September 21-25 2026 Parent Update

Good afternoon Cinnabar families,

Congratulations to our new PAC Executive for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are very grateful to these parents for volunteering their time and energy to support our school community:

• Co-Chairs: Leanne St. Thomas, Thea Rouble and Andrea Cross (outgoing)
• Co-Secretaries: Caroline Evans and Amanda Rositano
• Treasurer: Monica Pearson
• Assistant Treasurer: Caroline Evans
• Members at Large: Tracy Crawford and Samantha Whyte

We look forward to working together. We appreciate the continued support and involvement of our Cinnabar families.

Warm regards,
Colette Young

September 24 Picture Day

September 25 Terry Fox Run

September 29 Orange Shirt Day/ Assembly

September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)

Please check out all of our celebrations and events on our website: https://cb.schools.sd68.bc.ca/

"We are all responsible for making our community a better place."

This quote emphasizes the idea that every individual has a role to play in creating a positive and thriving community. It encourages us to take ownership of our community and to contribute towards making it a better place, whether through small acts of kindness, volunteering, or advocating for change.

On Friday, September 25, our Cinnabar students and staff will come together to participate in the Terry Fox Run, carrying on Terry’s incredible legacy of courage, determination, and hope.

This is a meaningful opportunity for our students to learn about Terry’s story and to help support cancer research. We encourage students to participate with enthusiasm and to wear their favourite jersey or sports shirt for our Jersey Day!

If you would like to learn more about the Terry Fox Foundation or make a donation, please visit the link below:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/CinnabarValleyElementary

Thank you for helping us make this a special day for our Cinnabar community and for continuing Terry’s message of hope and perseverance.

Cross Country and Football Update

Cross Country for students in Grades 2–7 will begin next week. Students who are interested are asked to listen for announcements and check in with Mr. Klan for more information.

A big thank you to Ian Campbell for stepping up to coach our Grade 6/7 football team this year, and to Ms. Edwards for being the teacher sponsor.

Football practices will begin next week, with games taking place on Wednesdays (except for the first game, which will be on a Tuesday)

Thank you to everyone who helps make these opportunities possible for our students!

Safe Arrival

Daily attendance is a proven factor for success in school, however, if your child is ill or unable to attend school on that day, please use our reporting tool to let us know if your child will be absent. Log on to cinnabarvalley.sd68.bc.ca or contact the office at info.cb@sd68.bc.ca before 9:00 am.

Back to School Package – Mental Health and Wellness

The ministry is pleased to provide another package in their back to school series to support districts and schools in creating safe, connected and welcoming school environments.

Please find it here

For your information, Verification Forms/ eConsent Forms will be sent home electronically the second week of school. Please check with the person you are using as an emergency contact so they know they may be called. This information is absolutely critical to have as soon as possible. Thank you.

Parent Volunteers

Criminal Record Check

Please consider having a Criminal Record Check done at the start of the year, if you haven’t already done so. Thank you to the parents who have. A CRC does not expire for 5 years and allows you to participate in all activities inside and outside the school with our students. We desperately need parent helpers at events and it is a challenge when CRC have not been done. This is a district-mandated step that must be taken in order to become involved in any way in the school.

Online application: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm

Access Code/ID Number: UQ4T7XXBHE

Phone (toll free): 1-855-587-0185

Fax: 250-953-0408

Email: criminalrecords@gov.bc.ca

Driver Volunteer Form

If you wish to help drive students for field trips , you will need to fill out a Driver Volunteer Form as well. Please contact the office for a form if you are interested.

Open Parachute is a program that some teachers are using in our school. This program is designed by a team of Clinical Psychologists, Educators & Filmmakers, to teach mental health skills to all students in a way that is engaging and relatable, while being easy for educators to facilitate. Every lesson features an authentic peer voice, role modeling self-reflection and Resilience. Please see the link below for parent resources.

https://learn.openparachuteschools.com/parent/login?id=CA_RHDBtgi2