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 April 7 – April 11, 2025
Monday, April 7
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Music Room
- Choir Rehearsal – 12:20 pm in the Music Room
- 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
- Burnaby FC Soccer starts today (Gr. 1-3, pre-registered/full) 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the gym and field (1 of 7)
- Art Exploration starts today (pre-registered/full) 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the staffroom (1 of 4)
- Purdy’s Order Deadline TODAY – https://fundraising.purdys.com/947077-127878
Tuesday, April 8
- Grade 4 – 7 Track Practice 8:00 – 8:45 am in the Gym
- Intermediate Dance Club (Grades 4-7) – 12:20 pm in the Gym
- Global Snacks & Crafts starts today (pre-registered/full) 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (1 of 5)
Wednesday, April 9
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Music Room
- Chess Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 104
- Gr. 6/7 Intramurals for interested students – 12:20 pm in the Gym
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
- JJ’s Homework Club for Gr. 6/7 registered students 3:00 pm in the Community Rm
Thursday, April 10
- Grade 4 – 7 Track Practice 8:00 – 8:45 am in the Gym
- Adult English Conversation Circle from 9:15 – 10:15 am in the Community Rm – (free/drop in program)
- Primary Dance Club (Grades 2-3) at 12:20 in the Gym
Friday, April 11
- Choir Rehearsal – 12:20 pm in the Music Room
- Preteen Alphabet Soup – 3:30 pm at the Creekside Portable
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday, April 15
- Spirit Day – 80s & 90s Dress Up Day!
- Burnaby Sings! Choir Festival – Bus leaves at 11:30 am for participating choir students, Stoney Creek’s choir performs at 12:15pm (Parents can purchase tickets on SchoolCash Online)
- COLA Assembly 11:00 am in the Gym – families welcome
Wednesday, April 16
- Community Council Meeting – 7:00 pm in the library. Please send a request to taryn.briscoe@burnabyschools.ca by Monday, April 14th if you require childcare in order to attend this meeting.
Friday, April 18
- Good Friday Stat – school closed
Monday, April 21
- Easter Monday Stat – school closed
Tuesday, April 22
- Spirit Day – Green Shirt Day!
Friday, April 25
- Jump Rope for Heart
- Science Discoveries for 9-12 yr olds starts today 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (sign up here)
Monday, April 28
- Pro-D Day – no classes today
Thursday, May 8
- Early Dismissal at 1:50 pm
- Student-Led Conferences 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, May 6
- Class and School Group Picture Day in the morning
Friday, May 9
- Spirit Day – Biggest Fan Day!
Saturday, May 10
- Great Salmon Send-Off from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monday, May 12
- Family Art Night 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Community Rm (sign up here)
Tuesday, May 13
- Snack Attack for 5-9 yr olds starts today 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (sign up here)
Friday, May 16
- Sports Day!
Monday, May 19
- Victoria Day Stat – school closed
Friday, May 23
- Community Fun Fair! 5:00 – 8:30 pm (more details to come)
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Summer Session at Burnaby Schools – registration opens next week! Summer Session brochures are now available to view (click here). The Elementary registration date for Elementary schools in North Burnaby, as well as registration for all the Gr.7/8 Transition course is Tuesday, April 8th at 10am. Registration for Elementary schools in South Burnaby will be Thursday, April 10th at 10am.
Stoney Creek does not have Summer session, however, you can register for any of the participating schools, including nearby Cameron Elementary. You will need your child’s PEN number to register which can be found at the top middle of your child’s report card, right under their name on the first page. You can also contact the office for the PEN number.
Please note that registration is done directly with the Summer session office.
Summer Session Office Contact Details:
Email: summersession@burnabyschools.ca
Phone: 604-296-6902
Jump Rope for Heart is taking place at Stoney Creek on Friday, April 25th. This event will raise funds for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Please click here to view the letter to parents with more details.
Shadbolt’s Family Art Night is taking place on Monday, May 12th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Community Room. Space is still available. Click here to view the flyer with registration information.
Parks & Rec Spring Afterschool Programs – check out this flyer for the Spring afterschool programs running at Stoney Creek. Registration is open and some spaces are still available.
Shop Local and Support your School! We are excited to announce that Stoney Creek has partnered with local bookstore Kinder Books (located in the River Market at the New Westminster Quay) as a member of their Read & Reward program. Support local businesses and our school library while getting brand new books for your family! It’s a win-win-win! Click here for more details.
Balloholics Spring Session classes will be held in Kitchener, Parkcrest, Buckingham, and Twelfth Avenue elementary schools. 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
