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 26-30, 2026

Friendly Reminders & Updates

• Seven Sacred Teachings – The teaching for January is Bear - Courage
• School Council – Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 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! 
• New Technology Deployment - We are excited that we are having another approximately 20 chromebooks and 10 iPads delivered next week. Thanks to school council for supporting other purchases that allowed us to spend school funds on these devices!
• French Immersion Presentation - Bob Edwards School staff is visiting our Grade 6 classrooms this week to provide information on French Immersion programs for Grade 7

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 29 - National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia 
• January 30 - Non-instructional day - no school for students. 
• February is Black History Month