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Iinii Insights |  

Dehuntshigwa’es (Lacrosse) is known as The Creator’s Game and originates from Indigenous nations across Turtle Island, especially the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy. It was traditionally played not just for sport, but for healing, spiritual connection, community building, and conflict resolution. 

The game was often played to give thanks, to bring people together, and to strengthen both physical and spiritual wellness. Matches could involve hundreds of players and last for days. Every part of the game from the handcrafted wooden sticks to the ceremonies before play carried cultural and spiritual significance. 

Today, lacrosse continues to honour these roots, reminding us that sport can be about respect, connection, wellness, and community, not just competition. 

Lacrosse


 

Nutrition Plan 

MON 

Breakfast: Cereal and milk, fruit, cheese 

Lunch: Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids lunches 

TUE 

Breakfast: Muffins, Hardboiled Eggs, fruit 

Lunch: Soup, Grilled Sandwiches, fruit & veggies 

WED 

Breakfast: Yogurt, Nutrigrain Bars, fruit cups, fruit 

Lunch: Sausage Rolls, veggies & fruit 

THUR 

Breakfast: Pan Granola bars, yogurt, cheese, fruit  

Lunch: Soup, Toasted buns, fruit & veggies 

FRI 

No School PD Day 

 

Winter| Blackfoot (Ipkssaisstoyiu), Tsuut'ina (Zask'a), Stoney Nakoda (Wanidu), Métis (L'ivayr) 

Mon. Jan. 26 

MRU Nursing Students 

Tues. Jan. 27 

MRU Nursing Students 

Knowledge Holder Visit  

Wed. Jan. 28 

MRU Nursing Students 

Lacrossing Barriers 

Thurs. Jan. 29 

Regular Day of Learning  

Fri. Jan. 30 

Non-Instructional Day- No School 

 

Looking Forward  

 

2-5- Calgary Flames- Classroom Crew 

11- Valentine's Day- Kitsikakomimm  

12-13 Teacher’s Convention No School  

16- Family Day No School  

 

Classroom Connection|  

Kitsikakomimm Day- Valentine’s Day 

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we want to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding our class celebration. At Niitsitapi Learning Centre, we believe in spreading kindness, connection, and joy and Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to do just that. 

If you would like to contribute, you are welcome to send Valentine’s cards for your child to share with classmates on February 11. Children will need to sign their own names at home before bringing the cards to school, so everyone feels included and part of the celebration. If you’re able, please feel free to send a few extra cards to help spread the joy even further. 

Please know there is no obligation to participate every child’s presence, kindness, and enthusiasm are what truly make our class special. Your child’s joy and sense of belonging are the greatest gifts of all. 

Kitsikakomiim


 

Toy Policy| No Toys 

This is a friendly reminder that toys from home should remain at home and not be brought to school. 

Personal toys can become distracting during learning time and may also be lost or cause conflict between students. To help us maintain a focused and safe learning environment for all, we ask that children do not bring toys to school unless specifically requested by their teacher for a planned activity. Any toys brought to school will be collected by staff and returned at the end of the day.  

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. 

Toys, Toy Mountain

 

Community Resources | 

Family Literacy Week Resources 

Family Literacy Week takes place from Monday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 2  

Check out these resources you can use at home.

LitResources


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Report Cards

Kindergarten to Grade 9 report cards will be available starting Feb. 24, 2026.  

After May 29, 2026 all Semester 1 reports c​ards will no longer be available for viewing, downloading and/or printing.   

Parents and Guardians can sign in to MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades, and attendance information. For the best access to information, log in through the MyCBE​ portal instead of using the PowerSchool App.    

Need Help? Check out this video for more information on how to log in and navigate the portal when you have more than one child attending CBE schools.