This week, our students had the opportunity to engage in learning about Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov.8) and about Remembrance Day. We acknowledged both of these important days, and all veterans, during an assembly on November 8. Some of the assembly highlights were the grade five students presenting a song, the whole school Blackfoot Song and the Kindergarten poppy artwork displayed.

We also want to thank families that have started donating items to the Veterans Food Bank. We will be continuing to collect donations until November 30. As a reminder, here is the list of urgently needed items for you to consider if you are able to donate. Only send non-perishable items to school. Thank you!

Alberta Annual Métis Week - November 12-18

Link: Alberta Annual Métis Week

Tawnshi! Alberta’s Annual Métis Week (November 12-18) celebrates the culture, history and contributions of Métis people to Alberta and Canada with events held across the province. Over the week, students will be learning more about the Métis culture through story, art, and related activities.

Student Learning Conferences - November 23 & 24

We’re looking forward to meeting you in person at the Student Learning Conferences on Thursday November 23 (3:15 pm – 7:15 pm) and Friday November 24 (8:00 am – 12:00 pm). These meetings are an opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher about your child’s learning. You will be able to book a conference with your child’s teacher using the MyCBE portal. Bookings will start at 5:00 pm on November 16.

Kindergarten parents will have additional conference times on November 23 from 8:00 am – 10:45 am and from 11:45 am – 2:30 pm. Please note that there is no school for Kindergarten students on November 23.

City of Calgary – Active Transportation Photo Shoot

The City of Calgary has a plan to make it easier to use active transportation year-round, so more people have access to options that are affordable, healthy and sustainable. A photoshoot is scheduled for November 15, leaving from King George (9 Street and 21 Ave NW) to increase the number of pictures of families who travel by foot, bike, cargo bike, skateboard and scooter in our image library. These pictures are invaluable in engagement as they help explain the kinds of streets that feel safe to people of all ages and abilities as new projects are designed in our city. Parents must join their children for this activity and will have to sign a waiver. Please consider joining part or all of this photoshoot if you are able:

• 2:45 leave King George
• Photo stop 1: 9 Street NW near 22 Av
• Slow group will ride through Confederation Park
• 3:15 - photo stop 2: 24 Avenue NW near 15 St NW
• 3:45 – slow ride back to King George school
• Hot chocolate will be served!

If you have any questions, please reach out to jen.malzer@calgary.ca.

Dates of Significance

Saturday November 11 – Remembrance Day
Sunday November 12 – Diwali  -Wishing a Happy Diwali filled with peace, love and light to all who celebrate
Monday November 13 – Tuesday November 14 – Fall Break (School Closed)
Wednesday November 15 – Classes Resume, RockYour Mocs Day
Thursday November 16 – Louis Riel Day

Wishing all of our wonderful families a safe and fun Fall Break.  We will look forward to welcoming our students back next Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

With gratitude,

Allison Hull, Principal and Renée Samson, Assistant Principal