Dear NBS Families,
We are happy to say that it looks like we’ve finally turned the corner and are enjoying some much nicer spring weather! With that, we are already seeing more students riding their bikes and scooters to school. This is a great way to stay active, but we’d like to remind families to please ensure students are bringing a lock to secure their bike or scooter during the day, and that they are wearing a helmet for safety.
Thank you to all of our families who were able to join us for the Grade 2 Spring Pottery Café today. It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and to share this special event together. Our students did an amazing job showcasing their creativity and hard work, and they should be very proud of what they accomplished!
The warmer weather has also allowed us to get outside more. Our PE classes have been enjoying outdoor activities, and we’ve even had several classes take advantage of the sunshine by eating their lunch outside.
As a reminder, Tuesday, May 6th is Hat’s On for Mental Health Day. Students are encouraged to wear a hat to help raise awareness and show support for mental health.
We look forward to more days like this ahead!
School field trip fees
We are asking for your support in ensuring that all outstanding school field trip fees are paid as soon as possible. At this time, our school has over $3,000 in unpaid field trip fees. When fees remain unpaid at this level, the school must absorb the cost, which can impact our ability to offer the same number and quality of field trips in the future. If this trend continues, we may need to reduce field trip opportunities next year.
Please take a moment to log in to your PowerSchool account to check if you have any outstanding fees. Below is a summary of the current unpaid totals by trip:
- Kindergarten – Teachers' Pet Birdhouses: $170.00
- Grade 1 – Ann & Sandy Cross: $157.50
- Grade 2 – Bow Habitat: $147.00
- Grade 2 – Teacher’s Pet: $420.50
- Grade 3 – SAM Centre: $273.00
- Grade 3 – Felting: $369.00
- Grade 4 – Telus Spark: $126.00
- Grade 4 – Teacher’s Pet: $395.25
- Grade 5 – Rothney Observatory: $176.00
- Grade 5 – Be Brave Hitmen: $306.00
- Grade 5 – Camp Kindle Deposit: $500.00
Total Outstanding Fees: $3,040.25
We understand that circumstances can vary for families. If you require support or need to make alternative payment arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact the school office—we are here to help.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for supporting these valuable learning experiences for our students.
Upcoming
Grade 1 - Inglewood bird sanctuary (May13,19,21) $13 per student
Grade 2 - Confluence trip (May 25,26) $29 per student
Grade 3 - Calgary Zoo (May 26,27) $10 per student
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.
Food Drive
Our Food Drive was a huge success, with the school bringing in over 2200 items! Our grade 1 classes led the way with a total of 499 items, which earned them an extra recess time on Thursday.
📣 Parent Council Updates
Spring Fundraisers – LAST CHANCE TO ORDER!
Our Spring Plants & Rain Barrel Fundraisers are wrapping up soon — don’t miss out!
🌿 Planters, hanging baskets & herbs
💧 Rain barrels (plus up to $50 back through the City rebate!)
🛒 Order now:
Plants 👉 newbrightonschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com
Rain Barrels 👉 rainbarrel.ca/newbrighton/ (share with family & friends!)
Plant Orders Close: Tuesday, May 5 at 11:59 PM
Rain Barrel Orders Close: May 13
📅 Pick Up: May 20 | 3–6pm at New Brighton School
Rain Barrel Rebates are NOW OPEN
Up to $50 back | Limit 3 per household | Only 3500 available
https://www.calgary.ca/water/programs/rainbarrel
🍴 Healthy Hunger – Upcoming Dates
May 7 – Papa Johns
May 14 – The Saucy Bread Co (Kindergarten students can order this one!)
May 28 – Mary Brown’s Chicken
June 4 – Cobs Bread (Kindergarten students can order this one!)
June 11 – Subway
🛒 Order at HealthyHunger.ca
👉 Reminder: If your child is away, please call the office before 1:00 PM to arrange lunch pick-up.
🎒 Grade 5 Camp Fundraiser Updates
Thank you so much for all the support over the last 2 months! We raised over $19,000 for our Grade 5's to go to Camp Kindle in June. We couldn't have done it without support from our school, grade 5 families, parent council and the New Brighton community!
🌟 Ongoing Fundraisers
Mabel’s Labels → Select New Brighton Parent Council at checkout
Pedalheads Camps → Code BRIGHTON26 = $25 off for you + $25 back to our school
Register: www.pedalheads.com/alberta
Fitset Ninja Summer Camps → Code BRIGHTON25 = $25 off for you + $25 back to our school. Sign up anytime : https://calgary.fitsetninja.com
Important Dates:
- May 4 – May the Fourth Be With You Day
- May 6 – Hat’s On for Mental Health Day
- May 7 – Fun Lunch Papa Johns – Grade 5 tour DMC in the AM
- May 13 – Grade 1 Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – Mrs. Paul
- May 14 – Healthy Snack – Saucy Bread
- May 15 – PD Day – No School for Students
- May 18 – Victoria Day – No School for Students
- May 19 – Grade 1 Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – Mrs. Taylor/Waldner
- May 21 - – Grade 1 Inglewood Bird Sanctuary – Mrs. Russell/Steedman
- May 25 – Gr. 2 Field Trip – Confluence Ms. Bell/Woehleke
- May 26 – Gr. 2 Field Trip – Confluence Ms. Allen/Villa Dyler and Gr. 3 Zoo Mrs. Tubman/McDougall/ ½ Cose
- May 27 – Gr. 3 Field Trip – Zoo Ms. Wutzke/Gorsedin/ ½ Cose
- May 28 – Fun Lunch – Mary Browns