drop off students in the bus zone in front of the school between 7 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- We now have 5 school buses at Bob Edwards School, and they need the space to operate safely.
- Please do not drop off or pick up your child from the staff parking lot.
Wishing you all a restorative weekend!
E’kosi
Miigwech
Kukstsémc
Merci
Cree (Nehiyaw) Crowchild, Principal
Camille Haggar, Assistant Principal
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