Important Dates
Next year course registration is now open in PowerSchool and will close on March 14. https://queenelizabethhs.cbe.ab.ca/complementary-subjects
Online Parent Teacher Interviews March 20 (evening)
March 21 (daytime – no classes for students)
Spring Break March 24 - 28
Parent Teacher Conferences
We will be hosting Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, March 20 from 5pm-8pm and Friday, March 21 from 9am-2pm. All Conferences will be online and parents can begin booking conferences through their MyCBE/PowerSchool Account, under the ‘Book and Manage Meeting Times’ tab. Booking will open on Friday, March 14 at 7am. A Teams link for the on-line meetings will be sent in your confirmation e-mail. Parents are able to book a 10-minute appointment with each one of their child’s teachers. If you have trouble booking conferences, please contact the main office so that they can assist you.
School Council Meeting
The next school council meeting will take place on Monday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Grade 9 Parent Volunteers Needed
We are in need of nine Grade 9 parent volunteers for a Humanities field trip to Theatre Calgary on April 2. If you have current police clearance with CBE and would like to help out, please ask your child's Humanities teacher for a volunteer form, and return it as soon as possible. Thanks very much for your help; it's volunteers that make all of our great field trips possible!
Badminton
We are still for a girl to play Singles for a full school team. Come join the fun!
Skilled Trades and Internship Fair
When: Wednesday, March 19 6-8:30pm
Where: Notre Dame High School | 11900 Country Village Link NE
Who: Calgary Grade 10-12 students, parents and guardians
Registration is not required
Climate Action Magazine
The Climate Action Magazine is a QEHS student-led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about sustainability, environmental issues, and eco-friendly practices. We publish articles, artwork, photography, and research to inspire action and engage our school community in meaningful conversations about climate change.
We welcome submissions from students, staff, and community members who are passionate about making a difference! Whether you're a writer, artist, photographer, or researcher, your contribution can help drive change. Submissions can be made via the following form:
HYRS Program Application
The Alberta Innovates High School Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) Program seeks students who are well-rounded, curious about health research, and looking for a summer research experience to help launch their career and academic goals. This opportunity allows exceptional Grade 11 students to work alongside UCalgary faculty members, make invaluable connections, and contribute to innovative biomedical and health research at one of the world's top research Universities.
HYRS offers a balanced experience involving tours of the campus and other research facilities, guest lectures on health research and related careers, and other educational sessions from current university students. On the last day of the program, students present on their research project at an Open House event.
Application deadline is March 14. For more information, visit: https://research.ucalgary.ca/students/alberta-innovates-HYRS.
QEHS Band Parents Association
Next QEBPA meeting: Thursday March 13, 2025 6:30 p.m. online
QEBPA Meeting 6:30pm
Thursday, 13 March · 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Time zone: Edmonton
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ogn-ghjv-tod
All parents/guardians who have a student enrolled in the band program at Queen Elizabeth High School are automatically members of the QEBPA and welcome to join every meeting, whether your student is enrolled all year or part of it. Find out what's happening in band, and how you can be a part of it. Email qebpainfo@gmail.com if you can attend and you will be sent a meeting notice.
Spolumbos - Thanks!
Thank you to all the families who have ordered Spolumbos. They are arriving on Thursday, March 13. Students whose families have ordered are welcome to pick up the order that day. More details will be sent to the families who have ordered.
Spring plant fundraiser - volunteer organizer needed
Hi band parents - do you love plants, gardening, and/or helping out our band program? We're looking for someone to organize the Growing Smiles fundraiser. If you are interested in volunteering to help this April fundraiser, please contact us at qebpainfo@gmail.com.
Get involved - volunteer for QEBPA's executive committee for 2025-2026
As several of our committee members are "graduating" this year we'd like to hand off to fellow band parents in order to support the revitalized and growing band program at Queen E. It's an easy way to get involved in your child's learning and help make a difference. Check our website for details. If you are interested in a position or have any questions, please email QEBPAinfo@gmail.com.