Dear New Brighton Families,
It’s hard to believe we are already nearing the end of October! There are lots of exciting things happening at New Brighton School, and we are looking forward to another great week of learning and fun.
On Friday, October 30th, we will be having a Costume and Pyjama Day! Students will participate in their regular learning activities, including music and physical education, so please ensure that costumes and pyjamas allow students to move safely and see clearly. Any costume accessories that resemble weapons should be left at home and saved for evening Trick-or-Treating.
We will also be hosting our Parent Council Read-A-Thon Assembly on Friday, where we will announce the winners! We are hearing some truly amazing numbers as pledge forms come in, and we are so excited to see the final results. A huge thank you to our Parent Council for organizing this wonderful event and to all the families who have supported our readers!
Next week, our Grade 3 classes will be heading to the zoo for an exciting learning experience. We will also be holding our Toonie Tuesday Popcorn Sale, so be sure to send along a toonie if your child would like to enjoy a popcorn treat!
Thank you for your continued support of our school community. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to another great week at New Brighton School!
🎃 The Great Pumpkin Event Is Back!
New Brighton School is excited to host our Fifth Annual Great Pumpkin Event! This fun fall tradition encourages students and their families to spend time together creating and decorating a pumpkin to display in our school gathering space.
This year’s event will take place on Friday, October 30. Students are invited to bring their decorated pumpkins to school on Friday morning through the front doors. Our pumpkins will be displayed for everyone to admire, and classes will have the opportunity to view and judge the creative entries throughout the day.
Pumpkins will be judged in the following categories:
- Scariest
- Funniest
- Best Scene
- “It’s Not a Pumpkin” Pumpkin
- Decorated, Not Carved
We ask that all pumpkins be taken home after school on Friday. Any pumpkins left behind will be discarded to prevent unwanted messes or odours.
We look forward to seeing the creativity and imagination of our New Brighton families! Start brainstorming your ideas, gather your supplies, and get ready to create a Great Pumpkin! 🎃
Fees
Central fees will be posted directly to students’ PowerSchool accounts. These fees include the student supply fee, noon supervision fee, and school bus fees for students who ride the bus daily. These fees are assigned to student accounts centrally by the CBE.
Donations Needed: Backup Pants
We are looking for donations of boys’ pants to keep at school for students who may need a change of clothing during the day. If you have any gently used or new pants that you are willing to donate, we would greatly appreciate your support!
We are especially in need of the following sizes: 5, 6, 6X, 7, 10 and 12.
Thank you for helping us ensure we have extra clothing available for our students when needed. Your generosity is always appreciated
School Apparel Store Now Open Online
New Brighton School Apparel is now available to order online by clicking here. If you are interested in ordering a New Brighton School T-shirt, hoodie or toque, have a look at all the options.
Follow us on Social Media
New Brighton School has an Instagram account that will be used to share what is happening in and around the school. Be sure to follow us at newbrightonschool_cbe . Many of our teachers also have class accounts that they will share with you in their Friday Messages; be sure to check them out.
📣 NEW BRIGHTON SCHOOL PARENT COUNCIL — WEEKLY UPDATE 📣
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📚 READ-A-THON UPDATE!
Congratulations to all our 2026 Read-a-thon readers!
📅 Friday, October 30 will be our Read-a-thon assembly, where we’ll announce our top readers and fundraisers and hold our prize draws!
Thank you to all our students and families who participated and helped support our school!
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🛍️ BIG BOX FUNDRAISER
We’ve sold 86 boxes so far! This means we’ve unlocked a pizza party for the top-selling class! 🎉
Our next prize level is 150 boxes sold, which will unlock a draw for four $25 gift cards for families who sell 3 or more boxes!
Our fundraiser runs until November 2, 2026. These cards are amazing quality and can’t be beat for $1/card! Check out the quality next time you're in the school office!
You can send in order forms and cash by the deadline or order online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/new-brighton-school-big-box-fundraiser
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🥫 MOM’S PANTRY FUNDRAISER
Mom’s Pantry is back!
All orders can be placed online until Monday, November 9:
https://momspantry.ca/en-ca/collections/all-products
At checkout, enter:
- Order #: 419922
- Group Passcode: 36287
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🥪 HEALTHY HUNGER — UPCOMING LUNCHES
- October 29 — Special Cookie Fundraiser - Open to all students! Cookies will be sent home in students’ backpacks, not eaten at school.
- November 5 — KFC
- November 19 — Edo
Reminders: Please place your order by midnight on the Saturday before each Fun Lunch. If your child is absent, please let the school office know by 1 PM to make arrangements for pickup. (As per AHS rules, the office cannot keep lunches after 1 PM.)
Stay Connected
📧 Email: nbs.parentsassociation@gmail.com
🌍 Website: newbrightonschool.com
📌 Facebook: @NewBrightonSchoolParentAssociation
📷 Instagram: @nbsparentsassociation
Important Dates:
- October 26 – Grade Three Field Trip – Calgary Zoo – Wutzke/McDougall
- October 27 – Grade Three Field Trip – Calgary Zoo – Cose/Tubman
- October 27 – Toonie Tuesday Popcorn Sale
- October 29 – Healthy Hunger – Fun Snack – Cookies
- November 4 – Grade 2 Field Trip – Calgary Zoo – Bell/Woehleke/Kelly
- November 10 – Remembrance Day Assemblies – Grade 1 Immunizations
- November 11-13 - Remembrance Day and Fall Break
- November 17 – Toonie Tuesday, Popcorn Sale
- November 18 - Grade 2 Field Trip – Calgary Zoo – Gorsedin/Serpico – Photo Retakes
- November 26 – No School for Kindergarten Only – Parent-Teacher Conferences evening
- November 27 – No School for students – Parent-Teacher Conferences – 8:00-12:00
Sincerely,
Patrick Murphy
New Brighton School, Principal