I am reminded daily of the resilience, courage, and talent of our amazing students. Today was a wonderful day to celebrate student talent – from singers to poets, rappers to drummers. Thank you to the students and staff who worked hard to bring this celebration together.  

I also thank families who donated to our holiday hamper initiative. I am happy to report that six Fraser families were supported thanks to your generosity. If you require access to food resources during the break, please visit the Calgary Food Map. 

Whichever holiday you celebrate, please accept my best wishes for a Winter Break filled with love, laughter and moments that bring you joy. I hope you take time to relax, recharge, and connect with family and friends. Wishing you good health and the hope that 2025 is an amazing year for our Simon Fraser community. 

School resumes on January 6th, 2025. 

Remind| Bell Change 

When students return from Winter Break, they will experience a revised bell schedule as we combine Connect and Homeroom for the remainder of the school year. This change will allow us to focus on building community and reduce the number of transitions. Please note that our Friday schedule remains the same.  

See below for the new schedule: 

Monday to Thursday 

7:50 

Outside Warning Bell 

7:53 

Warning Bell 

7:55 – 8:09 

Connect 

8:11 – 9:05 

Period 1 

9:07 – 10:01 

Period 2 

10:01 – 10:08 

Nutrition Break 

10:08 – 11:02 

Period 3 

11:04 – 11:58 

Period 4 

11:58 – 12:43 

Lunch 

                12:20 

Half Bell  

                12:38   

Warning Bell 

12:43 – 1:37 

Period 5 

1:39 – 2:33 

Period 6 

2:40 

Buses Depart 

Healthy Hunger Calendar –

To register go to www.healthyhunger.ca  

  • Jan 8, 2025: Subway (Orders due by Jan 3) 
  • Jan 22, 2025: OPA (Orders due by Jan 17) 
  • Feb 5, 2025: Panago (Orders due by Jan 31) 
  • Feb 19, 2025: Subway (Orders due by Feb 14) 
  • Mar 5, 2025: OPA (Orders due by Feb 28) 
  • Mar 19, 2025: Panago (Orders due by Mar 14) 
  • April 2, 2025: Subway (orders due by Mar 28) 
  • April 16, 2025: OPA (Orders due by April 11) 
  • April 30, 2025: Panago (Orders due by April 25) 
  • May 14, 2025: Subway (Orders due by May 9) 
  • May 28, 2025: OPA (Orders due by May 23) 
  • June 11, 2025: Panago (Orders due by June 6) 
  • June 25, 2025: Subway (Orders due by June 20) 

Dates of Significance:  

  • Dec. 20/24: Last Day of Classes for Students Before Winter Break  
  • Dec. 20/24 International Human Solidarity Day (UN)  
  • Dec. 21/24: Winter Solstice  
  • Dec. 21/24: Yule  
  • Dec. 25/24: Christmas  
  • Dec. 25th to Jan. 6th: Hanukkah  
  • Dec. 26/24: Kwanzaa  
  • Jan. 1/25: New Year’s Day 
  • Jan. 8/25: Grade 9 ENVOE trip 
  • Jan. 9/25: Grade 9 ENVOE trip 
  • Jan. 9/25 - Grade 5 Hangar Flight Museum Fieldtrip