Dear Families,
Welcome back to school and welcome to 2026! We certainly had a cold start to the week and even experienced our first Polar Bear Club Recess before temperatures warmed up.
This is a great time to remind families that on Blue Days (when temperatures fall below -20°C), students are encouraged to enter the building through the closest entrance as they arrive at school. Designated entrance doors are used on regular days when temperatures are warmer than -20°C.
We also ask families to please avoid having students arrive before 8:15 a.m., when school doors open. We have noticed many students arriving early during this cold weather, which can create very dangerous situations. At temperatures below -20°C, frostbite can begin on exposed skin within minutes, so even arriving a minute or two early can pose a serious risk.
We understand that pick-up at the end of the day can be challenging during cold weather. If a parent is delayed, students are encouraged to come directly to the office so they can wait safely inside. If you know you are running behind, please contact the office to let us know—this helps us avoid trying to reach you during an especially busy time of day.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep all students safe during these winter conditions.
Warm regards,
Patrick Murphy
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.
Calendar updates
We would like to make the following corrections to the January Calendar of events sent out earlier this month:
January 22 Grade 2 Bow Habitat field trip will be Woehleke/Bell’s classes
January 27 Grade 2 Bow Habitat field trip will be Vila Dyler/Allen’s classes
We would also like to add the following events:
Please
*** Please, cancel any healthy hunger orders for this date for these two classes
📣 Parent Council Updates
🍴 Healthy Hunger Reminder
Healthy Hunger is back, with some great upcoming options:
- ☕ January 22 – Tim Hortons Snack
Kindergarten students are welcome to order this one! - 🍽️ January 29 – The Lunch Lady
📅 February lunches are now posted, including one option available for Kindergarten students.
Please place orders at HealthyHunger.ca.
👉 Important reminders for parents:
- If your child will be away on a field trip, please remember to cancel their Healthy Hunger order in advance.
- If your child is sick, please contact the school office before 1:00 PM to arrange pick-up of their order.
🍿 Toonie Tuesday Popcorn Returns – January 20
Toonie Tuesday Popcorn is back on Tuesday, January 20th! 🍿
Students can bring a toonie to enjoy a fresh popcorn treat.
We’re looking for a few volunteers to help pop popcorn on Monday, January 19th.
Even a short shift makes a big difference!
👉 Volunteer sign-up:
https://volunteersignup.org/CX8YD
🗓️ Upcoming Parent Council Meeting
Our next Parent Council meeting will be held on
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026,School-Wide at 6:00 PM, virtually.
Please watch for the meeting link from Mr. Murphy during the week of the meeting.
All parents are encouraged and welcome to join — whether you’d like to share your thoughts or simply stay up to date on what’s being discussed.
🌟 Ongoing Fundraisers
Support our school year-round with:
- Mabel’s Labels → Select New Brighton Parent Council at checkout
- Cobs Bread (130th Ave) → Mention New Brighton School at checkout
Important Dates:
- January 5 – Classes Resume
- January 8 – Subway Fun Lunch and Gr. 5 Energy Expo In-School Presentation
- January 12 – Gr. 3 Sam Centre Field Trip (Gorsedin, McDougall and Wutzke’s classes) Kindergarten Teacher’s Pet, Birdhouses
- January 13 – Gr. 3 Sam Centre Field Trip (Tubman and Cose’s classes)
- January 20 – ECO Ranger School-Wide Presentation
- January 22 – Gr. 2 Bow Habitat Field Trip (Bell and Woehleke’s Classes), Gr.4 Telus Spark Field Trip
- January 27 – Gr. 2 Bow Habitat Field Trip (Allen and Vila Dyler’s classes)
- January 28 – Gr. 1 Ann and Sandy Cross Field Trip (Russell/Steedman/Walder’s classes)
- January 29 – Gr. 1 Ann and Sandy Cross Field Trip (Taylor/Paul’s classes)
- January 30 – Professional Development Day – No School for Students