Posted on 2024-11-29 18:26:38.97 +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
Cecil Swanson School
Mr. Whitton’s Weekly Update December 2 - 6, 2024
Student Voice Club Updates
- Seven Sacred Teaching for December is Courage/Bravery – Bear. Facing a problem with integrity is a true demonstration of bravery. We face life with the courage to use our personal strengths to face difficulties, stand tall through adversity, and make positive choices.
 - Upcoming December Spirit Days TBA – Student voice met Thursday and we will have an updated list next week with a number of Spirit Days for December, both festive and academic! We plan to have a different spirit day each day December 16-20! Stay tuned.
 - Check the calendar and your child’s classroom Weekly Update for more info.
 
Friendly Reminders & Updates
- School Council – There is no December council meeting. Next meeting is Tuesday, January 21 at 6:00pm in the Learning Commons.
 - Intramurals – Gr 3-6 Volleyball this week at lunch.
 - Winter Weather – Please remember that we go outside for breaks during the day unless the weather is below -20C. Thanks for making sure students are dressed for the weather. If you require support with winter clothing items, please let our office know. Did you also know that we have a LOT of items in our lost and found. Please remember to label your child’s belongings, and visit our lost and found!
 - Winter Art Night Thursday December 12 at 6:00pm - Join us for our festive community evening! More info coming soon.
 
News from our School Website
- Get to Know Your Staff Members - Mys. Sehn - Grade 6 and Learning Leader
 - CBE News - Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 Approved by Board of Trustees
 
Dates to Remember – Please check the Website Calendar for the latest!
- Thursday/Friday November 28/29 – Parent Teacher Conferences – Online or In-person available.
 - Thursday, December 12 – Winter Art Night 6:00-7:30pm
 - December 16-20 Spirit Week – daily themes coming soon!
 - Friday, December 20 – Last day of classes before Winter Break
 - Monday, January 6 – classes resume