Weekly Update Dec. 18 – 22 | Winter Solstice, Winter Festivities, Kindergarten Registration

Week Ahead

December 18

Spirit Day: Hanukkah – Wear blue, yellow or white

December 19

Spirit Day: Kwanzaa – Wear red, green or black

December 20

Spirit Day: Christmas – Wear red, green or Christmas Sweater

December 21

Spirit Day: Winter Solstice – Wear yellow or gold

December 22

Spirit Day: New Years – Pajama Day Mon/Wed Kindergarten Attends
Last Day of Classes prior to Winter Break


Upcoming Important Dates

January 8

Classes Resume

January 12

Fun Snack – Edible Arrangements

January 15

Non-Instructional Day – No school for all students


Principal’s Message

Winter Solstice

Winter Festivities

This month, we are learning about the diverse types of festivities and celebrations that take place around the world at this time of year. As part of this learning, we will take part in some festive wear this week related to each day's theme.

  • Dec. 18: Hanukkah – Wear blue, yellow or white
  • Dec. 19: Kwanzaa – Wear red, green or black
  • Dec 20: Christmas – Wear red, green or Christmas Sweater
  • Dec 21: Winter Solstice – Wear yellow or gold
  • Dec 22: New Years – Pajama Day

For more information about the festivities, please see the attached flyer.

Kindergarten Registration 2024-25

Registering your child for school is an exciting milestone for many families! Starting Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, kindergarten registration will be open for the 2024-25 school year. For children to be eligible to register and attend kindergarten next school year, they must turn five years old on or before Dec. 31, 2024.

For more information, please visit the CBE Registration Page or the school website. When registering your child for school, there are several things you should consider. Our Kindergarten Registration Guide can help answer many of your questions.

School Council/Parent Society Notes

The next School Council/Parent Society Meeting will be on Thursday, January 25 beginning at 6:30pm in our Learning Commons. This meeting is the AGM of both the School Council and the Parents Society. If you would like to hear more about both groups, please see the school website.