Hello Parents / Guardians,

One of the highlights this week included having Elder Frank Turning Robe complete the second of four ceremonial blessings of Naatoyiskaahhkoii. The grade 6 students were able to be part of the ceremony and our grade 9’s, who were involved in the mural ceremony last year, spoke to the meaning of the murals.  As a school, we had students in their homerooms do some reflection on the Circle of Self and the importance of caring for the wellbeing of our spirit, heart, body, and mind in preparation to the ceremony on Thursday.

The yellow mural represents the spirit domain of the medicine wheel and is a reminder that each of us has purpose for our lives, and that we all should do our best to start each day in a good way.

The red mural represents the heart domain and is meant as a reminder that we belong to a community that is bigger than just ourselves, that we are all deserving of being treated with compassion and love.

The black mural represents the body domain. This piece is a metaphor for the physical human form because of its organic shapes and asymmetry, and a reminder that all living beings and the natural world are interconnected.

The white mural represents the spirit domain and is a reminder that we are in control of our own direction in life, and that anything we want, we can find and achieve.

Important Dates

• October 9 – Thanksgiving Day – No School
• October 12 – Students will complete the Our School Survey.
• October 13 – IPPs will be sent home for signing
• October 17 – Grade 6 immunizations
• October 18 and 19 – River Watch for grade 9s

Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health. 

Click here to learn more:  
Child and Youth Well-Being:  
A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians 

CBE educators believe that parents and guardians can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors – in order to do so, they need the right tools and information.

Well-being is a precondition for learning. As our understanding of student well-being continues to evolve, it is important for those that support children and youth to stay up to date on the same information so everyone can support student success.  

The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics.

Thank you for your time and consideration to join us. 

Cafeteria Menu

Cafeteria Closed

Immunizations

This email is to inform you that the Alberta Health Services School Immunization Program will be at Ernest Morrow School on October 17, 2023 in the morning to immunize Grade 6 students. Children who are eligible to receive immunizations at school received an immunization consent package. Please review the information, fill out the consent forms, and return to the school as soon as possible. Vaccinations will only be given to students who have consent forms signed by a parent/guardian. Note: Consent forms that are not returned will be followed up with a phone call from the school nurse.

*Please note COVID-19 vaccinations will NOT be offered in the school. 

Appointments in clinics will not be available as this is a public health program provided in the school setting. 

The School Immunization Program is committed to helping prepare your child with the best tools to make their experience more comfortable. We will be encouraging students to prepare for immunization day using the Distraction Techniques listed on the AHS Commitment to Comfort website. Please see attached document for further tips and resources. 

 Other ways to help your child on immunization day are:

• Eat breakfast,
• Pack healthy snacks/lunch and a water bottle,
• Have your child wear a short sleeve shirt as immunizations go in the arms,
• Use positive language to encourage your child before, on, and after immunization day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheri