Welcome to the first Sunnyside Weekly of the 2024 – 2025 school year!
Every Friday, the principal will send an update of upcoming events and important information for caregivers to know. This update will be posted on the school website so it is always available. Teachers will also send a weekly email to caregivers with important information about what is going on in their classes.
Important Information:
Communication
If you have questions about your child’s learning and experiences at school, please contact your child’s teacher. Email is the preferred way to contact teachers because they are not able to take phone calls during the school day. Email addresses can be found here: https://sunnyside.cbe.ab.ca/staff .
Attendance
Please read this information about attendance: https://sunnyside.cbe.ab.ca/attendance
If you would like to pick your child up for an appointment during the school day, please give us as much notice as possible to get your child ready. Please email Sunnyside@cbe.ab.ca and your child’s teacher so we are prepared.
School Hours and Schedule
Soft Start – 8:30 to 8:40 | All students can enter the school and go to their classrooms to do quiet activities and get ready for the day. Grade 1 to 6 students enter the compound (South) doors. Only kindergarten students enter through the front door. |
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Classes Begin – 8:40 | The doors will close when the bell rings. Teachers can’t wait for latecomers because they need to get to their classrooms. If your child is arrives after 8:40, please take them to the front door and ring the bell. Office staff will help them sign in and get to their classrooms. |
Recess – 10:30 to 10:45 (grades 1 to 6) | All students in grades 1 to 6 will go outside to play at this time. They can play on the compound, playground or the field. Adult supervisors will be there to ensure that students are safe. They will be wearing bright safety vests so students can see them easily. Students will eat their morning snack in their classrooms either before or after recess. Please remember to not send nuts. |
Kindergarten Dismissal – 11:50 Monday to Thursday (there are no kindergarten classes on Fridays) | Students will exit out the front door or Out of School Care staff will pick them up from the classroom. Please be on time to pick your child up. There is no childcare after school hours. |
Lunch – 12:00 to 12:46 (grades 1 to 6) | This year all students will eat at the same time from 12:00 to 12:23. Grades 1 and 2 will eat in the courtyard. Grades 3 to 6 will eat in their classrooms. They will play outside from 12:23 to 12:46. Students will be supervised by lunchroom supervisors, education assistants and teachers inside and outside. We do not have microwaves for students to use. Please remember to not send nuts. Lunch supervision is an optional program and there is a fee. All students that stay for lunch must be registered. Information can be found here: https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/noon-supervision/Pages/default.aspx |
Dismissal for Grades 1 to 6 – 3:30 Monday to Thursday and noon on Friday | Grades 1 and 2 will exit the West doors. Grades 3 to 6 will exit the compound (South) doors. Please be on time to pick your child up. There is no childcare after school hours. |
The Week Ahead:
Monday, September 2 – No School – Labour Day
Tuesday, September 3 – Regular Day
Wednesday, September 4 – Regular Day
Thursday, September 5 – Regular Day
Friday, September 6 – Regular Friday – noon dismissal for grades 1 to 6, no Kindergarten classes
Looking Ahead:
September 9 to 13 – SoundKreations dance residency for all students! All classes will explore different styles of dance with guest instructors with classes every day. Thank you School Council for funding this amazing opportunity! Families are invited to come and watch at these times:
· Kindergarten – Thursday, September 12 at 10:15 to 10:45
· Grades 1 and 2 – Friday, September 13 at 9:20 to 10:05
· Grades 3 to 6 – Friday, September 13 at 10:45 to 11:30
Thursday, September 19 – Terry Fox Run at 9:00AM – Families are welcome to join us! We are hoping to raise more money for cancer research than we did last year! Help us meet our goal of $850 by donating online https://schools.terryfox.ca/71576 or by having your child bring a “Toonie for Terry”.
September 23 to 26 – Truth and Reconciliation Week at Sunnyside – more information will be shared about the exciting age-appropriate learning activities we will focus on. We will recognize Orange Shirt Day on Thursday, September 26.
Thursday, September 26 – Open House – Come and see your child’s learning space from 5:00 to 6:00PM!
Friday, September 27 – Professional Learning Day - No school for students
Monday, September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Schools Closed