Dear Thorncliffe Families, 

We want to take this time to thank our school community for the tremendous care and support that is shown for our staff and students.  We feel very fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of students and families at Thorncliffe! 

This next week, teachers are continuing with teaching and learning curriculum outcomes, while weaving in celebration and opportunities for connection with their students and with the community as a whole.  We will be gathering together each day as a whole school to do some Winter Singing, enjoying a pizza lunch on the last day before the break, wearing our most comfy and cozy clothes or pjs on Friday, and mixing it up with our second Switcheroo featuring: Dance, Watercolour, Acrylic Painting, Card making, Origami, Robots, Cartooning, Soap Making, Cooking, and Coding among other fun learning activities.  Thank you to our school council for their generous support of these activities and to our teaching staff for planning special projects for students. 

As ever, our doors are open to hear from parents if you have any questions or concerns.   

Warm Regards, 

Calleigh and Nadine 

Upcoming Important Days 

• December 16-20^th – Winter Singing 
• December 19^th – Switcheroo 
• December 20^th – Pajama or Comfy Cozy Day! 
• December 20^th – Pizza Lunch Provided by School Council 
• December 21-January 5^th – Winter Break 
• January 6^th – First Day Back Following Winter Break 
• January 10^th – AM Kindergarten Attends 
• January 13^th – Kindergarten Registration Starts for 2025-2026 School Year 
• January 13-17^th – Ms. Amanda’s Class at Jube School All Week 
• January 17^th – PM Kindergarten Attends 
• January 20-24^th – Ms. Brianne’s Class at Jube School All Week 
• January 24^th – AM Kindergarten Attends 
• January 27^th – Report Cards will be visible for parents on PowerSchool/IPPs will be shared with families  
• January 28^th – Be You Day 
• January 31^st – Non-Instruction Day: No School for Students 
• February 3-7^th – Ms. Emma’s Class at Jube School 
• February 6^th – Next School Council Meeting 

Cold and Snowy Weather 

• We go outside for recess and phys. Ed in all kinds of weather 
• All children are expected to go outside for play unless the weather is below –20 C 
• If you are seeking warm outdoor clothes and cannot provide them for your family, we have some available at the school – please call the office and speak with Ms. Freda 
• Children should come ready to be outdoors throughout out the day with warm coats, snowpants, toques, and gloves/mittens 
• Scarves are not recommended and are not allowed to be worn on the playground due to safety concerns 

School Council Updates 

• Next meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 6:00pm (Hybrid Meeting – online or in person option) 
• Seeking volunteers for a governance committee – short time commitment, supporting with drafting bylaws and procedures for school council.  Email thorncliffesc@gmail.com if you are interested or with any questions 
• Seeking volunteers for the Secretary executive position, email thorncliffesc@gmail.com with any questions or to express interest