Sister Annata Brockman

Dear Sister Annata Brockman Families,

It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the end of another school year! To begin the school year, we reflected upon our Division theme, People of Hope, choosing the school theme book, I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience by Susan Verde to build upon the Division focus. Now that we conclude our year, we reflect again on our theme and the power of hope, as we embark on new adventures over the summer months and next year. We are reminded of Sister Annata, who was a true vision of hope, seeing the best in others and the goodness of God’s creation.

June is always a special month at SAB, filled with exciting events and meaningful celebrations. As we wrap up the year, we look forward to sharing many memorable moments together, including year-end field trips, our Grade 9 Farewell, Filipino Day, and our school-wide year-end celebration. These events offer us a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate all that we have accomplished this year.

With Father’s Day approaching, we would like to extend a very warm and heartfelt Happy Father’s Day to all of our Sister Annata Brockman fathers. We also recognize and appreciate all those who offer the love, care, and guidance of a father figure to our students—your presence in their lives makes a lasting difference.

We wish you and your family a joyful and safe June. Let’s make the most of these last few weeks as we celebrate our students, our staff, and our vibrant SAB community!

Warm regards,
Alicia Fenton
Principal

Karoline Irlbacher

Elementary Assistant Principal

Katherine Stewart

Junior High Assistant Principal

June 4: ELA 6 Part B PAT

June 4: Gr. 9 Farewell @ Good Shepherd Church @ 6:00 p.m.

June 5: Hot Lunch Day (Order deadline is Sun, May 31)

June 9: ELA Part B PAT and Grade 7 & 8 ELA Part B Final

June 12: Science 6 PAT
June 15: Math 6 Part A PAT

June 16: Filipino Day

June 16: Math 9 Part A and Grade 7 & 8 Math Final
June 17: Indigenous Day

June 17: JH Bowling Field Trip
June 17: JH Awards Night (more info to come)

June 18: Math 6 Part A PAT

June 18: JH Movie Field Trip

June 19: Math 9 Part B PAT and Grade 7 & 8 Math Part B Final
June 22: Social Studies 9 PAT and Grade 7 & 8 Final
June 22: Elementary Fun Day! (Afternoon Only)
June 23: Last Day of Classes

June 23: Science 9 PAT and Grade 7 & 8 Final
June 23: Year End Celebration @ 1:00 p.m.

Please visit our website for our most comprehensive calendar.

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is open for new students. Please visit our registration page for more information about registering new students.

We are truly grateful for the support and partnership of our parents and guardians throughout the year. As a small token of our appreciation, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 10 for our morning Parent Appreciation Coffee Drive-Through. We hope to see many of you there as we say thank you for all you do.

As is the case each year, June brings some changes to our school community. We will be saying farewell to some of our valued staff members and welcoming new ones for the upcoming school year. Staffing updates will be shared with families at the end of the month once they are finalized. We thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time of transition.

• Clothing: Dress children in layers to accommodate fluctuating temperatures—mornings can be cold, while afternoons are warm.
• Outdoor Gear: Send rain boots, rain jackets, and rain pants to allow for safe outdoor play in muddy or wet conditions.
• Extra Clothes: Pack an extra set of clothing (socks, pants) in school bags as children often get wet or muddy.
• Health: Be aware of increased pollen levels and check for cold/flu symptoms, ensuring children have proper sun protection (hats, sunscreen) as the sun gets stronger.
• Safety Procedures: The school will follow strict procedures during severe weather warnings (e.g., thunderstorms, strong winds), including keeping students indoors.

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful sunshine and warmer weather! The month of May is traditionally a time when we honor Mary as the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church. In that same spirit, we also took time to celebrate our mothers. Many classes participated by creating cards or crafts for Mother's Day, including our kindergarten students, who hosted a very special Mother’s Day tea.

Looking ahead, we will be celebrating our Grade 9 Farewell on June 4 at Good Shepherd Parish. A heartfelt thank you to the many Grade 9 students, staff, and parents who are helping make this event a success. We wish our Grade 9 students all the best as they transition to high school next year!

Our year-end celebration will take place on June 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the gymnasium. During this event, we will recognize our Grade 9 students as they leave SAB, as well as all students who have received sacraments during the 2025–2026 school year.

Thank you and have a great rest of the school year!

pax Christi vobiscum!

Daniel Moisan

SAB Chaplain

Mabuhay, Parents and Guardians,

Sister Annata Brockman will be celebrating our annual Filipino Language and Culture Day in honor of the 128th Philippine Independence Day. As one of the schools in Edmonton offering Filipino Language and Culture classes, our students have been preparing special performances since March, showcasing the rich arts, culture, and heritage of the Philippines through both traditional and modern music.

The celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 16 at 1:00 PM on the school tarmac. We encourage families to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

As part of our school tradition, students will also have the opportunity to enjoy classic Filipino dishes in their classrooms. To support our eco-friendly efforts, please have your child bring a small container (tupperware) and reusable cutlery.

We look forward to celebrating with you and continuing to honor the diversity of our school community.

Maraming salamat!

