Community News January 9, 2026
Posted on 01/09/2026

Blackbird Community Update - January 9, 2026

Welcome back after the winter break! It has been a whirlwind week, with winter weather, a bus cancellation day, and then Spring arrived today! We were so happy to have everyone back together and get back to routine! 

Information and updates from the SCDSB
This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the below topics. To read this information, visit the SCDSB website.

  • Provide your feedback on the proposed SCDSB 2026-27 school year calendar
  • Inclement weather and bus cancellation information reminder 
  • Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open!
  • Is your child turning four in 2026? Get ready for Kindergarten with us!
  • How is your infant, toddler, or preschool child developing? 
  • Licensed March Break school age child care programs
  • Check out the SCDSB News video series 
  • High school information events for Grade 8 students
  • SCDSB families invited to explore math games and activities at Family Math Nights in February 2026
  • What is mental health? Introducing By Your Side resource
  • Culminating Task Days and Feedback, Recovery, and Improvement Days (secondary)
  • Enabling Multi-Factor Authentication on Student Devices
  • School playground structures are closed for the winter
  • Character recognition nominations
  • Interested in learning more about special education in the SCDSB?
  • New year, new math activities!
  • Your child’s immunization record
  • January PA Days

Barrie Colt’s Night

We are looking forward to having a community night out tomorrow night, Sat. Jan. 10 at the Barrie Colts Game! Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser! It is always great to get together! 

Fudge Fundraiser

CALLING ALL BLACKBIRDS WITH A SWEET TOOTH.....

It's FUDGE time! 

Assikinack is joining with Ontario's own Northwest Fudge Factory for a delicious fundraiser.

Purchase half-pound fudge slabs for $9 each, available in THIRTEEN delicious flavours! Want to try them all? They last 4 weeks at room temperature or 6 months in the freezer! 

Coming Soon to School CashOnline! 

This will go live on Monday January 12, 2026 

Click here:  https://www.schoolcashonline.com/

Every purchase supports Assikinack's School Council Fundraising efforts. Please share our fundraiser with friends, family, neighbours and co-workers. Fudge also makes a great gift! 

Orders will be accepted until January 27 online. We appreciate your support for our school.

See attached Flyer to see the 13 yummy flavours!   Fudge Flavours! Yum! 

Vanilla

Chocolate 

Smarties

Vanilla Swirl (chocolate and vanilla)

Maple

Mint Chocolate 

Irish Cream

Death by Fudge 

Cookies and Cream

Orange Creamsicle

Marshmallow (Chocolate marshmallow)

Blueberries and Cream

Strawberry Cheesecake

Fudge orders should arrive by February 13 - in time for sweet Valentine's Day and Family Day Weekend - but we will confirm the date shortly. 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration is happening now! Go to SCDSB to register your child for Kindergarten! 

Family Movie Night

Save the Date! Thursday January 29, 2026 at 5:30! Flyer with details to follow! 

Term 1 Reports come home Friday Feb. 13 2026