Dear Sundance families,
As we head into the final week before the winter break, our school is feeling full of excitement, anticipation, and big emotions. This time of year, brings joy and energy, but it can also feel overwhelming for some students. We are reminding everyone to show empathy, kindness, and care for one another as we move through these busy days.
We continue to encourage our students to recognize when they need a little extra space or a quiet moment, and to offer that same understanding to their peers. These are important skills that help us nurture a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership and for helping us create a warm and caring environment for all our students.
Socks, Hats and Mitts Drive: Thank you to everyone who has donated. NSTEP will be collecting on Wednesday, December 17, so there is still a little time to donate to help Calgary kids in need. Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause.
Transportation Reminders: With the colder wintry weather there is a greater possibility of bus delays due to road conditions or absence relief because of driver illness. Parents should review this CBE page for most up to date information. An email was sent to families of bus riders yesterday with information on how communication is sent to families if a bus is delayed.
Countdown to Kindergarten registration: On January. 12, 2026; registration opens for kindergarten, as well as for new to the Calgary Board of Education students Grades 1–12, for the 2026–2027 school year. Read more here.
Sing-A-Long at Sundance: Parents/guardians are invited to join Sundance students and staff for a holiday sing-a-long.
When: Wednesday, December 17 and Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Students will lead the school with instruments or actions to music. This is not a performance but allows students to participate fully in the songs.
All guests are encouraged to sing and follow along. Song lyrics will be projected on a big screen. There will be a mix of English and French songs and include holiday favourites and non-holiday/ winter related songs.
On December 17, the leaders will be in Grade 2, Grade 3 and Grade 6.
On December 18, the leaders will be in Grade 1, Grade 4, Grade 5, and Choir Club (Gr 3, 4, 5, 6).
Seating will be somewhat limited as the entire student population will be present on both days, with extra standing space available along the sides of the gym for those who are able.
We look forward to you joining us.
From Sundance School Council
On Friday, December 19, 2025, Sundance will host their annual Holiday Pyjama Breakfast with students enjoying muffins and oranges in the gym together.
We are kindly asking for donations of 24 mini muffins for each class to enjoy. If you are able to help with this, please use the sign up. Muffins must be nut-free and not cupcakes. Please send them to school with your child that morning in a labeled container. There will also be a spot to sign up for some allergy aware muffins that will be given to those with that specific allergy.
Note: the Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten classes will enjoy their muffins on Thursday, December 18.
One volunteer for each class is required to assist in setting up, distributing the muffins and oranges, and helping with clean up. We ask that you come in at 8:00am for approximately 2 hours. A valid police check and annual volunteer paperwork is required to volunteer. Please email volunteer.sundance@gmail.com to enquire about your volunteer status.
Thank you so much for making this event possible!
Upcoming:
Students are invited to participate in optional festive Spirit Days on the last week of school before the winter break.
Monday, December 15: Spirit Day: Grinch vs Santa - wear red and green
Tuesday, December 16: Spirit Day: Holiday Headgear - hats, headbands, scarves
Wednesday, December 17: Spirit Day: Holiday Hair Day - holiday/fun hair
Wednesday, December 17: Sing-a-long at Sundance
Thursday, December 18: Spirit Day: Holiday Sweaters
Thursday, December 18: Sing-a-long at Sundance
Friday, December 19: Spirit Day: Holiday Pyjamas
Friday, December 19: Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten classes in attendance