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 Sept. 21-25 , 2026

Friendly Reminders & Updates

  • Seven Sacred Teachings – We are again learning about the Seven Sacred Teachings this year! Each month will have a different teaching to focus on. The teaching for September is Respect - Buffalo
  • Winter Clothing Support - Is your child in need of winter clothing? The school can support providing donated winter clothing through the Jacket Racket Community Closet. If you are in need of support with winter clothing please complete the form below. The school does not share your name or personal information with the Jacket Racket, but we support distributing the clothing to you.
  • Staffing Updates - Additional Funding
    • We are pleased to have received additional funding from Alberta Education to support lower class sizes this year! We are currently staffing these positions and will provide further updates as they become available.
    • We continue to work to secure a Phys-Ed specialist for the year. In the meantime, our classroom teachers are providing Phys-Ed instruction.
  • School Council
    • Our next school council/parent society meeting is Monday September 21, 2026 at 6:00pm in the Learning Commons.
    • Presenting teachers will include: Ms. Nicklin (Student Services LL), Ms. Bakare (Gr 2-3) and Ms. Kehoe (Kindergarten)
    • 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!

  • Monday Sept 21 - School Council/Society meeting 6:00-7:00pm - Learning Commons
  • Tuesday Sept 22 - Fall Equinox; Treaty Seven Day
  • Friday Sept 25 - Non instruction Day. No school for students.
  • Thursday Sept 29 - Cecil Swanson recognizes Orange Shirt Day
  • Friday Sept 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day. No school for students.
  • Friday, October 2 - Terry Fox Run