Dear NBS Families,
What a wonderful week it has been at NBS!
Our Mary Poppins musical was a huge success, and the turnout from families was fantastic. The weather gave us the perfect window to get the performance in, and our students truly made us proud. Their hard work, confidence, and enthusiasm shone through on stage and made for a memorable evening for everyone in attendance.
A very special thank you goes to Ms. Lysak and the many staff members who supported her throughout this journey. Their countless hours of planning, organizing, rehearsing, creating sets and costumes, and supporting students over the past five months made this production possible. Their dedication, creativity, and commitment created an incredible experience and many lasting memories for our students and their families.
The students were also able to perform again on Friday morning during our Volunteer Tea, where we had the opportunity to celebrate our amazing volunteers. Our volunteers are the backbone of our school community, helping in classrooms, supporting special events, assisting with field trips, and contributing in countless other ways throughout the year. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and care they give to our students and school.
Thank you to everyone who attended the performance, volunteered throughout the year, and continues to support our NBS community. We are fortunate to have such an engaged and caring school family.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Patrick Murphy
New Brighton School Used Book Sale
New Brighton School will be hosting our fourth annual used book sale for students from June 23rd until June 25th. Our school will be collecting gently used children’s books that are appropriate for children aged 5 to 11. Families can start bringing in used books starting Monday morning. Below are some guidelines regarding book donations:
- Please make sure books are appropriate for children aged 5-11. This includes picture books and chapter books.
- Books need to be in good, used condition. This means no rips or stains.
- There is no limit to how many books can be donated. Students can either bring books into the classroom or donate them in a book bin at the front entrance each morning until June 20th.
On June 23rd to 25th, students at New Brighton School will be given the opportunity to purchase books from our used book sale. Books will all be priced at $1 each. If you wish to have your child purchase a book, please send money with your child in a small Ziploc bag on June 23 and 24 (ideally with their name labelled on it). The money collected will be used within the school to support student learning and will be used for new resources within the library.
Thank you for your support with New Brighton’s used book sale. We appreciate your support and book donations.
📣 Parent Council Updates
🍴 Healthy Hunger – Upcoming Dates
June 11 – Subway
🎓 Special Grade 5 Lunch – Tuesday, June 23
Grade 5 students will be able to choose between Edo Japan or A&W for their special year-end lunch!
🛒 Order at HealthyHunger.ca
Reminder: If your child is away, please call the office before 1:00 PM to arrange lunch pick-up.
🏃♀️ SPORTS DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – JUNE 12! 🏃♂️
Sports Day is coming up on June 12, and we are looking for volunteers to help make the day a success! Various shifts are available throughout the event.
👉 Sign up here:
volunteersignup.org/BD98Y
💦 Splash Park Week Volunteers Needed!
Splash Park Week is coming up June 15–19, and we need volunteers to help supervise and support classes during their visits.
Whether you can help for one class or multiple time slots, we'd love your support!
👉 Sign up here:
https://volunteersignup.org/JQXFY
🎰 Casino Fundraiser – Our BIGGEST Fundraiser for the School!
📅 December 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Deerfoot Casino
Our casino fundraiser is the largest fundraiser for New Brighton School and provides significant funding that directly benefits our students.
*NEW* We are now accepting volunteer sign-ups! No experience is necessary, and training will be provided for all positions.
👉 Sign up here: volunteersignup.org/JJX9C
✨ Casino volunteers receive some amazing perks, including:
• Front row seating courtesy of Ms. Lysak for 18 MONTHS after
• Dinner during your shift
• A fun evening volunteering with friends or family!
Sign up with a friend, spouse, grandparent, or another family member and make it a fun evening together.
🌟 Ongoing Fundraisers
Mabel’s Labels → Select New Brighton Parent Council at checkout
🚲 Pedalheads Camps → Code BRIGHTON26 = $25 off + $25 back
Register: www.pedalheads.com/alberta
💪 Fitset Ninja Summer Camps → Use code BRIGHTON25 to save $25 and give back $25 to our school.
Sign up anytime: https://calgary.fitsetninja.com
Important Dates:
- June 8 – School Safety Patrols – Heritage Park
- June 11 – Healthy Hunger – Subway Fun Lunch
- June 11 – New Kindergarten Parent Orientation evening – 6:00 pm
- June 12 – Sports Day
- June 12 - New Kindergarten Orientation for students
- June 15 – Gr. 1 – Celebration of Learning 2:00
- June 15-18 – Splash Park Week in PE
- June 15-17 – Grade 5 Outdoor School
- June 16 – Grade 4 Field Trip to Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area – Hill/Stone
- June 17 – Grade 4 Field Trip to Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area – Kelly
- June 18 – Kindergarten Graduation – 10:00 AM students – 1:45 PM students
- June 18 – Grade 1 Field Trip to Telus Science Centre
- June 23 – Popcorn Sale
- June 23-25 – Used Book sale
- June 25 – Grade 5 Farewell – 9:15 am
- June 26 – Last Day of Classes
- June 29 – Appeals Day – No School for Students