Dear Sunnyside School Families, 

I hope you and your families enjoyed a restful winter break, and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. We look forward to welcoming students back tomorrow as we reconnect, re-establish routines, and continue supporting our students’ learning and well-being. 

Swimming Field Trip (Grades 1–6) 

Later this week, you will begin receiving field trip and swim ability forms for the upcoming Grades 1–6 swimming field trip taking place January 19–23. Please note that students will also be swimming on Friday, which is an addition to the original plan. We appreciate your support in returning all required forms promptly. If you are interested and available to volunteer, please reach out to the appropriate classroom teacher(s).

Fun Lunch Dates – 2026 

The remaining Fun Lunch dates for the school year are listed below: 

  • January 22: A&W 
  • February 19: CocoBrooks Pizza 
  • March 19: Wok Box 
  • April 23: Opa 
  • May 21: Spolumbo’s 
  • June 18: Banzai 

Additional Fun Lunch information will be shared in a separate email through the fundraiser distribution list for families who have signed up to receive these updates. 

Kindergarten Registration   

Kindergarten registration opens on January 12, 2026. Children are eligible to begin kindergarten in September 2026 if they turn five years old on or before December 31, 2026. 

Our Kindergarten Registration Guide provides helpful information, including required documentation, an overview of the registration process, transportation options, and additional resources. 

Kindergarten Registration Guide: 
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/programs/kindergarten/Documents/Kindergarten-Registration-Guide.pdf 

Wishing everyone a smooth transition back and a positive start to the year. 

Warmly, 

Shannon Muir 

Principal, Sunnyside School 

Sunnyside’s School Council webpage: https://www.sunnysideschoolcouncil.com 

Upcoming Dates: 

January 8 – Grade 3, 4 team hosted Bottle Drive

January 8 – School Council Meeting 6:00PM 

January 12 – Kindergarten Registration Opens 

January 13 – CPS organized lockdown practice expected  

January 19-23 – Grade 1-6 Swimming (Kindergarten will have a separate event later this school year)  

Jan. 19 - Feb. 6 – K-3 Provincial Assessment #2  

January 22 – Fun Lunch A&W 

January 30 – CBE System Professional Learning Day - No school for students 

February 12-16 – No School for Students 

February 19 – Fun Lunch Coco Brooks pizza 

February 24 – Report Cards are viewable by families on MyCBE 

March 2-6 – Stampede School Grade 1, 2 Ms. Tokovenko’s class 

March 9-13 – Stampede School Grade 1, 2 Ms. Richard’s Class 

March 19-20 – Parent Teacher Conferences (Student guided)  

March 23-27 – Spring Break