Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

We hope everyone enjoyed a restful winter break! Sktudents and staff have returned refreshed and ready to learn as we make the most of the remainder of the school year together.

School Council & Parents Association Meeting Reminder – Jan. 15

Our first School Council and Parents Association meeting of 2026 will take place on Thursday, January 15, in the Learning Commons / Plaza space. An agenda will be shared in advance, along with a virtual meeting link for those who are unable to attend in person.

2026–27 Instructional Calendar Now Available

The 2026-27 school calendar has now been finalized and posted. The first day of school for students will be August 31. Instructional calendars are developed in accordance with current legislation, provincial examination requirements, and feedback from stakeholders. Each calendar includes a minimum of 181 instructional days, as well as 10 system-wide days allocated for parent-teacher conferences, professional learning, and school-based organizational planning.

Provincial Assessments – Grades K through 3

As in previous years, the provincial government has mandated standardized assessments for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3. In January, students in Grades 1–3 will complete the second of three assessments, while Kindergarten students will participate in this standardized assessment process for the first time.
These assessments provide valuable information related to foundational literacy and numeracy skills. At the school level, the results help teachers better understand each student’s learning needs and plan appropriate next steps. For additional details, families are encouraged to review the  CBE parent information sheet.

Kindergarten Registration

Do you know a family with a child ready to start kindergarten? Children must be five years old on or before December 31, 2026, to begin kindergarten in Fall 2026. Registration for the 2026–27 school year opens January 12, 2026. More information is available on the CBE new student registration website.

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 12                              Kindy registration begins

Jan. 14                              Gr. 1 Teacher’s Pet

Jan. 15                              School Council

Jan. 15                              Student Voice

Jan. 17                              Subway orders due

Jan. 22                              Subway fun lunch

Jan. 30                              Non-instructional day, no classes

Jan. 31                              Valentine’s Day cookie orders due

Feb. 5                               Valentine’s Day cookie snack

Feb. 12 – 13                    Teacher’s Convention, no classes

Feb. 16                             Family Day Holiday – no school

Feb. 17                             Lock Down practice

Feb. 24                            Report Cards Availalable in PowerSchool

Feb. 27                             Non-instructional day, no classes

Mar. 14                             Panago Pizza orders due

Mar. 19                             Panago Pizza lunch

Mar. 19                             Conferences, after school

Mar. 20                             Conferences, all morning – no classes

Mar. 23 – 27                    Spring Break