Dear NBS Families,
We hope you are enjoying the five-day weekend with our students. With Teachers' Convention taking place yesterday and today, and Family Day on Monday, it’s a wonderful opportunity for families to enjoy some extra time together. Please note that our school office is closed during this time, as there are no staff members in the building.
We hope our New Brighton School families are able to slow down and make meaningful memories this long weekend. Whether you are revisiting old favourites or discovering something new, it is the time spent together that matters most—especially in seasons of life when schedules feel especially full.
“Children will not remember you for the material things you provided, but for the feeling that you cherished them.” — Richard L. Evans
This past Tuesday, a horrific tragedy took place in Tumbler Ridge, BC. We want to express the heartfelt condolences of all of us at NBS. To the students, families, school staff members, first responders, and all those impacted in Tumbler Ridge and beyond, our hearts are with you. Below are a number of resources for anyone who may be struggling and/or just needs some help.
Phone Numbers for Those Experiencing Distress
- 2-1-1 (Alberta Help Line)
- 8-1-1 (Alberta Health Services Health Link)
- 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Help Line)
- 403-266-HELP (Calgary Distress Centre )
School Field Trip Fees
We currently have a number of outstanding field trip fees. Please take a moment to check your PowerSchool account to see if you have any unpaid fees.
Below is a summary of the total outstanding fees by trip:
· Kindergarten – Teacher’s Pet Birdhouses: $408.00
· Grade 1 – Ann and Sandy Cross: $717.50
· Grade 2 – Bow Habitat: $504.00
· Grade 3 – SAM Centre: $637.00
· Grade 4 – TELUS Spark: $294.00
Total Outstanding: $2,560.50
Upcoming trips currently set up for online payments with outstanding balances:
· Grade 5 – Rothney Observatory Feb 10 and 11: $1,5550.50
· Grade 5 – Be brave Hitman Game Feb 24: $3,502.00
If you have already submitted payment, thank you, please disregard this message. If you have any questions or require support, please contact the school office at 403-817-3516 or visit this link for assistance.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2026
Kindergarten registration opened on January 12, 2026. Registration is NOT first-come, first-served. Everyone who submits a completed registration form online will be eligible for the kindergarten for the 20026-2027 school year. Typically, New Brighton School holds a random draw for AM/PM placement preference as our AM classes usually have higher demand and we need to balance our student numbers between the morning classes and afternoon classes. To be in the draw for AM/PM preferences, you will need to have your registration completed before the draw date which is March 19, 2026. All registrations after March 19, 2026, will be placed in PM classes.
For more information about kindergarten registration, please see the CBE registration guide by clicking here.
Our 2025-2026 Yearbook is available to order online.
Do not wait! We only have limited copies available for purchase, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity to enjoy memories from this year.
Please click here for instructions to add them to your PowerSchool account.
If you have any questions or would like assistance with ordering, please contact the office at 403-817-3516 or newbrighton@cbe.ab.ca .
Order yours today!
Lunchroom Supervision fee has been added to PowerSchool
The CBE provides students with the option to stay at school for lunch. Lunch Supervision is offered to all students in Grades 1- 6 and in our full-day kindergarten programs for an annual fee. Please see this link for more information on payment options.
📣 Parent Council Updates
🍴 Healthy Hunger – Upcoming Dates
- February 19 – Edo
- February 26 – Coco Brooks
- March 12 – Cobs Bread (Kindergarten students can order this one!)
- March 19 – Subway
Please place orders at HealthyHunger.ca.
👉 Reminder: If your child is away sick or on a field trip, please call the school office before 1:00 PM to arrange lunch pick-up.
🎒 Grade 5 Camp Fundraiser Updates
🍳 Pampered Chef Fundraiser – Now LIVE!
Shop here: https://www.pamperedchef.ca/party/gr5nbs2026
♻️ SAVE THE DATE – Grade 5 Bottle Drive
Saturday, February 21 | 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
A truck will be set up in front of NBS to collect refundables.
✔ Save your Super Bowl bottles
✔ We can arrange pickup between now and Feb 21 please email or call/text
📧 nbs.parentsassociation@gmail.com or📱 Call/Text Melissa at 403-620-2743
✔ Food Trucks will be onsite — a portion of sales supports Grade 5 Camp
✔ Cash donations welcome via e-transfer to
nbschool.treasurer@gmail.com (Please note “Grade 5 Camp”)
👨👩👧 Volunteers are needed to help monitor the truck that day!
👉 Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/XLJEL
🌟 Ongoing Fundraisers
- Mabel’s Labels → Select New Brighton Parent Council at checkout
- Cobs Bread (130th Ave) → Mention New Brighton School at checkout
- Pedalheads Camps Fundraiser (Use code BRIGHTON26 to receive $25 off any Pedalheads program — and $25 comes back to the school!)
- Register at www.pedalheads.com/alberta
Important Dates:
- February 12 and 13 – Teachers Convention – No School
- February 16 – Family Day – No School
- February 19 – Fun Lunch – Edo - Olympic Spirit Day - Wear one of the colours of the Olympic Rings
- February 26 – Fun Lunch – Coco Brooks
- February 27 – Professional Development Day – No School for Students