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 Nov 9-13, 2026

Friendly Reminders & Updates

  • Seven Sacred Teachings – The teaching for November is Bear-Courage
  • Winter Clothing Support - Jacket Racket - Community Closet: Winter clothing request – Fill out form
  • UPDATED TIME: Remembrance Day/Indigenous Veteran's Day Ceremony Nov 10 10:00am - Cecil Swanson marks this occasion annually with a solemn ceremony. While we can accommodate some parent guests, there is very limited seating available.
  • Fall Break Reminder - There is no school Nov 11, 12, 13 for the Fall Break. Classes resume Monday November 16.
  • CBE Connections November Newsletter - Is now available
  • School Council
    • Thank you for attending the AGM! We have a new council chair. We are still looking to fill the positions of Treasurer and Secretary. No experience needed. Please reach out to me or to the council email, as we must fill these positions!
    • You can contact our School Council if you'd like to volunteer, or with questions, at their email address: cecilswanson43@gmail.com

News from our School Website

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

  • November is Hindu Heritage Month, and Lebenese Heritage Month.
  • Nov 5-11 is Veteran's Week
  • Nov 8 is Indigenous Veterans' Day, Inuit Day, Bandi Chhor Diwas, and Diwali
  • Nov 8-15 is Rock Your Mocs Week
  • TIME CHANGE! Tuesday, Nov 10, 10:00 - Remembrance Day/Indigenous Veteran's Day Ceremony
  • Nov 11, 12, 13 - Fall Break, No School
  • Monday Nov 16 - Classes Resume, and Louis Riel Day
  • Wednesday November 18 - Photo Retakes
  • Nov 15-21 is Metis Awareness Week, National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week, and Canadian History Week
  • Thursday November 19 - Quest Theatre Live Play - The General (sorry, we can not have families join due to space)
  • Nov 26, 27 - Parent-teacher conferences