Dear Thorncliffe Families, 

We hope you all had a restful and fun long weekend.  Happy Easter to those who celebrate! 

As we get closer to our exciting production of “Welcome to the Jungle” please read all emails and notices carefully to ensure that you are up to date on costumes, call times, and other information.  We are excited to share all of the hard work that staff and students are putting into the production with our families! 

There is no school tomorrow – we look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday morning. 

Warm Regards, 

Calleigh and Nadine 

Upcoming Important Days 

• April 21^st – Professional Learning Day: No School 
• April 22nd - Earth Day
• April 23^rd  – AHS Fluoride application  
• April 24^th  – Healthy Hunger: KFC 
• April 24^th – Grade ½ Assembly 3:00pm, doors will open at 2:45pm 
• April 25^th – AM Kindergarten Attends 
• May 1^st – School Council Meeting 6pm (Hybrid – online and in person option for attendance) 
• May 7th - Hats On for Mental Health
• May 7-8^th  – Spring Musical 6-7pm 
• Night 1 May 7^th: Classes performing are Sandberg, Omanthi, Michael, Amanda 
• Night 2 May 8^th: Classes performing are Koo, Larson, Emma, Brianne 
• May 11^th – Order Deadline for Spring Plant Fundraiser 
• May 13^th – AM Kindergarten Field Trip (Full Day – No school for PM students) 
• May 20^th – PM Kindergarten Field Trip (Full Day – No school for AM students) 
• May 27^th – Alien In-Line Family Skate Night (sign up to be shared closer to the date) 

Welcome to the Jungle 

• School musical! Shows on May 7^th and 8^th, Each class performs in one of the shows with main characters performing in both shows 
• Show is at 6:00pm 
• Students arrive at the school on the evening they perform at 5:00pm 
• All students have a part in the musical 
• Watch for upcoming messages about costumes – families are required to provide some parts of the costumes.  These are intended to be items that you already have at home.  Please reach out to the office if you need support in obtaining any pieces. 

Next Year Planning 

As we start our next year planning, it is helpful to know whether students will be staying with us or moving to other schools.  If your family has moved or is planning to move to a different community or school, please contact the office at 403-777-6670 at your earliest opportunity to let us know. 

For the 2025-26 school year, our bell times are: 

9:15am - 3:43pm, with early dismissal Friday at 1:10pm 

Kindergarten and Alternative Program Registration 

On January 13^th, 2025-2026 school year registration began for community and alternative programs.  Please review the information at https://cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/Get-Ready-Get-Set-Kindergarten.aspx to learn about the process for registration.  As always, feel free to contact the main office with any questions you still have about registration. Kindergarten registration is ongoing.  Alternative Programs in lottery have completed the lottery process and will be notifying families that submitted an expression of interest in the coming days.  Please note that registration is ongoing but new registrations will be placed at the end of the call-back list for programs in lottery. 

School Council Updates 

• Next meeting on Thursday, May 1^st  6:00pm (Hybrid Meeting) Grade 2/3 Classes Ms. Michael and Ms. Emma will share information about learning in their classrooms  
• Seeking volunteers for the Secretary executive position, email thorncliffesc@gmail.com with any questions or to express interest 
• Growing Smiles Fundraiser link: Thorncliffe School (Calgary) 
• Plants, baskets, and herbs! 
• Delivery date May 27, 2025 
• Order by May 11^th at 12:00 Noon