St Brendan Newsletter

Students will be engaging in various learning about the importance of our Métis community members and their impact on our province and country. The Métis Homeland is extensive and includes dozens of historic communities in Western Canada, northwest Ontario, Northwest Territories, Montana and North Dakota. Many of these communities are well-known, such as Winnipeg, Batoche and Prince Albert in Saskatchewan and Edmonton, but others are not, such as Chicago Line or “Little Chicago,” near Lestock, Sask. Some communities were temporary, such as hivernant or wintering sites—many of which have been found in Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Monday - Louis Riel Day, Sr. Boys Volleyball

Tuesday - Sr Girls Volleyball, Bookfair opens for viewing

Wednesday - Hot Lunch, Gr.9 Spanish Bilingual Career Fair, Rec Academy Kinsmen

Thursday - Gr. 8 Spanish Common Wealth Games, Demo of Learning

Friday - 🤩

On November 19th all guardians are welcome to come and check in with their child's teacher. Please use the online booking link sent to your email to secure a spot. Dinner break will be from 4:00 - 5:00; please be mindful of this time so teachers can get a break.

Get ready to discover great books and support a love of reading! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open at the school from November 17 to 19. It will be open from 9am to 2:30pm each day. Students will have the opportunity to purchase books during the school day on Wednesday, November 18, and during demonstration of learning on Thursday, November 19 only. We will accept cash, and debit/credit cards. The Book Fair offers a wonderful selection of books for all interests and reading levels, and every purchase helps support literacy initiatives and resources for our school. We look forward to seeing our students find their next favorite book! 📚✨

Métis Week 2026 runs from November 15 to November 22, 2026, honoring the culture, history, and resilience of the Métis Nation and commemorating the legacy of Louis Riel on November 16.

Families in the Edmonton region can participate in local community celebrations, cultural gatherings, and youth-friendly activities:

1. Fort Edmonton Park Family Celebration: Join Children and Family Services at the Indigenous Peoples Experience on Tuesday, November 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of community, an Elder prayer, a warm dinner, cultural activities, guided tours, and horse rides. Find details on the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Events page.
2. Sherwood Park Kitchen Party: Attend a free, family-friendly kitchen party featuring live Métis music and community gatherings on November 17, 2026. Check out community announcements via the Sherwood Park Kitchen Party Group.
3. Edmonton Public Library (EPL) Programs: Explore family-oriented book lists, displays, and youth resources like The Gift of the Great Buffalo and Métis Like Me through the Edmonton Public Library Bibliocommons List.

4. Proud to Be Métis: Celebrating Métis Week at Métis Crossing. Check out what Métis has to offer to learn more about Métis Culture: https://metiscrossing.com/metis-week-celebration-history-culture/

We're excited to partner with Purdys Chocolatier for a delicious fundraising opportunity! As the holiday season approaches, families can purchase chocolates and gifts while supporting our school community.

Funds raised through this campaign will help enhance student learning experiences and support school initiatives, resources, and activities that benefit all students at St. Brendan. Every purchase makes a difference and helps us continue providing enriching opportunities for our learners. Based on information shared with Gosia Beringer, the fundraiser runs until November 30, 2026.

Shop and Support St. Brendan Here:
St. Brendan Purdys Fundraiser

Volunteer opportunities for "St. Brendan's Casino December 3rd and 4th 2026" are now open. The casino is the biggest fundraising opportunity for our school community and the funds come right back to our students. Every volunteer position filled helps our school reach its fundraising goals to create excellent learning opportunities for your children.

Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:

volunteersignup.org/7KEL9

To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do.

By giving us a few hours of your time, you help secure thousands of dollars that make a lasting difference in your child's education and school experience.

Thank you for volunteering, We appreciate your time. Each volunteer will get one free meal per a shift. If you have any questions in regards to the shift schedule or splitting up a shift, please use the contact below.

StBrendanFACasino@gmail.com

Thank you for your consideration,

• St. Brendan Parent Council

Place your orders for our upcoming hot lunch! Just follow the link below.

Nov 15 - 21 Métis week

Nov 19 - Gr 8 Spanish field trip

Nov 19 Demonstration of Learning

Nov 27 - Gathering Circle

Dec 2 - Christmas Concert

Dec 17 - Gathering Circle (full day of school)

Dec 18 - Half day

Dec 19 - January 3 - Christmas Break

Email: 1970publicemail@ecsd.net
Website: www.stbrendan.ecsd.net
Location: 9260 58 Street Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-466-1281