Panorama Hills School News:
‘The Weekly Howl’
January 23, 2026
🐾 Principal’s Message
With the recent drop in temperatures, including days below -20°C, thank you for continuing to send students dressed for the weather. Outdoor recess remains an important part of the day whenever possible, and warm winter gear makes a big difference. Over the past two days, we have had Blue Dot indoor days. Please remind your children that on Blue Dot days, students may enter the school through the entrance closest to them. As always, please ensure coats, hats, mitts, snow pants, and boots are clearly labelled.
Today, our Grade 2 students shared a wonderful Reader’s Theatre performance during their assembly, showcasing their growing confidence, collaboration, and expressive reading skills. It was great to see so many Grade Two parents and family members joining us to support the children.
📚 Read-A-Thon 2026
As part of the assembly, School Council also launched this year’s Read-A-Thon. While fundraising supports important school improvements, the main goal of the Read-A-Thon is simple and powerful: getting students excited about reading. We encourage families to help make time for reading at home, celebrate effort, and enjoy stories together. This year, 100% of the funds raised will go directly back into our school to support student learning, including upgrades to our audio-visual system for assemblies and school performances.
❄️ Winter Wonderland Family Dance
The Winter Wonderland Family Dance is coming up on Thursday, January 29 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the school. This event is proudly sponsored by our School Council and supported by our fantastic school volunteers.
Tickets are $3 each and must be purchased in cash at the school. Each child and adult attending will need their own ticket, and tickets must be brought to the dance.
Remaining Ticket Sales:
- Friday, January 23: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 26: 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 27: 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
We hope to see many of our families there for a fun winter evening together!
📅 Important Dates
January 29 – School Dance 6:30pm – 8:00pm
January 30 – Non-Instructional Day – No School
February 6 – CAD # 4
February 12 & 13 – Teachers' Convention – No School
February 16 – Family Day – No School