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 March 3 – 7, 2025
Monday, March 3
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Music Room
- Theatrix Lunch Hour Program (pre-registered/full) from 12:15 – 12:52 pm in the Gym (10 of 12)
- ArtStarts Performance 1:15 – 2:15 pm – in gym
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
- Burnaby FC Fall Program for Gr. 3-6s (pre-registered/full) from 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Gym (7 of 8)
- Creative Artworks Afterschool Program for Gr. 1-3s (pre-registered/full) 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
Tuesday, March 4
- BMSS Counsellors/Grade 7 Session – 9:15 – 10:15 am in Mr. Angst’s room
- Intermediate Dance Club (Grades 4-7) – 12:20 pm in the gym
- Comics Club – 12:20 pm in Rm 107
- Adventures in Leadership 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (3 of 4)
- Fun Fair Planning Meeting 7:00 pm – Schoool Library all welcome
Wednesday, March 5
- Band Practice from 8:30 – 9:15 am in the Music Room
- Theatrix Lunch Hour Program (pre-registered/full) from 12:15 – 12:52 pm in the Gym (11 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, March 6
- Spirit day – Wear your favourite colour day!
- Adult English Conversation Circle from 9:15 – 10:15 am in the Community Rm – (free/drop in program)
- COLA Assembly 11:00 am – families welcome
- Knitting Club at 12:20 pm in the library
- Primary Dance Club (Grades 2-3) at 12:20 in the Gym
- Calm & Confident Parenting Program (LAST SESSION) from 12:30 – 2:30 pm in the Community Rm (8 of 8)
- Creekside’s D&D Afterschool Program (pre-registered) in the Creekside portable from 3:30 – 5:00 pm (8 of 9)
Friday, March 7
- Cypress Mountain day trip for Ski/Snowboard students – final trip
- Choir Rehearsal – 12:20 pm in the Music Room
- Preteen Alphabet Soup – 3:30 pm at the Creekside Portable
- Lego & Gym Afterschool Program – 3:00 pm in the Community Room for registered students (4 of 5)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, March 10
- Lunchbox TheatrePerformance! Doors open at 1:00 pm, performance in the gymnasium – families welcome to attend
Thursday, March 13
- Home Alone Class 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the school library – more details below
Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 28
- SPRING BREAK – school is closed
Monday, March 31
- First Day Back in Class
Monday, April 7
- Purdy’s Order Deadline TODAY – https://fundraising.purdys.com/947077-127878
Tuesday, April 15
- Spirit Day – 80s & 90s Dress Up Day!
Wednesday, April 16
- Community Council Meeting – 7:00 pm in the library
Friday, April 18
- Good Friday Stat – school closed
Monday, April 21
- Easter Monday Stat – school closed
Monday, April 28
- Pro-D Day – no classes today
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Easter Purdy’s Fundraiser is LIVE! The Community Council has created an Easter Purdy’s campaign. Orders can be placed using this link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/947077-127878.
- Last day to place orders is April 7, 2025
- Orders will arrive at the school by April 14, 2025
- Exact pick up dates/times will be provided closer to the date.
Home Alone Evening Course (Gr. 4-7) We will be offering a “Home Alone” course on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 6-8 pm in the Stoney Creek Community School Library. This is a two-hour in-person course. It is a chance for parents who want to prepare their child for staying at home alone once they are 10 years old or older. The course is designed for both parent and child together and is facilitated by The Family Education and Support Centre.
Topics covered include:
- dealing with emergencies
- answering the door
- snack/cooking
- gauging your child’s readiness to be home alone.
If you are interested in registering for this course, please fill out this form by Sunday, March 2nd to express your interest. We will contact you to confirm your space. The cost per parent/child registered is $25 and payment will be through School Cash.
City of Burnaby 2025 Spring Activities and Summer Camps – click here to view more details. Parks & Rec Spring/Summer Camp registration begins at 10am on Monday, March 3rd.
Royal Soccer Club Camps and Volunteer Request – volunteer opportunities can be viewed on this flyer. Details about soccer camps can be viewd on this flyer. Sign up by March 31, 2025 to access the early bird discount!
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
