- March 11 – Conference Bookings Open
- March 14 - Fun Lunch - The Lunch Lady
- March 19 – Spring Equinox
- March 21 - Parent-teacher conferences, Scholastic Book Fair Sales (evening) -regular school day
- March 22 - Parent-teacher conferences, No school for students (Scholastic Book Fair Sales until noon)
- March 23 - April 1 - Spring Break- No School - Schools are closed
- April 2 - Classes resume
- April 19 - System Professional Learning Day - No school for students
- National Flag at half mast
Upon the death of former Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, P.C., C.C., G.O.Q., the flags on all federal buildings and establishments in Canada will be flown at half-mast from now until sunset on March 23, 2024.
We’ve grown and we have 4 buses now!
Our school enrolment has grown from 250 students when we first opened to over 500 students at the end of February. We expect another 40 students in the fall, so we really need parents to fill in the online form if you are staying at Dr. Freda Miller by March 15.
With our enrolment growth, CBE has added a bus to support student transportation. (Bus D) Please note there is NO STOPPING OR PARKING IN THE BUS ZONE.
Inline Skating is a Blast!
Students are having a great time with the Alien Inline skating program. Thank you to the grade 5 student leaders for their help with the equipment.
Thank you again, to our School Enrichment Society for paying for the entire cost of this enrichment activity which works out to about $14/child.
Parent Teacher Conferences- please bring your child!
Bookings open March 11, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
Conferences will be held:
- Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 4:30 – 8:00 pm
- Friday, March 22, 2024 - 8:00 am to noon
Students should be attending the conference with their parents. This is an important time to look at progress and set goals
Conferences are 15 minutes in length
Online Session for Parents- Discussing Mental Health & Anxiety for Youth in Grades 7-12
Learn how to support teenagers with stress and anxiety next week, on Thursday, March 14 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Our partners from AHS will clarify the language around mental health and provide effective coaching strategies to help youth manage their stress and anxiety. This online event, run by CBE's well-being team, is open to all staff and parents/guardians in and outside the CBE.
Skip The Depot
Do you have bottles, cans and other recyclables taking up space in your garage? Did you know Skip the Depot will come and pick up from your house? In turn, your recycling donation will support and enhance student learning at Dr. Freda Miller School. Click here to go to the link to schedule a pickup.
Thank you for your support of the latest school fundraiser that just closed for Coco Brooks. Fundraisers last year supported the purchase of Lego, Keva Blocks, Inline Skating, and curriculum enhancement materials such as the new document cameras. The Spring Plant Sale will coincide with Mother’s Day. Stay tuned!
Enjoy the warmer weather!
Nancy, Julie and Staff