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 7 - 11, 2024
Student Voice Club Updates
- Spirit Day Reminders: October 9 Cultural Dress Day and October 31 Hallowe’en Dress Up day
- Sept/Oct Sacred Teaching: Respect (Buffalo)
Friendly Reminders & Updates
- At Cecil Swanson, we are practicing the Three Pillars of Care: Care for Yourself, Care for Others, Care for this Place. The pillars support positive interactions as outlined in our Student Friendly Code of Conduct. Please take the time to read and discuss the code of conduct with your child if you haven’t already.
- Did you know that the Calgary Public Library website has Reading and Writing Resources that are free (some need sign up/library card)?
- School Council Annual General Meeting Tuesday, October 22 at 6:00pm. More info about School Councils on the CBE Main Site, and on the Cecil Swanson School Council Page.
News from our School Website
Dates to Remember – Please check the Website Calendar for the latest!
- Wednesday, October 9 – Spirit Day – Cultural Dress Day – wear a piece of clothing that represents an aspect of your culture!
- Monday, October 14 – Thanksgiving – No School
- Wednesday, October 16 – Individual Photo Day
- Friday October 18 – Persons Day
- Thursday, October 31 – Diwali, Spirit Day – Hallowe’en Costume Day