The Sifton Times

We use our ROAR every day.

We do our best in every way.

We make strong choices.

We respect all voices.

We strive for more.

Here we ROAR!

• October 9 Camrose Run for Running Club
• October 9 Apple/Pear fundraiser pick-up - Monitor your email for information about pick-up. Email parentcouncilsifton@gmail.com if you have any questions.
• October 10 Terry Fox Assembly
• October 13 Thanksgiving Day Schools Are Closed
• October 14-16 Grade 5 Swimming Lessons
• October 14 Picture Day for PreK to grade 5
• October 15 Picture Day for M/W maternelle and 4M FIM
• October 15 Hockey Hooky for classes signed up
• October 20-23 Grade 4 Swimming Lessons
• October 21 Parent Council Meeting
• October 24 Staff Meeting Day No School For Students
• October 31 Halloween

• We have cancelled the hot lunch for October 10, as they need a week's notice for the cancellation. Parents who ordered will receive a refund.
• If we are not back in class by October 9, families who paid for the Camrose cross country run will receive a refund.
• We are hoping to do hockey hooky on October 15. Even though we are not sure we will be back, we will post the fee and permission form anyway. This way if we are back we will go, and if we are not back, parents will get a refund.

M/W Maternelle (Mme Kendall)

Friday, October 17

T/TH Kindergarten / Maternelle (Mrs. Skoglund & Mme Kendall)

Friday, October 3

Important Notice: School Closures Due to Strike Action, Begins October 6, 2025

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) has provided notice that strike action will begin on Monday, October 6, 2025. If this occurs, all schools in Battle River School Division will be closed to students, and no instruction will be taking place during the strike.

Please be aware that:

• Classes will not be held and teachers will not be available for instruction.
• No student supervision will be provided, including on school grounds and playgrounds, during regular school hours or after hours. For safety reasons, we strongly encourage families to ensure that children do not access school playgrounds during the school day without supervision in place.
• Students who arrive at school will not be permitted to stay. Parents/Guardians will be contacted immediately to pick up their child.
• We will do our best to keep you informed with timely updates regarding the status of the strike and will communicate promptly when classes are scheduled to resume.

We understand that this situation may cause challenges for families, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this process.

For the most current information, please continue to monitor your email, our division website, and official social media channels.

The Alberta Government has provided resources and information to support families.

Please Remember to complete the School Verification form on SchoolEngage . Here parents can confirm contact numbers and ensure information for students is up to date and accurate.

All students from Kindergarten to Grade 5 will have an opportunity to have swimming lessons this school year. Different classes will be going at different times throughout the school year. Please watch for information coming home as to when your child's grade/class goes to the pool. Permission forms and fees will be posted on the student online payment system:

https://www.studentquickpay.com/brsd/

Tuesday, October 14 is Picture Day for the majority of the school in PreK to grade 5.

Wednesday, October 15 is Picture Day for the Monday/Wednesday maternelle class and Mme Martinsons grade 4 class.

If we are not back to school we will have alternative dates for picture day announced when we are back.

Thank you so much to all of the students and their families who helped us raise funds for cancer research through Terry Fox donations. So far we have collected over $4200! We will continue to collect donations on our school fundraiser page until October 15. Our Terry Fox assembly will be rescheduled if necessary so we can recognize our top fundraisers!

Our Terry Fox run took place on October 1. We were joined by four Kodiak players who cheered the students on as they ran around the field. A great time was had by all!

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our grade 4 and 5 students who led our Orange Shirt Day assembly. The 5J class led the assembly. 4M led us in the national anthem sung in Cree, and students from 4U read personal land acknowledgements. Mrs. Barclay's class presented the 2025 Orange Rock Project, and then 5J gave information about the roots of Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation Day. They closed the assembly with a tremendous performace of "We Are One", by indigenous artists Mag7.

2025 is the 104th anniversary of the poppy. The Royal Canadian Legion sponsors poster and literary contests every year. If your child is interested in participating, please see the information, attached below. You can also find information and forms on the Legion Canada website.

Part of the work of the Mental Health and Capacity Building team includes connecting our students and families to our Community Partners during times of need. Please find below three resources that they would like to share with Sifton families.

The next parent Council meeting is Tuesday, October 21 at 7:00pm in the Library Learning Commons. All parents/guardians of students attending Sifton are welcome to attend. Note that the meeting will be cancelled or postponed if teachers are still on strike.

Hot Lunch is available to order for students in Grades 1 - 5.

If you have ordered hot lunch and you child is absent, their lunch will be donated unless you contact the school by 12:00pm to make other arrangements. Unfortunately we can not offer refunds for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.

Ordering for November will be open from October 15 to 25. After that no more orders can be November Hot Lunch:

November 7 Fat Burger

November 14 Boston Pizza

November 21 Booster Juice

November 28 Quesada

Please place your ordering using our online payment system: https://www.studentquickpay.com/brsd/

Thank you for your support!

Parent Council has partnered with the Camrose Bottle Depot to make supporting the school easy!

Simply drop off your bottles at the Bottle Depot and request the refund be directed to the Sifton school account.

Please donate and invest in the school’s future – one bottle at a time!

Looking for a simple way to identify and keep track of your child's items? Support Parent Council’s

Lovable Labels school fundraiser and stick it to lost belongings! These personalized, vibrant, and durable labels are perfect for everything from jackets and shoes to mittens and water bottles.

Plus, 20% of every order will go DIRECTLY to Sifton School, making it a win-win! Best of all, your labels will be shipped straight to your home for FREE!

To order visit: https://www.EcoleSiftonSchool.lovablelabels.ca