This is a reminder that students in Grades 1–6 will be swimming every day this week. Please ensure students come prepared with their swimming gear.

Additionally, students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will be participating in the Provincial Literacy Assessment during the assessment window of January 19 – February 6. Teachers will administer the assessment during regular classroom time.

Parent Session: Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence

Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Format: In person and online

We are pleased to invite families to a parent learning session on Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity, presented by Leeanne Morrow.

Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity (AI)

This presentation explores how artificial intelligence intersects with academic integrity, emphasizing the importance of AI literacy so students, educators, and parents can use these tools responsibly. The session will:

• Explain what generative AI is and how it works
• Highlight limitations and risks of algorithmically produced content
• Introduce basic ethical approaches to AI use
• Share effective prompting strategies to support thoughtful, transparent, and human-centered AI use
• Discuss how students can assert agency when using AI
• Explore how parents can support learning through critical thinking and integrity

This session underscores the need for intentional, ethically grounded AI practices that reinforce—not replace—authentic student learning.

Presenter Bio: Leeanne Morrow

Leeanne Morrow is the Associate University Librarian for Student Learning and Engagement at the University of Calgary. She leads teams in Public Services, Subject Librarianship, and Digital Strategies, and oversees initiatives supporting artificial intelligence literacy, including leadership of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI).

She is a member of:

• International Centre for Academic Integrity – Canadian Executive
• Alberta Council on Academic Integrity Steering Committee
• European Network for Academic Integrity – Integrity in School Education Working Group

Leeanne holds a Master of Library and Information Studies from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Calgary.

Fundraising Updates

Terry Fox Fundraiser

Sunnyside School raised an impressive $1,005.50 for Terry Fox. Across Canada, schools collectively raised $16.3 million (including t-shirt sales). Thank you to our students, staff, and families for your generosity and commitment to this important cause.

Trickster Theatre Residency

Trickster Theatre is an Alberta-based company that partners with schools to support student learning through creative drama, storytelling, and performance. During the residency, students actively help create a play, developing short performances connected to our school-wide theme, “Seeds of Change.”

We are excited to share that we have raised $1,317.75 toward our $5,200 goal to fund the Trickster Theatre Residency taking place this May.

Thank you to our school community for your continued support—every contribution helps bring this meaningful learning experience to our students.

Bottle Drive Dates and Hosting Grades

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

Upcoming Dates

• Monday, January 19 – Friday, January 23 – Grade 1–6 Swimming (Kindergarten will have a separate event later this school year)
• Monday, January 19 – Friday, February 6 – K–3 Provincial Assessment #2
• Thursday, January 22 – Fun Lunch: A&W
• Friday, January 30 – CBE System Professional Learning Day – No school for students
• Friday, February 6 – Picture Retake Day
• Thursday, February 12 – Monday, February 16 – No School for Students
• Thursday, February 19 – Fun Lunch: Coco Brooks Pizza
• Tuesday, February 24 – Report Cards viewable by families on MyCBE
• Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6 – Stampede School – Grade 1–2 (Ms. Tokovenko’s class)
• Monday, March 9 – Friday, March 13 – Stampede School – Grade 1–2 (Ms. Richard’s class)
• Thursday, March 19 – Fun Lunch: Wok Box
• Thursday, March 19 & Friday, March 20 – Parent-Teacher Conferences (Student-led)
• Monday, March 23 – Friday, March 27 – Spring Break