Dear Sundance families,
Regular school attendance and arriving on time help students feel confident, connected, and ready to learn. Missing school or arriving late can create gaps in learning and make it harder for students to settle into their day.
Did you know? Regular attendance in Grades 3, 6, and 9 is a strong predictor of reading success, graduation, and future opportunities. Being on time ensures students don’t miss important instructions, routines, and learning moments.
Families can support success by keeping consistent routines, scheduling appointments outside school hours when possible, and reaching out to the school early if attendance or punctuality becomes a concern. We’re here to help.
Valentine’s Day: Teachers will acknowledge Valentine’s Day within the context of their classroom, so watch for upcoming information from your child’s classroom teacher. We ask that you please keep treats and food products at home.
Pink Shirt Day originated in Halifax, Nova Scotia back in 2008 with two high school aged students that saw a need to be kind while another student was not being treated with kindness and respect. That one act of compassion quickly spread beyond the school. In 2008, British Columbia’s provincial government proclaimed a provincial Anti-Bullying Day in February, and over time the idea of wearing pink to stand against bullying spread throughout Canada and then internationally. Today, Pink Shirt Day is observed annually in Canada on the last Wednesday of February.
Click the link above to read more.
Wear Pink on Wednesday, February 25 and stand up against bullying.
From Sundance School Council:
THANK YOU to everyone who placed an order from the Fill Your Freezer Playground Fundraiser. $4,151.87 was raised which will go towards our new playground. Thank you to all our amazing volunteers that helped with distribution. It is so appreciated.
There will be another fundraiser soon; Purdys Chocolate, in time for Easter. Watch for information soon!
The next Sundog Lunch is Donair Grill on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 for all students and staff. Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten classes please sign up for Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Deadline to order is April 16, 2026.
Volunteers are needed for this exciting event; if interested/able please sign up here to participate: Please be advised that a current police clearance and completed volunteer paperwork will be required to assist with this event. For further details or instruction regarding this clearance process, please email the Sundance Volunteer Coordinator, volunteer.sundance@gmail.com.
If you have any questions regarding the Sundog Lunches/Snacks, please email sundoglunch@gmail.com.
Upcoming:
Monday, February 9: Grades 5 & 6 Skating at Lake Sundance, weather permitting
Tuesday, February 10: Grades 5 & 6 Skating at Lake Sundance, weather permitting
Tuesday, February 10: Sundog Snack
Wednesday, February 11: Grades 5 & 6 Skating at Lake Sundance, weather permitting
Wednesday, February 11: Grade 1 vaccination catch ups
Wednesday, February 11: Sundog Snack for Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten
Thursday, February 12: Teachers Convention. NO SCHOOL for students
Friday, February 13: Teachers Convention. NO SCHOOL for students
Monday, February 16: Family Day. NO SCHOOL for all