Weekly Message - December 1-5
It was a full and productive week at CNG, and there’s lots to share as we head into December. Thank you again for your continued support of our students, our staff, and the many activities underway in the building. Below you’ll find updates on conferences, basketball, the Veterans Food Drive, school fees, the upcoming Book Fair, and next week’s Activity Day, along with a look at what’s ahead.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Thank you to all who joined us for our parent teacher conferences this week. We hope the conversations set a positive direction for next steps in student learning for the coming months. If you were not able to meet with your child’s teachers, please feel free to contact them by email. Our next round of parent teacher interviews will be scheduled in the spring.
Basketball Season Comes to an end
Congratulations to our basketball athletes and coaches for a fantastic season. Our teams represented our school community with great character and consistent effort. We are so proud of each of you for the time, effort, and exceptional character you demonstrated throughout the shortened season. Thank you!
Veterans Food Drive
We’re now wrapping up Week 2 of the Veterans Food Drive, and the momentum is strong. Every teacher has a collection box for food items and an envelope for cash donations.
Leadership students did an interim count earlier this week, and several classes are off to a great start. The current grade leaders are:
- de Jong 6.4
- Floyd 7.4
- Dey 8.7
- Crich 9.2
There are many veterans who could use support this season, so please keep this drive on your radar and continue to encourage participation. Our Leadership students care deeply about this work, and our Grade 9 Leadership class will be visiting homerooms again to remind everyone that we still have about a week and a half to go.
Food boxes will be collected on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Thanks again for your support!
School Fees
School fees are now active on MyCBE. You can pay online through your MyCBE account.
- Lunchroom Supervision Fee
This is a monthly fee. October has been prorated to reflect the teachers’ strike. - Semester 1 Course Fees (Grades 7–9)
All course fees for Semester 1 have been added to student accounts. - Yearbook (Optional)
This fee must be added manually under the School Based Optional Fees tab.
Only pay this fee if you plan to purchase a 2025–2026 yearbook.
Yearbooks must be pre-purchased online. The deadline is May 30, 2026.
To purchase: - Log in to MyCBE
- Select “Student Fees and Service Registration”
- Select your child
- Scroll down and open “School Based Optional Fees”
- Add the School Store Sale – Yearbook to your cart
- Go to your Shopping Cart (top right corner) to complete payment
If you need assistance please email captainnicholagoddard@cbe.ab.ca or call (403) 817-3300 ext. 0
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon! We couldn’t schedule the fair during parent teacher conferences, but we will provide an opportunity for students to visit the fair during their scheduled in-class date and time. Please note our shopping dates:
Monday, December 8 – Preview of the Fair & prize entries
Tuesday, December 9 – Preview of the Fair & prize entries
Wednesday, December 10 – Grade 6 & Grade 9 in-class shopping day
Thursday, December 11 – Grade 7 & Grade 8 in-class shopping day
Friday, December 12 – “Last chance” for in-class shopping - all grades
Our annual Scholastic Book Fair is an important fundraiser for our school, as well as a well-loved event for our students! Thank you for your continued support of our Book Fair!
Annual Winter Activity Day
Activity Day is coming up very quickly. All forms are due ASAP and we are looking for anyone and everyone who can spend the day with us on our trips! Please email Ms. Connolley if you can volunteer, and we’ll get you the paperwork.
IMPORTANT - Anyone signed up for the Activate field trip must complete the online waiver before Thursday.
The Week Ahead
Monday, December 1:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Tuesday, December 2:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Grade 6 Homework Club – 2:45-3:45pm Mr. Tober (M116)
Wrestling Practice – 2:45-4:15pm
Wednesday, December 3:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Wrestling Practice – 2:45-4:15pm
Thursday, December 4:
School hours – 8:05am-2:45pm
ACTIVITY DAY
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Wrestling Practice – 2:45-4:15pm
Grade 6 Homework Club – 2:45-3:45pm Mrs. de Jong (M109)
Friday, December 5:
School hours – 8:05am-12:10pm