Good afternoon everybody! We hope that you have had a fantastic long weekend and are enjoying this Family Day holiday! ¡Buenas tardes a todos! ¡Esperamos que haya tenido un fantástico fin de semana largo y esté disfrutando de estas vacaciones del Día de la Familia!
Last week, our grade 9 students had their farewell photos done by our partners at Lifetouch. For those students that were not available on Tuesday, February 11, Lifetouch has provided us with a booking link for photographs to take place at their studio. The link for families is here: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/10
Please note that semester 2 students fees have been applied to your child’s MyCBE account. Please go to MyCBE and pay those fees as soon as possible. Those fees go towards providing educational activities for your children at A.E. Cross.
Our 2024-2025 Yearbook is now for sale! We have limited copies of the yearbook available this year so please make sure that you order one quickly so you don’t miss out on this memorable keepsake of the school year. The ordering link for yearbooks can be found here: 2024-2025 Yearbook Ordering Link
This week, we are hosting our School Council meeting on Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams. We strongly encourage you to join the meeting and have a say in your child’s education at A.E. Cross school. The link to the meeting can be found here: A.E. Cross School Council Meeting Link
Additionally, the A.E. Cross Parents’ Association Casino is running on June 10 and 11, 2025 and volunteers are needed for that event. Please consider volunteering for that casino as it provides much needed funds for initiatives around the school. The link to sign up can be found here: A.E. Cross Parents Association Casino Volunteer Sign Up Link
Thank you for your support of student learning at A.E. Cross. We hope that you have a wonderful week. Gracias por su apoyo al aprendizaje de los estudiantes en A.E. Cross. Esperamos que tengas una semana maravillosa.
Colts' Community Chronicle - February 17 to February 21
Sincerely,
Randy Lewis
Principal, A.E. Cross School
Colts’ Community Chronicle | Feb. 17-21
(New information only. See full newsletter above for more.)
Important Dates
February 17 Family Day – No School
February 20 Senior Band Festival
February 20 School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm
February 26 Pink Shirt Day
February 26 Chew and Chat – 8:20 AM
February 28 Non-Instructional Day
Athletics
Physical Education
The expectations for our PE classes are that students will change their tops and bottoms as well as footwear if it is unsafe (sandal, crocs, high heels, boots, etc.). Please send appropriate active wear to school with your students. Students have access to their own gym locker where they can leave their gym clothes for the week before taking them home over the weekend. This expectation is to teach students how to be healthy and hygienic.
Colts’ Volleyball
Thank you for cheering on our Colt athletes during our two home games this week. They truly appreciate you support! Parents, please pay the team fees as soon as possible.
Colts’ Wrestling
Thank you for a great season. Parents, please pay the team fees as soon as possible.
Be Brave Hitmen Hockey Game
On February 26, 30 students will experience the Be Brave Hockey game at the Saddledome. Students will receive their offsite forms on Tuesday. Parents, please sign and return them to Mr. Richards as soon as possible.
Calgary Surge Basketball Game
Students who have registered for this May 7 game have received parent letters with trip details. Their is a $36 fee for this trip this year. Parents please make that payment by Feb 24. This is our deadline to confirm our total ticket numbers. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Richards, jarichards@cbe.ab.ca
If you have any further questions please contact Jace Richards at jarichards@cbe.ab.ca
A.E. Cross E-Sports Club
Do your child love gaming? For the next month, we will have a pilot E-Sports Club on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Join us for some Mario Kart & Super Smash Bros!
Next week in the Design Studies Room (Room 17) from 12:10 to 12:45.
Monday – Grade 8s
Wednesdays – Grade 9s Thursdays – Grade 7s
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
Career Fair for Grade 9 Students
On February 19, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, there is a career fair for grade 9 students at Central Memorial High School. Joins CAREERS and employer partners at Central Memorial High School showcasing career pathways for Alberta youth. Students can explore paid internship opportunities and network with industry experts.
School Council
You are invited to attend the next A. E. Cross School Council and A. E. Cross Parents' Association (AECPA) meetings on .
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 7pm
Location: Online Via Microsoft Teams: School Council Meeting Link
Please find the agenda attached. School Council Meeting Agenda
We hope to see you next week!
Casino Fundraiser
Please consider signing up as a volunteer for the next Casino Fundraiser. Dates: Tuesday, June 10 & Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Location: Pure Casino Calgary (1420 Meridian Rd NE)
Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C48AEAE23A5F85-54424419- aecross#/
Thank you,
A. E. Cross School Council and Parents' Association Executive aecrosscouncil@gmail.com
Donate to A.E. Cross Parents' Association (tax receipt provided): https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ae-cross-parents-association/ Council website: https://aecross.cbe.ab.ca/school-council
Association website: https://aecross.cbe.ab.ca/parent-society