Bulldog Bulletin April 13 to 17, 2026
From the Principal’s Desk: We had a lockdown drill this week with the South Simcoe Police, and the police were very impressed with how well the students followed the protocol.
Grade 8 graduation plans are underway. Please keep June 23 open if you plan to attend. More information will be forthcoming.
Our first book club was a success. Please let me know if you are interested in attending an afternoon meeting to discuss The Anxious Generation on Tuesday, April 21, from 4:30-5:30.
The leadership team is busy promoting our Smile Cookie Campaign with our school council. If you would like to pre-order in bulk, send your teacher an email, and we will send the form home with your child.
This Week
- April 13th: School Council Meeting 5:30 pm
- April 14th: Grade 7 Immunization (PM)
- April 13th to 17th: Kidney Clothes Fundraiser
Coming Up
- April 22nd: Grade 7 outdoor ed. trip to board office (permission form on schoolcash)
- April 28th: Sibling Photos & Grade 8 Graduation Retake Photos
- May 27th: Blue Jays Game for Monger & Lamore’s classes (due date for permission & payment is April 21st)
Sunnybrae Toy Swap
Our annual Toy Swap is about to begin! From April 20th to April 22nd, students interested in participating are invited to bring in gently used toys. Toys will be collected by Ms. Greatrex’ class until April 22nd. Then, on April 23rd and 27th, any students who brought in a toy will be able to come and pick a “new to them” toy. Any leftover toys will be donated to Sunnybrae classrooms. Let’s get reusing bulldogs and help to reduce waste! Thank you, The Green Team
Webinar Series on Mental Health and substance use
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites parents/guardians to register for a free, four-part webinar series focused on mental health and substance use, hosted by School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO). Each webinar in the By Your Side series will feature a presentation by leading experts. The topics to be covered are:
- Body image — May 7
- Anxiety — June 5
Participating parents/guardians are invited to provide questions related to these topics in advance so they can be addressed during the related session. Each session will also include time for a live question-and-answer period.
Register for the webinar series.
Donate with Donuts-Grade 7 & 8 Fundraiser
Our next fundraiser has begun! We are selling donuts with Donate with Donuts!
Starting April 1st, head to their website link to place an order. https://donutfundraiser.ca/sunnybrae
- You can order up to April 23rd, and the donuts will be delivered to Sunnybrae PS on April 29th. Pickup will be at the school's front doors (times to be announced)
- This fundraiser is to help offset the cost of the grade 7 and 8 trips as well as help with costs of graduation
Kidney Clothes Fundraiser
Kidney Clothes drive will run from April 13th to 17th. Families can drop off at the front door of the school or directly to Kidney clothes at 570 Bryne Dr, Unit J, Barrie beginning April 13th until April 17th at 10:00 am.
School Merchandise
- Looking to purchase Bulldog merchandise? Go to Just Add Ten at http://sunnybrae.justadd10.com and look at the options. You place your order directly with them and can have it sent to the school.
Community Events
- Police week open house North Division Wednesday, May 13th from 5-7 pm at 2137 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil
- Bike Rodeo even through South Simcoe Police, Thursday, June 11th from 4-6 pm at Canadian Tire, 1455 Innisfil Beach Road
Hot Lunch Program
"Choose from a variety of food options such as Pizza, subs, sushi, burritos, tacos and bubble tea"
- For any order cancellations, please notify lunchbox 2 days prior to the delivery date. Lunches will not be kept for students who are absent on the day of the lunch.
- If there is a school closure, lunches will be cancelled, and a credit will be issued to your Lunchbox account within 3 business days.
- For information on Refunds and Credits Policy; please review the terms at https://identity.schoolcashonline.com/Account/Terms .
Questions? Contact the Lunchbox support team by e-mail at [email protected]
Safe Arrival system for SCDSB schools –email [email protected] or call 1-888-885-8065 or to report an absence (we recommend using the email system). Parents/guardians are responsible to report a child’s absence/arriving late prior to the start of the school day. Do not wait for the call from the school. Please note: the safe arrival number and email are to be used only to notify the school if your child will be late or absent. It is not for notification of changes in pick up, busing, etc.
On days when buses are cancelled due to inclement weather, the Safe Arrival program continues. For parents/guardians of students who ride the bus on these days, if you receive a call and believe that your child should be in attendance, you are asked to please call the school. Otherwise, the school will assume that you are aware of your child's absence
Families of students who walk to school should call the school if their children are not attending on inclement weather days. If you receive a call and believe that your child should be in attendance, you are asked to please call the school. Otherwise, the school will assume that you are aware of your child's absence.
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