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  • Please note that students with annual external clearance may have their picture, including their face, their work, and their first name posted on our Instagram. Please see the annual authorization forms on MyCBE/SchoolEngage if you have any questions about clearance. We encourage families to follow our school’s Instagram to see teaching and learning in action!

Important Dates

Principal's Message

Dear Sibylla Kiddle Families,

It was so much fun to see all the costumes at school today!

Thank you for getting up early to paint faces, help children into costumes, inflate those giant dinosaur outfits, and somehow still manage to get to school on time!

If your child is trick-or-treating this weekend, I hope they collect all of your favourite treats as well!

Happy Halloween!

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Stay connected with the teaching, learning, and exciting activities happening at Sibylla Kiddle School!

Instagram: @sibyllakiddle_cbe

Please note that students with annual external clearance may have their photograph (including their face), their work, and their first name shared on our school's Instagram account.

For questions about student photo and media permissions, please review the annual authorization forms available through MyCBE/SchoolEngage.

We encourage families to follow our school account to see teaching and learning in action!

Sound Kreations Sharing Day — November 5

Families are invited to attend the final 15 minutes of their child's gym class on Thursday, November 5, to see what students have been learning through the Sound Kreations residency.

Please note that this is not a formal performance. It is a standing-room-only opportunity to see student learning in action.

M/W Kindergarten: Sharing will take place on Wednesday, November 4, at 2:05 PM.

Remembrance Day Assemblies — November 10

We will recognize Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 10, with two assemblies to accommodate our youngest students.

Families are welcome to attend.

Kindergarten and Grade 1 Assembly

Time: 9:30 AM
Doors Open: 9:15 AM

This shorter assembly is designed for our youngest students and will include:

• An explanation of why we observe Remembrance Day.
• A performance by Grade 4/5 students.
• A wreath-laying ceremony.
• Reflections shared by Grade 1 students.
• A moment of silence.

Grades 2–5 Assembly

Time: 10:30 AM
Doors Open: 10:15 AM

This assembly will include all elements of the earlier ceremony, along with a special guest presentation.

We are pleased to welcome veteran John MacCormack to our school for this important occasion.

Students who participate in Girl Guides or Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms on this day.

Poppy Donations — November 10

Thanks to our local Legion, every student will receive a poppy before the Remembrance Day assemblies.

We encourage students to bring a monetary donation for their poppy on Tuesday, November 10.

Leadership Club students will visit classrooms to collect donations.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

Family Donation | Supporting Regulation and Belonging

One of our Sibylla Kiddle School families has made a generous donation to our school.

To ensure the funds have the greatest possible impact for the greatest number of students, we invited staff members to reflect on areas of growth and opportunity within our school.

After careful consideration, we have decided to invest in two key areas: regulation and belonging.

Supporting Student Regulation

We will purchase four new regulation bikes for the school, giving students opportunities to use these resources outside their classroom spaces.

Building Belonging Through Art

Our second initiative is a school-wide artist residency through Passion for Glass.

All students and staff will create an individual glass piece that will come together as a collaborative legacy project.

The project will focus on the theme of belonging and will remain at our school for years to come.

We are incredibly grateful to this family for their generosity and commitment to supporting our students.

Safety Reminder | No Drop-Offs in the Staff Parking Lot

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority.

We have noticed an increase in parent vehicles using the staff parking lot during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times, particularly among families using the 1st Class doors.

Please remember:

• The staff parking lot is strictly reserved for staff members at all times.
• Parents and guardians must not use the staff parking lot for student drop-off or pick-up.
• Families are asked to park legally on adjacent streets and walk their children the remaining distance to school.

Please prioritize safety over convenience.

Thank you for helping keep our school community safe!

School Council Fundraisers | Growing Smiles and Purdy's

Did you know that school funding primarily covers staffing and some basic supplies, such as photocopying paper?

Many of the additional learning opportunities and resources available to students are funded through School Council and the Parent Fundraising Society.

This month alone, Council has supported:

• Transportation for field trips.
• The Sound Kreations residency.
• Classroom enrichment supplies, including sit spot mats and art materials.
• Gym equipment.

Families can support these initiatives through two current fundraising campaigns:

• Growing Smiles
• Purdy's Chocolate

For more information, please visit the SKS Council and Fundraising Society on Instagram.

Thank you for helping provide enriching opportunities for our students!

School Council Meetings | Free Babysitting Available

Starting with our Wednesday, November 4, School Council and Fundraising Society meeting at 6:30 PM, free babysitting will be available for families attending the meetings.

Babysitting will be provided by Sibylla Kiddle School Grade 5 students.

For the first meeting, students will be babysitters-in-training, with adults nearby to provide support as needed.

By the December meeting, we will have a new group of certified babysitters, as 34 Grade 5 students have registered for the babysitting course offered at our school.

Please note: Babysitting services are available for children ages 3 and older.

We hope this opportunity makes it easier for families to participate in School Council meetings.

Fall Break — November 11–13

There will be no school from Wednesday, November 11, through Friday, November 13, for Fall Break.

Classes will resume on Monday, November 16.

Upcoming Student Activities

Leadership Club | Guess the Number Fundraiser

The Leadership Club will host a Guess the Number Fundraiser from November 16–20.

Additional information will be shared closer to the event.

Fun Snack and Fun Lunch

• Friday, November 20: Fun Snack — Jelly Modern Donuts.
• Wednesday, November 25: Fun Lunch — IHOP.

Spirit Day — November 26

Our next Spirit Day will take place on Thursday, November 26.

The theme will be announced at a later date.

Scholastic Book Fair — November 30 to December 4

The Scholastic Book Fair will take place from November 30 through December 4.

Grade 5 Babysitting Course — November 30 to December 8

Grade 5 students registered for the babysitting course will participate between November 30 and December 8.