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 29 – May 3, 2024
Monday, April 29
- Pro-D Day – no school today for students
- Creekside Pro-D Day Rock Climbing Outing (pre-registered/full) – Click here to view the flyer
- Volleyball Academy Grade 7 Pro-D Camp (pre-registered/full) 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at Cariboo Hill Secondary
- Parent Digital Safety Meeting @ BMSS from 6:30 – 7:30 pm (register here)
Tuesday, April 30
- Fruit & Veg Program – organic apples
- Boys’ Bball Practice in gym @ 7:45 am
- Parks & Rec’s Science Discoveries (pre-registered) 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Room (2 of 8)
- Creative Artworks Gr. 3-6 (pre-registered) 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Staff Room (2 of 4)
Wednesday, May 01
- Track Practice (gr. 4 – 7) @ 8:00 am
- Musical Theatre Program (pre-registered) at 12:15pm in the gym (6 of 14)
- Creekside Pre-Teen Drop In – 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Creekside Portable
- Homework Club (pre-registered) in the Community Room from 3:00 – 7:00 pm
- Scholastic Book Fair – after school bookstore in the library from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 02
- Girls’ Bball Practice in gym @ 8:00 am
- English Language Conversation Circle in the Community Room from 9:15 – 10:30 am
- Scholastic Book Fair – after school bookstore in the library from 2:00 – 6:00 pm
- Early Dismissal for Student Led Conferences – students dismissed at 1:50 pm today, conferences from 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Friday, May 03
- District Awards Track Meet @ SFU – 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 pm (Gr. 4 – 7)
- Parks & Rec’s Lego and Games (pre-registered) 3:00 – 4:30 pm in the Community Rm (3 of 7)
- Alphabet Soup at Creekside – 3:00 pm
- Stoney Creek’s Family Movie Night: Migration – orders due by April 27 on munchalunch.com. Doors open at 6 pm, showtime at 6:30 pm in the gymnasium.
- Burnaby Youth Week’s Preteen Dance – for grades 6 & 7 only, at Gilmore Community School from 7:00 – 9:00pm (more details in Community News section below)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – LOOKING AHEAD
Saturday, May 11
- Great Salmon Send Off – 10:00am – 2:00pm in the school field. Click here for more details.
Thursday, May 16
- Community Council Meeting – 7:00 pm in the Library. All welcome to join and if you require childcare, please send a request to taryn.briscoe@burnabyschools.ca
Friday, May 17
- Sports Day – early dismissal at 12:30 pm
Monday, May 20
- Victoria Day Stat Holiday – school not in session
Friday, May 24
- Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser – more details available here.
Friday, June 7
- Pro-D Day – no school today for students
Tuesday, June 25 (Date Change)
- Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Burnaby Youth Week’s Preteen Dance – for grades 6 & 7 only, at Gilmore Community School from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Registration is required on Burnaby.ca/WebReg using barcode 31704. Admission is $8 and there will be a coat check (free) and concession available. More details about Youth Week can be found here.
Save the Date: Scholastic Book Fair! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming back to Stoney! After school on Wednesday May 1st (3:00-5:00pm) and Thursday May 2nd (2:00-6:00pm) the library will be transformed into a book store to raise funds for our school library. There will be popular titles, educational books, pens, bookmarks, posters and other fun accessories. There are always a few deeply discounted books, contests, prizes and other exciting happenings, so save the dates and come check it out! Cash and Card will be accepted for payment. For parents interested in volunteering at the book fair, please send an email to our librarian: sonya.neilson@burabyschools.ca.
Stoney Creek Staff Appreciation – Organized by the Stoney Creek Community Council. This year to show our appreciation for the staff, a group of Stoney Creek students have made cards to which we will add a small gift for each staff member. This is an opportunity for us, the parents, students and community, to show our wonderful Stoney Creek Staff how appreciative and thankful we are for all that they do all year round. A School Cash Item has been created to gather funds. These funds will be directed specifically to Staff Appreciation through the Stoney Creek Community Council.
Thanks in advance for all your support! If you have any questions, please email Amanda Martin at amandagmartin@gmail.com
The Great Salmon Send-Off – Save the date and come check out this family-friendly community event in our neighbourhood! On Saturday May 11th the Great Salmon Send-Off takes place in the Stoney Creek Community School field and at the Creek. Salmon releases will be happening at the creek between 10:30-11:30am and 12:00-1:30pm. View the flyer here.
Burnaby Camping Bureau 2024 – Families who are looking for financial support to help their children attend a summer camp experience (including Fun Rec summer camp at Stoney) can apply directly through the Burnaby Camping Bureau. Click here for more details.
Burnaby Family Life Programs – Burnaby family Life is pleased to share the following parenting programs with you:
- Calm & Confident Parenting
- Parenting for Immigrants
- Modern & Effective Parenting
- Systematic Training for Effective Parenting
- Navigating the Tween years
These programs are free and come with free childcare as well. (Childcare available for children 18 months to 10 years). Registration is required. Click here to read more about the programs and access each program flyer.
Burnaby Connect Fest April 26-30 – This year’s Connect Fest brings together culture, food, and community in Burnaby to explore the power of story. Click here for a list of all events, and here for the events specifically happening in our neighbourhood near Stoney Creek and SFU, including the Stoney Creek Soundwalk: Voices of the Community and the Poetry in Motion: A Multilingual Walk events.
Community Information for activities and programs around Burnaby is always posted on our website here. For P&R programs at other locations click here.
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
Take care and stay safe!
