Dear Thorncliffe Families,  

What an exciting week it has been at Thorncliffe! The highly anticipated musical, Redemption Island, was a resounding success. Thank you to all of our families for your support throughout the process. Students and staff were thrilled to see all of their hard work come to life, and it would not have been possible without the support of our school community.  

A special thank you to our School Council and Parent Society for running the concession stand and VIP section, and for generously funding the event. 

As we move through May and into June, there are many exciting events ahead for students. Please look at the important dates below for upcoming activities and information.  

Please note that registration for Yellow Bus Ridership is now open online through your CBE account. Registration is due by June 14th, 2026. More information is available on the Thorncliffe website. 

Our next Healthy Hunger will be on Thursday, May 21. We will also be hosting a Hybrid School Council meeting that evening, families are welcome to join in person at the school or online.   The grade ½ teachers will be sharing about the learning in their classrooms at the council meeting. 

Thank you for your continued support. We hope you all enjoyed the long weekend!  

Warm wishes,  

Calleigh & Mary 

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 

May: Asian Heritage Month   

• May 21^st- Healthy Hunger: Booster Juice 
• May 21^st- School Council (Hybrid) Grade ½ Teacher Presentation 
• May 25^th- Gr 6. PAT ELAL Part A  
• May 25- 29^th- Karate Residency 
• May 26^th- Leadership Cultural Day  
• May 27^th- Colonel Irvine Tour for Grade 6 Students Attending in the 2026–2027 School Year 
• May 27^th- Upstanders Grade 6 Students  
• May 28^th- AM Kindergarten Zoo Field Trip (No School PM Kindergarten)  
• June 3^rd- Grade 2/3 TELUS Spark 
• June 4^th- Welcome to Thorncliffe Kindergarten & New Grade 1 Students (5:30 p.m.) 
• June 5^th- Volunteer Appreciation (12:00 p.m.) 
• June 9^th- Fluoride 2^nd Application  
• June 9^th- Healthy Hunger Tim Hortons  
• June 10^th- Kindergarten Celebration of Learning  
• AM Class: 11:15-11:45 a.m. 
• PM Class: 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. 
• June 6^th- School Council Meeting Online (6:00-7:30 p.m.) 
• June 12^th- Grade 6 PAT (Science) 
• June 15^th- 18^th - Div 1 Swimming  
• June 15^th- Grade 6 PAT (Math Part A) 
• June 18^th- Grade 6 PAT (Math Part B)  
• June 22^nd- Knowledge Keeper Pearl (Drumming)  
• June 24^th- Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic 
• June 25^th- Grade 6 Farewell  
• June 25^th- Report Cards go live (Parent MyCBE Accounts) 
• June 26^th- Activity Day (AM/PM Kindergarten Attends)  

School Council 

Upcoming Meeting: 

The next meeting will be a hybrid meeting on May 21st 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 My CBE 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.