Today, we acknowledged National Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a wellness activity that encouraged reflection on our responsibilities as treaty people and our relationship with the land. If your family is interested in continuing this learning at home, we invite you to explore the opportunities shared here. 

It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is just one week away. It has been a pleasure to watch our students grow, learn, and develop into remarkable individuals. As we approach the final days of the school year, we hope students finish their time at Simon Fraser School in a positive way and feel prepared for their next journey... whether that is moving on to high school, transitioning to Evanston Heights School, or returning to the next grade level here at Simon Fraser School. 

Inform| Staffing Updates 

It has been a very busy spring staffing season due to many factors including the decrease in student numbers, additional government funding, and a change in grade designations. While staffing for the 2026-2027 school year continues to evolve, we have a few announcements to make:  

  • Libby Coldbeck is retiring! 
  • Ramona Cook is heading to Evanston Heights School 
  • Liz Ivy accepted a position at Griffith Woods School 
  • Kyle Gustafson accepted a position at Dr. George Stanley School 
  • Cassidy Schultz is moving to BC 
  • Rachel Wilkie (currently on leave) accepted a job share position at Taradale School  
  • Kate Payne (currently on leave) accepted a position at Bishop Pinkham School 
  • Lily Heshmati (currently on a temp contract for Kate Payne) is heading to Evanston Heights 
  • Jillian Howell-Fellows (currently on a temp contract covering Rachel Wilkie) is returning to Simon Fraser School 
  • Owen Wishart is joining Simon Fraser School - coming from Terry Fox School 
  • Angelica Baker is joining the Simon Fraser team in grades 6 and 7
  • Stacey Kokot is joining Simon Fraser from Westridge 

We would like to take this opportunity to wish staff departing much success in their future endeavors and welcome Owen, Angelica, and Stacey to the SF team. 

Inform| Last Day of School 

The last day of school for the 2025–2026 school year will be Friday, June 26, 2026. 

To celebrate another fantastic year, we will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast for all students and staff on this day. It’s a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together, reflect on the year, and enjoy a special treat. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to members of the School Council team for supporting this event. 

Additionally, time has been scheduled during the day for students to collect signatures from peers and staff. Students who ordered a yearbook are encouraged to bring it for signing. Those who did not order a yearbook will be provided with a “mini-memory” sheet for signature collection. 

We are kindly requesting a $2 donation per child for students who would like a mini-memory sheet. 

Inform| 2026-27 Back to School Information  

Information for the back-to-school plan has been posted on our school website. 

Inform| Report Cards 

Families will be able to view online through MyCBE student report cards on June 25th, 2026. Report cards may be viewed, downloaded, and/or printed.  

Parents and Guardians can sign into MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades, and attendance information. For best access to information, log in to the MyCBE portal instead of using the PowerSchool App.  

Request| IPP Signature Sheets  

Families of students with IPPs, please sign and return the sheet as soon as possible. If it suits your needs, snap a picture of the signed sheet and email it to lojohnson@cbe.ab.ca. Check this off your list today! 

Remind| Lost & Found 

There is quite a collection of clothing, water bottles, lunch bags, etc. Please encourage your student to take a look and pick up any items that belong to them.  Items not picked up by Tuesday will be donated.  

Remind| Extended Leaves  

Simon Fraser School does not encourage extended absences for students during the school year. If families decide to take students out of school for longer than one week, an Extended Leave Form (available at the office) must be completed PRIOR to the absence. 

In addition, if we are unable to determine a student's attendance in the first week of school, their place at Simon Fraser School is not guaranteed. If you have any questions about extended absences, please contact the school office. 

Remind| School Fees are Due 

This is a reminder to please pay your school fees in MyCBE. The school has already paid the vendors for past field trips and now we are waiting for families to pay their fees to cover these costs. We request that all families pay outstanding fees so that we can continue offering these valuable learning opportunities to our students. 

Parents/guardians are welcome to come to the office to pay fees in person or online. Please call the school office if you need any support. 

Dates To Be Aware Of:  

  • June 20: World Refugee Day  
  • June 21:   
    • National Indigenous Peoples Day  
    • Father’s Day  
    • Summer Solstice  
  • June 22:   
    • Grade 9 Social Studies PAT  
    • Grade 7 Heritage Park Field Trip  
    • IPP signatures due to school  
  • June 23:   
    • Grade 8 Field Trip to the Calgary Zoo  
    • Grade 9 Science PAT  
  • June 24:   
    • Healthy Hunger – Cobs (Orders due by midnight Friday June 19th)  
    • Grade 9 Calaway Park Field Trip  
    • Grade 5 and 6 Field Trip to Granary Road  
  • June 25:   
    • Grade 9 Farewell   
    • Report Cards live on MyCBE  
  • June 26: Last Day of School for Students  
  • June 27: Multiculturalism Day  
  • June 29: Appeal's Day 9:00 am to 12:00 pm