Our school values are at the heart of everything we do. Developed collaboratively by students, staff, and families several years ago, these values reflect what our community believes is most important and continue to guide our learning, relationships, and decision-making.

We are looking forward to celebrating Halloween with two exciting events at Suncrest!

🎃 Suncrest Pumpkin Patch – Tuesday, October 27th

Our Suncrest Pumpkin Patch is back! Thanks to our PAC, students will have the opportunity to visit our school pumpkin patch and enjoy some hot chocolate!

A big thank you to our PAC for helping make this special experience possible for our students.

Halloween Costume Parade – Friday, October 30th

Start Time: 9:30am

We are excited for our annual Halloween Costume Parade! Families are welcome to join us in the gym to enjoy the parade and see all the creative costumes!

Carved Pumpkin Display

Students are invited to bring a carved pumpkin from home to display in the gym during our Halloween Parade.

• Pumpkin Drop-Off: Starting at 8:30am in the gym.

• Safety Reminder: No candles or open flames. Battery-operated tea lights are welcome.

• Pumpkin Pick-Up: Students must collect their pumpkins at recess, return them to their classrooms, and bring them home at the end of the day.

Halloween Costume Safety Reminders

To ensure a fun, safe, and inclusive celebration for everyone, please keep the following in mind when choosing costumes:

• No weapons or weapon-like accessories: including toy guns, swords, or knives.

• No masks that cover the face: as students need to be able to see clearly and move safely.

• Cultural Respect: Please avoid costumes that appropriate or stereotype cultures, traditions, or identities.

• School-Appropriate Costumes: Costumes should be respectful, inclusive, and appropriate for an elementary school setting.

Parent Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for parent volunteers to help set up benches, arrange carved pumpkins, and clean up after the Halloween Parade.

Volunteer Time: Friday, October 30th, from 8:30–10:40am.

If you are available to help, please contact Teresa.MigliuriMcCann@burnabyschools.ca

We look forward to a fun-filled week of Halloween festivities!

This Thursday is our first Spirit Day of the year! Students are encouraged to wear their house team colours and show their school spirit.

We can’t wait to see everyone proudly representing their team.

 

Terry Fox Run 2026

Suncrest Elementary is proud to once again participate in the Terry Fox School Run and continue Terry’s legacy of courage, determination, and hope.

Terry Fox Assembly

Wednesday, September 23 at 1:00pm

We are excited to welcome AJ Uthayakumaran, a Terry Fox School Run Ambassador, to Suncrest.

AJ will share Terry Fox’s incredible story along with his own passion for living an active, healthy life and helping others. Through his engaging presentation, AJ will encourage our students to be courageous, compassionate, and determined, just like Terry.

Students will also learn how their participation and fundraising efforts help support important cancer research across Canada.

As Terry said:

“I want to try the impossible.”

Suncrest Terry Fox Run

Thursday, September 24 from 2:15–2:45 p.m.

Our students and staff will come together as a school community to walk and run in honour of Terry Fox and all those whose lives have been affected by cancer.

Our Fundraising Goal: $1,000! Click the LINK

This year, Suncrest has set a goal of raising $1,000 for cancer research. We encourage families who are able to support our campaign and help us reach our goal.

Every step matters. Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can help continue Terry’s dream of creating a future without cancer.

Thank you for supporting our students as we carry on Terry’s incredible legacy!

We’re excited to welcome all students and families to the 2026/2027 school year! Here’s what you need to know as we get ready for the first day back.

📅 First Day Schedule — Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

The first day will be a short day – 8:55 AM to 10:00 AM. Students will go directly to their 2025/2026 classrooms, where they’ll spend the first week as we finalize class placements.

• Grade 6/7 MACC students to meet at Portable 2
• Students new to Suncrest will come into the main entrance and meet in the library
• Kindergarten Families: You and your child are invited to our in-person “Welcome to Suncrest” orientation on Tuesday, September 8th from 10:15 am to 11:15 am. Please meet outside the kindergarten classroom doors (Rooms 2 and 3). Your child will have the chance to visit our Kindergarten classrooms, try different activities and meet the kindergarten team!
  Due to limited space, this event is only for our new kindergarten students and parents. We will not be able to accommodate any siblings on September 8th.

2026/2027 Bell Schedule:

• 8:50 am Welcoming Bell
• 8:55 am Instruction begins
• 10:25 am -10:40 am Recess
• 12:00 pm -12:50 pm Lunch
• 12:54 Instruction begins
• 3:00 pm School Dismissal

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🏫 Class Placements

We appreciate your patience as we work through the final stages of organizing our classes.
The 2026/2027 classes will hopefully be ready by the second week of school, depending on enrolment changes.

Each year, we see new registrations and student withdrawals right up to (and even after) the first day. Our staff began working on placements back in June, and we continue to collaborate closely to create balanced, thoughtful class groupings.

Please take a moment to click here to learn more about combined classes; a common structure in most Burnaby schools. This resource will help explain how they work and why they are often used.

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🥪 Litterless Lunches

Suncrest is working toward becoming a litterless lunch school this year!
We encourage families to pack lunches in reusable containers instead of disposable wrappers or single-use plastics.

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✏️ School Supplies

No need to bring full school supplies on the first day. For the first week, students only need a few basics:

• A pencil case
• A water bottle
• A litterless lunch

Once classes are finalized, teachers will share exact supply lists.
📌 Primary students do not need to purchase supplies at this time — teachers will provide more information in September.

Looking forward to another great year at Suncrest!🌻