The BACS Buzz

What's buzzing around Bon Accord Community School this month? Here's your inside scoop on the learning, laughter, celebrations, and happenings that make our school such a special place to be.

Welcome to our new school newsletter format! Moving forward, our newsletter will come out the first Friday of the month and will include school updates, important reminders, celebrations, and information about what is happening at BACS. To keep you in the loop between newsletters, our weekly events image will be shared on Instagram and Facebook, so be sure to follow along for the latest happenings around the school!

I am excited to take on the role of Acting Principal and continue building a welcoming, connected, and supportive school community with all of you. My door is always open, and I believe strong relationships between home and school make a real difference for our students. If you have a question, a concern, an idea to share, or simply want to connect, please reach out to me directly or contact the office to arrange a time to meet. I look forward to getting to know more of our families and continuing to work together to make BACS a great place for our students to learn and grow.

Halloween Fun!

Halloween is just around the corner! We will be holding our annual Halloween Parade at 10:00 a.m. next week. We look forward to seeing the students show off their costumes! Please keep an eye out for additional communication from your child’s classroom teacher about any other Halloween activities or plans for the day.

Parent-Teacher Conversations | November 4 & 5

Our fall Parent-Teacher Conversations are coming up on November 4th from 4-7 PM and 5th from 3:30-6:30 PM . The office will be sending out booking information shortly, and we encourage all families to book a time to connect with their child’s teacher.

You are an important part of your child’s educational journey, and we value the knowledge, experiences, and perspectives you bring. These conversations are a great opportunity to celebrate your child’s strengths, discuss their growth, and work together to support their next steps in learning. We are a team, and your partnership matters!

Thank you for being part of our BACS community. I look forward to the exciting things ahead as we continue to learn, grow, and make a difference together.

Warmly,

Mrs. Angela Davis

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With the holiday season approaching, we want to ensure that all of our families feel supported. If your family could benefit from additional assistance this Christmas, please review the information below regarding local food hamper and gift programs. If you require help completing any applications, accessing registration forms, or would like support navigating the process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school. We are happy to help connect families with available resources in a confidential and supportive manner.

🎄 Christmas Hamper Information

The Bon Accord Gibbons Food Bank Christmas Hamper application deadline is November 30, 2026. Hampers include a turkey, fresh vegetables, dinner items, and breakfast ingredients.

Hamper Pickup: Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (drive-through pickup only). Please remain in your vehicle and have ID ready.

Applications can be emailed to bonaccordgibbonsfoodbank@gmail.com or dropped off at the Food Bank. Please ensure all sections are completed, including your physical address.

🎁Christmas Gift Program

The Bon Accord Gibbons Food Bank has partnered with Families First Society to provide Christmas gifts for children.

Parents and caregivers will be able to choose gifts for their own children through Families First's online registration process, beginning November 2. www.familiesfirstsociety.ca

For assistance or questions, please contact Families First Society at 780-998-5595 ext. 221. 🎄

• Oct. 30 - Halloween Activities
• Nov. 2 - Pajama Day
• Nov. 2-6 - Book Fair
• Nov. 4- Fundraiser due
• Nov. 4 & 5 - Parent Teacher Conversations
• Nov. 6- Remembrance Day Observance
• Nov. 9-13 - Fall Break
• Nov. 16 - Welcome Back!

The School Council and Parent Support Society meetings are the fourth Tuesday of every month. Please join us at 6:30pm in the Library.

Next Meeting: October 27, 2026

All our Meeting agendas and minutes can be found here.

We hope to see you there!

School Council plays an essential role in building strong connections between families and the school. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Learn more about upcoming events, activities, and initiatives

• Share your ideas and perspectives to help shape the school community.

• Stay informed about decisions that impact students’ learning and well-being

• Connect with other parents and staff who are working together to support our children.

Your voice matters, and your involvement helps create the best possible learning environment for all students. We hope to see you there!

2026-27 School Council Executive

Chair- Jaelyn Ryan

Vice Chair- Christy Condin

Secretary- Katelyne Fleury

Officers- Jared Thompson, Brittany Zilinski, Michelle Swance

Community Member- Patricia Gagnon

PSS Executive:

Chair- Christy Condin

Vice Chair- Vacant

Secretary- Jaelyn Ryan

Treasurer- Brittany Zilinski

Directors (3)- 1. Katelyne Fleury. 2. Michelle Swance, 3. Rena Bunbury

Fundraising (non voting position)- Christy & Brittany

AGLC (non voting position)- Vacant

Need to contact our PSS? You can email them.

We offer a variety of hot lunch options throughout the year, organized and run by our amazing parent volunteers. Thank you to everyone who helps make these lunches possible!

If your child will be absent on a day they have a pre-ordered and paid hot lunch, please contact Stephanie directly at 780-905-4914.

If you would like to pick up your child’s lunch due to their absence, please arrange to do so between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. on the day of the hot lunch.

Thank you for supporting our hot lunch program and the volunteers who make it happen!

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