Filipino Language and Culture Club Committee

This year, we were proud to offer the Roots of Empathy program at Sister Annata Brockman School for the first time. The program took place in Ms. Simpson’s Grade 1 classroom and was instructed by our Family School Liaison Worker, Marcia Peters.

Roots of Empathy is an internationally recognized program designed to:

• Reduce aggression
• Increase kindness, sharing, and inclusion
• Build resilience and emotional well-being
• Promote positive mental health

The program is unique in that students learn from a real infant who visits the classroom throughout the school year with their parent(s). Alongside a trained instructor, students observe the baby—known as the “tiny teacher”—and learn to identify and understand emotions.

Through guided discussions and activities, students:

• Learn to recognize and label emotions
• Develop emotional literacy
• Build empathy by understanding the feelings and perspectives of others

This year, we were delighted to welcome baby Oaklynn and her mom, Ashley, into the classroom. Students had the special opportunity to:

• Watch Oaklynn reach important developmental milestones
• Observe and interpret her emotions
• See the strong bond and attachment between parent and child

This meaningful experience helped students deepen their understanding of empathy and connection. We are excited to continue offering the Roots of Empathy program at our school next year!

We would like to remind families that school fees support many of the programs, resources, and opportunities that enrich student learning at Sister Annata Brockman. At this time, a number of accounts still have outstanding balances.

We understand that financial circumstances can vary, and we are committed to working with families who may be experiencing challenges. If you require assistance, please contact the school office so we can support you.

We kindly ask that any outstanding fees be addressed as soon as possible. Your cooperation helps ensure that we can continue to provide high-quality programming for all students.

If your child is going to be absent or late, please report it to the school by using SchoolMessenger or calling the school at 780-444-0250 and press 1. Please do not e-mail the absence to our general e-mail account. If you fail to report it, an automated phone system will call you until you are contacted. Your contact information is critical. Please keep it updated through the year.

SchoolMessenger

Edmonton Catholic Schools is using a program called SchoolMessenger to send out school emails, phone calls, and texts. Not only is SchoolMessenger an easy way to report your child's absences, but you can also find all of the previous emails stored there in case you accidently delete one.

1. Log into Parent PowerSchool using your existing account.
2. Click on the SchoolMessenger Icon on the left-hand menu to sign into the SchoolMessenger website.
3. Select the Attendance Menu to Report an Absence or Inbox to view previous emails, texts, or phone calls.
   

There is also a SchoolMessenger app that can be downloaded through your phone's app store.

For any issues with the busses, please contact Transportation Services at 780-441-6078. Hours: 7:15am-5:00pm. The sooner they are aware of an issue, the sooner it can be resolved.

Bus Delay Notifications

Transportation Services sends late bus notifications via the Division website and BusPlanner Delays App. The App is available for both Android and iPhone.

1) Download the free BusPlanner Delays App through the respective App Store on your phone.

2) Open the App, select the wrench at the top, select Edmonton Catholic Schools, and click next.

3) For alerts, select “My Child’s Bus.”

4) Select the school(s) you would like to receive notifications and click “+” after selecting each

school. Once you finish selecting schools, click “Next.”

5) Select the applicable bus route(s) and click “+.” If you wish to receive notifications for more than one route, repeat the process for each bus route. Once you finish, click “Done,” and the App will return to the main screen.

6) Please make sure notifications for the BusPlanner Delays App are turned on within your phone settings. Also, please ensure your phone software is up to date. Note: Data usage and rates will occur while using the BusPlanner Delays App.

If you drive your children to and from school, please remember to drop them off and pick them up safely. When using the drive through, it is important for all drivers to adhere to the following expectations:

• Vehicles should enter the drive through in one lane and stay in the lane closest to the curb. Once students have been dropped off, the vehicles may then enter the left lane to exit the drive through.
• The drop off area is strictly for quickly dropping students off and exiting the drive through. Vehicles are not to be left unattended.
• When dropping students off, vehicles must proceed to the front of the drive through. This allows additional vehicles to enter the drive through. When vehicles stop in the entrance or by the front door, this prevents vehicles from entering and slows the traffic flow.
• Vehicles must drive slowly through the drive through and follow the expected school zone speed limit of 30 km/h while driving in the neighborhood.
• The south staff parking lot is for staff only.
• Vehicles must turn right when exiting the drive through.

Please choose safety over convenience. Thank you!

Parents looking to volunteer for upcoming field trips in K - 9, please call the office to add your name to our volunteer list. If you have updated Police or Intervention Record Checks, please email them to samah.kassab@ecsd.net.

SAB spirit wear is now available through our online Entripy Shop.

Browse a wide selection of products from top brands and customize them with our school logos and graphics. Show your pride with fantastic apparel designed entirely by you. Our online store is open 24/7, with no minimum order quantities, so students, parents, fans, and staff can order what they need anytime. Plus, 10% of all net sales are returned to the school to support students at Sister Annata Brockman.

Visit our store here: https://sisterannatabrockman.entripyshops.com/

*Please note that this online store is not managed by Sister Annata Brockman staff*

Website: sisterannatabrockman.ecsd.net

Phone: (780) 444-0250

355 Hemingway Road, NW

Edmonton, AB

T6M 0L7