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 Jan. 27 – 31, 2025
LITERACY WEEK THIS WEEK – Click HERE for more information
Monday, January 27
- Band Practice cancelled due to Literacy Week Assembly
- Literacy Week Kick-Off Assembly 9:00 am in the gym – Families welcome!
- Theatrix Lunch Hour Program begins (pre-registered) from 12:15 – 12:52 pm in the Gym (1 of 12)
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
- Burnaby FC Fall Program for Gr. 3-7s (pre-registered/full) from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Gym (3 of 8)
- Young Artists Gr. 4-7 Afterschool Program (pre-registered/space available!) from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Staffroom (3 of 4)
- Big Brother Teen Mentors 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm
- Family Art Night (registration info here) 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Community Rm
Tuesday, January 28
- Spirit Day – Dress as your favourite book character &/or Wear Words!
- Girls Bball Practice is in the gym from 8:00 – 8:45 am
- Intermediate Dance Club (Grades 4-7) – 12:20 pm in the gym
- Comics Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 107
- Boys’ Bball Game @ Home vs University Highlands (3:00 – 4:30 pm)
- Little Leaders Afterschool Program (pre-registered/full) from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (2 of 4)
- Fun Fair Planning Committee Meeting 7:00 pm in the Library
Wednesday, January 29
- Chinese Lunar New Year – marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake!
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Gym
- Div. 12, 14 & 15 Skating Field Trip in am
- Theatrix Lunch Hour Program (pre-registered) from 12:15 – 12:52 pm in the Gym (2 of 12)
- Chess Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 104
- 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, January 30
- Boys Bball practice is in the gym from 7:45 – 8:45 am
- 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
- Primary Dance Club (Grades 1-3) at 12:20 in the Gym
- Creekside’s D&D Afterschool Program (pre-registered/space available!) in the Creekside portable from 3:30 – 5:00 pm (3 of 9)
- Calm & Confident Parenting Program (pre-registered) from 12:30 – 2:30 pm in the Community Rm (3 of 8)
- Escape Room Afterschool Program (pre-registered/full) from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (4 of 8)
- Girls Basketball Game @ Home (3:00 – 4:30 pm)
Friday, January 31
- Girls Bball Practice is in the gym from 8:00 – 8:45 am
- Boys Bball Practice is at lunch in the gym today
- Choir Rehearsal – 12:20 pm in the Music Room
- Preteen Alphabet Soup – 3:00 pm at the Creekside Portable
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday, February 5
- Div. 12, 14 & 15 Skating Field Trip
Friday, February 7
- Cypress Mountain day trip for Ski/Snowboard students
- Spirit Day – Twin Day
- Lego & Gym Afterschool Program – starts today for registered students
Wednesday, February 12
- Div. 7 & 8 Skating Field Trip
Friday, February 14
- Cypress Mountain day trip for Ski/Snowboard students
Monday, February 17
- Family Day Stat – school closed
Wednesday, February 19
- Div. 11 & 13 Skating Field Trip
Friday, February 21
- Cypress Mountain day trip for Ski/Snowboard students
Monday, February 24
- Shadbolt’s Family Art Night 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the Community Rm. Register here.
Wednesday, February 26
- Pink Shirt Day
- Div. 11 & 13 Skating Field Trip
Friday, February 28
- Pro-D Day – no school for students
Friday, March 7
- Cypress Mountain day trip for Ski/Snowboard students – final trip
- Spirit day – Wear your favourite colour day!
Monday, March 10
- Lunchbox Theatre Performance in the afternoon – more details to come
Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 28
- SPRING BREAK – school is closed
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Fun Fair Planning Meeting – The Fun Fair is Stoney Creek’s largest community event and fundraiser, sponsored by the Stoney Creek Community Council (PAC) and will be happening in May 2025. We are looking for more parents to help out on the planning committee so that we can make this event the best Fun Fair ever! Please join us in the library on Tuesday, January 28th @ 7:00 pm for a Fun Fair planning meeting to find out more about this event and how you can help.
February is Registration Month for new K-12 students that will attend school in September 2025. Children born in 2020 should register in February to start Kindergarten in September 2025. More details available here.
Shadbolt’s Family Art Night is happening this coming Monday, January 27th at 6:00 pm. Spots are still available! Click here to view the flyer with all details and registration information.
Creekside Pro-D Day Outing is set for the February 28th Pro-D Day and open to students aged 10-13 yrs old. Participants will be heading to Zone Bowling in Coquitlam. Registration is open, click here for more details.
Coldest Night of the Year is an event running for the 9th year in a row, supporting two Burnaby organizations: The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and Burnaby Community Services. Find out more about this February 22 event by viewing this flyer.
Burnaby Baseball Association registration for youth baseball programs closes on March 15th. More details available here.
Metro Minor Ball Hockey season runs March – June for boys and girls aged 5 – 19 years old. Click here for more information.
Single Mothers Social – Please view this flyer for information about upcoming local events for single mothers, funded by the United Way.
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
