Dear Sundance families,
It was wonderful to see so many new and existing families join us for our French Immersion Information Night yesterday evening. It is always a pleasure to welcome new families and share the excitement of beginning the French Immersion journey.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 is filled with joyful learning, new friendships, and special events as students explore French through play, songs, and stories. We look forward to welcoming new families to our school community. You may find the presentation given at the meeting on the Sundance School website:
Parking Reminders: We would like to remind families that the bus zone directly outside the front of the school is to be kept clear of vehicles. For safety purposes, please do not drop off or pick up students in the staff parking lot. Our Accessible Parking spot indicated by the blue sign is for those registered drivers who need to access it. Parking is available outside Sundance Lake, just north of the school and on the south side of the crosswalk. Thank you for keeping our students safe!
Dogs on School Property: This is a reminder that CBE Administrative Regulation AR6004 Animals in Schools restricts animals on school property. Dogs are not permitted on school grounds except where expressly approved under AR6004 (e.g., service animals or authorized educational purposes). Additionally, the City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw prohibits dogs on school property, including playgrounds and fields.
Lost and Found: We have acquired lots of lost and found. Please ask your child(ren) to go and see the tables and racks to see if there is anything that belongs to them. The remaining items will be bagged up and donated at the end of January. You may find photos of some of the items on our website. Thank you.
From Sundance School Council:
New Playground ‘Fill Your Freezer’ Fundraiser: THANK YOU to everyone who has placed an order to help raise funds for our new playground. DEADLINE for ordering is 11:00pm on Monday, January 26. See below for all the details:
The existing playground is at the end of its life and must be replaced. Below are 2 winter fundraising opportunities. Thank you in advance for your support! Every order counts.
Fill Your Freezer: Order frozen foods today to feed your family and support the playground!
Before you place an order or invite your supports, please JOIN our fundraiser in 4 easy steps:
Visit our campaign here
Click the orange button, JOIN OUR FUNDRAISER to add your contact details
Shop online on your own personal page until 11:00pm on Monday, January 26, 2026
Share this fundraiser with your friends, family, and whomever you'd like by sharing your personal link. Note: you will be responsible for picking up their order
After you Join the Fundraiser, you can easily share your personal link with family, friends and supporters via text, email, social media, or, download your own, personal order to collect additional orders.
Order Pick Up: Thursday, February 5, 2026, between 2:00-5:00pm at Sundance School.
Many more details on the fundraising webpage.
Ongoing Bottle Depot Fundraiser:
Anytime you are planning to return bottles for recycling, the Playground Committee would be extremely grateful if you would consider donating them to support our playground.
Bottles can be dropped off all year long at Walden Bottle Depot, 19618 Walden Blvd, SE and credited to Sundance Elementary Playground Account.
Thank you Sundance families very much for your continued support and generosity. Every contribution helps and is truly appreciated.
Virtual School Council/Parent Association Meeting: Parents/guardians are invited to join us virtually on January 20, 2026, for the Sundance School Council and Parents Association (SPA).
Time: 6:30pm
The link to join the meeting and the full agenda can be found on the School website:
In addition to the agenda, there will be updates from within Sundance School by Mme Melanie, Principal, and Mme Heather, Assistant Principal. The Grade 4 teachers will also be presenting a showcase of learning about Math.
We look forward to your participation. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to reach out to School Council/Parent Association by emailing sundanceparentsassoc@gmail.com.
Holiday Mashup Dance, Thursday, January 29: Have you purchased your tickets and/or signed up to volunteer? See the website article for all the details to make sure you don’t miss out on such a fun evening for students and families.
Upcoming:
Tuesday, January 20: Virtual School Council/Parent Association Meeting.
Thursday, January 22: Elder Saa’kokoto school visit
Thursday, January 22: DEADLINE for ordering Sundog Snack
Friday, January 23: Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten classes in attendance