Dear NBS Families,

We knew the cold weather was coming, but it still hit hard, with wind chill temperatures nearing minus 40 mid-week. This meant many indoor recesses and lunch breaks as we waited for warmer conditions to return. During these indoor times, students had the opportunity to catch highlights from the Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026 and proudly watched athletes from Canada capture several medals. The excitement and national pride were evident throughout the school, and we look forward to cheering on our athletes this weekend as the Games come to a close.

A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Danyluk, who once again brought the Olympic spirit to life through daily PE classes. True to form, she created engaging and memorable experiences that allowed our students to connect with the excitement of the Games. Who knows—perhaps a few Olympics from now, we will be cheering on some of our own students as they reflect on how they were first inspired by the ski jumping and other activities they experienced in Mrs. Danyluk’s PE classes.

Alien In-line Skating Residency

We are very excited to begin our 1st PE Residency Program of the year... Alien In-Line Skating!  Beginning on Wednesday, February 25th, through Thursday, March 19th, during our Phys. Ed. classes students will be given the opportunity to learn new skills and participate in a very exciting program of inline skating.

All safety equipment and rollerblades will be provided; however, students are welcome to bring their own safety-approved (with CSA or CPSC sticker attached) helmets. Acceptable helmets include: bicycle helmets, hockey helmets (no cage), skateboard helmets, ski/snowboard helmets. The following helmets are not appropriate for inline skating: BMX helmets, baseball helmets, football helmets, equestrian helmets, motorcycle helmets, any helmet with no chin strap, any helmet that covers the face, or any helmet missing its outer plastic shell.

 Please make sure that your student's name is marked on their helmet. Students will also only be allowed to skate if they are wearing socks, please ensure that your child has socks on for their skate days!

This amazing opportunity is thanks to our wonderful New Brighton Parent Council/Association, whose fundraising efforts have covered the costs for all of our students to participate.

Pink Shirt Day – February 25^th

Pink Shirt Day originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia, back in 2008, with two high school-aged students who saw a need to be kind while another student was not being treated with kindness and respect. That one act of compassion quickly spread beyond the school. In 2008, British Columbia’s provincial government proclaimed a provincial Anti-Bullying Day in February, and over time, the idea of wearing pink to stand against bullying spread throughout Canada and then internationally. Today, Pink Shirt Day is observed annually in Canada on the last Wednesday of February.

Pink Shirt Day is now a national and global movement that encourages people of all ages to:

-  Wear pink as a visible symbol of support for kindness, inclusion, and respect for others.

-  Raise awareness and start conversations about why bullying is harmful and what we can do to prevent it.

-  Raise funds for programs that help children and youth build healthy self-esteem, resilience, and safe environments.

The Calgary Board of Education recognizes Pink Shirt Day across all schools and offers professional learning and classroom resources that support a strength-based approach to well-being, emphasizing schoolwide and classroom supports for students. As an organization, through Pink Shirt Day, we honour the grassroots act of kindness and reaffirm our shared commitment to reducing bullying and creating welcoming, caring, safe and respectful spaces for everyone.

 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!

📣 Parent Council Updates

🍴 Healthy Hunger – Upcoming Dates

Here’s what’s coming up:

• 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.

🌷 SAVE THE DATE – Spring Events Coming!

We’re excited to share that some fun new spring events are in the works!

🎉 April 2 – Family Spring Dance
🎲 April 23 – NEW Family BINGO Night

Watch for ticket sale announcements soon!

🎁 BINGO Night – Donations & Sponsors Needed

We’re planning both a Raffle Table and BINGO game prizes, and we need your help!

We are currently looking for:
✔ Raffle basket items
✔ Brand new toys, games, or kid-related prizes
✔ Cash donations
✔ Event sponsors

If you have something to donate or know a business that may be interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Parent Council. Thank you in advance!

🎒 Grade 5 Camp Fundraiser Updates

Stay up to date on all events at:
🔗 https://newbrightonschool.com/grade-5-camp-kindle-overnight-trip-2026/

🐝 Spring Cookie Fundraiser – NOW LIVE!
Out of Chaos Cookies — a perfect spring treat right before Easter.
Order here:
https://healthyhunger.ca/orderform.php?data=c29yZGVyX2lkPTQ0NjQ4MCZwYXJlbnRfaWQ9NTcyMDUwJnN0dWRlbnRfaWQ9NTcyMDUwJm9yZGVyZWRfYnk9U0NIT09MJm9yZGVyX3R5cGU9RlVORFJBSVNJTkcmcXVlcnk9U0hBUkUmc2hhcmVkX2J5PVNDSE9PTA==

🍳 Pampered Chef Fundraiser – Now LIVE!
Shop here:
https://www.pamperedchef.ca/party/gr5nbs2026

🚨 TOMORROW – 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.

✔ We can arrange pickup between now and Feb 21 — please email or call/text
📧 nbs.parentsassociation@gmail.com
📱 Call/Text Melissa at 403-620-2743

✔ Food Trucks will be on-site — a portion of sales supports Grade 5 Camp
✔ Cash donations welcome via e-transfer to
nbschool.treasurer@gmail.com
(Please note “Grade 5 Camp” in the memo)

👨‍👩‍👧 Volunteers are needed to help monitor the truck that day!
👉 Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/XLJEL

Thank you for supporting our Grade 5 students!

🌟 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

💙 Thank you for your continued support of NBS Parent Council and our school community!

Important Dates:    

• February 21 – Grade 5 Bottle Drive Fundraiser
• February 24 – Calgary Hitmen Be Brave Game – grade 5
• February 25 - Pink Shirt Day
• February 25 - March 19 - Alien In-Line Skating Residency
• February 26 – Fun Lunch – Coco Brooks
• February 27 – Professional Development Day – No School for Students
• March 19 – Parent Teacher Conferences – Kindergarten all day, no school for kindergarten students
• March 19 – Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm – grades 1-5
• March 20 – Parent Teacher Conferences - Kindergarten to grade 5 – 8:00 am -12:00 pm, no school for students
• March 31 – Spring Picture Day