Dear NBS Families,
We were happy to welcome the return of warmer weather this week. Along with the warmer temperatures, however, comes the return of mud and a very wet field. The cooler mornings followed by warmer afternoons often mean students take off their jackets, toques, and gloves during recess and, unfortunately, many of those items are forgotten outside. As a result, our lost and found is quickly filling up again with some very expensive clothing items.
We kindly ask families to label your child’s belongings whenever possible. Our wonderful supervisors collect lost items from outside each day, and anything with a name on it is quickly returned to the student. Items without names are placed in the lost and found, and many students forget they ever owned them.
We had our second Lockdown practice of the year today. The drill went very smoothly, with students following procedures and listening to directions. As mentioned in the Lockdown letter that went home today, all of our Lockdown practices are completed with the support of the Calgary Police Service. Each year, they commend our students and staff for their calm, quiet, and consistent adherence to the procedures throughout the drill.
Last Friday’s professional development day provided our staff with the opportunity to work with Chantal Gagnon, an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. The session focused on supporting staff learning and understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and perspectives. This work aligns with our responsibilities as educators and with the commitments of the Calgary Board of Education, as well as the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which highlight the important role education plays in fostering reconciliation and mutual respect.
As part of the learning, staff were introduced to Indigenous drumming as a cultural teaching. The experience provided an opportunity for staff to deepen their understanding of Indigenous traditions and perspectives so that we can continue to better support and serve all of our students.
Parent/Teacher Conferences March 19/20
My CBE Power School Conference Booking System opens to Parents on Friday, March 13 at 6 pm.
We will send more information next week about how to book the conferences though your PowerSchool account
Important Dates and Times for Booking Conferences Online:
Friday, March 13 at 6:00 PM – Start scheduling your conferences
Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 AM – The Conference Booking System closes
Kindergarten Conference Times
Mrs. Hughes Thursday, March 19 IN PERSON – Conferences from 8:30 – 11:45 AM, 12:45-3:00 PM, and 4:00 – 8:00 PM (No School for Kindergarten Students) Friday, March 20 ONLINE or IN PERSON– Conferences from 8:00 – 12:00 PM (No School for all Students)
Ms. Keener, Thursday, March 19 IN PERSON – Conferences from 8:30 – 11:45 AM, 4:00-8:00 PM (No School for Kindergarten Students)
Ms. Stables, Thursday, March 19 IN PERSON – Conferences from 12:45-3:00 PM, and 4:00 – 8:00 PM (No School for Kindergarten Students)
Grades 1-5 Conference Times
Thursday, March 19 IN PERSON – Conferences from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday, March 20 ONLINE or IN PERSON – Conferences from 8:00 – 12:00 PM (No School for all Students)
Please see this link for assistance to book your conferences
You may also contact the office for help after the conferences open 403-817-3516
Thank you
Our 2025-2026 Yearbook deadline is coming up soon
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!
School field trip fees
We have many outstanding field trip fees that have not been paid. Please check your PowerSchool accounts to see if you have any fees that have not been paid. The following are the total fees per trip that are missing:
Kindergarten – Teachers Pet Birdhouses $187.00
Grade 1 – Ann and Sandy Cross $402.50
Grade 2 – Bow Habitat $378.00
Grade 3 – SAM Centre $585.00
Grade 3- Felting $1,093.00
Grade 4-Telus Spark $168.00
Grade 5-Rothney Observatory $682.00
Grade 5-Be Brave Hitman $1,190.00
Total Outstanding Fees $4,685.50
Please look for these fees on your PowerSchool account.
Should you have any questions please contact the office at 403-817-3516 or see this link for support.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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.
📣 Parent Council Updates
🍴 Healthy Hunger – Upcoming Dates
Here’s what’s coming up:
- March 12 – Cobs Bread (Kindergarten students can order this one!)
- March 19 – Subway
- April 2 - Out of Chaos Cookie Fundraiser *see below for details*
- April 9 – Cora's Snack (Kindergarten students can order this one!)
- April 23 – KFC
🛒 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.
🍪 Special Fundraiser Treat – Out of Chaos Cookies
April 2 – Out of Chaos Cookie Snack
- Order Here: Spring Cookie Fundraiser
- This link can be shared with friends & family as well, a healthy hunger account is not needed to order!
This is a Grade 5 Camp fundraiser and NOT a regular Healthy Hunger school snack.
Cookies will be provided as a HOME treat and will not be eaten during the school day or at lunch.
📦 Pickup details will be shared soon.
🌷 Spring Events
🎉 April 2 – Family Spring Dance
🎟 Dance tickets are now available!
Get yours here:
Purchase Dance Tickets Here
🎲 April 23 – Family BINGO Night
🎟 BINGO tickets go on sale MONDAY! 👉 Purchase BINGO tickets here
Be sure to grab yours early — we are expecting this event to sell out.
🍕 We will also be offering dinner that evening, which can be ordered for the whole family through your Healthy Hunger account.
As always, we will need our amazing parent volunteers for both events - please watch for sign-ups on our social media accounts and admin updates.
🎁 BINGO Night – Donations & Sponsors Needed
We’re planning both a Raffle Table and BINGO game prizes, and we need your help to make this night extra special!
We are currently looking for:
✔ Raffle basket items
✔ Brand new toys, games, or kid-related prizes
✔ Cash donations
✔ Event sponsors
We are especially seeking monetary donations to help us purchase additional prizes and supplies. If you have a connection to a business or individual who may be able to support us in this way, we would be so grateful! Please reach out to Parent Council.
🎒 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: Spring Cookie Fundraiser
🍕 Boston Pizza Night – Monday, March 16 – SAVE THE DATE
Dine-in or Take-out at Boston Pizza (130th Ave SE).
Mention New Brighton School Grade 5 Camp,, and 10% of your order will come back to support our Grade 5 class trip!
🍿 Popcorn Volunteers Needed - March 16th
Our Toonie Tuesday Popcorn days are always a student favourite, but we still need 4 more volunteers to help fill short 2-hour popping shifts.
👉 Volunteer sign-up:
https://volunteersignup.org/CX8YD
If you have already signed up, thank you! Please remember your shift date and time. If you are unable to make your shift, please reach out to Parent Council so we can arrange a replacement.
🌟 Ongoing Fundraisers
- Mabel’s Labels → Select New Brighton Parent Council at checkout
- Pedalheads Camps → Use code BRIGHTON26 to receive $25 off any Pedalheads program (including Soccer), and $25 comes back to our school! Register at: www.pedalheads.com/alberta
Important Dates:
- March 12 - Fun Snack - Cobs Bread
- March 19 - Fun Lunch Subway
- 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
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