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 Jan 12-16, 2026

Friendly Reminders & Updates

• Welcome Back - Happy New Year to everyone! It was wonderful to see you all after the break!
• Seven Sacred Teachings – The teaching for January is Bear - Courage
• School Council – Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at 6:00pm. We are in urgent need of parent volunteer support for our Spring Casino which brings us over $70,000. We are at risk of losing our Casino. Please email Mr. Whitton at kmwhitton@cbe.ab.ca if you can help as part of the committee or volunteer! 
• Parking Reminder - Please do not use the small lot by the basketball courts for student pick-up and drop offs. We have added an additional handicap spot. It is important that our families can access this easily and safely. Backing in and out of that lot is not safe as it is near the crosswalk. Thank you for keeping our staff and students safe!
• Report Cards - There is a new date for our report cards. Families can view report cards online on February 24. More information is available on our website. 

News from our School Website

• February 2026 - Report Cards
• 2026-27 (Next school year) Instructional Calendar Available
• Alternative or Language Program Registration Opens Jan 12

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

• January 13 - Maghi - Sikh Festival
• January 14 Orthodox New Year
• January 15 Lailat al-Mi'raj 
• January 29 - National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia 
• January 30 - Non Instructional Day (no school K-6)