Good chilly afternoon A.E. Cross families! ¡Buenas tardes fresquitas familias A.E. Cross! We hope that you have had a wonderful weekend to this point. Below you will find the latest edition of the Colts’ Community Chronicle.

Semester 1 is quickly coming to and end for the school year. The last day of classes in Semester 1 will be on January 27, 2025. This is also the day that student report cards will be visible through MyCBE. Students will begin new options (except for Spanish Language Arts and Band) beginning on Tuesday, January 28.

A.E. Cross School is happy to provide the following learning supports for students. I would encourage you to remind your children of these opportunities so that they are able to be as successful as possible. All grades are welcome in each of the spaces below.

  • Math Help Room – Room 26 (Mr. Reid) – Mondays 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • Math Help Room – Room 6 (Mr. Virjee) – Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • Homework Hotel – Learning Commons – Wednesdays – 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
  • Math Help Room – Room 33 (Mr. Tyrrell) – Tuesdays and Thursdays at Lunch

For the parents of Grade 9 students, please note that there are high school open houses that are upcoming for Central Memorial, Ernest Manning, Western Canada and Bowness. These are great opportunities for families to take a look at what these schools have to offer to students moving on into high school.

Colts' Community Chronicle - January 20 to January 24 

Have a wonderful week everybody! Que tengan una semana maravillosa a todos.

Sincerely,

Randy Lewis

Principal, A.E. Cross School

Colts’ Community Chronicle | Jan. 20-24

(New information only. See full newsletter above for more.)

Important Dates

January 21 Grade 9 Vaccinations 

January 27 Report Cards Available Online

January 27 Last Day of Semester 1 

January 28 First Day of Semester 2 

Athletics

Colts’ Wrestling

Practices will occur:

  • Monday after school from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday before school from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Friday before school from 8:00 am to 9:00 am
  • Wrestling Divisional Meet  January 28 – Genesis Center
  • Wrestlers MUST be attending practices to attend the quads.

Colts’ Volleyball 

The volleyball season kicks off this week with Jr. Girls hosting games at AEC on Thursday. The girls' first game is at 4:30pm and their second game is at 6:30. AEC students are welcome to watch the first game while teacher supervision is available. If students wish to watch games after 5:30, they must be in direct supervision of their own guardian. 

Calgary Surge School Day Basketball Game 

We are excited to offer another exciting opportunity for students to attend a Calgary Surge Basketball Game. This game is for grade 7 and 8 students only. We will have an information meeting on Tuesday at lunch. We are able to take a maximum of 50 students to this game. If your child is interested, remind them to come to the meeting at lunch on Tuesday. 

If you have any further questions please contact Jace Richards at jarichards@cbe.ab.ca

2024-2025 Yearbook

The 2024-2025 A.E. School Yearbook is now available to purchase! To order this year’s edition of the yearbook, please visit the following website: 

A.E. Cross School Yearbook Ordering LINK

A.E. Cross School Music Program

The A.E. Cross School band has a wonderful online raffle fundraiser to help with trip costs. It ends January 31, and there are some amazing prizes www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/aecross-music

Prizes:

One night stay at Azuridge for 2 in a Premium Gem Inspired Suite ($800) Valet Parking

  • Welcome Cocktail Morning Tray Butlered Experience
  • Azuridge Massage Gun Azuridge Coffee Mug 

Wellness Escape for 2 in Flourish the Live Well Spa at Azuridge ($700) 2 Massages in the Liv Well Spa

  • 2 Crystal Therapy Add Ons 2 Healthy smoothies
  • 2 Crystal Water Bottles 1 Massage Gun
  • 1 Coffee Mug

2 Wranglers tickets $75 

2 Flames tickets + food vouchers $150 

Shave set - ($125)

  • Double edge safety razor with blades Stand
  • Soap brush Soap bowl Shaving soap

2025 Provincial Achievement Test Dates

The dates for the 2025 Provincial Achievement Tests have been released by Alberta Education. Attached to this message is letter to parents explaining the Provincial Achievement Test program for students. Below is the 2025 PAT schedule: 

  • Thursday, May 29 – English Language Arts (Part A – Written Response)
  • Thursday, June 12 – English Language Arts (Part B – Reading Comprehension)
  • Friday, June 13 – Mathematics (Part A)
  • Tuesday, June 17 – Mathematics (Part B)
  • Wednesday, June 18 – Social Studies
  • Thursday, June 19 - Science

Healthy Hunger

Please see attachments to see how you go about setting up your healthy hunger account for the new school year.

Future Healthy Hunger/fun lunch dates are listed below:

  • February 12, 2025 – A & W
  • March 5, 2025 – Subway
  • March 20, 2025 – Cobs Bread (Treat Day)
  • April 17, 2025 – Mr. Pretzel’s (Treat Day)
    o   Due to changes in the restaurant, we have had to cancel the Treat Day on April 17 from Mr. Pretzel's. All orders that were placed have been credited to your Healthy Hunger account for you to use in a future order.
  • April 30, 2025 – Edo
  • May 15, 2025 – Cobs Bread (Treat Day)
  • May 28, 2025 – Boston Pizza
  • June 20, 2025 – Booster Juice (Treat Day) 

High School Open Houses

School Council

Thank you to all parents who attended our School Council Meeting on Thursday evening. Our next School Council meeting will take place on Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams.