Dear Thorncliffe Families, 

We hope you are all having a wonderful long weekend!  As we continue to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students, we would like to address an important matter regarding student safety. 

It has come to our attention that some students have been climbing trees on school property after school hours. While we understand that climbing trees can be a fun and adventurous activity, it poses significant safety risks and can also cause damage to the trees. To prevent any potential injuries and to protect our trees, we kindly ask for your support in reinforcing the following guidelines with your children: 

1. No Climbing Trees: Students are not permitted to climb trees on school property at any time. 
2. Protecting Trees: Climbing trees can damage their branches and bark, which can harm the trees and affect the environment. 
3. Playground Safety: Encourage your children to use the designated playground equipment, which is designed to be safe and enjoyable for all students. 
4. Supervision: Remind your children to follow the instructions of school staff and playground supervisors at all times. 

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for our students and preserving the natural beauty of our school grounds. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. 

On Wednesday, we are excited to have another Be You Spirit Day!  Students are invited to dress and style themselves to show their unique selves.  This could be through a celebration of their culture, their interests or hobbies, the team they cheer for, a unique hairstyle they love or other ways that help them express their individuality and personality. 

Thank you for your understanding and support. 

Sincerely, 

Calleigh and Nadine

Upcoming Important Days 

• May 19^th – No School: Victoria Day Long Weekend 
• May 20^th – PM Kindergarten Field Trip (Full Day – No school for AM students) 
• May 21^st – Healthy Hunger: Booster Juice 
• May 21^st – Be You Day! 
• May 21^st – Jump Rope for Heart Event https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/81533  
• May 23^rd – Grade 6 Immunizations 
• May 23^rd – PM Kindergarten Attends 
• May 24-25^th - My First Ride https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/busing-and-transportation/Pages/my-1st-ride-program.aspx  
• May 27^th – Alien In-Line Family Skate Night  
• May 28^th – PAT Grade 6 ELAL Part A 
• May 29^th – Confluence Field Trip (Omanthi and Larson 4/5 Classes) 
• May 30^th – Volunteer Appreciation Event 
• June 3^rd – Grade 2/3 Learning Assembly (Time TBD) 
• June 5^th – Healthy Hunger – Opa 
• June 5^th – Welcome to Kindergarten Event 
• June 6^th – Grade 6 Field Trip Calgary Climbing Centre 
• June 11^th – Kindergarten Assembly AM and PM  (Times TBD) 
• June 13^th – Grade 6 PAT Math Part A 
• June 16^th – Grade 6 PAT ELAL Part B 
• June 17^th – Grade 6 PAT Math Part B 
• June 18^th – Grade 6 PAT Social Studies 

Jump Rope for Heart 

• Event Day is May 21^st 2025 in Phys Ed Class 
• Jump Rope Party! 
• Link for donations: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/81533 

Family Skate Night 

We are excited to share information about our upcoming Family in-line skate night. 

On Tuesday May 27, 2025 Thorncliffe School Council is hosting a family skate night.  

There will be 3 in-line skating sessions offered, and each session will have space for up to 75 participants. All participants planning on skating require a ticket and will be required to wear all safety gear provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own helmets.  

Students must be accompanied by an adult 18 years and older. In order to get your ticket(s) for this event please use the link below. Please note that tickets for this event are free, if prompted or emailed to pay for this event please disregard the email and email the school. Time slots for the event are below: 

Session 1 4:15-5:00 PM 

Session 2 5:15-6:00 PM 

Session 3 6:15-7:00 PM 

Please use the link below to register:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA4A72CA1FCC25-40984140-family#/ 

Next Year Planning 

As we continue 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