Oki, Tansi, Umba-wathtich, Danita ada, Aanii, Hello PFS Families and Caregivers, 

As the cold weather approaches and sstoyii (winter) is on the horizon, PFS students and staff will continue to spend time exploring and learning on, and from, the land. The month of December is “Cold Month”, isstaaato’s. Please ensure that your children are coming to school dressed for the winter weather (gloves/mittens, hats, winter jackets, snow pants, and boots). We do have a limited number of winter jackets available at the school—please reach out if your child needs a winter coat and we will do our best to ensure they get one.  

Please be careful on the icy sidewalks and streets as you travel to and from the bus stops or school—have a safe week!  

Upcoming Events  

December 13, Commun-I-Tea, 8:30-9:30am 

Please join us before the Winter Solstice Concert for some coffee/tea and light refreshments. Elder Clarence Wolfleg (Miiksika’am) and Elder Jackie Bromley (Iminii’akii) will be on-site to visit with families to share their wisdom, sense of humor, and beautiful presence. This is also a great time to network with other parents, families, and members of the CBE Indigenous Education Team.  

December 13, Winter Solstice Concert, 9:30-11:00am  

Please join us for an amazing show put on by the PFS students and teachers. Our theme for the Winter Concert this year is aná’kimaa’tsis, which translates to lights. Our focus this year is Northern Lights! Students and staff are working very hard to practice for the show and we hope you will be able to come to PFS to cheer them on! If you are planning to take your children home after the performance, please remember to sign them out at the office so we know they have been safely dismissed.  

December 17, Old Man Napi Visit  

Elves from the RBC Dawn Adams Project will be here to assist Old Man Napi (Santa Claus) as he hands out Christmas gifts to all students. Thank-you cards for Old Man Napi and the volunteers who purchased, wrapped, and delivered the gifts would be appreciated—it's nice for them to be recognized for the difference their contributions make in our students’ lives! 

December 19, Winter Solstice Ceremony  

Students will have an opportunity to participate in a Winter Solstice Ceremony and blessing with Elder Saa’kokoto (Randy Bottle) on the afternoon of December 19. We will gather together as a whole school to learn from Elder Saa’kokoto, participate in a blessing, and enjoy berry soup and bannock together. A reminder of ceremony protocol: please wear long sleeved shirts and ensure legs are covered (long pants, skirts, ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, and moccasins are encouraged). 

Important Information | Forms  

If you have not yet completed your demographic forms, or completed updates in your MyCBE Parent Account, these items are now past due. If you require support with these documents, please contact the office for assistance. 

Hand to Heart,  

Crystal Good Rider and Shauna Penner 

Principal & Assistant Principal