Science Olympics 

What are the Science Olympics: A chance to collaborate in teams to solve challenges presented to you on the spot about geoscience and engineering. 

When & Where: Saturday, May 26th 1-6pm at the Olympic Oval, University of Calgary (you must have your own transportation to and from) 

Cost: $18 per person 

Commitment: Although challenges take place at the event, there will be a resource package to work through with your team. You will meet weekly at lunch to work on the content materials and will work in your own time. 

Who should participate? You are passionate about science and problem solving, collaborative and responsible. You will commit to the weekly meetings, working on your own time and commit to being at the event. 

How many teams? Teams will consist of 5 students: one team from grade 7, grade 8 and grade 9 

  

If you are interested, you must attend the information session in room 9 on Wednesday December 13th at 1:00pm. If you are away that day you must follow up with Ms. Ray. Depending upon interest, a recommendation and lottery system may be used to select teams. 

Weather Reminders 

With the fresh snowfall, we want to remind everyone to ensure that their students are dressed for the weather. Delays can occur when traffic is impacted by the snow.  

If your student rides the school bus, please consider downloading the MyBusStop app. Parents can download the MyBusStop app on mobile devices and track their bus in real time. The code for our school is CBEITW7M53. More information can be accessed through MyCBE Account.  A link to get started is available here: https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/busing-and-transportation/Documents/MyBusStop-App-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf 

School Council T-Shirt Contest 

School Council is having a t-shirt design contest for Pink Shirt Day. Design a t-shirt with positive messages. Students can submit designs to the office by December 15. The winning design will be printed on t-shirts which will be available to order in the new year.  

Week at a Glance 

Monday, December 11, Day 1 

• Chinese Culture Club 1:00-1:30 in Room 4 

Tuesday, December 12, Day 2 

• Diversity Club 1:00 p.m. in the Panther Pit 

Wednesday, December 13, Day 1 

• Science Olympics Meeting 1:00 in room 9 
• Art Club 1:00 –1:30 in the art room 

Thursday, December 14, Day 2 

• Chess Club in Room 9 at 1:00    

Friday, December 15, Day 3 

Upcoming High School Open Houses:   

• December 13 5:30 p.m. - Central Memorial High School Open House 
• January 25, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Centennial High School Open House 
• January 29, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dr. E.P. Scarlett Open House 
• January 29, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Henry Wise Wood Open House 

Upcoming dates  

Winter Break December 23 - January 7 

Gr. 9 Farewell at Heritage Park: Monday, June 24