Mr. Whitton's Weekly Update April 28-May 2

Posted on 2025-04-25 18:17:16.93 +0000 UTC

Dear Cecil Swanson School families,

Thanks for reading Mr. Whitton’s Cecil Swanson School Weekly update! For the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, please continue to visit the Calendar on our website, and check your classroom teacher’s Weekly Update emails.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at any time!

Thank you,

Kevin Whitton, Principal, Cecil Swanson School

kmwhitton@cbe.ab.ca

Cecil Swanson School

Mr. Whitton’s Weekly Update April 28-May 2, 2025

Student Voice Club Updates

Student voice has chosen Honesty (Sabe) as our next of the Seven Sacred Teachings.
Our April Spirit Days will be:
- Wed April 30 – “Backwards day” – classrooms will plan how to celebrate this ‘fun’ spirit day in different ways during their learning.
Check the calendar and your child’s classroom Weekly Update for more info.

Friendly Reminders & Updates

School Council – Next meeting Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00pm – Please visit our School Council website page.
Sound Kreations Dance Residency – Thanks to our School Council/Parent Society for funding this residency the next two weeks! Thanks to everyone who volunteered at our Casino fundraiser as well! These experiences wouldn’t be possible without you! We are looking forward to learning some new dance moves. Students will have a sharing assembly on Friday May 9^th 11:00am-12:00pm
Family Fun Night Thursday, May 15 5:00-6:30pm – Please join us for our Family Fun Night! You can look forward to engaging activities indoor and outdoor! We have also arranged for several food trucks to be on site if you would like to purchase a meal. Students should bring an adult 18 or older to supervise. More information will come to you via schoolmessenger.
2025-26 New Kindergarten Orientation - Our orientation for next year’s kindergarten class will also happen on May 15 from 4:30-5:00pm. Next year’s families are welcome to stay and enjoy Family Fun Night as well.
Chess Tournament – Good luck to our Chess Club members who are involved in a friendly tournament this Saturday morning! Huge thanks to Ms. Scotton for organizing this event!
2025-26 School Planning Engagement Feedback – Thanks for sharing your feedback for our 2025-26 School Planning Engagement. Your feedback is very valuable to us! We have posted both the engagement presentation and your feedback on our website. Please see our News Story.

News from our School Website

Dates to Remember – Please check the Website Calendar for the latest!

April is Sikh Heritage Month
April 26 – Chess Tournament
April 28 – May 9 – Sound Kreations Dance Residency
April 28 – May 2 - Gr 6 Basketball – Girls Monday/Wednesday, Boys Tuesday/Thursday after school
April 30 – Spirit Day – Backwards Day
May is Asian Heritage Month and Canadian Jewish Heritage Month
May 1 – Tsuu’tina Day
May 5 – “Red Dress Day” – National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls