No School for Students – Monday, January 26
A reminder that there will be no classes for students on Monday, January 26, as staff will be participating in professional learning. For families who may be curious about what we are working on during these days, our staff learning plan is always posted on our school website. Thank you for your continued support as our team works together to strengthen teaching and learning.

Art & Music Showcases – Wednesday, January 28
We are looking ahead to our Art and Music Showcases for our K–2 classes and many of our Grade 3–5 classes on Wednesday, January 28. Families with children participating have already received details by email.
If your child’s class is not part of this showcase, don’t worry—there will be another Spring showcase later this year.

Fill Your Freezer Fundraiser – Thank You!
A big thank you to our Home and School for organizing our first-ever Fill Your Freezer fundraiser, and to the families who supported it by making purchases. Please stay tuned for pickup details during the week of February 7.

Home and School Pizza Day – Friday, January 30
Friday, January 30 is our monthly Home and School Pizza Day. Pizza can be purchased through SchoolCash Online until Wednesday at noon.

Staff Appreciation Week – February 9–13
We are so grateful for everything our Home and School volunteers do to support our Birchmount Bears. Please watch the Birchmount Families Facebook page for details on how families can help with Staff Appreciation Week, February 9–13. This week is always a highlight of the year for our staff, and we truly appreciate the love and kindness shown by our school community.