Principal’s Newsletter January 9, 2026

📅 Upcoming Events

• Bottle Drive Jan 12-16
• K-3 Assessments start Jan 19
• Learner Profiles Feb 13
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🎟️ Join Our Raffle Fun! Our exciting raffles are underway! Don’t miss your chance to help support our Grade 7/8 camp and other important programs throughout the school as well as some prizes.

🍽️ Hot Lunch Orders Now Open! We’re excited to announce that hot lunch is available for January and February. Families can now place orders for delicious, nutritious meals to support busy days and happy students. Please note that all orders must be submitted by January 13—don’t miss out! Visit our school website or contact the office for more details and ordering instructions.

🍾 Bottle Drive Next Week! We want to let everyone know that our Bottle Drive will be running all next week! To make it easy for families to participate, a trailer will be parked in our school parking lot throughout the event—just bring your bottles and drop them off anytime during the week. Every contribution helps support our school programs, so thank you for your generosity!

🏫 School Council Needs You! Are you interested in having a voice in our school's future and helping shape important decisions? We invite parents, guardians, and community members to consider joining our School Council. Your insights and participation are invaluable in supporting our students and staff. If you’d like to take part or learn more about the School Council, please contact the office for details. We’d love to have you involved! Our meeting dates for the remainder of the year are Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 16, May 7, and June 4. All meetings are t 3:30 in our Learning Commons!

🐍 Interested in Leading a Cobra Club? Are you passionate about a special hobby, skill, or activity and eager to share it with our students? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers—parents, guardians, and community members—to help lead one of our Cobra Clubs this year! Whether you’d like to organize art sessions, STEM projects, book circles, or any creative club idea, your leadership can ignite new passions and bring fresh energy to our school. If you’re interested or would like to learn more about leading a club, please contact the office. Let’s work together to make the Cobra Clubs an unforgettable part of the school experience!

🔢 Tip of the Week: Make Numeracy Fun at Home! Boost your child's math skills by playing simple numeracy games together as a family. Try counting objects during grocery shopping, playing number-based board games, or challenging each other to quick mental math quizzes at dinner. Incorporating numbers into everyday activities makes learning math enjoyable, strengthens problem-solving skills, and shows that math is all around us!

🍂 Closing

Thank you for your ongoing involvement and commitment to our vibrant school community. Your support and engagement are what make our school such a special place for students to learn, grow, and thrive together. As we look forward to the exciting events and opportunities ahead, let’s continue to work hand in hand to create a positive, memorable year for everyone.