Bulldog Bulletin September 28 to October 2, 2026
From the Principal’s Desk:
What an amazing week it has been at Sunnybrae! Our school community continues to impress with its generosity, school spirit, and commitment to supporting one another.
A huge thank you goes out to our students, families, and staff for their support of the Terry Fox Foundation. Together, we raised over $1,700 in support of cancer research. We were also fortunate to enjoy a beautiful Saturday afternoon for our Terry Fox Run, with students, families, and staff coming together to celebrate Terry's legacy of courage, determination, and hope.
Our athletic programs have also been very busy. Our Cross Country Team, Primary Fun Run participants, and Flag Football Team have been working hard and are gearing up for upcoming meets and games. We are proud of the dedication, teamwork, and Bulldog spirit our students continue to demonstrate both on and off the field.
On Tuesday, we were excited to host our Barrie Colts Sunnybrae Assembly. The energy in the gym was outstanding, and students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with members of the Colts organization. We look forward to welcoming many of our Sunnybrae families to the game on October 8. Tickets are available now through School Cash Online.
As we look ahead to next week, we will be recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day and encouraging all students and staff to wear orange on Wednesday as a symbol of remembrance, reflection, and commitment to reconciliation. Orange Shirt Day honours the experiences of Indigenous children who attended residential schools and reminds us of the importance of learning from the past while working together toward a more equitable future. Throughout the week, students will participate in age-appropriate learning opportunities that help deepen their understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, perspectives, and the ongoing journey of reconciliation in Canada.
Elementary Turnaround Day will take place on Tuesday. Considerable planning and collaboration have gone into preparing for this transition, and our staff team has worked very hard to ensure as much consistency as possible for students. We appreciate everyone's flexibility and support as we move through this process.
We also look forward to welcoming families to our Meet the Educator Night on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit classrooms, connect with staff, and learn more about your child's educational journey this year.
To make the evening even more enjoyable, families will have the opportunity to purchase a discounted Refs Pizza. Pizza can be enjoyed in our Bulldog Café during the event or taken home to enjoy with your family. Orders are available through School Cash Online. (Took out)
Thank you for your continued support of Sunnybrae Public School. Together, we are building a strong, caring, and connected school community. We look forward to seeing everyone at Meet the Educator Night next Thursday!
Have a wonderful weekend, Bulldogs!
This Week
BOOK FAIR THIS WEEK!
- Sept. 29th: Elementary Turn Around Day
- Sept. 30th: Orange Shirt Day/Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Sept. 30th to Oct. 2nd: Book Fair
- Oct. 1st: Meet the Educator 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Coming Up
- Oct 5th Council Meeting at 5:30 PM in the school library
- Lunchbox starts week of October 5th
- Oct 8th: 7-10PM Colts Night! Our Choir is signing!
- Oct 16th: Primary Fun Run
- Oct. 19th: Grade 7 Immunizations
Re-organization day balances class sizes to support your child's success
Each year, our school starts off with a certain number of classes and teachers—these numbers are based on estimates made the previous spring about how many students will be enrolled during the next school year.
As you may be aware, the Ministry of Education has class size goals that all school boards are required to meet. When the Simcoe County District School Board organized its schools in the spring, they adhered to this ministry expectation.
Each September, the board compares actual enrolment numbers to the numbers projected by the board in the spring. At times it is necessary to re-organize classes.
After re-organization, some students may move to another class to balance class sizes so that we can adhere to the government's expectation. In some cases, it may be necessary to move teachers to a new school.
If your child is affected by the change, you will receive a letter with details following re-organization. Please be assured that these changes will not affect the quality of education your child will receive at Sunnybrae. Our staff have the skills, training and resources to work effectively with students in a variety of settings.
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair is Coming to Sunnybrae!
We’re excited to welcome the Fall Scholastic Book Fair back to Sunnybrae next week! The Book Fair will be open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with special evening hours on Thursday during Meet the Educator. Thank you, families, for your continued support! Every purchase helps our school purchase new books and learning materials for our students. We hope you’ll stop by, browse, and find a few new favourites to take home!
