Feb. 2-6 | Weekly Update

Posted on 2026-02-02 20:10:57.536 +0000 UTC

Feb. 2-6 | Olympics at Sunnyside, Picture Day Retakes, Library Update, School Dance, School Improvement Survey, Upcoming Dates

Dear Sunnyside School Families,

We have a busy and exciting time ahead at Sunnyside School, and I’m pleased to share the following updates and upcoming events.

Olympics at Sunnyside

Friday, February 6, 2026

The Olympic Games begin this week, and Sunnyside School will be recognizing the Olympics on Friday, February 6, with a variety of fun and meaningful activities throughout the day.

What to Expect

Physical Education: Olympic-inspired skills, games, and events
Parade: Students are invited to wear colours representing a country of their choice
Flag Activity: Students may create a flag representing a favourite Olympic event, place (or country), or an Olympic value such as teamwork or perseverance
Classroom Connections: Some classes may watch a short portion of the opening ceremonies and make Social Studies connections, with a focus on citizenship. Teachers will share details through their weekly classroom communications as it relates to their grade-level curriculum.
Medal Display: A display in the school courtyard will track Canada’s gold, silver, and bronze medals and the events in which they are earned

We’re looking forward to celebrating global community, shared values, and learning together.

Picture Day Retakes

Friday, February 6, 2026

Picture retakes will take place this Friday. If you would like your child to participate, please let your classroom teacher know so arrangements can be made.

Library Update – Thank You, Sunnyside Community!

Thanks to participation in the Read-A-Thon, Sunnyside School has been able to:

Add $1,500 worth of new books to our library
Remove computer carousels to create more space for shelving and flexible seating

We appreciate your continued support of literacy and learning. School Council will be hosting another Read-A-Thon in March to support the continuation of library improvements.

School Dance – “Sprinkle Kindness”

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM

School Council will be hosting the Friendship Dance with the theme Sprinkle Kindness on February 26 at 6:00 PM
This event will replace the annual Halloween Dance typically held in October. More details will be shared soon.

School Improvement Survey

As part of Alberta Education’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, the annual School Improvement Survey will be conducted for:

Students in Grades 4, 7, and 10
Parents or guardians of participating students

Important Information

Participation is voluntary and anonymous
Each question is optional
The survey gathers important feedback about school experiences to support system-wide improvement

Families will receive an email with a Random Access Code (RAC) to complete the survey. Please note:

A separate code is provided for each eligible child
Only one parent response per child can be submitted
RACs are single-use
Please check your junk or spam folder if you have more than one child receiving a code

Warmly,
Shannon Muir
Principal, Sunnyside School

Sunnyside School Council website:
https://www.sunnysideschoolcouncil.com

Upcoming Dates – 2026

February

Thursday, February 5 – School Council Meeting, 6:00 PM (Room 5; Ms. Betcher attending)
Friday, February 6 – Picture Retake Day & Olympics Celebration (wear your preferred country’s colours)
Thursday–Monday, February 12–16 – No School for Students
Thursday, February 19 – Fun Lunch (Coco Brooks Pizza) & Bottle Drive
Tuesday, February 24 – Report Cards viewable on MyCBE
Wednesday, February 25 – Pink Shirt Day (Kindness & Anti-Bullying)
Thursday, February 26 – School Dance: Sprinkle Kindness, 6:00 PM
Friday, February 27 – No School for Students

March

March – Read-A-Thon
Monday–Friday, March 2–6 – Scholastic Book Fair
Monday–Friday, March 2–6 – Stampede School (Grades 1–2, Ms. Tokovenko’s Class)
Monday–Friday, March 9–13 – Stampede School (Grades 1–2, Ms. Richard’s Class)
Thursday, March 12 – Bottle Drive
Thursday, March 19 – Fun Lunch (Wok Box)
Thursday–Friday, March 19–20 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (Student Involved)
Monday–Friday, March 23–27 – Spring Break

April

Thursday, April 2 – Bottle Drive
Monday–Friday, April 6–10 – Seed School (Grades 5–6, Ms. Betcher’s Class)
Monday–Friday, April 13–17 – Seed School (Grades 5–6, Ms. Lang’s Class)
Thursday, April 16 – AI with Leanne Morrow (Parent Session, 6:00 PM)
Thursday, April 23 – Fun Lunch (Opa)
Thursday, April 30 – Bottle Drive

May

Monday–Friday, May 4–8 – Outdoor School (Grades 5–6)
Monday–Thursday, May 11–14 – Trickster Theatre
(Evening event on Thursday – save the date)
Thursday, May 21 – Fun Lunch (Spolumbo’s) & Bottle Drive

June

Thursday, June 18 – Fun Lunch (Banzai) & Bottle Drive