Parent/ Student/ Teacher Conferences – Oct 19 – online – LAST CHANCE TO BOOK - Conferences will be held from 9am – 3:30 pm. Please see the website for information on HOW to book a conference when the window opens. Booking window will close Friday, October 16 at 9pm. Please note – you will require a MYCBE account to book. Instructions to set up your MyCBE account are also included at the link provided. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/teacher-conference
Jacket Racket - As the colder weather approaches, Students' Union is collecting donations for Jacket Racket Calgary! We are asking families to consider donating any new or gently used jackets that are no longer needed. These donations help provide warm clothing to individuals and families throughout the winter. Every donation is appreciated and can make a difference! There will be a box on the stage in the Fishbowl to drop off your jackets. Collection ends on November 6th.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest - Do you like Halloween? Do you want to win a contest or two? On Thursday, October 29th, Students’ Union is running a Pumpkin carving contest! Bring in your already carved pumpkin into the foyer and place it on one of the display tables, a panel of judges will vote for their top favorites at lunch and the winner will take home the sweet prize of a "skip the lunch line pass" for the whole month of November!
Halloween Costume Contest - Our second contest of the month will be a Halloween Costume Contest on Friday, October 30th. Come show off your costumes during lunch near the fishbowl on the 30th. There will be a prize for the best individual and best group! These lucky winners will also get themselves "skip the line passes" for the month of November.
YEARBOOK EARLYBIRD SALE!
Now is a great time to order your student’s yearbook! Order before October 23 to take advantage of our early yearbook pricing. Please visit the website below to secure your copy today!
Coco Brooks Fundraising Opportunity - A new fundraiser has started! Students can now sell Coco Brooks and will earn 15-20% profit to use on school fees as needed. Orders will be due to Mrs. Schmidt with money on October 21st by 3:38 pm and orders will be ready for pick up on November 5th from 3:30-4:00 outside the Cosmetology doors. Any questions, please e-mail teschmidt@cbe.ab.ca.
Bowwood Park – The City of Calgary is exploring improvements to an underused green space in the community to create a welcoming place for small gatherings and recreation opportunities. They are looking for citizen engagement. Please remember – even if you don’t live directly in the Bowness area, the proximity to the school does make this a viable space for students and teachers to utilize. Help the City to create the most effective use for this space.
Grad Photo Session Booking Info – Please see the school website for information to book your GR 12 student’s Graduation photos. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/graduation
Grade 12's are responsible to begin booking their grad checks next week with their school counsellor. The bookings are first come, first booked in Student Services, and a new schedule is available at the start of each week. We expect Grad checks to continue into the new year, but encourage students to sign up sooner than later!
We encourage grade 11 and 12 students to attend the many post-secondary booths and information sessions taking place over the next few months at Bowness. Students should attend with personalized questions and inquiries to help them determine their next steps after high school. The updated schedule for visits can be found on our Student Services Wellness D2L page, along with other important resources!
Unique Pathways - Deadline for second semester applications is Nov 20th! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lee, Work Experience teacher, at jelee@cbe.ab.ca or see your school counsellor.
Work Experience Opportunity - Do you work with CSEC at the Saddledome or McMahon Stadium? If you are interested in earning work experience credits with Chinook Learning Services, please email Ms. Lee at jelee@cbe.ab.ca for more information.
School Council – Next meeting of the school year is Wednesday, November 25 at 6:30pm. All parents and guardians of current students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please enter the school through the main yellow pillar doors. Treats will be provided by our amazing Culinary Arts Program!
Trojan Athletics- For all things athletics – including tryouts, apparel, game times, calendars, and scores and updates – visit the athletics page at https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/athletics Bookmark for easy reference!!
Attending Football Games at Shouldice? – Cost to attend is $2 and you must show student ID or your schedule on PowerSchool – if you don’t have both, you will be turned away at the gate.
The Test Centre – is a teacher supervised after school program in the Learning Commons that provides an opportunity for students who need to catch up on assignments or missed exams. The Test Centre is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:50 – 5:10. Students need to show up ready to work, and must be sponsored by a teacher. The Test Centre is accessible to all students. Open starting Tuesday September 22nd. Please see your subject teacher for more information, or to
Reminder – Demographic Verification and Authorizations - MYCBEAccount – reminder to all families to complete the forms in your MyCBEAccount. Forms are due annually, and even if you have no changes in your demographics we still need the information verified and there are additional forms for consent and volunteering in your account. Thank you.
Attendance Process – please email bowness@cbe.ab.ca if your student is going to be late, absent, or needs to leave early. Please include the student’s name and details of the absence including start and end date or time. Email makes it easier to track, reduce errors and be more efficient, and allows you to provide attendance in advance if known. Please note we are not able to make changes in attendance after one month. If you believe your student has been marked absent incorrectly, please have them speak to their teacher first, who will contact the office to update their record if necessary.
In accordance with CBE Policies around student safety, the doors to the school are now locked. Access to the building is by buzzer during regular office hours. Students required to have access for activities outside office hours must be under the direct supervision of a Bowness High School staff member. Arrangements for access will be made directly with the staff member. The doorbell for the school is located at the yellow pillar entrance, and anyone wishing to enter will need to identify themselves to gain access.
Student Parking – Just a quick reminder there is no student parking in the school parking lot. All spaces are allocated to staff and guests. Students are also reminded to be kind and aware of our neighbours and not to block driveways, park in spots designated to local businesses, or the Bowness Sports Plex. We have already been contacted by local businesses who will be calling to have vehicles ticketed and towed.
Game Donations - to help our students disconnect from their phones and provide them with an opportunity to spend time together, Ms. Martinez will be offering a board games club during lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays. To build the library in the classroom, we are looking for donations. If you have a board game you no longer use and would like to donate, we would be happy to take it! If you would like to contribute and can do so, please send the game with your student to Ms. Martinez in Room 1033. Thank you for helping us create a fun and welcoming space for students to connect.
Bowness Esports Club thanks you for your support! If you have any working controllers, games or consoles gathering dust and would like us to recycle them for you, please feel free to drop them off for the attention of Mr. Walker and we will take care of them.