Dear New Brighton Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful Fall Break and enjoyed the beautiful weather. We’ve certainly been lucky this fall, and it looks like the warmer temperatures will continue into the weekend.
This morning, the colder temperatures combined with mist created slippery and potentially dangerous conditions on the metal stairs near our Grade 3 and Kindergarten doors. When this happens, we put up CAUTION tape and redirect students to the next nearest entrance. If you see the CAUTION tape in place, please avoid using those stairs—even if they appear fine, they can be extremely slippery.
Next week, we return to a full five-day schedule. On Tuesday, our Grade 5 students will be selling popcorn for $2 per bag. All proceeds will go toward reducing the cost of their end-of-year field trip. Thursday is Mary Brown’s Fun Lunch, and orders need to be in by Saturday if you are interested in your child participating.
Thank you for your continued support.
Patrick Murphy
Principal, New Brighton School
My CBE Power School Conference Booking System opens to Parents on Friday, November 21 at 6 pm.
Important Dates and Times for Booking Conferences Online:
Friday, November 21 at 6:00 PM – Start scheduling your conferences
Thursday, November 27 at 9:00 AM – The Conference Booking System closes
(*if you need to make changes to your booking after the system closes, please call the school at 403-817-3516 ext. 0
Kindergarten Conference Times
Mrs. Hughes Thursday, November 27 IN PERSON – Conferences from 8:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:45-3:00 PM, and 4:00 – 8:00 PM (No School for Kindergarten Students)
Friday, November 28 ONLINE or IN PERSON– Conferences from 8:00 – 12:00 PM (No School for all Students)
Ms. Keener, Thursday, November 27 IN PERSON – Conferences from 8:00 – 11:45 AM, 4:00-8:00 PM
Mrs. Stables, Thursday, November 27 IN PERSON – Conferences from 12:45-3:00 PM, and 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Grades 1-5 Conference Times
Thursday, November 27 IN PERSON – Conferences from 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday, November 28 ONLINE or IN PERSON – Conferences from 8:00 – 12:00 PM (No School for all Students)
You must sign in to your PowerSchool account to access the conference system. Please see this link for step-by-step booking procedures.
If you require assistance, please reach out to the office at 403-817-3516, or you are welcome to contact the Parent Account Help Line.
Thank you
Families Helping Families
We are having our 2nd annual families helping families program that will run over the next few weeks. Starting Wednesday,, November 19 until December 15th, students and families are encouraged to help make Christmas just a bit better for families in great need.
On the Christmas tree in the front office, there will be gift tags with items on each family member’s wish list. Donations can also be in the form of cash and gift cards.
Students are encouraged to talk to their parents about the items. If you can donate one or more of the items, parents can take a tag(s) from the Christmas Tree, attach it to the gift and turn it into Mrs. McMaster. With any purchased gifts, could you please tape on a gift receipt in case the item does not fit? New items only, please, no used gifts.
These families are in great need with children that we can help support. Every little bit counts
New Brighton School has adopted 3 families in Calgary that need a little help to make their holiday season a little bit brighter. We will be posting tags on a Christmas tree in the front office, with items that can be purchased for our families. If you would like to support the families, here is what you need to do:
- Please visit Mrs. McMaster or Mrs. Block in the office for a tag
- Go shopping! Yay!
- Ensure to ask for a GIFT RECEIPT before payment
- Bring the gift back to the school (unwrapped) along with the tag from the tree, as well as the gift receipt.
- Please - no ‘used’ items
If you would rather help by donating cash or gift cards, we can do the shopping for you!
Timeline:
Wednesday, November 19 – Tags available on the office Tree
Thursday, Dec. 11th - last chance to select a tag from the tree
Monday, Dec. 15th - Gifts that have been purchased must be brought to the school along with the gift receipt and the original tag from the tree.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Mrs. McMaster at smmcmaster@cbe.ab.ca
Thank you for your help in creating some magic this holiday season
🌟 New Brighton School Community — You Absolutely Stepped Up! 🌟
What an incredible show of generosity! Our New Brighton School community truly rallied together for this year’s Terry Fox Fundraiser and COMPLETELY BLEW AWAY our goal of $2,800.00!
Thanks to your big hearts and amazing support, we raised an outstanding $3,467.40! 🎉
Your contributions make a real and meaningful impact. The Terry Fox Foundation uses these funds to support cutting-edge cancer research, including improved treatment options, early detection, innovative clinical trials, and support for world-class scientists across Canada. Every dollar helps continue Terry’s mission of finding a cure and supporting those affected by cancer.
Thank you for honouring Terry’s legacy and showing what a strong, caring school community can achieve together. 💙
Way to go, New Brighton!
Message from Lifetouch School Pictures
School pictures are ready!
Your child’s school pictures are now available! To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.ca. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number to locate their photos.
Important: If you don’t know your student’s ID number, please do not contact the school. Paper proofs containing your login credentials will be sent to your home shortly, allowing you to view the images online.
Bonus: All families can also order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card—a great way to keep your child’s photo and emergency info handy. Learn more about the Pictures2Protect program here.
Thank you! —The Lifetouch Team
📣 Parent Council Updates
🥧 Mom’s Pantry Fundraiser (Now Live!)
Stock up on baked goods, spices, snacks & more — and support NBS while you do!
20–40% of all sales go directly back to student programs and activities throughout the year.
- Order Deadline: Thursday, November 20th
- Order #: 411629 | Group Passcode: 36300
- How to order: momspantry.ca → Shop Now → enter the order # & passcode at checkout
Friends and family outside Calgary can order too (shipping rates apply). Thank you for helping us reach our goal!
🍗 November Healthy Hunger
Mary Brown’s Fun Lunch — Thursday, November 20th
🕛 Last day to order: Saturday, November 15th at midnight
Order at HealthyHunger.ca.
More info on December–February lunches coming soon!
🍿 Popcorn Toonie Tuesday – November 18th
Popcorn Toonie Tuesday is coming up next week, and we need your help to make it happen!
We’re urgently looking for volunteers to help pop and bag popcorn — even one hour of your time makes a huge difference!
Please consider helping out, the students absolutely love popcorn days!
Volunteer sign-up: volunteersignup.org/CX8YD
Students can bring a toonie on Tuesday, November 18th to enjoy a freshly popped treat!
📸 Picture Retake Day Volunteers – December 11th
We’re also looking for a few helping hands for Picture Retake Day to keep things running smoothly.
Sign up here: volunteersignup.org/A3BDW
🌟 Ongoing Fundraisers
- Mabel’s Labels → Select New Brighton Parent Council at checkout
- Cobs Bread (130th Ave) → Mention New Brighton School at checkout
Stay Connected
📧 nbs.parentsassociation@gmail.com
🌍 newbrightonschool.com
📌 Facebook: @NewBrightonSchoolParentAssociation
📷 Instagram: @nbsparentsassociation
Important Dates:
- November 18 – Popcorn Tuesday - $2 per bag of popcorn
- November 20 – Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Mary Browns
- November 27 – No School for Kindergarten Students only
- November 27 – Parent Teacher Conferences – grades 1-5, 4:00-8:00, kindergarten 8:30 am-8:00 pm
- November 28 – No School for Students – Parent Teacher Conferences – 8:00-12:00
- December 18 – Warm Street For the Streets evening