Dear NBS Families,
It’s been a lively and engaging week here at NBS, filled with excitement from both students and staff. From the playful mischief of leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day to our vibrant celebration of World Down Syndrome Day with the Rock Your Socks event, we've had no shortage of fun and meaningful activities.
Our third annual mismatched, colourful sock event in support of World Down Syndrome Day on March 20th was a success, thanks to the enthusiasm and participation of our student hosts. We wrapped up the week with our Parent-Teacher Conferences, which we moved online due to the CUPE Labour Action. Thankfully, our amazing CUPE staff will be back today to help get the school sparkling clean again.
As we approach Spring Break, we’d like to wish everyone a safe and rejuvenating week off. We hope you have the chance to relax, recharge, and enjoy some quality time with family and friends. Whether you're travelling or staying close to home, we encourage you to make the most of the break and return refreshed for the rest of the school year.
Learn and Share | School Planning
We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That’s why we’ll be sharing information about school planning and asking you to share your perspectives.
During this engagement, you will have the opportunity to:
1. Learn About
- School planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget and school fees
- How the school development plan sets the overall focus and direction for a school to improve student learning outcomes
- How the school budget provides funding to implement our school development plan
- School fees and why they are necessary
2. Participate
- Participate in our school council meeting on March 19th at 6:00 Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams to learn more about school planning. There will be an opportunity to provide feedback at this meeting.
- Share your perspectives through an online survey open from March 7th to March 23rd.
- Please click here to complete the survey starting March 7th.
Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning.
Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives.
The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available for order on PowerSchool.
Please see the following steps to order and reserve your copy of the 2024-2025 yearbook by clicking here. We may not have additional copies this year; do not miss out. Order yours today! Yearbooks will be distributed in June.
Update from the New Brighton School Parent's Association and School Council
Volunteers Needed: Spring Photos Day! April 1 we are looking for 2-3 volunteers to run a morning shift and 2-3 volunteers for an afternoon shift. If you're able to help out, please sign up on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2wpjs4bp
Casino Fundraiser 2026: If you're interested in joining us for the Q4 - 2026 Deerfoot Inn Casino event, we've created a sign up link to get first dibs on your favorite position! There are many perks to volunteering for casino events, such as front row seating to our big school concerts thanks to Ms.Lysak! Sign up Link: https://forms.gle/UqERcMzPDJPzvGgK7
Parent Survey – We Need Your Input!
We kindly ask all parents to take a few moments to fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/Do1HDdJKqovm6W5h9. Your feedback is crucial in helping us plan activities and fundraisers for the 2025/2026 school year. Your input truly helps us better serve our school community.
New Fundraiser
We are excited to announce our partnership with Pedalheads! Sign up for any Spring or Summer Bike Camps using our school code to save $25 while also raising $25 for the school! Please use code NEWBRIGHT25 upon registration.
On-Going Fundraisers
- Mabel's Labels: mabelslabels.ca/fundraising/support
- Cobs Bread 130th: Mention "supporting NBS School" at checkout
- Beyond Measure Boards: Upcoming spring fundraiser coming soon!
- Spring Plants Fundraiser, coming soon!
Stay Connected
Email: nbs.parentsassociation@gmail.com
Website: newbrightonschool.com
Facebook: @NewBrightonSchoolParentAssociation
Instagram: @nbsparentsassociation
School Apparel Store Now Open Online
New Brighton School Apparel is now available to order online by clicking here. The orange NBS Every Child Matters t-shirt will also be sold through the online store with all profits from the sale of those t-shirts going to the Orange Shirt Society.
If you are interested in ordering a New Brighton School t-shirt, hoodie or toque have a look at all the options.
Fun Lunches
The next fun lunches are Coco Brook on April 3rd and Subway on April 17th. If you are interested in ordering a fun lunch for your child please make sure to get your order in by the Saturday of the week before. To order any of our Fun Lunches you need to set up an account online at https://healthyhunger.ca/.
*Unfortunately, fun lunches are not available for kindergarten students unless specifically stated*
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. You can also find us on Twitter at @NewBrightonSch1.
Important Dates:
• March 24-28 – Spring Break – No School
• April 1 – Spring Photo Day – Class and individual photos
• April 1 – 11 – Sound Kreations Dance Residency
• April 11 – Sound Kreations Performance Assemblies – Time TBD
• April 14 – Grade 5 Field Trip S.A.M. Centre
• April 15 – Grade 1 Field Trip Heritage Park – Russell/Chen
• April 16 – Grade 1 Field Trip Heritage Park – Foster/Steedman
• April 17 – Fun Lunch - Subway
• April 18 – Good Friday – No School
• April 21 – PD Day – No School for Students
• April 28 – Art Felt Studio – Kindergarten In-School Residency
• April 29/30 – Teacher’s Pet – In-School Residency – Grade 4
Sincerely,
Patrick Murphy
New Brighton School, Principal