Important Dates
Friday, November 29 – Non-instructional Day – No classes for students
Winter Showcase
Families are invited to visit the school on Thursday, December 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the third annual Winter Showcase, celebrating the achievements of students in our Fine Arts and Career & Technology Studies programs. Displays, performances,
and the chance to see your child and their peers’ creative work (and maybe even eat it) are what this evening is all about.
Candy Grams
The 2024 Grad Committee will be selling Candy Cane Grams in the upcoming weeks. Students will be able to order a
candy cane and personalize a message. This will then be delivered to the intended class the last week before break. Ordering information will be coming shortly!
All funds generated will be used directly to support the graduating class and their various celebrations. The support is greatly appreciated!
Jr. High Winter Wonderland Dance
Students in grade 7-9 are welcome to join us on Thursday, December 5 from 6pm-8pm for an evening of dancing!
Tickets Sales: Over the lunch hour in the SGA during the week of December 2-5
Presale Ticket Prices: $5 for one ticket or $8 for two tickets CASH ONLY
At the door: $8 for one ticket CASH ONLY
No locker access will be available, bags will be subject to search upon entry. Cash Concession onsite.
Junior High Basketball
Congratulations to all our junior high basketball teams for great seasons. All teams competed well during the playoffs with our Junior Girls’ team winning the Divisional Championship.
Summer French Immersion
Are you interested in learning French or working in Quebec this summer? Come to the French Room A208 at 11AM on Thursday, November 28 to find out about opportunities from the YMCA and Le Gouvernmement du Canada. Students must get permission from their regularly scheduled teachers to attend and make up missed work.
GATE
Parent Education Session - Executive Functioning: Strength, Struggles and Supports
GPA Vice President Jodi Staples will discuss Executive Functioning and its role in academic and emotional development. This session
will explore the role of Executive Functioning in relation to gifted learners, common struggles experienced by gifted learners, and how families can provide students with strategies and support. Non-GATE parents are welcome to attend.
Date: Monday December 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Virtual meeting (Zoom)
Register here by November 29
General Meeting
Immediately following the presentation, we will hold a short GATE Parent Association General Meeting. If you have a student registered in
the GATE program for this current school year, you are a member of the GPA.
GATE Parent Association Purdy's Winter Fundraiser
The GATE Parent Association and the Louis Riel Parent Council have teamed up to bring you more chocolate and easy holiday
gifts. You have from now until November 27th to order. Approximately 25% of sales are split between the GPA and the Louis Riel Parent Council.
Use the fundraising link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/4393-119888.
Remember to use your name (not your child's) when ordering. Orders over $500 qualify for delivery within Calgary. All other
orders will be ready for pick-up at Louis Riel on December 12th.
All parents and guardians of GATE students are automatically members of the GATE Parent Association. The GPA is a great way to stay connected to the GATE community and receive updates on GATE-specific matters. To sign up, visit our website: gatecalgary.ca.
Stem Research Opportunity
The University of Calgary is accepting applications from grade 11 and 12 students for the STEM Fellowship program; this opportunity is geared towards students who are interested in pursuing studies or a career in STEM. Any students who are interested in learning more
about or applying for the STEM Fellowship program should see Ms. Rheinstein in room A303 by the start of December.
Yearbooks
This year, yearbook sales will go directly through Josten's website. Yearbooks will be for sale from August 28, 2024 to February 23, 2025 on Josten's website for $40.00 per book.
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09700494