We had a great first week of regular classes with our students. It has been exciting to watch the students feeling more confident and comfortable in the classrooms. Our cross country team has begun training and basketball tryouts begin next week. We also have several student lunch clubs which will be starting over the next weeks. Please encourage your children to try out a few activities. They are a great opportunity to make friends and explore new interests. 

PE INFORMATION 

·         Students are expected to be changed into proper P.E. attire beginning, Monday, September 11th 

o    Running shoes 

o    HP PE t-shirt or grey/black/maroon t-shirt/long sleeve 

o    HP black shorts or black shorts/athletic pants 

A Harold Panabaker online store will be open soon where students can purchase PE clothing as well as spirit wear.  An email will be sent to parents when this store is open  

  

Students are required to bring their own lock for the change room.  Locks MUST be taken off the locker after each class. All students should have a separate bag with their gym strip, water bottle and lock that they can take to PE class.  

  

·         Outdoor PE classes will begin next week, please ensure your child has appropriate footwear and clothes for participating in outdoor and indoor PE classes. 

 

Athletics 

The Cross-Country season is well underway. Please see below for details about the season. 

Practice: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. 

Race #1: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m. (Stanley Park) 

Practice:  Thursday, Sept. 14, 4:10 – 5:00 p.m. 

Practice:  Monday, Sept. 18, 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. 

Race #2:  Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5:00 p.m. (North Glenmore) 

Practice:  Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:10 – 5:00 p.m. 

Final Race:  Monday, Sept. 25, 5:00 p.m. (North Glenmore) 

Alternate Date for Final Race: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. 

 

Basketball tryouts begin next week. Reminder:  Grade 6/7’s: can only try out for Junior team; 

Grade 8’s: can try out for Senior and/or Junior team; Grade 9’s: can only try out for Senior team 

 

Senior Boys:  

Monday, September 11: 8:00-9:00 a.m. 

Wednesday, September 13: 4:15-5:30 p.m. 

Senior Girls: 

Monday, September 11: 4:15-5:39 p.m. 

Tuesday, September 12: 4:15-5:30 

Junior Girls:  

Thursday, September 14: 8:00-9:00 a.m. 

Tuesday, September 19: 4:15-5:30 p.m. 

Junior Boys: 

Thursday, September 14: 4:15-5:30 

Monday, September 18: 4:15-5:30 

My Bus Stop App 

If your student rides the 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:   

 

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School Council Meeting 

Our first school council meeting is on Wednesday, September 20^th. The school council will be hosting a meet and greet at 6:30pm and the meeting will begin formally at 7:00pm. They will be having a draw for some Harold Panabaker hoodies. Joining school council is a wonderful way to become involved with the school. All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.  

Cell Phone Policy 

In order to ensure a focused learning environment, cell phones are to be used before school, during lunch and after school. Cell phones must be kept off and in backpacks/lockers if students choose to bring them to school. Bluetooth headphones must also be kept in backpacks and lockers, unless student has been given clear permission from their supervising teacher.  

Consequences for using cell phone or bluetooth headphones during class time without permission:  

1.      First time, device(s) will be kept in the office until the end of the day. 

2.      Second time, a conversation will be held between home and school. Parents will have to come to school to pick up the device(s).  

3.      Students will not be allowed to have the cell phone at school for 30 days. 

If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call the office and we will connect you with them.  

Parking Reminders 

Parents, we need your assistance in keeping all our children safe.  Please choose safety over convenience.  It is not safe to drop children off in the staff parking lot or in the bus zone (directly in front of the school).  Please drop off and pick up your child(ren) on the east side of Sackville Drive or along the school field. Having a plan identifying an area for the student(s) to be picked up further away from the building will help keep students safe. 

Please be courteous of the residents of Sackville Drive. Ensure that you are not blocking driveways while you are waiting to pick up your children. Please note that u-turns are illegal in school zones. We are all a part of the community and hope to have a positive relationship with our neighbours. 

Week at a Glance 

Monday, September 11 – Day 1 

o    Sr Boys Basketball Tryout #1: 8:00-9:00 a.m. 

o    Sr Girls Basketball Tryout #1 4:15-5:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, September 12 – Day 2 

o    Sr Girls Basketball Tryout #2: 4:15-5:30pm 

Cross Country Practice 8:15-8:50 a.m. 

Wednesday, September 13 – Day 1 

o    Sr Boys Basketball Tryout #2: 4:15-5:30pm 

Cross Country Practice 5:00 p.m. Stanley Park 

Thursday, September 14 – Day 2 

o    Jr Girls Basketball Tryout #1: 8:00-9:00am 

o    Jr Boys Basketball Tryout #1: 4:15-5:30pm 

o    Cross Country Practice 4:10-5:00 p.m. 

Friday, September 15 – Day 3 

Upcoming dates 

·         Picture Day: Tuesday, September 19 

·         Grade Six Immunizations: Tuesday, September 19 

·         Parent Council Meeting: Wednesday, September 20 

·         Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, September 21 and Friday, September 22. Details to follow. 

·         Cross Country Final Race: Monday, Sept. 25, 5:00 p.m. (North Glenmore) Alternate Date for Final Race: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:00 p.m. 

·         September 29 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Day in Lieu of September 30). School closed.