Hello A.E. Cross families!
We hope that you are having a wonderful weekend! Below you will find the latest edition of the Colts' Community Chronicle. ¡Hola familias de A.E. Cross! ¡Esperamos que estés pasando un maravilloso fin de semana! A continuación encontrará la última edición de la Crónica de la comunidad de los Colts.
Please note that there are no classes for students on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14 as staff will be attending the Calgary City Teachers Convention. Also, Monday, February 17 is Family Day and there are no classes on that day. Next week's Colts' Community Chronicle will be sent on Monday, February 17 at 12:00 pm.
On Tuesday of this week, our photography partners from Lifetouch will be at A.E. Cross School to take farewell photos of our Grade 9 students. Students will be called down to the fitness by homeroom to have these pictures done. Some things to note for these photos:
Students are encouraged to wear:
- White dress shirt with a collar, or a white blouse
- A tie is nice, but optional
- Gown and props (scroll, roses) will be provided by Lifetouch for the photo.
- Each student gets 2-3 poses.
There are no retakes! If your child is absent, you will need to make alternative arrangements with Lifetouch directly.
These photos will be used in the AEC Yearbook and displayed in the composite on the wall.
We are hosting Senior Girls (Tuesday) and Senior Boys (Wednesday) volleyball games this week in our gymnasium. Please be aware that students that are not accompanied by their own parent/guardian after the conclusion of the first match of the evening will be asked to leave the school.
As we begin planning for the 2025-2026 school year, could you please let us know if your child is in Grade 7 or Grade 8 and they are not going to be attending A.E. Cross in September 2025? Please send an email to the school letting us know your child's education plans if they do not include A.E. Cross.
We hope that you have a fantastic week and an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend next week! ¡Esperamos que tengas una semana fantástica y un fin de semana largo agradable y relajante la próxima semana!
Colts' Community Chronicle - February 10 to February 14
Sincerely,
Randy Lewis
Principal, A.E. Cross School
Colts’ Community Chronicle | Feb. 10-14
(New information only. See full newsletter above for more.)
Important Dates
February 5 Winter Band Concert – 6:00 pm
February 11 Grade 9 Farewell Photos
February 12 Healthy Hunger
February 13 and 14 Teachers’ Convention – No School
February 17 Family Day – No School
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’ Wrestling
Thank you all wrestlers for representing AEC with pride. We hope everyone had an enjoyable season. Guardians, please pay the wrestling fee using your MyCBE account.
Colts’ Volleyball
AEC volleyball teams had a fantastic week of games. There are no season games scheduled for next week, just regular practices. The Sr. Boys and Sr. Girls will play an exhibition against Vincent Massey after school on Friday. The Sr. Boys will be at AEC and the girls will play at Vincent Massey.
Spectators
Please remember that student spectators are only allowed to spectate the first game of the night at AEC. If they wish to stay for the other games they must be supervised by their own guardians. Students are not allowed to spectate away games unless supervised by their own guardians. Parents, we ask that you support us with the rule by accompanying your child to the games or telling the child that they can not attend that particular game. The teacher and admin supervisors at AEC truly appreciate your support.
If you have any further questions please contact Jace Richards at jarichards@cbe.ab.ca
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.
Student Fees
Student fees for Semester 2 complementary courses have been posted to your child’s MyCBE/PowerSchool 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.
To access MyCBE/PowerSchool for fee payment, please click on the following link: https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/home.html If you require support to pay student fees, please click the following link: https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool-Student-FeesRegistration.aspx 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!
Semester 2 Information
The start of semester two on Tuesday is a great time to restock on school supplies for your child! Many students are coming to class with no lined paper or pencils. Also, glue sticks and pencil sharpeners are in hot demand. Please talk to your child and see what they need to feel ready to tackle this next half of the school year prepared and equipped to learn.
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: