The Bulldog Bulletin – Week Ahead (Posted March 6th, 2026)

🐾 The Bulldog Bulletin – Week Ahead 

Posted: March 6, 2026 

 

📣 Samuel Burland Parent Association (SBPA) 

Next Meeting: 🗓️ April 14 | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 📍 School Library 

All parents and guardians are warmly invited—please come out and join us! 

 

🎓 Grade 8 Farewell – Save the Date! 

📅 Thursday, June 25 

🕚 11:00 AM – Grade 8 Lunch (at school) 

🕛 12:00 PM – Farewell Ceremony (Gymnasium) 

More details will be shared as the date approaches. 

 

🚗 Staff Parking Lot – Important Reminder 

⚠️ This has become an increasing safety and access concern. 

  • The staff parking lot is reserved for staff vehicles and daycare pickup ONLY. 

  • It is not to be used for student pick-up or drop-off before or after school. 

  • Staff pay for these parking spots, and there have been multiple recent incidents of unauthorized use. 

Thank you for respecting this space. 

 

🚌 Important Safety Reminder – Bus Loop Access 

For the safety of all students: 

❌ It is illegal for any vehicle to enter the bus loop after 8:30 AM. 

This rule ensures school buses can safely drop off students. Last week, a near-miss incident occurred when a vehicle entered the bus loop after 8:30 AM while a student was walking through the area. 

✅ Please follow this rule without exception to help keep every child safe. 

Thank you for your cooperation. 

 

📚 March Programs at the Louis Riel Library 

📍 1168 Dakota Street 

We’re excited to share a variety of programs happening in March and over Spring Break! 

🎨** Family Art Afternoon** 

🗓️ March 14 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 

Drop in and create using a variety of art and craft supplies. 

For children and their families. 

🎲** Family Games Night** 

🗓️ Monday, March 16 | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM 

Enjoy games, books, and family fun. Drop-in program. 

🖌️** Teen Art Space** 

🗓️ Friday, March 20 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 

Hang out and create—art supplies provided. 

Ages 13–17. 

🛠️** Family Engineering Fun** 

🗓️ Saturday, March 21 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 

Build with Keva Planks, K’Nex, and more. Creations stay at the library. 

🧱** LEGO Challenge (NEW!)** 

🗓️ Saturday, March 28 | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM 

Building, art, and trivia challenges using LEGO. 

Ages 6–12. Caregivers must attend. LEGO stays at the library. 

📖** Comics from the Heart – Teen Program** 

🗓️ March 30 | ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM 

Create a comic with local cartoonist Natalie Mark in a guided, expressive workshop. No experience needed—materials provided. 

 

📅 Upcoming Week at a Glance 

Monday, March 9 – Day 1 

  • 11:45 – MYRCA (Library) 

  • 12:00 – Grade 1 Intramurals 

  • 3:30 – Grades 7–8 Badminton 


Tuesday, March 10 – Day 2 

  • 11:45 – Student Council (Library) 

  • 12:00 – Grade 2 Intramurals 

  • 3:30 – Grades 5–6 Mini Basketball Club (with Highbury) 


Wednesday, March 11 – Day 3 

  • Grades 7–8 (Gibbs & Kolly) – Practical Arts 

  • 11:45 – GSA (Library) 

  • 12:00 – Grade 3 Intramurals 


Thursday, March 12 – Day 4 

  • 11:45 – Synergy Choir (Grades 5–8, Music Room) 

  • 12:00 – Grade 4 Intramurals 

  • 3:30 – Grades 7–8 Badminton 


Friday, March 13 – Day 5 

  • Grades 7–8 (Klassen, Schellenberg & Juric) – Practical Arts 

 

🔭 Looking Ahead 

  • March 19 – Student-Led Conferences 

  • March 20 – PD Day (No Classes) 

  • March 24 – Early Dismissal 

 

🐶 Go Bulldogs!