A reminder that Fall Break runs from November 8-13, 2024, and the school is closed. Regular classes resume for all Simon Fraser students on Thursday, November 14, 2024.
For your reference, the Simon Fraser School Instructional Calendar can be found here.
Update| Lunches, Snacks & Utensils
We still have numerous students coming daily for lunches and snacks exhausting our supply for students in need. Please remind your child/ren to be packing sufficient snacks and lunches to last them the whole day. Reminder: We do have a Snack Shack that runs all week, except Wednesday’s. They have many healthy snacks available for purchase.
We also find many students come for utensils. Unfortunately, we do not have spare utensils for student use.
Inform| Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences are taking place at the end of November. Conferences are scheduled for:
- Thursday, November 28, 4:00 – 8:00 pm – in-person appointments, all grades
- Friday, November 29: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – virtual appointments, all grades
Appointments can be made via MyCBE. Technical support to navigate to the booking system and schedule appointments with your child’s / children’s teacher can be found on the Technical Support page.
The booking system will open on Wednesday, November 20th at 8:00 am for scheduling an appointment(s). The booking system will close Wednesday, November 27th at noon. If you are booking for more than on student, please leave time between the appointments for moving between rooms.
Support| West Coast Holiday Plant Fundraiser
It’s that time of the year again! We are running our annual West Coast Holiday Plant Fundraiser in support of Grade 9 students travelling on the West Coast Sailing Trip in the Spring of 2025.
If you are interested in supporting this cause, all orders can be completed online at:
https://simonfraserschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
The deadline for orders is Tuesday November 18. Plants must be picked up on Tues Dec 3rd between 2:00-5:30 in the school cafeteria.
Inform | Simon Fraser Book Fair November 25-28
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our School. The Book fair will take place in the Front Foyer at the main entrance. The Book fair accepts Cash and Debit.
Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website to look through the digital flyers and our school homepage:
You can watch some book trailers found here too:
Book Resources - Middle School - Scholastic Canada Book Fairs
Book fair flyers will be distributed after Fall Break so they can show you what’s on their wish list.
Invite| Anti-Bullying Parent Presentation
The John G. Diefenbaker High School team has invited Simon Fraser School families to join an online presentation regarding anti-bullying. On Nov 14th, Tad Milmine, founder of Bullying Ends Here, will be offering a session specifically for our parent community. The session will be virtual on Nov 14 at 6:30 pm. If you have questions, please reach out to jgdschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
Presentation registration information:
A link to the virtual presentation will be sent on the afternoon of November 14th to people registered for the presentation. If interested, please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/WPCt77Aytp
Inform| Guest Speaker
On November 19th, 2024, Simon Fraser students will participate in a presentation from Leo Barbe. Raised in Scarborough, a multicultural inner city of Toronto known for its crime and violence, Leo was able to build the foundation of his character. Nearly becoming a statistic like many of his peers Leo used his infectious energy and ambition to carve out a life no one ever thought possible.
Inform| Simon Fraser Digital Citizenship Plan & Technology Admirable Use Policy
Digital Citizenship is having the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to demonstrate responsible and respectful behaviour when using technology or participating in digital environments.
All CBE Schools are required to update or create Digital Citizenship plans on a yearly basis. Schools use system support to write a Digital Citizenship Plan that is unique to their own demographics and aligned with student and community needs.
The Simon Fraser School 2024-25 Digital Citizenship Plan and Technology Admirable Use Policy can be found here.
Dates of Significance
- November: Lebanese Heritage Month
- November: Hindu Heritage Month
- November 8: Indigenous Veterans Day
- November 8-13: Fall Break (classes resume November 14)
- November 10-16: Roc Your Mocs Week
- November 11: Remembrance Day
- November 12-18 Metis Awareness Week
- November 14: Wrestling Practice 2:45-4pm
- November 18: School Council
- November 18: Wrestling Practice 2:45-4pm
- November 20: Subway Fun Lunch (Orders due Nov 15th by midnight)
- November 21: Wrestling Practice 2:45-4pm
- November 25: Wrestling Practice 2:45-4pm
- November 28: Student Learning Conferences (In Person) 4:00 – 8:00 PM
- November 29: Student Learning Conferences (Virtual) 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS