Dear NBS Families,
This week the staff had a little fun with the students by having a Secret Spirit Week, to see how many students would catch on. The week started with Monochromatic Monday, where staff dressed in just one colour. No students caught on. Tuesday was a little more obvious with Hats and Toques Tuesday. As the name suggests staff wore a variety of hats and toques for the entire day. A few students noticed but not as many as you might think. Wednesday’s Pajama Day was more obvious, and students definitely took notice, but the staff did a good job of playing oblivious. Thursday’s, “That’s not a coffee mug,” was a big hit and became pretty clear to the students as staff drank from various containers, none of which were coffee mugs.
Kindergarten Registration for September 2025
Kindergarten registration opens on January 13, 2025. Registration is NOT first come first served. Everyone who submits a completed registration form online between January 13, 2025 and by noon February 11, 2025, will be eligible for the kindergarten lottery if we are in a situation where we have more applications than we currently have space for. We have not had to go into a lottery for the past two years but it is always a possibility in a young community like New Brighton.
For more information about kindergarten registration please visit the CBE kindergarten page by clicking here.
Parking Around the School
The Calgary Parking Authority was present this week in response to community complaints regarding unsafe driving and parking around the school. Their role is to ensure that all drivers follow parking regulations and drive safely in the area.
Please remember that if you receive a ticket in the mail from them, the school is not responsible for issuing these tickets and has no authority to rescind them. For any inquiries regarding parking violations, please contact the Calgary Parking Authority directly.
Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe!
Update from your New Brighton School Parent's Association and School Council
On-Going Fundraisers
- Mabel's Labels:
mabelslabels.ca/fundraising/support
- Cobs Bread 130th: Mention "supporting NBS School" at checkout
Email - nbs.parentsassociation@gmail.com
Website - https://newbrightonschool.com/
Facebook - @NewBrightonSchoolParentAssociation
Instagram - @nbsparentsassociation
Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is coming up on February 26th. This is a day we encourage students to wear a pink shirt in support of standing up against bullying. Our school’s online store will be selling pink t-shirts for those who are interested in purchasing but this is completely optional. You can order online by clicking here. All orders will be delivered to the school and distributed here once they arrive. If you are interested in ordering a New Brighton School t-shirt, hoodie or toque have a look at all the options.
School Apparel Store Now Open Online
New Brighton School Apparel is now available to order online by clicking here. The orange NBS Every Child Matters t-shirt will also be sold through the online store with all profits from the sale of those t-shirts going to the Orange Shirt Society.
If you are interested in ordering a New Brighton School t-shirt, hoodie or toque have a look at all the options.
Fun Lunches
The next fun lunch is Coco Brooks on February 27th. If you are interested in ordering a fun lunch for your child please make sure to get your order in by the Saturday of the week before. To order any of our Fun Lunches you need to set up an account online at https://healthyhunger.ca/.
*Unfortunately, fun lunches are not available for kindergarten students unless specifically stated*
Follow us on Social Media
New Brighton School has an Instagram account that will be used to share what is happening in and around the school. Be sure to follow us at newbrightonschool_cbe.
Important Dates:
• January 31 – PD Day – No Classes for Students
• February 13/14 – Teacher Convention – No School for Students
• February 17 – Family – No School
• February 26 – Pink Shirt Day – Grade 5 Be Brave Hitmen Game Field Trip
• February 28 – PD Day – No Classes for Students
Sincerely,
Patrick Murphy
New Brighton School, Principal
