Dear Thorncliffe Families,
We hope you had a wonderful week and are enjoying the warmer weather. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making Family Literacy Week such a success. Students participated in engaging activities, such as the Battle of the Books and Dress Up as Your Favourite Book Character, which enriched their learning experience. A special thank you to our guest readers, students loved it!
February is a meaningful time for reflection and learning as we recognize Black History Month. This month offers opportunities for our school community to honour the histories, contributions, and leadership of Black communities in Canada and around the world. In alignment with the Calgary Board of Education’s commitment to inclusive and welcoming learning environments, students will explore both historical and contemporary Black culture, fostering understanding, empathy, and respect for diverse perspectives.
This learning connects with our ongoing focus on social-emotional learning and the Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework, grounded in the Medicine Wheel. Through this work, students continue to develop skills related to empathy, communication, and emotional regulation while strengthening connections across Spirit, Heart, Mind, and Body.
We warmly invite families who would like to share ideas, experiences, or cultural perspectives to connect with us by calling the school or emailing Calleigh Harder (ceharder@cbe.ab.ca) or Mary Haddock (mahaddock@cbe.ab.ca).
Please continue to check important dates and announcements, as February promises to be a busy and meaningful month.
Wishing everyone a wonderful week!
Warmly,
Calleigh and Mary
Morning Supervision:
In the mornings, many students arrive at the school before the start of our morning supervision. As a reminder, morning supervision starts at 9:00am, with the doors open for soft entry at 9:05. Student learning begins at 9:15am.
We do not recommend students arriving before 9:00am in the morning unless they are accompanied by an adult.
Updates
Upcoming Events and Dates of Significance
- February is Black History Month
- February 3rd – Internet Safety Presentation Grade 4-6
- February 5th – Little Caesar’s Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
- February 11th – Grade 1-3 Field Trip to Studio Bell
- February 12-13th Teachers Convention (No School)
- February 16th – No School (Family Day)
- February 17th – Lunar New Year
- February 17-20th – Karate Phys. Ed Residence
- February 19th – Internet Safety Parent Presentation 6pm Online
- February 24th – Report Cards are visible in MyCBE account
- February 26th – KFC Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
- February 27th – No School Professional Learning Day
School Council
Upcoming Meetings
The next meeting will be online February 26th at 6pm. A link will be shared closer to the date. Our Kindergarten team will be sharing about learning in their classes.
Council is seeking additional members to add their voices to support our school. If you have any questions or would like additional information about school council, email thorncliffesc@gmail.com
Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch
- Can be ordered online at https://healthyhunger.ca/
- February 5th Little Caesar’s
- Cut off date to order is 5 days before the date of the lunch
- To receive email notifications about upcoming lunches, you must Opt in to commercial emails from CBE. Instructions about how to do this can be found here
2026-2027 Registration and New Year Planning
- Registration is now open for Kindergarten to Grade 6 for next year
- Alternative Program expression of interest is open from now until 12:00pm on February 10, 2026
- If your family is planning a move or make a different school decision for next year, please connect with the office to let us know when you have confirmed your plan. This way we can be proactive with transition planning for your child and it helps us in making decisions as we plan for the next year.
Alternative and Jr. High Feeder School Open Houses
February 4th – Georges P. Vanier Open House Late French Immersion
February 26th - Sir John A McDonald