Good afternoon SVS Families,
We had a great first few days re-connecting with students and staff. These relationships remain strong and important for everyone. The recent teacher’s strike has been difficult on everyone, so re-connecting has been important. Thank you to the parent and student volunteers that wrote kind messages to our teachers in chalk on the side walks around the school. Also, a huge thank you to our support staff. They helped keep things running and have us well prepared (and fed) as we jumped back into teaching and learning. They are a special group of people that exemplify all the positive attributes we want to build in our students. It was a fantastic way to start up again. We have an exciting November ahead, so please see the key dates below.
Key Dates – November 2025
· Nov 4 – Kernels Fun Snack
· Nov 7 – Remembrance Day Assembly
· Nov 10-12 – Fall Break – No School
· Nov 13-14, 17-19 – 6A City Hall School
· Nov 13, 24-27 – 6D City Hall School
· Nov 13-14 – 6B City Hall School
· Nov 14 - Panago Pizza Night
· Nov 15-16 – Fundraising Casino
· Nov 18 – Panago Pizza Fun Lunch
· Nov 20 – Parent Council Meeting
· Nov 27 – Learning Conferences – 4:30pm-8:00pm
· Nov 28 – Learning Conferences – 8:30am-1:00pm (no school)
📅 Click here to view the full school calendar
Remembrance Day Assembly (November 7th, 2025)
The Remembrance Day Assembly will be held on Friday, November 7 and visitors are welcome to join us. The assembly will begin at 10:30am therefore we ask parents to arrive around 10:15am, so we can get you into the gym before the hallway traffic. There will be space on the sides and back of the gym as the students will be in the center.
All students will receive a poppy to wear at the assembly and we will be collecting money during the week of November 3-7 for the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign. Any donation is greatly appreciated.
FIVE Casino Volunteers Needed – November 15 & 16, 2025
Simons Valley School has once again been awarded a fundraising casino – and we need your help to make it a success!
📍 Location: Ace Casino Airport 📅 Dates: November 15–16, 2025
Our last casino raised essential funds that directly supported student programs and enrichment opportunities. No police clearance is needed, and any adult (18+) can volunteer — so feel free to recruit family, friends, and neighbors!
👉 Click here to sign up via SignUpGenius
Thank you in advance for supporting our school community!
Learning Conferences
Conferences will be 15 minutes each at the following date/times:
· Thursday November 27 (4:30pm-8:00 pm)- In-Person Sessions at Simons Valley School
· Friday November 28 (8:30am-1:00pm)- In-Person Sessions at Simons Valley School
Kindergarten will have an additional virtual session:
Thursday November 27 (1-3 pm)- Virtual Sessions on Microsoft Teams
Conference booking will open for parents on Friday November 21 after 4:30pm. You will need to schedule a time to meet with your child’s lead teacher in your My CBE account. Please see the following links for instructions on how to book a conference.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbR2AnINi4c
Step by Step: https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Pages/MyCBE-PowerSchool-School-Conferences-Booking.aspx
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead,
Chris Hooper EdD
Principal
Simons Valley School
375 Sandarac Dr NW Calgary, AB T3K 4B2 403-777-6660