This year’s winter musical is titled, “Chopped Holiday Challenge” and is a play on hit TV shows from the Food Network. It is another sizzling production written and arranged by Dr. Yanko, and is stuffed with puns, famous characters, and hit tunes throughout the ages.

Schedule: Our musical will have two matinee and evening performances in the school gym. Please see the schedule below to see which night(s) your child’s class will be performing. Students should arrive at the school at 6:00pm in their classrooms for evening performances. It is important that all students attend their performance night as this is a culmination of their classroom work, and every child is important in their class performance.

Tuesday December 19th 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Divisions 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 14

Wednesday December 20th 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Divisions 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13

*There will be a finale at the end of each concert in which all students will be involved.

Protect children from respiratory illnesses this winter

Respiratory illnesses tend to increase as we spend more time indoors. Common colds, the flu and COVID-19 spread through tiny droplets as people who are sick breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. When other people touch these droplets and then their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands they may become sick.

There are a handful of steps both children and adults can take to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses:

· Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water is not available.

· Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose.

· Cough and sneeze into your elbow.

· If you have symptoms, stay home and stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations The best way to protect others and reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu and COVID-19 is to get immunized. The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and available for free to anyone aged six months and older.

It is much safer to get the vaccines than to get the illnesses. Register your children with the Get Vaccinated system so that you can be invited to book their vaccinations when they are due. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/5WWe50PYIYC

Suncrest’s Pumpkin Patch event is happening this Friday, October 27th! Join us for a day of pumpkin picking and hot chocolate, generously provided by our PAC. We can’t wait for some autumn day fun!  More information in our Suncrest October Newsletter 2023.

Dates to Remember:

• October 19 – Spirit Day
• October 20 – Provincial Pro-D Day (no school for students)
• October 27 – Photo Retakes & Pumpkin Patch
• October 31 – Halloween Parade
• November 10 – Rememberance Day Assembly @ 11 am
• November 13 – No School
• November 21 – Math Games Night
• November 24 – Professional Day/No School for students

The 2023 Terry Fox School Run is set for this month and we are so excited to be taking part! Our event will be taking place on Tuesday, September 26^th at 2:00 pm.  We need your help to boost our student’s fundraising. This event supports vital cancer research while also building incredible school spirit for our students.  Let’s all show how incredible and generous our school community is and work to reach the fundraising goal of  $1000.

The Terry Fox Foundation has created an online fundraising page customized for our school. Don’t delay, let’s start fundraising today!

Donate online at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/32015

• Click the link above to donate or search for our school name at terryfox.org
• Receipts are issued immediately to donors by email from the Terry Fox Foundation

We are very excited to be a part of this year’s Terry Fox event.  This is our opportunity to “Try Like Terry” and go the distance for this year’s event.  Please join us to support cancer research while building incredible school spirit for all of our students.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Parents are invited to visit your child’s classroom on Thursday, September 14th from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm! See you then!

Suncrest Newsletter September 8 2023

We are looking forward to our time together this school year!

For the first week, Grades 1 – 7 students are to return to their last year’s classroom. Students will enter through classroom outside doors.

PAC Meet & Greet –  parents and caregivers, come join us for a coffee, tea and snack outside the main entrance on Tuesday, September 5th.

Welcome to Kindergarten:  Tuesday, September 5th 10:15 am – 11:15 am  (please meet at the oustide doors of classrooms 2 & 3)

All NEW students, please proceed to the GYM on the first day through the main entrance doors.

Tuesday, September 5th: Warning bell 8:50 am, Bell 8:55 am , dismissal at 10:00 am for grades 1 to 7

Wednesday, September 6th  to Friday, September 8th: dismissal at 3:00. Please bring snacks, lunch and basic supplies