In order to keep the Stoney Creek Community better informed, we will be providing a week at a glance for each week to feature events that families might need reminders about and to keep everyone up-to-date on what’s happening each week. At the bottom, we will include large upcoming school-wide events and community programs to keep your eyes open for.
LOOKING AHEAD…UPCOMING NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF December 16 – December 20, 2024
Monday, December 16
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Gym
- Registration for Burnaby FC Soccer Program opens today via School Cash Online at 10:00 am
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
- Big Brother Teen Mentors – 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm
Tuesday, December 17
- Please drop off your Pancake Breakfast donations today in the Community Office!
- No Girls’ Bball practice until January
- Dance Club (boys only rehearsal today) – 12:20 pm in the music room
- Comics Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 107
- Winter Concert (Daytime) Dress Rehearsal – Cast A and Even Divisions. Families welcome to attend (doors open @ 1:00 pm)
- Winter Concert (Evening) – Cast A and Even Divisions. Tickets available on school cash (doors open @ 5:30 pm)
- Apples Arrive Today – pick up from Community Room today during these times: 2:45 – 3:15 pm, 7:00 – 7:30 pm or after the winter concert (approx. 7:30 – 8:00 pm)
Wednesday, December 18
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Gym
- Chess Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 104
- Winter Concert (Daytime) Dress Rehearsal – Cast B and Odd Divisions. Families welcome to attend (doors open @ 1pm)
- Winter Concert (Evening) – Cast B and Odd Divisions. Tickets available on school cash (doors open @ 5:30 pm)
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
Thursday, December 19
- No Boys’ Bball practice until January
- Knitting Club at 12:20 pm in the library
Friday, December 20
- No Boys’ Bball practice until January
- Pancake Breakfast & PJ Day in the morning – volunteers & donations appreciated – please sign up HERE
- Choir Rehearsal – 12:20 pm in the Music Room
- Preteen Alphabet Soup – 3:00 pm at the Creekside Portable
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3
- Winter Break – school is closed
Monday, January 6
- First Day Back to School
- Registration for Theatrix Musical Theatre opens today
Thursday, January 9
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 – Escape Room for Kids begins (registered program) in the Community Room
Friday, January 10
- Stoney Creek Spirit Day – wear your School Spirit Team Colours/Stoney Creek clothes!
Wednesday, January 15
- Community Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in the library. All welcome! Email taryn.briscoe@burnabyschools.ca if you’d like to request childcare in order to attend the meeting.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Spiritwear Orders will be ready next week! We will send another email with pick-up details once they have arrived at the school. Stay tuned for more details!
Student Programs Starting in January 2025 – We are excited to share some upcoming programs that will begin in January! Please click here to read about key information for each program. We are sharing this information with you now so you have time to discuss these programs with your child(ren) to see if they’re interested in signing up before the registration date. **Note that Burnaby FC Soccer Registration is first-come-first-served, opening at 10am Monday December 16th on School Cash Online. Once payment is received we will send you a registration form to complete.
Calm & Confident Parenting Series hosted by Burnaby Family Life, will be running on Thursdays in the Community Room for 8 weeks, starting on Thursday, January 27th. Free program and childminding for children 0-5 provided. Click here to view the flyer and registration details.
Supporting Families During the Winter Break – As the holiday season draws near, we want to take a moment to remind you that Stoney Creek CARES! With Winter Break just around the corner, we are committed to ensuring that all families feel supported throughout the holidays and over the two-week break from school. Furthermore, as a Community School, we aim to connect with you community resources to help support you and your family’s needs. If you find yourself in need of support over the winter break, please feel free to fill out this confidential form here (deadline Wednesday December 18th)
Additionally, if you are in a position to contribute and help support our Stoney Creek community, you can make a donation through School Cash Online here. When donating, please select our school and specify “Holiday Cheer at Stoney Creek” in the message section. Deadline to submit a donation is Sunday December 15th. Thank you so much for your consideration and generosity!
Happy Holidays from the City of Burnaby – check out various upcoming events and light displays in Burnaby. Click here for more details.
Stay connected about any upcoming school or community events as well as updates from our Community Council on our school’s website at stoneycreek.burnabyschools.ca
