Dear Cecil Swanson School families,
Welcome to Mr. Whitton’s Cecil Swanson School Weekly update! I’m looking forward to sharing a combination of upcoming school-wide events, a look back at happenings during the past week, as well as information related to teaching and learning. I hope you find it interesting and informative!
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. I am hoping not to send you duplicate information you already are aware of!
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 October 14-18, 2024
Student Voice Club Updates
- Spirit Days – Cultural Dress Day was a huge success! Coming soon: Photos on our website and events bulletin board. Thanks to all who participated! Hallowe’en Dress up Day is Oct 31.
- Check the calendar and your child’s classroom Weekly Update for more info.
Friendly Reminders & Updates
- School Council – Our Annual General Meeting is on Tuesday October 22 at Cecil Swanson. We have moved the meeting to 6:00pm hoping more families can attend. We will name/vote on new members of our executive council at this meeting (e.g. Chair, Secretary). Please join us! Meeting minutes and Principal Reports are found on the School Council Page of our Website.
- OurSchool Student Survey – Grades 4-6 have completed the OurSchool Survey. Staff will be reviewing responses as part of our School Development Plan process. Thanks to students for sharing your input on how to make Cecil Swanson an even better place to learn!
- Student Support Update – Families, we would appreciate your support to reinforce a common conversation our teachers are having with their classrooms this week. We have noticed many caring, well-meaning students are wanting to ensure other students are safe and following the rules of the school. Please help us reinforce that it is best for students to seek adult help if they feel their peers are not following rules or are having a conflict, rather than intervening on their own. This helps make sure that the staff are aware of students who need support, and can prevent misunderstandings between the students. There are times when students are able to solve minor day-to-day issues independently, however we know that it is a learning process for students in terms of the size of the problem that can be handled without teacher support, so we want to be sure adults are involved as much as possible. There are always adults present in class, at recess, or at lunch, and students are encouraged to ask any of them for assistance at any time.
News from our School Website
- No new updates this week. Past updates:
- Terry Fox Update – Raised $317.55! Great job Cecil!
- Orange Shirt Day Oct 26
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept 30
Dates to Remember – Please check the Website Calendar for the latest!
- Monday, October 14 – Thanksgiving – No School
- Wednesday, October 16 – Individual Photo Day
- Thursday, October 17 – Cross Country Meet
- Friday October 18 – Persons Day
- Friday, October 25 – Non Instruction Day – No School
- Thursday, October 31 – Diwali, Spirit Day – Hallowe’en Costume Day
- Thursday, November 7 – Last day of classes prior to Fall Break
- November 8 –13 Fall Break – No school
- Thursday, November 14 – Classes resume