Hello Lakeshore Families,
Thank you for supporting a smooth and memorable first week of school. There were lot of smiles and positive vibes from our students. Here are the updates you need for week two:

Save the Date – September 17: Meet the Teacher Evening
We are looking forward to hosting our families for our Meet the Teacher event on September 17. This event will be Open House format from 4:00 – 6:30 PM (please arrive before 6:15 PM). Our core teachers will welcome you in dyads and our complementary course and PE teachers will also be available.

Lakeshore Apparel – One Week Left!
Our online apparel store will close next Monday so avoid disappointment and get yours today. Orders can be placed HERE.

Please Update Student Demographic Forms
Each year, families are required to update their demographic information which is done via your MyCBE account. Please refer to the information HERE and our office staff will also be sending out reminders and updates in the days ahead.

Student Health Plans / Emergency Response Protocols
Parents of students with medical conditions of note should prepare, sign, and submit a Student Health Plan. If the health condition may require an emergency response, parents are also asked to submit an Student Health Emergency Response Protocol Form. These can be submitted via email to Lakeshore@cbe.ab.ca or in hard copy to the office. If your child requires emergency medication at school, we ask that parents provide directions on the protocol form and provide the medication to the office.

Bingo Volunteers Needed
Our School Council Fundraising Committee is actively seeking volunteers for our upcoming Bingo on September 27. This is a non-smoking environment, and you do not need volunteer clearance - you just must be 18 or older to participate. Please consider signing up online HERE. If you have questions, you can reach out to us at lakeshorefundraisers@gmail.com.

Volunteers Needed
We encourage and appreciate all parent volunteers with our primary need being for support with field trips. Prospective volunteers must have a valid Police Information Check and must submit an Annual Volunteer Form. Forms can be submitted via email to Lakeshore@cbe.ab.ca or in hard copy to the office. If you required support with your PIC, please check in HERE. You can also email our office for support.

Entry Doors
Students in all grades have designated entry doors in the morning and in Grades 7-9 upon return from lunch. Grade 6 students will enter through the front doors. Grade 7 students will enter on the back compound doors. Grade 8 students will enter through the Sport Court doors, and Grade 9 students enter via the Southwest doors near Auburn Glen Heights. Whenever possible, we ask students to use their designated doors.

Home Study
Our teachers are preparing to offer students and families a Home Study option for the purpose of building positive work habits, establishing connecting between school and home, and strengthening understanding and mastery of curricular concepts. Details will be relayed by core teachers and discussed at the Meet the Teacher event.

Walking Field Trips
Our staff may take our students on off-site walking field trips such as community walks. A general information notice about these trips is available HERE.

Lunchtime and Inclement Weather
Grade 6 students registered in our lunch program are supervised at all times. Students in Grades 7-9 are always welcome to stay indoors to eat their lunch in The Den. Each day, our supervisors and school admin monitor the weather for rain, cold, or weather quality. Whenever possible, students will be going outdoors so students should be prepared for all conditions – this includes light rain. Students in Grades 7-9 who make the choice to leave campus at lunch will not be able to re-enter until 12:41 PM.

Extra-Curricular Club Offerings
Our teachers and staff offer several club opportunities. Students are asked to check the Clubs Board by the office and listen to regular announcements. Our Get S.E.T. Club for extra homework and study skills enhancement is set to begin again this Tuesday at lunchtime in the Learning Commons.

E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety
Electric bikes and scooters have been getting a lot of attention in our communities, and we want to do our best to ensure safety, awareness, and lawful use. Here are a few City of Calgary bylaw notes:

·      Helmets are required of all riders (manual and all e-bikes and e-scooters)

·      E-Bikes and E-Scooters are considered “legal” if they are less than 500W, have a maximum speed of 32 KM/H, and have functional pedals. No licence is needed if the vehicle meets these requirements.

·      Throttle-only models are restricted or not permitted on pathways and multi-use areas

·      Legal E-Bikes and E-Scooters are permitted on pathways at 20 KM/H.

·      There are potential penalties for E-Bikes and E-Scooters which may be considered “illegal”. The City of Calgary info is HERE.

·      At Lakeshore, students will walk their E-Bikes and E-Scooters while on school property

Thank you for doing all you can to support student safety and responsible behaviour.

