Dear Sunnyside School Families, 

As we move into a busy and meaningful stretch of the school year, I wanted to share a few important updates and reminders with you. Below, you’ll find information about Bullying Awareness Week, upcoming conferences, and what to expect over the next few weeks at Sunnyside. Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership—it makes such a difference in our school community. 

Bullying Awareness Week 

Bullying Awareness Week (November 17 to 21, 2025) is the third full week in November. The goal for this year’s  Bullying Awareness Week is to encourage students, teachers, and parents to speak up against bullying and understand how and when to seek help if needed.  

CBE’s ongoing efforts focus on bullying prevention and helping students recognize risk and how they can influence positive action.   

To delve deeper into bullying awareness, prevention, and support, you can explore the resources available on our website and through the Government of Alberta:  

    Bullying Prevention at the CBE  

    The Government of Alberta Bullying Resources   

Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be available for booking on Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 a.m. through your MyCBE Account. See our Parent-Teacher Conference page for instruction.

  • Conferences will be held: 
  • Thursday, November 27 from 4:30 – 8:00  
  • Friday, November 28 from 9 – 1:30 (No School for Students Today) 

Should kids come to conferences? 

As we approach our upcoming teacher-guided conferences, we recommend that students not attend these meetings. These conferences provide families and teachers with a private space to discuss individual student progress, academic strengths, areas for growth, and next steps in learning. Having this space allows for open, focused conversations that may include sensitive topics, including strategies to support your child’s social-emotional well-being and overall wellness. Students will have a wonderful opportunity to participate in student-led conferences in March, where they can share their own learning, reflect on their growth, and celebrate their accomplishments. We look forward to welcoming students to that event, as it is designed for them to take an active role in their learning and personal development. 

 

Warmly, 
Shannon Muir 
Principal, Sunnyside School 

School Council 

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

Upcoming Dates: 

  • November 14 – 28 IPP meetings with families 
  • November 15 Conference booking goes live at 8am 
  • November 17 – 19 “Stack Up!” Sport Cup Stacking Event https://youtu.be/4TDYEZaYBuw?si=UCUytK27JVwGi0Zv 
  • November 17 – 21 Yellow Steps Residency, Bullying Awareness Week 
  • November 19-20 Adjusted Library Book Exchange (Schedule is adjusted this week) 
  • November 24 Picture Day (rescheduled from October), Welcome Ms. Deja to the lunchroom supervisor team  
  • November 27 Fun Lunch (via healthyhunger.ca) 
  • November 27, 28 Parent Teacher Conferences, No school for students Nov. 28 due to conferences 
  • December 11 Bottle Drive, drop off your bottles in support of our whole school music/drama residency from 4:00 – 5pm