Hello SWL Families, 

Important Dates:  
November 26, 2024 – School Council Meeting 6pm 
November 25, 2024 – Student Learning Conference Bookings open at 9:00 am 
November 28, 2024 – Student Learning Conferences-In person-4:30 pm-8:00 pm  
November 29, 2024 – Student Learning Conferences-Virtual- 8:30am-1:00 pm 
November 29, 2024 – Non-Instructional Day-No School for Students
December 18, 2024 – Grade 9 Immunizations
December 20, 2024 – Last Day of Classes 
December 23 - January 3, 2025 – Winter Break-No School 
January 6, 2025 – Classes Resume 

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING 

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming School Council meeting on November 26, 2024, from 6 PM to 7 PM, which will be held via TEAMS. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to engage with our school community and contribute to the enhancement of your child’s educational experience. 

During the meeting, we will cover the following important points: 

·         Learn about and celebrate the learning that is happening at SWL  

·         Discuss how the School Council can positively impact student learning for the 2024-25 school year. 

Your involvement is essential, and we encourage all parents to participate. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our school community. 

Please find the link to join the TEAMS meeting below: 

 Join the meeting now 

Meeting ID: 290 454 149 431 

Passcode: mm6Zs9as 

Andrea Petroni 

Principal  

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School 

e| ampetroni@cbe.ab.ca 

t| 403.777.7370 

STUDENT LEARNING CONFERENCES 
Conference bookings open at 9:00 am on Monday, November 25 and close at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 28th.  Please ensure you have a MyCBE parent account, as you will need one to book an appointment.  Conferences take place in person on Thursday, November 28th from 4:30 pm-8:00 pm, and virtually on Friday, November 26th from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. 

Here is the link for the instructions on how to set up a MyCBE Parent Account if you have not already set one up. 

Here is the link for instructions to book a time to meet with your child’s teacher. 

COLD WEATHER REMINDERS 

Students and parents are reminded that extra caution should be taken during the winter months and periods of extreme weather. Calgary’s weather can include cold temperatures, wind chill and snow that make getting to and from school challenging. Please take a moment and review this important information with your children. 

Children should be warmly dressed and well prepared for winter weather, and not left unattended at bus stops for any period of time, under any circumstances. They should have clear instructions on how long to wait for the bus and what to do if the bus does not arrive. 

If you are dropping your child off early for practices or games, please ensure that they enter the school building before you drive away.  They may need to wait until staff arrive to let them into the building. 
Families should ensure that they have back-up care arrangements if transportation is delayed. Children should have a warm place to stay before and after school (i.e. with a neighbour or a nearby relative). 
Children will find it easier to walk through the ice and snow when their schoolbooks and lunches are carried in a back pack. 

PARKING LOT SAFETY 

Just a reminder parents – please do not park on the crosswalk between our school and Holy Family School.  We have already had some near misses with students and cars. 

Also, if you are parking in the Staff parking lot to drop off or pick up students, please park in the spots adjacent to the lane.  The other spots are reserved for staff. 

​​​​​​​SIR WILFRID LAURIER IS SCENT-FREE 
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School is Scent-Free.  Please make sure your children do not bring colognes, perfumes, body or scented hair sprays or mists to school. 

NOTES FROM THE NURSE 
Please find below links to some resources you may find helpful. 

Children:Digital well-being and your child 

Teens:  Supporting your teen in the digital world 

ATHLETICS 
Game & Practice Schedules  
Students are required to check with their coaches for game and practice schedules.  The office does not have a list of schedule or time changes. 

Season of Play