Dear NBS Families,
We had a busy week at NBS inside and outside the school. Thank you to all the families who joined us for our Family Inline Skating Night on Thursday evening. We had a great turnout and it was wonderful to see so many students and families enjoying the event together. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a success.
We also completed a successful fire drill on Thursday. Students and staff did an excellent job following procedures and exiting the building safely and efficiently.
Finally, our Grade 1 classes had a wonderful time on their field trips to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary this week. Students were very excited to share stories about their day and all the things they learned and observed while exploring nature.
We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Go Habs Go!
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.
Parent Council Updates
🎰 Casino Fundraiser – Our BIGGEST Fundraiser for the School!
📅 December 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Deerfoot Casino
We would LOVE to start securing volunteers early! We do not have shift times yet, but if you may be able to help, please fill out the interest form below:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/NBCasino2026
✨ Casino volunteers receive some amazing perks including:
• Front row concert seating from Ms. Lysak
• 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.
🎒 Grade 5 Camp Fundraiser Updates
Stay up to date on all events at:
🔗 https://newbrightonschool.com/grade-5-camp-kindle-overnight-trip-2026/
🌟 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:
- 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
- June 1 – Mary Poppins Performance – 6:30 (weather dependent, will be postponed to the next evening that weather permits)
- June 2 – Science
- June 4 – Healthy Hunger – Fun Snack
- June 5 – Volunteer Tea – 9:30 am
- 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 – 9:15am
- June 26 – Last Day of Classes
- June 29 – Appeals Day – No School for Students