Student Learning Conferences
On Thursday, March 20 and Friday, March 21 we are inviting you to share in your child’s learning by signing up for a virtual Student Learning Conference.
Due to the ongoing CUPE strike this round of conferences will be held virtually as per the communication from the CBE. You will be booking a 15 minute time slot through Microsoft Teams to discuss your child’s learning, growth, and areas for continued improvment.
Student Learning Conferences for Grades 1- 6 will be held on Thursday, March 20 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and on Friday, March 21 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Conferences for Kindergarten Students are on Thursday, March 20 from 8:30 am to 8:00pm and on Friday, March 21 from 8:00 am to 12:00pm. Please note that Mrs. Smith’s (Grade 2) Conferences will be happening on Wednesday evening and Friday morning due to a prior commitment on Thursday evening.
Beginning today, Saturday, March 15 at 8:00 am you will be able to use your MyCBE PowerSchool account to book a 15 minute conference with your child’s homeroom teacher.
To access My School Conferences and book your conference beginning on Saturday, March 15 please visit : MyCBE | PowerSchool - Once signed in go to > myCBE Apps > my School Conferences.
If you do not yet have a MyCBE account, please go to the MyCBE page click on Create a MyCBE Account. For online help refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video).
World Down Syndrome Day
University School is celebrating World Down Syndrome Day on Wednesday, March 19, because students won’t be at school for the actual day on Friday, March 21.
Everyone is invited to wear a pair of mismatched socks this day!
The focus of this day is to educate about what Down Syndrome is as sometimes, people feel nervous about things they don't know much about. When we learn and welcome differences we teach the meaning of acceptance, inclusion and friendship.
We all have chromosomes in our bodies. A person with Down syndrome has three copies of their 21st chromosome.
When scientists look at chromosomes up close, they look like little pairs of socks. The pattern on each chromosome looks like stripes, and each one is different.
The video below, My Friend Isabelle, was created as part of the NDSS educational program Everyone Counts: Teaching Acceptance and Inclusion. It is an animated story based on a children's book by Eliza Woloson where we meet Isabelle, who has Down syndrome, and her friend Charlie. They learn that differences make life interesting and friends don't have to be exactly the same.
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Nowruz Mubarak
Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, means “New Day.” It marks the beginning of spring and is a celebration of life, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness. It is a festival that reinforces bonds within families, communities, and even between nations. Today, Nowruz is celebrated by people from various cultural backgrounds around the world, reflecting a universal desire for renewal, peace, and prosperity. Many families celebrate Nowruz by cleaning their homes and having a big feast. Some people also exchange gifts or attend street festivals to ring in the new year.
Happy Holi
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is a traditional Hindu festival and represents different things for different people. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring; it offers people the opportunity to begin anew with a fresh start; and it also honours the triumph of good over evil. Holi is a day of unity, when everyone is to be treated as an equal and this year occured between March 12 and March 14.
Learn and Share | School Planning
We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That’s why we are asking you to share your perspectives about our school development plan, school budget and school fees.
- The survey is open from March 7, 2025 to March 31, 2025
Please click here to complete the survey.
Please click here to review the presentation that was shared at the last School Council meeting.
Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning.
We will also be sharing a presentation on this at the upcoming School Council and Parent Association Meeting taking place this Wednesday. See information above.
Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives.
This Week
Monday, March 17
- Lights, Camera, Action Club
- Rooms 21 and 22 - Field Trip
Tuesday, March 18
- Junior Choir - Group A
- Senior Choir - Group A
- Rubik Cube and Oragami Club
Wednesday, March 19
- Gym Club
- Senior Choir - Group B
- World Down Syndrom Day Recognition - Wear mismatched socks
Thursday, March 20
- Kindergarten - No School
- Learning Conferences - Kdg (8:30am - 8:00pm) - Gr. 1 to 6 (4:00pm - 8:00pm)
- Choir - Group B
- Mindful Monstrosity Club
- Spring Equinox
Friday, March 21
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- No School - Conferences
- Learning Conferences - Kdg to Gr. 6 (8:00am - 12:00pm)
Month Ahead
Mar 22 - Mar 30 - No School - Spring Break
Mar 31 - Classes Resume
April 4 - Flex Fridays - Buddies
April 10 - Spring Concert - More information will be shared based on the state of the CUPE strike.
April 11 - Flex Fridays - Mixed Groups
April 14 - April 22 - Frisbee Rob Residency
April 17 - Fun Snack - Kernels
April 18 - No School - Good Friday
April 21 - No School - Non-instructional Day
Dates of Significance
March - Alberta Francophnoie Month
March - Irish Heritage Month
March 31 - International Transgender Day of Visibility
Mar 31 - Eid al Fitr
April - Sikh Heritage Month
Apr 7 - 11 - Education Week
Apr 12 to 20 - Passover
Apr 14 - Vaisakhi
Apr 18 - Good Friday
Apr 20 - Easter
Apr 20 - Orthodox Easter
Apr 22 - Earth Day
Apr 22 - 28 - Support Staff Appreciation Week
Apr 23 - Administrative Professionals Day