Dear Thorncliffe Families, 

We hope all of our families are staying safe and warm in the snow storm!  With the snow, come some important reminders to share with your children: 

• Use extra caution when crossing the streets – sometimes cars have a difficult time stopping when it is slippery 
• Busses can be late due to poor driving conditions – ensure you are checking for bus updates and dressing for the weather 
• Dress every day for play outside!  Snow pants, hat, mittens/gloves - Please no scarves as these can be a choking hazard 
• Snow at school stays on the ground  - children are never allowed to throw snow at school as it can cause injuries 
• Consideration of each other’s amazing snow creations!  Everyone is working hard to create different forts, snowmen, etc. And it is disappointing to come back to your work and see that it was not treated with respect. 
• Snow packs down around the school and school grounds into ice despite Mr. Kelvin’s best efforts to keep the snow clear.  We recommend to walk like a penguin and use care when using the walkways around the school. 

We hope to see all of our families for student learning conferences this week! As a reminder, there is a full day of school Thursday, and no school for students on Friday. You can book your time using your mycbe account. Feel free to connect with the school office or your child's teacher for support booking a meeting.

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Warm Regards, 

Calleigh and Nadine 

Upcoming Important Days 

• November 25^th – Purdy's fundraiser order deadline 
• November 25-28^th  – Swimming Sandberg and Koo’s 5/6 Classes 
• November 26^th – Fluoride Application K-2 
• November 28-29^th  – Parent Teacher Conferences 
• November 29^th – Apparel order deadline: complete form and payment 
• December 4^th – Healthy Hunger: KFC 
• December 5^th – Grade 5/6 Assembly 2:45pm (doors open 2:30pm) 
• December 8-14^th – Nation's Vision Screening 
• December 12^th – School Council Meeting 6:00pm 

Conference Booking 

• A booking link was emailed to families on November 18^th 
• Please call the school 403-777-6670 if you need any support or with your questions 

School Council Updates 

• Next meeting on Thursday, December 12^th 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 
• Purdy’s fundraiser – brochure and letter sent home with one student per family, Order deadline Nov. 25^th Orders can be placed online: https://fundraising.purdys.com/658121-118717  
• Thorncliffe Apparel Fundraiser  
• IMPORTANT NOTE: ORDERS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 29, 2024 TO ENSURE DELIVERY IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, ANY ORDERS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL THE SPRING ORDER. 
• Grade 6 Hoodies have been ordered and should be received by Grade 6 students at their assembly in early December. 
• You can order Thorncliffe School Apparel at the link below: 
• https://forms.gle/bJRBzYKfCnKineWEA  
• Thank you for supporting additional activities and purchases for Thorncliffe School. 

Swimming! 

• All classes from grades 1-6 will have an opportunity to go swimming 
• November 25-28: Mr. Sandberg and Mr. K 
• Please return your acknowledgement of risk form as soon as possible 
• Thank you for the generous support of School Council to make this field trip no cost for families 
• Students will walk to and from the pool for swimming, please send students with warm outdoor clothing on their swimming day along with a towel and swimsuit