Hello Bowness Families!  Even though we’ve already completed our Terry Fox Run, we’re still just $500 away from reaching our $1,900 fundraising goal!If you’re able to donate, every little bit helps us get there. Let’s see if we can cross that finish line! Donate here: https://schools.terryfox.ca/136078 Thanks so much for supporting an amazing cause!

Parent Student Teacher Conferences – Oct 19 – online – 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 open on Friday October 9 at 4pm, and 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

Spirit week is October 5th through 9th! 🎆🤗
Show your school spirit by participating - Leadership students will be on the lookout to reward those who join in!

• Monday October 5th is Teacher - Student Outfit Swap; teachers dress like students and students dress like teachers. 
• Tuesday the 6th is Twin Day. 
• Wednesday the 7th is Anything but a Backpack Day
• Thursday the 8th is Jersey Day
• Friday the 9th is Green and Gold Day!

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 21^st by 3:38 pm and orders will be ready for pick up on November 5^th from 3:30-4:00 outside the Cosmetology doors.  Any questions, please e-mail teschmidt@cbe.ab.ca. See the website for order forms. https://bowness.cbe.ab.ca/fundraisers-donation​​​​​​​ 

Trojans of the Month!💛 🏆💚
We would like to congratulate the following outstanding students and staff who were nominated for ‘Trojan of the Month’ for September: Eloise H, Sam W, Codey S, Azeal R, Ms. Levin and Mr. Fedosoff, The Guidance Team, Alexa L, Mattea E, Kailin D, Tia L, Kieran C, Tristan D and Noah K.  Check out the display by the Learning commons with their names and reasons they were nominated!

Messages from Student Services - Student Services will be hosting an Indigenous/FNMI Graduation and Next Steps group discussion for those students that identify as Indigenous/FNMI. The meeting will discuss graduation requirements, post-secondary bridging and pathway options, upgrading opportunities and more! Please come to the Learning Lodge in Room 1017 at lunch on Wednesday October 7th, bring your lunch.

Grade 12's are responsible to begin booking their grad checks next week with their school counsellor. The bookings are first come, first book 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 Information Night 
Through partnerships with post-secondary institutions, industry and community organizations, Unique Pathways offers CBE students hands-on Exploratory programs and Dual Credit opportunities while still in school. High school students and families are invited to the fall Unique Pathways Information Night on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the CT Centre to learn more, meet partners, and explore opportunities connected to future education, careers and interests. The UP website is still being updated, so if you want the latest information on programs, please go to the Information Night. Check out the website for the opportunities.  Program areas include: IT, business, health, recreation, human services, natural resources, trades or transportation!  There are amazing programs added like pharmacy tech, finishing trades, hairstylist, marketing, welding, aviation-aircraft systems, criminal justice, veterinary practice-the team connection, solving technology problems, medical terminology, electrical trades and so on! Deadline for second semester applications is Nov 20th! If any questions, please email Ms. Lee, Work Experience teacher, at jelee@cbe.ab.ca or see your school counsellor. 

There will also be a Unique Pathways info session in the HPAD Room 2212 at Flex and at lunch on Monday, October 5th.

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!  https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1366477/Bowness-High-School/2027-Yearbook/20260709042110067155/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=YBK_SY27_STANDARD_BACK_TO_SCHOOL_20260701&utm_medium=vanity_URL&utm_source=flyer 

School Council – Next meeting of the school year is Wednesday, October 14 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!

Paid Civic Work Experience Opportunity: Elections Alberta is hiring election officers for the October 19 referendum. You must be at least 16 years of age. No resume or previous election experience is required. Go to the Elections Alberta website and click on the Jobs tab for more information about the application process.

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.

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.

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