Dear parents, & guardians,

Thank you for a wonderful week of school. As a reminder our website houses much of our communication you can find it by going to: https://lordbeaverbrook.cbe.ab.ca/

LBHS Athletics Update

What a whirlwind week of Athletics we have had. Congratulations to our volleyball teams who were all in action and did an amazing job. The Jr Boys team will be playing for the City Championship on November 15 at 7:00pm at Lester b. Pearson High School. Congratulations to the Jr Boys football team that captured the City Championship this week. The Sr Boys played a hard fought game in the final but came up short. As a school community we are very proud of all our student athletes!  

Basketball Tryouts

JR Boys: Grade 10’s only

  • Nov 18: 5:15- 6 :30pm MAIN
  • Nov 19: 3:45-5:15PM    MAIN
  • Nov 20 : 3:45-515PM AUX
  • Nov 22 : 2:20-3:45PM AUX

JR Girls: Grade 10’s only

  • Nov 18- 3:45-5:15PM AUX
  • Nov 19 : 7:30-845AM MAIN
  • Nov 20 – 7:30-8:45AM AUX
  • Nov 21: 7 :30-8 :45am MAIN

SR Boys

  • Nov 18 : 3:45-5:15 Main
  • Nov 19 : 5:15- 6:30 MAIN
  • Nov 20 : 3 :45-5 :15 MAIN
  • Nov 22:  2:20-3:45PM MAIN

SR Girls

  • Nov 18 : 7:30-8:45AM MAIN
  • Nov 19 : 3:45-5:15PM AUX
  • Nov 20 : 7:30-8:45AM MAIN
  • Nov 22– 7 :30- 8 :45AM Main

Reminder: Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Trip Application Deadline

This is a reminder that applications for the upcoming spring trip to the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) are due by Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The trip will take place from March 31 to April 4, 2025. All forms, along with a cheque for the deposit, must be submitted to Mr. Mussie in Room 233. You can also email any questions to damussie@cbe.ab.ca.

Please note that priority will be given to applications from Grade 11 and 12 students. If your child is interested in this exciting marine science opportunity, please ensure forms and deposit cheques are submitted on time.

For any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Mussie.

Transition from Grade 12 to Post Secondary

Self Advocacy Sessions -FREE to all Grade 12 prospective IPP students who have applied to attend MRU in the Fall of 2025.

 All students requesting exam accommodations for final or diploma exams, need to use those accommodations throughout the semester. Students need to bring their own plug in headphones for: reading comprehension, support with focus, anxiety reduction, and to block out distractions. Final and diploma exam times include extra time. ​

Accommodations 

1. Classroom accommodations

2. Access to The Learning Lounge after instruction. A space available for students on an IPP to: work, regulate, focus, use a chromebook, get one on one support, use voice typing for written work, set up exam accommodations

3. Exam Accommodation for Multiple Choice Exams (reader on a chromebook with headphones in The Learning Lounge).  

4. Exam Accommodation for Written Response (voice typing on a chromebook with headphones in The Learning Lounge). 

Important Information

All students have a target for self advocacy, particularly grade 10s. Students will be reminded and encouraged to use their IPP accommodations. Students will be reminded and encouraged to communicate with their teachers about strategies and accommodations that have been successful or that they'd like to try. Exam accommodations need to be requested with the teacher at least 1-2 days before exam. Students need to bring their own plug in headphones for multiple choice exam reader. Students must use exam accommodations throughout the semester in order to be able to use for final exams and diploma exams.

Complex Needs Learning Leader MJ Sorensen msorensen@cbe.ab.ca 

Student Services News 

Grade 12 Students

All Grade 12 students please make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor for a grad check and to sign up for myPass.

Scholarships

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award – Applications open November 1, 2024

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to students of all abilities. To be considered for the Award, applicants must meet be:

  • In good academic standing.
  • Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
  • Involved in voluntary humanitarian activities (for which they have not been compensated).

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership

Have you shown exceptional leadership in helping to make a meaningful and lasting difference in your community? We’d love to hear about your community leadership efforts and what inspired you to get involved. We’re more interested in the mark you’re making in the world than the marks you’re getting in the classroom. The program is open to students with an average of 75% and up who are supporting positive change in their communities. Apply by November 13, 2024 at www.td.com/scholarships

Unique Pathways – applications are LIVE!

Applications are now open for Unique Pathways Exploratory and Dual Credit programs for Second Semester. Learn more about the Unique Pathways offerings on the website. Questions? Contact Laura Freeborn for details.   Lcfreeborn@cbe.ab.ca

Link: Unique Pathways and Off Campus Education

Summer Work Student Exchange​

The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange is a six-week program that offers youth ages 16-17 the opportunity to gain paid work experience, practice their second official language skills, and discover another community within Canada. Applications are open for the 2025 summer exchange program. Please visit the link to Apply Now.