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Dear Families,  

If you would like to have a translated version of this message, please click here for the Sunalta Scoop and then click on the Sunalta Scoop post. You can then use the Google Translate tab at the top of the page.   

Child Youth and Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series: 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community. The series is designed to provide families with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today. Please click the link below for more information. 

Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series 

 

Terry Fox– Update!

We ran a total distance of 1112 kilometres. Thanks to your fundraising efforts we raised a total of $1851.25 for the Terry Fox Foundation. Thank you so much for your support and contributions.  

 

Sunalta After-School Art Program  

The Sunalta School Council are excited to share that the Sunalta After-School Art Program will be returning this fall! Designed to ignite imagination, build confidence, and develop artistic skills, this program offers students the chance to explore drawing, acrylic painting, watercolour, and mixed media in a supportive and inspiring environment. 

With small class sizes (maximum 12 students), children receive personalized instruction and step-by-step guidance while learning to draw animals, flowers, landscapes, pets, portraits, and more. Instructional sheets and photo references are provided to help support learning. 

📅 Session Dates: 

  • October 30 
  • November 6, 13, 20, 27 
  • December 4, 11, 18 

🕒 Time: Thursdays, 3:20–5:00 p.m. 

 💲 Fee: $280 (no GST) 

 📌 Registration: First-come, first-served basis (limit of 12 students) 

Please click the link below for the registration form. 

Add in poster and registration 

For more details on the artist, please visit: 

 👉 Vania Art School – ChatterBlock 

 

Sunalta School Spirit Wear – Last Chance! 

If you have not yet ordered your Sunalta School Swag, time is running out! 

Order Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2025 

Click the link below to access the online store. 

👉 https://sunaltaschoolapparelspiritwear2025-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 

 

Sunalta School Jacket Racket 

With cooler weather quickly approaching, we want to ensure all our families have access to warm winter clothing. If your family would benefit from some support accessing winter clothing, please fill out the following survey and we will work to collect clothing to keep everyone toasty and warm! Clothing should be available mid November.  

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/x5zAnkW1xU 

September Dates:  

  • Sept. 29, 2025 – Non-instructional Day (No school for students)  
  • Sept. 30, 2025 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No school for students or staff)  

October Dates: 

  • Oct. 13, 2025 – Thanksgiving – No school for students or staff 
  • Oct. 14, 2025 – School Council Meeting at 6:00pm in the Learning Commons 
  • Oct. 31, 2025 – Halloween 👻 

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