Mr. Whitton's Weekly Update June 9-13

Posted on 2025-06-06 18:52:02.686 +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 9-13, 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 – more info coming soon
- Spirit Days – “Dance off days” – Our Dance Off Round 1 is complete – remaining classes: Lougheed, Sehn, Scotton, PM Kindergarten, Peltier, Bloom, Roy and Mui!

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.
Parking Reminder - We have received some concerns from our neighbours that our families may be parking in their nearby parking lots at drop off and pick up. Please avoid parking in these spaces, and use on-street parking. Thank you!
Volunteer Tea – Thank you for your understanding as we rescheduled this event to Friday, June 13 at 11:00am. We have sent an updated RSVP – please feel free to email your child’s teacher if you can attend.
Last Day of School - Thursday June 26 is the last day of school. Please remember that it is an EARLY DISMISSAL at 12:10 for all students.
Transportation Registration Deadline - Eligible families must register on MyCBE prior to June 22, or there will be a delay adding you to a bus route in September. Please call the office if you need assistance.
Grade 6 Farewell – Our Grade 6 Farewell is on Monday June 23 at 1:00. We have updated this date to avoid a conflict with Dr. Gordon Higgins’ farewell ceremony.

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 Portugese Heritage Month
June 12 – Gr 5 Library Field Trip
June 13 – Gr 6 PAT Math Part A
June 13 – RESCHEDULED Volunteer Tea 11:00am
June 14-15 – Gr 5/6 Diversity Cup Soccer Tournament
June 16, 17, 18 Gr 6 PAT ELAL, Math, Social Studies
June 19 – Spirit Day – Sports Day
June 20 – National Indigenous People’s Day recognized at Cecil Swanson, Summer Solstice
June 20 - World Refugee Day
June 22 – Deadline to register for Transportation
June 23 – Grade 6 farewell 1:00pm
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 7:45-8:10