School Council and Society Meeting
On Wednesday, we had our monthly meeting. Mr Mitchell shared some of the exciting things happening in Grade 1. The grade 1s are fundraising to support the PADS service dogs that have padded through Sunalta School several times this year. The admin team shared a presentation on school development and budget planning with an invitation for parents to provide feedback. Discussions about an International Cultural Fair (after school) were also part of the meeting. Sunalta Society also met and changed the name to Sunalta School Fundraising Society (SSFS).
Whale of a Tale Book Sale
It’s back! Our grade 1s are excited to be raising money for the PADS service dogs. They have decided to have a ‘new to me’ (used) book sale. In order for this to be a success, we need slight used BOOKS and PUZZLES! Please consider bringing in books and puzzles in the next few weeks for us to resell. A notice about this will be sent home next week.
Pink Shirt Day
Our Leadership Club will be promoting Pink Shirt Day on February 28. This is an opportunity to have conversations about being kind, supporting others, developing healthy friendships, and learning how to navigate times of conflict. Students encourage everyone to wear some pink on Wednesday.
School Development Plan and Budgeting 2024-2025 Survey
Every CBE school is mandated to receive input from students, staff and families regarding our School Development Plan and School Fees. On Wednesday evening our administrative team shared presentation regarding this engagement. Please take a few minutes to provide your thoughts. This survey will be open until March 6, 2023.
Next Year – Are You Returning to Sunalta?
As we make plans for next year in terms of staffing and grade configurations, we would like to know if your child(ren) will be returning to Sunalta School. A notice will be going home next week, please return as soon as possible. Grade 6 students will not need to complete the form.
Science Fair
Our annual grade 5 and 6 Science Fair was a tremendous success. Students were well-prepared and had created some interesting topics/research/presentations that were shared with other students at Sunalta. Thank you to all of our volunteer judges and Mr Masuch for all of their efforts to support this opportunity. 5 of our presentations will be promoted to enter the Calgary Science Fair April 12 and 13 at the Olympic Oval.
Some of the topics included:
- How can parents better understand how video games affect kids?
- What is Crispr-cas9?
- Can Chinook clouds be manipulated to precipitate?
- Brain functions
- What is deforestation?
- Can you survive? Which planet is most habitable?
- Minds of the ADHD
- What’s your orange type?
- Hot ice experiment
- What is environmental psychology?
- How does a hydraulic system work?
- Sugar and your body
- Fifa world cup
- Flight within aerodynamics
School fees
Please check your MyCBE. Lunchroom fees may be due.
Assurance Survey
Parents of children in grade 4 will have received a survey in the mail from Alberta Education. Our grade 4 Sunalta families are encouraged to complete this survey online. Your voice matters. The deadline to complete is March 1, 2024.
Choir!
Mrs Irwin, Ms Mackenzie, and Mrs McCrory have some exciting songs prepared and are looking for students interested in choir! This will be a performance opportunity for students in grades 3-6 – Thursday mornings 8-8:40am. There is still time to sign up!
School X (Twitter) Account
Sunalta School has a social media account. Check it out! @SunaltaCBE We post some of our events and are hoping to have more followers!
Upcoming Dates
Feb 28 - Pink Shirt Day
Mar 8 - Kindergarten afternoon program Bow Habitat field trip
March 6, 7, 12-15 Pulse Studios Hip Hop Residency
March 15 - Kindergarten morning program Bow Habitat field trip
March 20 - No Kindergarten Student Led Conferences
March 20 - Student Led Conferences Grades 1-6 4:30-7:30pm
March 21 - Student Led Conferences Grades 1-6 8:00am-Noon
March 22-April 1 Spring Break
April 2 - School Returns
