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/
Student Parking & Passes
Please note all students who park in our student lot will need to purchase a parking pass. These passes will continue to be available at the business office; the cost is $55 for the year. Parking Passes.
October 28-31 Calgary Parking Authority will be patrolling our parking lot. It is imperative that all vehicles have parking passes visible. Vehicles without passes will be ticketed.
LBHS - Sailing Trip
REMINDER APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCT 24!
LBHS - Sailing Trip
Dates: Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11 2025
Open to ALL LBHS Students
Please see Mr Pehkonen (mvpehkonen@cbe.ab.ca) in Rm 238 for Application Packages.
Trip is capped at 33 students; a waitlist may be randomly generated based on interest.
Individualized Program Plan
October 18 - draft IPP sent home for review
October 31 - requests for edits and signature page DUE
Signature page can be dropped off to the Guidance Office or Main Office
Diploma Accommodations
October 31 - Diploma deadline to request Audio version
Student requests to course teacher, then need to use reader/ audio for exams prior to diploma exam.
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. Application attached
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
Deadline to drop a course – November 1, 2024
The deadline to drop a course is November 1, 2024. Please come and see your guidance counsellor before November 1 if you need to drop a course.
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
EducationMatters
Education Matters is currently accepting applications for the following student awards for the 2024/2025 school year.
- Laurie Sommerville Scholarship – Deadline December 1, 2024
- Breakthrough Opportunity Bursary for New Immigrants – Deadline December 1, 2024
Details of both awards are attached and are also available on our website (https://www.educationmatters.ca/students/student-awards/).
To apply, students must register an account in EducationMatters’ online application portal (https://applications.educationmatters.ca). From there, they will have access to the applications for each of these awards.
NOTE: There are no other awards for students to apply for at this time. Applications for the majority of EducationMatters awards will open March 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more information.
Scholarship Canada University Fair at BMO Centre
Scholarship Canada will be holding a University Fair at the BMO Centre on October 27, 2024 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. They will also be doing a presentation on finding and applying for scholarships at 12:00pm. To register please visit https://www.studyandgoabroad.com/registration-form/
Open Houses
University Of Calgary
Saturday October 26 from 9:00 - 3:00pm
Interested in learning more about the University of Calgary!? We are hosting our informative, highly anticipated Open House event for future students and their families on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024! This in-person event is your chance to connect with over 40 faculties and service exhibitors, explore program options, and gain valuable insight into university life and the UCalgary campus experience through tours and discovery sessions. Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/events/open-house
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
Careers Skilled Trades and Internship Fair
James Fowler High School will be hosting a Skilled Trades and Internship Fair on October 30! Come learn about career opportunities in the skilled trades! Pre-register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5150855