Bears Athletics
Cross Country
The first cross country meet is this Thursday, Sept 10 at North Glenmore Park. It is not to late to be a part of this no-cut team. Forms can be obtained from the Phys. Ed. teachers and need to be returned before athletes can compete in a meet. Make sure to follow @Lakeshoreathletics on Instagram for race maps and parking details. 

Soccer
Girls: the girls soccer team has finished tryouts, and the final roster has been posted. Thank you to everyone that tried out. The first practice will be Tuesday after school until 4:00pm. Please make sure you have shin pads and proper athletic wear for all practices moving forward.
Boys: The first set of cuts were made for the boys’ soccer teams. Tryouts will continue next week on Tuesday and Thursday (if needed) from 2:40- 4:00pm. It is very important that those athletes still in consideration are at the final tryouts so coaches can make final assessments. 

Basketball
Basketball tryouts start next week. Players need to be able to attend regular practice to be part of the team. Please reach out to the coaches if your student is unable to attend a practice or if you have any questions. 

·      Sr Boys Grades 8-9
Tuesday 2:40- 4:15pm, Wednesday 7:00am; Regular practice will be Monday after school and Wednesday morning for the remainder of the season. Coaches: Mr. Polsky: dbpolsky@cbe.ab.ca, and Mr. Wideman: ajwideman@cbe.ab.ca

·      Sr. Girls Grades 8-9
Wednesday 2:40- 4:15pm, Thursday 7:00am; Regular practice will be Tuesday morning and Thursday after school for the remainder of the season. Coaches: Mrs. Clark: agclark@cbe.ab.ca, and Ms. Comfort: adcomfort@cbe.ab.ca

·      Jr. Boys Grades 7-8 (Grade 6 by invitation only)
Thursday 2:40- 4:15pm, Monday (Sept 14) 7:00am; Regular practice will be Monday morning and Wednesday afterschool. Coach: Ms. Pater: KaNPater@cbe.ab.ca +  a community coach will also be supporting this team. 

·      Jr. Girls: Grades 7-8 (Frade 6 by invitation only)
Tuesday Sept 15, 2:40- 4:15pm, Thursday Sept 17, 7:00am; These are the regular practice times for this team all season. Coach: Mrs. Hamilton: DLHamilton@cbe.ab.ca + a community coach will also be supporting this team. 

Grade 6 Junior Invitations: Due to the sheer number of players interested in our junior basketball teams, grade 6 players need to be identified and invited to junior tryouts through our Prospect program. All grade 6 students interested in basketball should attend Prospect practices next week and players with the skill to potentially make a junior teams will be invited by those coaches. If they do not make the junior team, they are able to return to the Prospect team. 

·      Basketball Prospects
At Lakeshore we give our students many opportunities be to involved with school athletics and develop their skills. For students in grade 6-7 who are NOT part of the junior program we offer a Prospect team. This team practices twice a week but does not have weekly games, rather a large tournament at the end of the season. This team does require a commitment to attending weekly practice and has a larger capacity for the number of players. Practices are Wednesday @ lunch for Boys, Thursday @ lunch for Girls, Friday 7:00am: ALL players. ** Grade 6 player must attend Prospect practices in order to be identified for the Junior tryouts** Coaches: Girls: Mrs. Jessica Shaw: jeshaw@cbe.ab.ca and Jillian Shaw: jlshaw@cbe.ab.ca, Boys: Mrs. Secord: jmsecord@cbe.ab.ca

Job Opportunity - Lunchroom Supervisor
The Calgary Board of Education is recruiting Lunchroom Supervisors and local schools including Auburn Bay, Bayside, Mahogany, and Lakeshore are always on the lookout for qualified and interested personnel. The job description and application process is outlined HERE. If you are interested, or will be applying, please feel free to reach out me via email at itfero@cbe.ab.ca.

Hot Lunch Options
Selections for the week of September 14 include Via Cibo, Subway, A&W, and Spolumbos. Place your orders HERE. Pizza-on-Demand continues on Wednesdays - $5 and no pre-order required.

Thank you for reading through all this important information and our community is enhanced by ongoing communication.

Have a wonderful week and thank for sending awesome kids to Lakeshore.

Kind Regards,
Ian Fero,
Principal