Dear Sunalta Families,

We are thrilled to share that our School Council Read‑a‑Thon fundraiser is right around the corner! From March 16–19, our whole school will be celebrating the joy of reading while raising funds in a fun and meaningful way.

To support our Read‑a‑thon, each student has brought home a Reading Bingo Card. Students can collect pledges for every square they complete throughout the week—an exciting way to motivate readers and involve our community. A copy of the Bingo Card is also attached here. Thank you in advance for cheering them on as they journey through their bingo challenges! We hope you love this opportunity to share the love of reading and some favourite books as a family! There will be prizes along the way for participating students, including a shopping spree to fill their classroom with books!

Donations will be collected until Monday April 6th; cash or cheque donations can be brought to the school office, with cheques being made out to Sunalta School Parent Society. Donations can also be made online through educationmatters.ca/schools/sunalta-school. Tax receipts will be available for donations over $25. 

Here’s a sneak peek at our special Read‑a‑Thon events:

Wednesday, March 18 – Dress Like Your Favourite Book Character Day!
Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as a beloved character from any book. Whether you arrive as Elephant & Piggy, Dogman, or Voldemort, it’s sure to be a a highlight of the week! We will also be welcoming two visiting Canadian authors to share their experiences and answer student questions. These visits are sure to spark imagination and inspire our young readers.

            Kindergarten - Grade 3: Heather Thomson will share her book Greta the Grasshopper: Learning to Listen. This social-emotional learning story follows a chatty, big-   hearted grasshopper who learns to importance of pausing, listening, and thinking before she speaks as she works to mend friendships and grow through her mistakes. 

           Grade 4 - Grade 6: Pam Rud Verhagen's award-winning novel, The Last Green Dragon, is an imaginative and heartwarming adventure in which Gus, a young dragon raised by owls, teams up with a brave girl named Ev to uncover his mysterious past and sicover the powerful magic of friendship that connects their two worlds 

Thursday, March 19 – Buddy Reading Journey
Students will team up with their buddies for a shared reading adventure. Each teacher will be sharing a favourite story as buddy teams travel across the school to listen and collect beads to build a unique camp-bracelet. This is a wonderful chance to build community and celebrate favourite stories together.

Camp Read‑A‑Lot in the Gym
During Student-Led Conferences, the gym will be transformed into “Camp Read-A-Lot,” a cozy reading campout experience for families to enjoy. Bring your love of reading, adventurous spirit, and settle in with a great book (and maybe a flashlight!) to make this special tradition come alive. Guaranteed mosquito free!

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.

Thank you for your ongoing support in building a vibrant reading culture at Sunalta. We can’t wait to celebrate this joyful week of stories, imagination, and community spirit with your children!

With gratitude,

Your Sunalta Admin Team & Parent Council