Posted on 2026-05-15 15:46:48.236 +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 May 18-22, 2026
Friendly Reminders & Updates
- Seven Sacred Teachings – The last of our seven sacred teachings for May/June is Truth (Turtle)
- Reschedued! School Council
- Our next meeting is scheduled for MONDAY MAY 25 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!
- Thanks to everyone who attended Family Fun Night! It was wonderful to see many familiar faces, and to meet some of our newer families. Big thanks to our amazing teachers for organizing the event, especially our Learning Leaders, Ms. Bloom and Ms. Simpson!
- Victoria Day Monday May 18 - Reminder there is no school for students this Monday.
- Apply by June 14 for Yellow School Bus service for next year
- Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Service levels and fees are outlined in the link below. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.) Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. More information in our website news story.
- Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Service levels and fees are outlined in the link below. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.) Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus. More information in our website news story.
News from our School Website
Dates to Remember – Please check the Website Calendar for the latest!
- May is Polish, Jewish Canadian, and Asian Heritage Month
- May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia
- May 18 - Victoria Day, no school for students
- May 19-26 Indigenous Awareness Week
- Monday May 25 - School Council/Casino Society Meeting 6pm Learning Commons
- Tuesday May 26 Grade 6 PAT ELAL Part A
- May 21-23 - Shavuot
- May 27 - Eid al Adha
- Volunteer Tea Friday, May 29 11:00am