St Brendan Newsletter

Monday - Gr. 7 Band retreat, Sr. Boys volleyball

Tuesday - Picture Retake, Sr. Girls Volleyball

Wednesday - Hot lunch, Rec Bowling

Thursday - Gr. 8 Ukrainian Retreat, Sr Boys and Sr Girls volleyball

Friday - 🌻

Fall break is November 11 - 13 for all Edmonton Catholic Schools

St. Brendan has a PD day on November 10 - No School for all students

All events are posted on our website! https://stbrendan.ecsd.net/

Please remember to limit the candy coming to school this week! Too much sugar can cause spikes and crashes in children's energy and emotions. This can cause disruptions to everyone's learning. Thanks for sending no more than 3 small pieces!

Your child should have come home with their picture proof for you to order school photos, if you would like! Retakes will be on November 3 for the whole school.

Remember to ensure your child has the appropriate clothing for the colder weather. I warm jacket, gloves or mitts, warm shoes or boots, and a toque will keep your child comfortable when they are outside. If you are in need of anything, please contact the office and we will put you in touch with Ms. Karla to outfit your kid for the colder weather.

We want to remind families that students learn best when they feel their best. If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home to rest and recover. This helps maintain a healthy learning environment for everyone. If your child needs to miss school due to illness, please submit an absence through SchoolMessenger or contact our office.

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Halloween is a time for creativity, connection and fun. For some children, it can also bring fear, sensory overload or social pressure. Here are simple ways to support emotional well-being and physical safety.

BE SPOOKY. BE KIND. BE SAFE

Wishing you and your family a joyful, safe and emotionally healthy Halloween!

Warm regards, Miss Jahnavel | School Counsellor

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/

Demonstration of Learning is coming on November 19th! This is an opportunity to connect with your child's teacher and discuss progress and what you can do to support their learning. A parent and teacher connection is the most important to help your child be as successful as they can. Please save the date and link to book a time to meet with your child's teacher will be coming in the next newsletter.

In the meantime, go on PowerSchool and check out what your child has been up to and how they are doing so far.

Hot lunch is happening this Wednesday, Shumka is this weeks tasty choice. Make sure to get your orders in! Head to https://healthyhunger.ca/

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

Nov 10 - PD day - No school

Nov 11 - 13 - Fall Break

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