Mr. Whitton's Weekly Update June 23-26

Posted on 2025-06-20 20:48:42.802 +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 June 23-26, 2025

Student Voice Club Updates

Student voice has chosen Humility – Wolf as our next and final of the Seven Sacred Teachings for this year.
- Spirit Day Thursday June 19 – Sports/Activity Day had wonderful weather, and students enjoyed a variety of activities!
- Spirit Days – “Dance off days” – We have completed our final round dance-off! Results will be shared on Monday! The final 2 teams: Ms. Scotton’s Grade 4, and Ms. Bloom’s Grade 3!

Friendly Reminders & Updates

School Council – We had our final meeting in May! Thanks to council and everyone for your support. We will be looking for new members to attend meetings, as well as volunteers for our Casino next year. Next meeting Tuesday, September 23 at 6:00pm – Please visit our School Council website page.
Updated Truth and Reconciliation Commitment to Action - Please visit the Our School Page of our website to see our updated TRC Commitment for 2025-26
Last Day of School June 26 – Stampede Breakfast and EARLY DISMISSAL Day - Reminder that the last day, Thursday, June 26 is an EARLY DISMISSAL Day. All students are dismissed at 12:10pm on this day. Our Stampede Breakfast will be serving from 7:45am until approximately 8:15. Families are welcome to join!
Staff Farewells – At our Grade 6 farewell ceremony, we will also say goodbye to a number of staff members who are moving on to new opportunities at end of June. Most of these staff were on temporary or short-term contract assignments. We are hope to see many of them back in the fall, either as guest teachers, or if new positions open at our school. Huge thanks to Teachers: Mr. Common, Ms. Sharma, Ms. Roy, Ms. Thomson, and Support Staff Members: Ms. Rayan, Ms. Emma, Mr. Michael, and Ms. Sajal. We also have two other teachers who have been with Cecil Swanson for several years, who are moving on to new opportunities at other schools. Congratulations to Mys. Sehn (Learning Leader – Ron Southern School), and Ms. Krygier (teacher – Col J. Fred Scott School) who has been away on leave this year. All the best to all of our amazing staff members, and thank you from all of us!
Back to School Information for 2025-26
- Class placement – our teachers work in collaborative teams and regroup students frequently. Students are placed with a homeroom responsibility teacher, but work with most different teachers on the grade team. Our staffing process will not be fully confirmed until the fall, and we are not able to honour requests for specific teachers. However, if you believe there is a special learning consideration that we need to know about, please reach out prior to the end of June.
- At the end of August, families will receive a call from their new teacher, and an invitation via SchoolMessenger to visit our Open House on Friday, August 29 from 10:00-12:00. This is a chance to meet your teacher, and see your classroom prior to the first day of school.
- Kindergarten families will receive confirmation of AM/PM class placement via SchoolMessenger, along with information on the staggered entry dates.
- Please see the Back to School Page of our website for the latest information. Our final approved school calendars will be posted there soon.
- Please be sure you register for Transportation by June 22 if you plan to ride the school bus.

News from our School Website

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

June is National Indigenous History Month, Pride Month, and Filipino, Italian and Portuguese Heritage Month
June 22 – Deadline to register for Transportation
June 23 – Grade 6 farewell 1:00pm – limited seating for Gr 6 families only. Grades K-5 students attend the assembly.
June 24 – Talent Show Sharing 9:00am – Parents welcome, but seating is limited.
June 25 – Report cards viewable in MyCBE until July 25
June 26 – Last Day of School – Early dismissal at 12:10
June 26 – Stampede Breakfast 7:45-8:15am
August 29 – Open House 10:00-12:00
September 2 – First Day of School Grades 1-6; Kindergarten please follow staggered entry schedule for your first day.