Hot Lunch Program
Our hot lunch program is starting October 5th! We have four days to choose from. Monday is ‘Get Roasted, Tuesday is Quesada, Wednesday is Subway and Thursday is Ref’s Pizza. If you wish to participate in this fundraiser, see below for how to order and important deadline information:
Welcome to Lunchbox! How to Order
- Login to your SchoolCash Online account using your existing credentials. If you don’t currently have an account, contact your teacher to get the letter to set one up.
- Go to the Items Page in your child’s SchoolCash Online account, scroll to the Lunchbox banner, and click ‘Order Now’.
- Confirm your phone number and student allergy information then click ‘Update’.
- Press the ‘Order Now’ button beside your child’s name.
- Place your child’s lunch order(s) on your school’s ordering calendar by clicking the blue date for the scheduled vendors. The following credit cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit MasterCard, or Visa Debit. Visa and MasterCard prepaid cards are also accepted.
Reminders
- The weekly deadline to place lunch orders for the upcoming week is Sunday at 12:00PM; we are unable to accept any orders after this deadline.
- If you need to make any updates or changes to your lunch orders, please do so before Sunday at 12:00PM for the upcoming week.
Barrie Colts Game on October 8th
Sunnybrae PS is having a fundraiser with the Barrie Colts hockey team. Have a night out enjoying a Barrie Colts game on Thursday, October 8th at 7:00 pm at the Sadlon Arena on Mapleview Drive in Barrie. Tickets are $26.00 each and up to $6.00 from each ticket sold will be donated back to Sunnybrae PS (amount received depends on # of tickets sold). All proceeds will go towards athletics. Tickets must be purchased through SchoolCash online and will be sent home with your child by October 8th. If you prefer to pick up your tickets, you must inform the school office. The last day to purchase tickets is October 1st, 2026. Sunnybrae will also have a choir performing at the game. Choir members must purchase a ticket along with an adult to perform and attend the game.
Families with students who have IEPs (Individual Education Plan)
IEP CONSULTATION FORM- IEP consultation forms were sent home electronically on Wednesday September 23. Please look for an email from the email address PCG to access the form. Complete the form as soon as possible and click submit to return it to school. If you encounter any issues, please contact Mrs. Fletcher Hoving (grades K to 5- [email protected]) or Mrs. Lavallee (grades 6 to 8 and Learning Center- [email protected])
Grade 7 Immunizations
All Grade 7 students are once again being offered three free vaccines through the health unit’s school immunization program. These vaccines include Hepatitis B (Hep B), Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) and Meningococcal. The clinics for these three vaccines are being scheduled for Grade 7 students starting this fall. While all three vaccines are strongly recommended, Meningococcal vaccine is required by law, under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), for school attendance. For more information about routine vaccinations, visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Grade 7 Immunization Program page. https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/Workplaces/Schools/School-Health-Topics/Immunization
Community Events
Council Representatives
We are pleased to announce this year’s School Council:
- Jennifer Tough and Marisa Stroud Co-Chairs
- Rachael Beemer Secretary
- Jessica Richardson and Emma Clarke voting members
- School Staff Representations TBD
REMINDER about personal items
Personal items of value (financial or otherwise) should stay home. Favourite toys and objects are often a distraction and/or are central to peer conflict. School staff do not have the resources to track down lost, stolen or broken items. Please note that time to time, teachers may work with families on special occasions or transition plans, in which case a plan will be designed for security and use of the item.
Safe Arrival
Use one of the following to report your child’s absence:
App:
- Download and install the SM Home app (SchoolMessenger Home) from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
- Login or sign up to create your account using the same email address on record with the school. If you have an existing account with SchoolMessenger, you can login using the password from that account.
- At the bottom of the screen, select Attendance, then Report an Absence.
Website
- Visit https://home.schoolmessenger.ca
- Login or sign up to create your account using the same email address on record with the school. If you have an existing account with SchoolMessenger, you can login using the password from that account.
Phone
- Call 1-833-275-6699 (toll-free) and follow the prompts to report an absence.
Unfortunately, the system does not support calling in students who will be late or only off for part of the day. Please choose the full day option and we will adjust their absence once they sign in at the office.
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