Dear Families,   

 

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📚 Sunalta School Read‑a‑Thon Reminder! 

Our Read‑a‑Thon begins next week! We hope you’ve been reading up a storm and checking off those Bingo squares. Here’s a reminder of all the exciting events happening throughout the week: 

 

📖 Author Visits – Wednesday 

Kindergarten to Grade 3 - Students will meet Heather Thompson, a local author who wrote Greta the Grasshopper – Learning to Listen. 

Grades 4 to 6 - Students will join an online author visit with Rud Verhagen, a Canadian author known for The Last Green Dragon. 

 

🎭 Dress as Your Favourite Book Character – Wednesday 

Students are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character. 
We cannot wait to see all the creative costumes! 

 

📚 Buddy Class Read‑Alouds & Bead Bracelets – Thursday 

Classes will join their buddies to visit different teachers and listen to their favourite read‑alouds. As students travel from room to room, they’ll collect different coloured beads to create their very own Read‑a‑Thon friendship bracelet. 

 

🏕️ Camp Read‑A‑Lot – Thursday Evening & Friday Morning 

During Student‑Led Conferences, families are invited to join us in the gym for Camp Read‑A‑Lot! Our gym will be transformed into a cozy campground where you can curl up together and enjoy a picture book or two—complete with a blazing (digital!) campfire. 

 

💛 Thank You, School Council 

Thank you to our amazing School Council for funding our author visits, friendship bracelet materials, treats, and more. We are so grateful for your hard work and ongoing support in making Sunalta School an amazing place to learn. 

 

 

Sunalta Reads - Parent Volunteer Opportunity 
We are excited to reintroduce our Sunalta Reads program, where parents are invited to come into classrooms and read with students. If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete the short survey linked below: 

👉 Please fill out the volunteer interest survey here. 

 

Sunalta School Spring Swag Store is Now Open! 

Don’t miss out! The store is only open for a limited time. 
NEW Order deadline: March 31, 2026 
Delivery: Items will be delivered to Sunalta School in early April 

Show your school spirit and grab your Sunalta swag before the store closes! https://login.commonsku.com/shop/1a05feab-1d6e-466f-b98c-289bd12ad52f 

 

Grade 6 Grad Fundraiser 

The Grade 6 class is selling Purdy’s Chocolate to raise funds for their graduation and legacy gift. Shop for your Easter chocolate and help support our school at the same time! Orders need to be placed by Sunday March 22, 2026. Orders will be available for pick up at the school on Wednesday April 1, 2026 between 3:30 and 5:30 PM. Thanks for your support!” 

https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000024716/shop 

 

Royal City Soccer Club: 

Please find below for details of the offering from the Royal City Soccer Club. The program focus on skill development, teamwork, confidence-building, and fun in a positive, supportive environment. This program offers families a trusted, active summer option that supports physical activity, social development, and meaningful friendships. 

 Here is a brief overview of their program: 

  • Program Name: Royal City Soccer Club Summer Day Camps 
  • Ages: 5-13 years old 
  • Dates: Weekly sessions from June 29 to August 28, 2026 
  • Locations: Click here for our Calgary location details 
  • Activities: Life and social skill development, soccer skill development, team games and more 
  • Registration: Now open at https://royalsoccer.com/registration/ 

 

School Council for April 2026 

Please join us for the next School Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30pm in the school Library.  

 

March Dates: 

  • March 16-19, 2026 – Read-A-Thon Week  
  • March 17, 2026 – Grade 2 to Studio Bell 
  • March 17, 2026 – St. Patrick’s Day – don’t forget to wear green!  
  • March 18, 2026 – Author Visits and Character Day 
  • March 19, 2026 –Student Led Conferences (Evening) 
  • March 20, 2026 – Student Led Conferences (Morning) 
  • March 23-27, 2026 – Spring Break 

 

April Dates: 

  • Sikh Heritage Month 
  • April 3, 2026 – Good Friday (No school for staff and students) 
  • April 9, 2026 – Grade 3 to Bow Habitat Station 
  • April 14, 2026 – School Council Meeting at 6:30pm 
  • April 22, 2026 – Earth Day 
  • April 24, 2026 – Non-Instructional Day (No School for students) 

 

We hope you have a wonderful week. If you need to reach us in the office, please phone 403-777-8590 between 8:00am-4:00pm. If you need to contact me directly, please call the school office or you can send an email to me at hjwright@cbe.ab.ca.   

   

Warm regards   

Hilary Wright & Elaine Hordo   

Principal & Assistant Principal, Sunalta School