Dear Thorncliffe Families,  

May has been an exciting and meaningful month at Thorncliffe School, and we are looking forward to June as we celebrate the many accomplishments, learning experiences, and milestones that have taken place throughout the year.  

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. During the month of June, our students will reflect on the teachings they have received this year, including their learning with Elder Shirley and Knowledge Keeper Pearl. We are also excited to welcome Pearl back to Thorncliffe, as she will support the design of our naturalization project. Later this month, she will return to Thorncliffe to share her knowledge and engage students in drumming experiences. 

The coming week will be another busy one. On June 3, our Grade 2/3 students will be visiting TELUS Spark for an engaging day of learning and exploration. Our Welcome to Thorncliffe event will take place on June 4, and we look forward to meeting incoming kindergarten students, new students, and their families. We also look forward to recognizing and celebrating our dedicated volunteers at our Volunteer Appreciation event on June 5. Their time, energy, and support help make many of the rich learning experiences and opportunities at Thorncliffe possible. 

The forecast for this week is rainy, so please ensure your child comes to school with appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Students will continue to go outside when possible; however, indoor lunch and recess activities will be provided if conditions are too wet. 

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a wonderful month of learning, celebration, and connection. 

Warm regards,  

Calleigh & Mary  

 

Bikes:  

With the warmer weather, it has been wonderful to see so many students riding their bikes to school. To help keep everyone safe, please remind your child to wear a helmet, walk their bike once they arrive on school property, and lock their bike securely at the bike racks.  

We have had several students requesting to store their bikes in the office; however, due to limited space, we are unable to accommodate bike storage inside the school. Thank you for your support in helping keep our students safe and our school grounds organized. 

Morning Traffic: 

This is a friendly reminder to please respect designated bus zones at all times. Parked vehicles in these areas create unsafe conditions for our buses. Additionally, please refrain from making U-turns near the school. This is not only unsafe for our students, but also illegal. 

There have been increasing instances where students and families are crossing the road outside of designated crosswalks.  There are marked crosswalks in several locations close to the school for students and families to use when crossing.    

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe school zone for everyone. 

Morning Supervision: 

As a reminder, morning supervision begins at 9:00 a.m., with doors opening for soft entry at 9:05 a.m. Student learning starts at 9:15 a.m. We kindly ask that students not arrive before 9:00 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult.  

Afterschool Supervision: 

Unless supervised by an adult, students are asked to head home promptly after the 3:43 p.m. dismissal, as staff supervision is available for only 10 minutes after student dismissal.  At the end of supervision after school, students will be asked to head home or come to wait for a parent in the office. 


Updates 

Upcoming Events and Dates of Significance 

June: National Indigenous History Month  

  • June 3rd- Grade 2/3 TELUS Spark 
  • June 4th – Grade 6 PAT (ELAL Part B) 
  • June 4th- Welcome to Thorncliffe Kindergarten & New Grade 1 Students (5:30 p.m.) 
  • June 5th- Volunteer Appreciation (12:00 p.m.) 
  • June 9th- Fluoride 2nd Application  
  • June 9th- Healthy Hunger Tim Hortons  
  • June 10th- Kindergarten Celebration of Learning  
  • AM Class: 11:15-11:45 a.m. 
  • PM Class: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. 
  • June 11th- School Council Meeting (6:00-7:30 p.m.) 
  • June 12th- Grade 6 PAT (Science) 
  • June 15th- 18th - Div 1 Swimming  
  • June 15th- Grade 6 PAT (Math Part A) 
  • June 18th- Grade 6 PAT (Math Part B)  
  • June 21st- National Indigenous Peoples Day  
  • June 22nd- Knowledge Keeper Pearl (Drumming)  
  • June 24th- Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic 
  • June 25th- Grade 6 Farewell  
  • June 25th - Report Cards go live (Parent MyCBE Accounts) 
  • June 26th- Activity Day (AM/PM Kindergarten Attends)  

 

School Council 

Upcoming Meeting: 

The next meeting will be on June 11th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. A link will be shared closer to the date.  The 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  


2026-2027 Yellow Bus Service 

Applications for Yellow Bus Service are now available on your MYCBE account. Applications for the 2026-27 school year are due June 14, 2026 


2026-2027 Registration and New Year Planning 

If your family is planning a move or making a different school decision for next year, please contact 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.