Thank you to all the students and staff who helped make our Remembrance Day assemblies so meaningful. The performances, reflections, and participation showed great respect and understanding for the importance of this day. A special thank you to our MCs for leading the ceremonies with confidence and care, I especially appreciated their script pertaining to the strength of diversity, “Canada's strength has always come from its diversity - people of many cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs have stood side by side in times of war and peace. From Indigenous soldiers and nurses to newcomers who fought for a country they had just begun to call home; their courage and dedication remind us that unity is built through respect and inclusion. In our own school community, we see that same strength and diversity every day - in the way we learn from one another, support each other, and work together to make our school a welcoming and safe place for all “.
Invite| Overview of High School Presentation
We are pleased to invite grade 9 parents/guardians to a virtual High School presentation.
- Date: November 20, 2025
- Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
- Link: Join the meeting now
This presentation will provide valuable information about the transition to high school to help prepare families/students for upcoming registrations/course selections.
Inform| School Conferences
School Conferences are an opportunity to engage in conversation about your child’s learning. During School Conferences, parents/guardians and teachers are able to communicate openly about student learning, especially with respect to areas of strength and areas of growth. They help build and sustain respectful relationships that allow both parties to share information and develop strategies to support student success.
Simon Fraser Fall School Conferences take place on:
- In-Person: Thursday November 27th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Virtual: Friday November 28th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Conferences must be booked via MyCBE. The system opens for booking on Wednesday November 19th at 8:00 am and closes on Wednesday November 26th at 12:00 pm. If you require support booking a school conference, please refer to this site.
You can request an interpreter to help with communication during conferences. Having an interpreter will improve everyone’s understanding of the discussion. There is no cost to families for language interpretation services. For more information on this service, please contact your child’s teacher.
Inform| Book Fair November 24-27
Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our Simon Fraser School from November 24th to November 27th from 9-2 pm. We will also be open during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday Nov 27th from 4- 8 pm so parents/guardians can shop with their children at the book fair. We accept cash, debit and credit as well as apple pay.
Learn more about the benefits Book Fairs bring to schools, students and teachers.
Inform| West Coast 2026 Winter Plant Fundraiser
Our grade 9 students that are participating in this year's West Coast Trip have begun a winter plant fundraiser. If you would like to support these students, you can do so by ordering online at:
https://simonfraserschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
The deadline for orders is Friday, Nov 14th.
Update| IPPs
Parents/Guardians can expect IPPs to go home for review/signatures on November 19, 2025. Documents will either be emailed or printed as per parent input. Please return signature pages by November 25th, 2025. Please contact your child's homeroom teacher if you have questions or concerns.
Update| Fees
We are reviewing our school-based fees and will be pro-rating fees based on actual expenses and costs. Any fees paid for cancelled trips or activities will be refunded. Course fees will and other school-based fees will be pro-rated based on costs/expenses incurred.
Remind| Bus Expectations and Safety
As cold weather starts, it becomes even more critical that students are adhering to the safety expectations on their ride to and from school. Students need to always remain seated, face forward and maintain a reasonable volume. We have also been informed by transportation regarding a few incidents of inappropriate language and behaviors that go against the Student Code of Conduct. We ask that students treat their buses with respect and care to ensure they stay clean and safe for everyone.
Dates To Be Aware Of
- November 5-11 Veterans Week
- November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
- November 10-12: Fall Break (classes resume November 13)
- November 9-15: Roc Your Mocs Week
- November 10-16: Metis Awareness Week
- November 11: Remembrance Day
- November 14: PICTURE RETAKES 😊
- November 16: Louise Riel Day
- November 17-21: National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week & Canadian History Week
- November 20: National Child Day & Transgender Day of Remembrance
- November 20: High School Overview Presentation
- November 24: School Council
- November 27 & 28: School Conferences