Briar Hill Families,

"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."
— A. A. Milne


As we continue through the final weeks of the school year, Briar Hill has been filled with many meaningful moments that remind us what a special community we are fortunate to be a part of. Last week, we wrapped up our Elev8 Lacrosse residency, which provided students with a wonderful opportunity to develop new skills and experience the joy of the game. Highlights from the residency can be found on our Instagram page.

Wednesday was also an exciting day as we welcomed our 2026-27 Kindergarten students and to Briar Hill. At the same time, our current Kindergarten students spent part of the day learning alongside the Grade 1–2 classes, helping to support a smooth and positive transition into next year.

Thank you to the many families who have already returned library books to the Learning Commons. Your support helps ensure that our collection is ready for students to enjoy again in the fall.

This week marks an important milestone for our Grade 6 students as they complete their final Provincial Achievement Tests, including Math Part A and Part B, and prepare to celebrate their Grade 6 Farewell on Friday. We are proud of all they have achieved and look forward to celebrating this memorable occasion with our Grade 6 families.

Thank you for your continued support as we make the most of these final weeks of another wonderful year at Briar Hill.

Nathan deBoer
Principal


📋 IPP Signature Pages

  • Teachers have updated IPPs, including transition plans for next year.
  • If your child has an IPP, please watch for a large brown envelope coming home in their backpack.
  • Please review the IPP Letter and the IPP in the envelope, sign, and only return the signature page by Monday, June 22.
  • Thank you for your support and timely attention to this important process.


🌟 Grade 6 Farewell

  • Grade 6 families are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate and say farewell to our Grade 6 students.
  • Doors will open at 10:45 a.m., with the Farewell Assembly beginning at 11:00 a.m.
  • We look forward to coming together as a school community to recognize the achievements, memories, and growth of our Grade 6 students as they prepare for their transition to junior high.

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🏃‍♂️ Sports Day – June 24

  • We are looking for 30 volunteers to help make Sports Day a success!

Volunteer Schedule:

🕧 12:45 p.m. – Volunteer Meeting in the Gym (Orientation)
🛠️ 12:55–1:20 p.m. – Event Set-Up
💻 1:10–1:20 p.m. – Students participate in a Virtual Assembly
🏃 1:20–2:50 p.m. – Sports Day Activities

  • Sign-Up HERE to volunteer!
  • Thank you for volunteering your time to help create a fun and memorable afternoon for our students. Your support is greatly appreciated!


📣 Next School Council Meeting

  • You're Invited: Final School Council Meeting of the Year
  • As we bring the 2025–26 school year to a close, we invite all families to join us for our last School Council meeting. Together, we will celebrate the successes of the past year, share important updates, and begin looking ahead to the opportunities that await in 2026–27.

Tuesday, June 16
12:15 p.m.
Attend in person or online – [Meeting Link HERE]

Agenda Highlights

  • We hope you will join us as we recognize all that has been accomplished this year and begin building excitement for the year ahead.


🧽 Unique Volunteer Request

  • We are looking for a volunteer who would be willing to take home our 30+ classroom boot trays and give them a good pressure wash.
  • After a busy year, they are in need of a thorough cleaning, and we would greatly appreciate support with this task. If you have access to a pressure washer and are able to help, please email nadeboer@cbe.ab.ca.
  • Thank you for helping us get everything fresh and ready for another great year at Briar Hill!


📅 Upcoming Important Dates


  • June 15 - Gr.6 PAT Math Part A: Monday, 9-10am 
  • June 16 – School Council Meeting
  • June 18 – Pizza Lunch (Order Pizza Lunch HERE)
  • June 18 - Gr.6 PAT Math Part B: Thursday, 9-10am 
  • June 18 – Gr.6 Tour Queen Elizabeth (afternoon) 
  • June 19 – Grade 6 Farewell
  • June 24 – Sports Day (afternoon)
  • June 25 – Report Cards available on MyCBE
  • June 26 – Last Day of Classes for students
  • June 27 - Tag! Parents you are it!!!
  • Aug 24 - Briar Hill School Office opens
  • Aug 26 - Teachers back
  • Aug 28 - Welcome Letter from Your Child's Teacher sent out
  • Aug 31 - First Day of School