Dear Thorncliffe Families, 

We had so much fun recognizing Be You Day this week.  Students were proud to talk about their favourite colours, their culture, their favourite activities and many other aspects of their unique identities.  It was an amazing day.  We know many students (and a few staff!) forgot that it was Be You Day.  We will be having more opportunities for Be You Day as well as other fun celebrations and spirit days. 

This week will be our first Student Voice Meeting with students.  On Thursday, we will be meeting with representatives from each class to talk about recess play, gathering student opinions and ideas about how to make recess fun and safe for everyone.  We will also be talking with students about literacy instruction.  What helps them learn?  What do they wish they could do or have more help with?  Their insight will help us make good decisions about our School Development Plan. 

The weather is expected to change over the weekend, potentially bringing minus temperatures and snow.  Please ensure students are dressed for outside play everyday with appropriate outdoor footwear and warm outdoor clothing.  If access to warm clothing is a challenge for your family, please reach out to the school and we can help connect you with support. 

Warmly, 

Calleigh and Nadine 

Upcoming Important Days 

• October 22^nd – Little Caesar’s Fun Lunch 
• October 25^th – Professional Learning: No students 
• October 31^st – Halloween and Switcheroo Activities 
• Diwali – Nov 1^st (recognized at school) If you would like to share ideas or suggestions for recognizing this important celebration please email ceharder@cbe.ab.ca  
• November 8-13th - Fall Break: No School
• November 8-9^th – Casino Fundraiser 
• November 12-18^th  - Metis Week (Nov 14-15, and 18 recognized at school) We would love to connect with any families with Metis connections that would like to support our planning for this week, please email ceharder@cbe.ab.ca  

School Council Updates 

• Next meeting on Thursday, November 14^th at 6:00pm 
• Engagement Survey:  Open now for parents to complete (5 minute survey) 
• https://cbeschools.civilspace.io/en/projects/school-council-engagement/engagements/thorncliffe-school-council-engagement-survey  
• Seeking volunteers for Secretary and Treasurer executive positions, email thorncliffesc@gmail.com with any questions or to express interest 
• Upcoming Thorncliffe School Fundraising Casino at Cowboys Casino on November 8 and 9. 
• Click here to sign up: volunteersignup.org/LP7WD 
• You do not have to be a parent at the school to volunteer! Volunteers can include yourself, friends, and family. Volunteers must be 18 or over, training will be provided and there are professionals available during the entire event to answer questions.  
• Contact Thorncliffe School Council (Thorncliffesc@gmail.com) with any questions. 
• Cowboys Casino is located on the Stampede Grounds next to the BMO Centre. FREE parking is available  
• Food and drink is provided  
• We cover babysitting costs and taxis 
• Thank you to those that have already signed up! 
• This fundraiser pays for all FIELD TRIPS and EXPERIENCES at the school and benefits all students.  Please consider signing up to volunteer for one or more shifts 

Seeking Clothing Donations 

• Clean new or very good used condition clothing is needed 
• New children’s underwear needed 
• Sizes 4T to Large Children’s sizes needed 
• Smaller sizes are most useful 
• Needed: pants, underwear, socks, shirts 
• For children that soil their clothing (puddles, accidents, slips in mud etc.) 
• Please drop off with Ms. Freda in the office 

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 

Halloween 

• Will be celebrated on October 31^st at school 
• Please do not send in any food or candy to school with your student 
• Students are allowed to dress up in a school friendly costume if you would like 
• No weapons or other hand held props 
• Not too scary or horror themed (being sensitive to the young children in the school) 
• Still able to participate in all school activities including recess, phys. Ed, arts and crafts wearing their costume 
• Costume is not required for those that do not celebrate 
• Please no masks 
• We will have our first Switcheroo Day!  On Switcheroo, students will have an opportunity to learn from a different teacher in an area of their choice.  More details to come.