Dear Thorncliffe Families, 

We are so excited to welcome Alien In-Line Skating to our school this week!  All grade 1-6 students will have 3 one hour skating sessions with the instructors.  Only students that have returned the acknowledgement of risk are able to participate.  Please contact the office if you require another form and parents/guardians are welcome to stop by to sign their child’s form.  As shared earlier, our previously planned Family Skate Night has been postponed at this time due to the CUPE strike action, but will be rescheduled when possible. 

On Wednesday, March 5^th we will be having our next school council meeting. This meeting will be held online at 6:00pm.  At the meeting, our grade 4/5 teachers Ms. Omanthi and Mr. Larson will be sharing about student learning taking place in their classes.  Please join us using this link: 

Join the meeting now 

Meeting ID: 255 297 202 905 

Passcode: DY9ss3A5 

We know that many of our families and students are observing Ramadan this month.  As shared in a school messenger, we endeavour to support and respect how each individual family and student may be participating in fasting, and want to honour each families wishes in regard to their child.  We would like to invite families to complete the linked form to share information specific to your child.  You will need to complete the form for each child. 

https://forms.office.com/r/NqJUqqy8wf 

Warm Regards, 

Calleigh and Nadine 

Upcoming Important Days 

• Start of Ramadan 
• March 3-7^th - Alien In-Line Residence  
• March 5^th – Fun Lunch: Cedar’s Deli 
• March 5^th – School Council Meeting 6:00pm Online Only 
• March 8^th – International Women’s Day 
• March 13^th – Switcheroo! 
• March 14^th - Holi 
• March 20^th – Grade 4/5 Assembly (Omanthi and Larson) 10:00am 
• March 20^th – Fun Lunch: Tim Horton’s 
• March 20^th – Spring Equinox 
• March 20-21 – Parent-Teacher Conferences 
• March 21-March 30^th – Spring Break: No School for Students 
• March 31^st – Eid al Fitr 
• March 31^st – First Day of School After Spring Break 
• March 31-April 1^st – Quest Theatre In Class Workshops 

Report Cards – MyCBE 

At the end of January, report cards will be available for families to view on your myCBE account. Printed report cards will not go home.  If you require support setting up or accessing your myCBE account, please contact Ms. Freda in the main office or review the support documents on the CBE website: https://www.cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool.aspx 

School Engagement Planning Survey 

We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That’s why we are asking you to share your perspectives about our school development plan, school budget and school fees. 

The survey is open from February 6, 2025 to March 31, 2025. 

Please click on this link to complete the survey. 

Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning. 

Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives! 

February Kindness Month Initiative 

February is the month of kindness. Let’s come together as a school community and make a difference to some of our families in need!  

Every contribution can help our families experiencing hardships access food to feed their families. Make a donation below, which we will use to purchase grocery gift cards to provide to our families when emergencies arise. We will collect gifts until March 21, 2025.  

https://www.educationmatters.ca/project-matters/thorncliffe-school-celebrating-kindness/ 

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 Wednesday March 5th at 6:00pm (Online Meeting) Grade 4/5 Classes 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 

Polar Bear Club 

• Will continue to be offered on any day where the temperature is –20 C or below with or without the windchill 
• Only students that are dressed appropriately for the temperature will play outside 
• Items are available for loan (coats, snowpants, boots, mittens, toques) for those students that do not have appropriate outdoor gear 
• Parents that would not like their child to have the option to join polar bear club and would rather have their student stay inside on those days that are –20 C or colder, please email ceharder@cbe.ab.ca  
• Children are able to go inside at any time to warm up 
• If the temperature is deemed to be too cold for safety, all students will stay inside