Dear Andrew Sibbald School families,  

We have an exciting week ahead with our Trickster Theatre Residency! Our theme this year is “A Trip Across Canada” and we can’t wait to showcase our work at Thursday’s performances. A reminder, performance times are as follows:  


5:30pm Performance                                                7:00pm Performance 

Mon/Wed Kinder                                                       Tues/Thurs Kinder  

Craik  Grade 1                                                           Kosior  Grade 1 

Gordon  Grade 2                                                       Hatchette Grade 2 

Swanson Grade 3                                                     Patry  Grade 3 

Herget  Grade 3                                                        Pols Grade 4 

Colhoun Grade 4                                                      Braat  Grade 5 

Chen Grade 5 


Here are some reminders and updates from the school:   

School Messenger – Subscribe to Commercial Messages 

A reminder parents, please go to the following link to subscribe to commercial messages from CBE. This allows you to receive info about upcoming fundraisers etc. we share on behalf of our Parent Association.  

Education Plan Check-In Survey is Live 

CBE will be conducting a short survey to understand the perspectives of staff and families to inform planning for the last year of the 2024-27 Education Plan. The survey will be open from Feb. 23 - March 8.  A SchoolMessenger message was sent on February 23, with the survey link.  We encourage you to participate in this survey.  



Here are some updates from our School Council & Parent Association:  

Casino Fundraiser Results 

Thank you to all the volunteers from our casino fundraiser that was held in November. The final amount we received was $89,637! We’re excited to put this towards so many great programs over the next couple of years. 

Fun Lunch 

A reminder that the deadline for our March 10 Subway Fun Lunch is Thursday, March 5. 

School Dance 

This year’s school dance will be held on April 9th from 6-8pm. More information to come soon. 

Matching Gift Programs 

Does your employer offer a matching gifts or volunteering program? If so, you may be eligible to donate or volunteer and earn matching dollars towards the Andrew Sibbald Parent Association. This fund is used to sponsor events like school dances, the hip hop residency, purchase school supplies, and many other resources for your children. 

Search for the PTA by name: Andrew Sibbald Parent Association or by ID: 124-505111328 in your program's website to see if you are eligible to donate the PTA. 


Upcoming Dates  

  • March 6 – Tue/Thurs Kindergarten Attend 
  • March 10 – Fun Lunch 
  • March 11 – School Council Meeting, 6:30pm at the school 
  • March 13 - Mon/Wed Kindergarten Attend
  • March 20 – Non-instructional Day 
  • March 23-27 – Spring Break 
  • March 30 – Classes Resume 


Classroom Blogs      

Mrs. Hayes – Kindergarten       

Miss Craik – Grade 1       

Mrs. Kosior – Grade 1      

Mrs. Gordon – Grade 2      

Ms. Hatchette – Grade 2       

Mrs. Swanson – Grade 3       

Miss Herget – Grade 3       

Mrs. Patry – Grade 3  

Mrs. Pols – Grade 4       

Mrs. Colhoun – Grade 4       

Ms. Chen – Grade 5       

Ms. Braat – Grade 5       

Mrs. Odegard – Music       

Mrs. Bauman & Mrs. Odegard – MakerSpace   


All the best,  

Mary-Elizabeth Kaiser 

Principal, Andrew Sibbald School