Be a Good Ancestor. Laisse un bel héritage
Dear Sundance families
As we head into the long weekend, take time to spend together as a family. Whether with family or friends, this is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, rest, and make lasting memories. In the busyness of school, work, activities, and daily routines, long weekends provide a valuable opportunity to reconnect.
Take time to step outside and enjoy the beauty of the fall. The changing leaves, crisp air, and natural spaces around us remind us to pause, be present, and appreciate the season. Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend.
Join us for our upcoming Welcome Back Fall Assembly, led by Mme Melanie and Mme Heather, as we come together to celebrate the start of a new school year.
When: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:00am
Inspired by the book Be a Good Ancestor/ Laisse un bel héritage, students will explore how the choices we make today can help create a caring, respectful, and inclusive future for our school community.
During the assembly, we will introduce our teachers and staff, reference the CBE's Student Code of Conduct, and our shared expectations for learning and belonging to celebrate the importance of treating one another with kindness and respect.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Parent Resources: Parents and guardians are invited to join us for the Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series; live online sessions focused on supporting child and youth well-being. Hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with experts from the Calgary community, this year's sessions will explore a range of timely topics.
Student well-being supports learning and success. As students navigate challenges that are connected to mental health and well-being, we have an opportunity to strengthen belonging, build skills, and ensure access to responsive support.
The sessions are designed to equip families with the knowledge, tools and strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today.
Some of the topics being covered include:
- Technology and Mental Health
- School Avoidance
- Understanding ADHD in Girls
- Vaping
- And more
Sessions are free and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.
Learn more and register via link.
Picture Re-Take Day: Lifetouch will be taking student photos on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 for those students who were absent on September 15/16, 2026.
Please let the classroom teacher know if your child(ren), was absent or you would like a re-take.
Thank you.
From Sundance School Council:
Halloween Dance: Halloween Dance Tickets are sold out! If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please email sundancesocialcord@gmail.com with your request.
We are still looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Sign up here.
You can still purchase concession tickets for food and drinks, Donuts (Gr 6), Haunted House (Gr 6) and more! Via link.
Boardwalk + Waffles & Chix Sundog Lunch: October 27, 2026. Order using Healthy Hunger account. Please ensure you have updated your Healthy Hunger account to show your child(ren)’s new teacher(s). The Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten classes will receive their orders on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
DEADLINE for ordering: Thursday, October 22, 2026.
NOTE: if your child(ren) is/are absent on distribution day, please call the School Office before noon to inform whether you will be collecting the order. There is no means to store any orders that are not collected.
Volunteers are needed to make this great event happen. Please sign up here to volunteer. A police clearance and Annual Volunteer Registration Form completed are required to be able to volunteer.
Thank you, School Council, for organizing these fun events.
Old Dutch New Playground Fundraiser: Thank you to everyone who purchased chips, the order is expected to arrive on Wednesday, October 21.
Please arrange to collect your order from the school on that day.
We would appreciate a few volunteers to help assist with handing out the boxes. If you can help out, please use the sign up. A police clearance is not required.
Thank you.
Sundance School Council
Upcoming:
Monday, October 12: Happy Thanksgiving. NO SCHOOL FOR ALL
Wednesday, October 14: Whole School Assembly
Friday, October 16: Monday/Wednesday Kindergarten Classes in Attendance
Monday, October 19: Non-Instructional Day. NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday, October 20: Picture Re-Take Day
Wednesday, October 21: Old Dutch Playground Fundraiser order pick up