Dear Sundance families

Inspiration| Apprendre à s’élever/ Learning to Soar

As we prepare for a new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to you all. Our school is a place where learning soars, and this year, we continue our commitment to helping our students reach new heights in their learning and personal growth.  

I look forward to partnering with you on this exciting journey as we soar together as a united Sundance School community. 

Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, and shared success! 

  • The first day of classes for students in Grades 1-6 is Thursday, August 29, 2024. This will be a full day of classes. Please see our school website for a complete outline of our school hours
  • Our morning entry bell rings at 7:55 am.  This is called a soft entry, and children are welcome to come inside and get settled before instructions start at 8:00 am. Please note that student supervision outside continues to start at 7:45 am and no supervision is provided before that time. Late students arriving after 8:00 am must come through the main doors to check in at the office. School finishes at 2:36 pm Monday to Thursday and at 11:40 am on Fridays
  • Kindergarten Introductory Sessions are Thursday, Aug. 29 and Friday Aug. 30. Please refer to your welcome package/email to confirm the time for your Kindergarten session. The first full days for Kindergarten classes are Tuesday September 3 and Wednesday September 4

Back-to-School Information 

Staffing Updates and Class Configurations 

  • With increasing enrolment and staff pursuing new opportunities, we are so happy to start our year with many new faces and some changes in grades. Details will be posted on the Our Staffwebsite page soon

Homeroom Teachers and Class Assignments 

  • Families will receive a school messenger email notification from homeroom teachers on Tuesday, August 27 after 12:00 pm. This information will include an introductory letter and which doors children should use to enter and exit the building  
  • All staff will be outside on the first days for morning supervision and will be there to help direct you and your child. Please plan to say goodbye to your child outside the school as children enter with their class to start their day  
  • Students riding the bus will be greeted and staff will ensure they meet their new teacher

Drop Off/ Pick Up 

  • Please be aware that the Bus Zone in front of the school is reserved for bus drop off and pick up only. If you are walking your child to an outside entrance, a reminder that there is parking available outside Sundance Lake or further south on Sunmills Drive. 
  • Parking and drop-off/ pick-up are not permitted in the Staff Parking Lot or in the Bus Zone to ensure safety for our students and families

Communication/ Upcoming Dates 

  • Email communication from the school will be sent weekly and classroom email communication will be indicated by classroom teachers.  
  • Please see our School Website with many upcoming dates such as our Meet the Teacher Open House and School Picture Day. Our school calendar is updated regularly and a great place to ensure you are aware of upcoming events

September 17 and 18 

  • Lifetouch Fall Photos 

September 18 

  • School Council Meeting 6:30 pm 

September 26 

  • School Council Welcome Back Picnic and Meet the Teacher Open House 5:00- 7:30 pm.  More information to follow 

September 27 

  • Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students  

September 30 

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No School for Students 


 We are all looking forward to this week and seeing everybody soon! 

 
Sundance School Administration