Good afternoon everybody and we hope that you have had an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend! Happy Easter to those who celebrate! Buenas tardes a todos y esperamos que hayan tenido un fin de semana largo agradable y relajante. ¡Felices Pascuas a quienes las celebran!
Below is the latest edition of the Colts' Community Chronicle.
Students will be completing their complementary course selection this week in class so it is important that their course selection sheet has been completed and handed into their homeroom teacher. Should students not return a signed form, students will be placed into courses that have availability and it will be very difficult to change these courses in the fall.
A.E. Cross School is happy to provide the following learning supports for students.
- 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
- Math Help Room – Room 28 (Mr. Kerwin) – Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Math/Science Help – Room 33 (Ms. Pham) - Lunchtimes
- Homework Hotel – Learning Commons – Wednesdays – 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
We hope that you have a great week!
Colts' Community Chronicle - April 21 to April 25
Sincerely,
Randy Lewis
Principal, A.E. Cross School
Sincerely,
Randy Lewis
Principal, A.E. Cross School
Colts’ Community Chronicle | Apr. 21-25
(New information only. See full newsletter above for more.)
Important Dates
April 15 Spring Photos
April 16 Grade 6 Open House – 6:00 pm
April 18 Non-Instructional Day
April 21 Non-Instructional Day
April 22 Earth Day
April 23 – April 25 Senior Band Trip to Banff
Athletics
Physical Education
We will be returning to outdoor PE classes at the beginning of April. Students are asked to change PE every day. We encourage to bring a separate set of clothing to leave in their gym locker for PE class. Students should have warm clothes to be outside for up to 50 minutes each day.
Colts’ Badminton
Badminton season began on Tuesday, April 1. Thank you to everybody who came for tryouts. We had over 100 Colts try out over the 3 days! It was great to see everybody in the gym after school. Practices for the badminton teams continue this week. Please check the bulletin board in the main hallway to see when the tryouts are occurring.
Please make sure your child has a ride ready for pickup at 5:15pm so our coaches can get home to their families as soon as possible following the evening practice.
- Grade 9 Competitions – Wednesday, May 7 and Monday, May 12
- Grade 8 Competitions – Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14
- Grade 7 Competitions – Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21
If you have any further questions please contact Jace Richards at jarichards@cbe.ab.ca
2025-2026 Complementary Course Selection
All students in Grade 7 and Grade 8 have been provided with a Complementary Course Selection form. The form is required to be signed by parents/guardians, and is due back to Homeroom teachers by Thursday April 17, 2025. This is an opportunity for students, and their families, to determine their Top 6 complimentary course requests for next year. The courses that students request will be entered into MyCBE during class time from April 22 - May 2. Our 2025-2026 timetable will be built around student requests and teacher staffing. Not all course requests will be fulfilled. Course enrolment will be dependent on student numbers and course availability within our timetable. Please support your student with choosing courses that they are interested in pursuing. If the Complementary Course Selection form is not returned, students will be placed into complementary courses based on where space remains available.
CBe-learn Open Houses
The junior high team will offer three sessions between April and June 2025.
- Open House 1 - April 2 at 12 pm
- Open House 2 - May 8 at 6 pm
- Open House 3 - June 3 at 6 pm
- Website: https://cbe-learn.cbe.ab.ca/open-house
Spanish Bilingual Program
9-7 will represent AE Cross at the event ¿Qué pasa?. The ten schools at the CBE Spanish Bilingual Program will showcase a performance to celebrate some of the folklore and language in an afternoon of celebrations at the Jubilee Auditorium on May 6th. Save the date! (More information coming soon)
For this purpose, Sra. Vicky Velasco from the company "Gato Negro" is working with students and Sra. Hernández to create an unique version of the classic "El Quijote de la Mancha".
Talking about Hispanic cultures... ¡Locura de Marzo is back!
This musical event will have two songs contesting for a couple of days. Students and teachers will vote to see who is the AE Cross Locura Champion!
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
Student Learning Supports - Updated Times
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
- Math Help Room – Room 28 (Mr. Kerwin) – Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
- Math/Science Help – Room 33 (Ms. Pham) - Lunchtimes
- Homework Hotel – Learning Commons – Wednesdays – 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Student Fees
Student fees for Semester 2 complementary courses have been posted to your child’s MyCBE accounts. Please log in and pay those fees when you get a chance. The fees collected allow your children to experience high quality educational experiences (complementary courses, extra-curricular activities and field trips) while at A.E. Cross School.
Access MyCBE for fee payment. If you require support to pay student fees, learn more about how this works on the CBE support page. If you have additional questions about the payment of student fees, we encourage you to contact the main office for assistance! Thank you for your attention to this!
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)
- Friday, June 13 – Mathematics (Part A)
- Monday, June 16 – English Language Arts (Part B – Reading Comprehension)
- Tuesday, June 17 – Mathematics (Part B)
- Wednesday, June 18 – Social Studies
- Thursday, June 19 - Science
Calgary Bridge Foundation
We are pleased to have a partnership with the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY). They are able to offer many supports for students and families that are 1st or 2nd generation Canadians, a Permanent Resident, Refugee, or holding a Temporary Worker visa. Settlement Worker: We have access to a Settlement Worker at school every Monday beginning Monday October 28. They are available to meet with parents, or students, and can make connections to many community supports and resources. Their goal is to assist with adjustment to life in Canada. Conversations can be held in many languages. Just let us know what you will need.
Empower Teen Girls Sessions
Girls' Resilience, Empowerment and Transformation (GREAT) Program Building Female Leaders for the Future
✔️ A cohort-based, in-person weekly program for girls aged 14-16 to build resilience, confidence, and leadership skills.
✔️ Free bus tickets provided for those who need them. Each session includes snacks and learning resources.
✔️ Next cohort starts April 16 – now accepting registrations!
More Details & Registration: makingchangesassociation.ca/great
My Best Friend’s Closet
Providing Essential Clothing for Teen Girls
✔️ Supporting low-income girls aged 12-17 with confidence-boosting outfits to help them stay in school.
✔️ Each 90-minute session provides 35+ items, including pants, tops, jackets, shoes, gym clothes, jewelry, and other essentials.
✔️ Now accepting referrals & self-registrations! Donations and volunteers are also welcome. More Details & Registration: makingchangesassociation.ca/my-best-friends-closet
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:
- April 30, 2025 – Edo
- May 15, 2025 – Cobs Bread (Treat Day)
- May 28, 2025 – Boston Pizza
- June 20, 2025 – Booster Juice (Treat Day)
School Council
Thank you to all of the families who came out to our School Council meeting on Thursday, April 10. Our next school council meeting will take place on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00pm. This meeting will be in person in the A.E. Cross Learning Commons.
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)