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Schools are Open During CUPE Local 40 Strike | Feb. 19, 2025

On Feb. 19, 2025, CUPE Local 40 served 72-hour strike notice to the CBE. This means that the union will withdraw services beginning Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

CBE is prioritizing in-person learning during labour action. All schools and buildings will remain open and classes will continue. We are committed to ensuring schools remain a place where students, staff and families feel valued, supported and safe. However, a strike will have an impact on schools and operations, and some activities booked over the Feb. 22-23 weekend may also be impacted.

We value the contributions of all employees who support student success, and we respect the bargaining process.

Please visit the CBE website for labour updates and information.

Promote Inclusion | Feb. 18, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, wear a pink shirt to help spread kindness and a sense of belonging!

• Pink Shirt Day

Chinook Learning Services is Moving | Nov. 1, 2024

In early 2026, Chinook Learning Services High School Upgrading program will be consolidated into one location at Spruce Cliff School. High School Upgrading is currently offered in classrooms at Lord Beaverbrook, Forest Lawn, and James Fowler High Schools.

See Chinook Learning Services | Relocation (Calgary Board of Education website) for more information.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation | Sept. 30, 2024
In remembrance of the children and survivors of the residential schools, CBE understands the importance of this journey toward healing, understanding and unity, not just as a public school district but as educators, staff and community members. Our system continues to learn, grow, understand, and honour Indigenous ways of being, belonging, doing and knowing.

• Holding Space for Indigenous Education in the CBE | CBE website

Health & Wellness in School

As part of the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), Chinook Learning Services takes the health and safety of our students and staff seriously. In all matters of health, CBE takes direction from Alberta Education and Alberta Health Services. The following health measures can reduce the spread and lessen the impact of illness in school communities. These include:

• Stay home when feeling sick.
• If possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Cover your cough.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items at home, especially when someone in your home is sick.

For more information, visit:

• General Health Measures | CBE website
• COVID-19 Information for Albertans | Alberta Government website