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.
Community Council Minutes – Please visit the school’s Council page (https://stoneycreek.burnabyschools.ca/community-council/) to see the minutes and reports of the latest Community Council (PAC) meeting that was held on Wednesday, November 20th.
Lost and Found – A watch and top were left behind in the gym after the Grade 7 vs. Staff Volleyball Game on Thursday. If either item is yours, please see Ms. Spartano in the office.
LOOKING AHEAD…UPCOMING NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF:
December 2 – December 6, 2024
Monday, December 2
- Spirit Day Event – Festive Sweater/Outfit Day
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Gym
- 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 Fall Program for Gr. 3-5s (LAST SESSION) from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Gym (8 of 8)
- Afterschool Young Artists Program for Gr. 4-7s (LAST SESSION) today from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Staffroom (6 of 6)
Tuesday, December 3
- Gr. 6/7 Girls Basketball Practice – 8:00 am in the gym
- Dance Club – 12:20 pm in the gym
- Comics Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 107
Wednesday, December 4
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Gym
- Div. 7 & 8 Skating in the am
- JJ’s Homework Club (LAST SESSION BEFORE WINTER BREAK) for Gr. 6/7 registered students 3:00 pm in the Community Room
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
Thursday, December 5
- Gr. 6/7 Boys Basketball Practice – 8:00 am in the gym
- English Conversation Circle from 9:15 – 10:15 am in the Community Rm – (free/drop in program)
- Knitting Club at 12:20 pm in the library
Friday, December 6
- Gr. 6/7 Boys Basketball Practice – 8:00 am in the gym
- Preteen Alphabet Soup – 3:00 pm at the Creekside Portable
- Special Subway Lunch – orders due by 11:59pm tonight
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, December 9
- Spirit Day Event – Greatest Fan Day
- Family Art Night – 6:00 pm in the Community Room (pre-registered/full)
Wednesday, December 11
- Final day to order apples – click here to place your order
Thursday, December 12
- Kindergarten Dental Screening
Friday, December 13
- Special Subway Hot Lunch – orders must be placed by 11:59pm on Friday, December 6th on the munchalunch.com site
Tuesday, December 17
- Apples arrive! – more details to come re: pick up times
- Winter Concert (Daytime) Dress Rehearsal – Cast A and Even Divisions. Families welcome to attend.
- Winter Concert (Evening) – Cast A and Even Divisions. More details to come re: tickets.
Wednesday, December 18
- Winter Concert (Daytime) Dress Rehearsal – Cast B and Odd Divisions. Families welcome to attend.
- Winter Concert (Evening) – Cast B and Odd Divisions. More details to come re: tickets.
Friday, December 20
- Pancake Breakfast & PJ Day in the morning – volunteers & donations appreciated – Please click on this poster which has links to both the food and volunteer sign up pages.
Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3
- Winter Break – school is closed
Monday, January 6
- First Day Back to School
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.
Upcoming Pro-D Days:
- Friday, February 28, 2025
- Monday, April 28, 2025
- Monday, June 9, 2025
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Special Subway Hot Lunch will be offered on Friday, December 13th. This special lunch day is for those students who are NOT already on the monthly School Meal Program (which is already serving subway that day), or for any students who may want to order a drink or cookies in addition to their lunch. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 6th on munchalunch.com
Pancake Breakfast – Volunteers Needed. Stoney Creek will be hosting a festive pancake breakfast for all of our students on Friday, December 20th. In order to make this a NO-COST event for our students we are asking for donations of food items to help with the breakfast. We are also in need of volunteers for set-up, cooking, serving, and clean up. Please click on this poster which has links to both the food and volunteer sign up pages.
The Burnaby Christmas Bureau helps families in need during the holiday season. We provide gifts, and festive cheer to make Christmas a little brighter for everyone. For information on eligibility and how to access these services, please click here.
Fall Apple Fundraiser Round 3 Sales are open! – Due to the popularity of the first two sales, we are pleased to announce that we are running one more Fall Apple Fundraiser! This is your chance to get your hands on one last box of orchard fresh apples in 2024. They make great holiday gifts and can be used in various ways for delicious party food. With each box sold, Stoney Creek will raise $8-10. Click here to visit the fundraising page on our school website to learn more and place your order. Included on the website is a linked poster. All promotion is appreciated and helps us raise much needed funds. Please note the deadline to place orders is December 11th at midnight.
Family Art Night – Holiday Special! Registration is currently open for this family art night which takes place in the Community Room at 6pm on Monday, December 9th. Click here to view the flyer and registration details. Only a few spots left!
Burnaby Rec Winter Registration is starting soon! Priority registration for Burnaby residents begins the week of Monday, December 2nd. The winter registration flyer has more details.
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
