Friday Update

Good Afternoon and Happy Friday!

 

Please find below important reminders for the next few weeks:

    

NOVEMBER 16 – 20

 

EARLY DISMISSAL AND STUDENT LED CONFERENCES will take place on Wednesday, November 18th. Students will be dismissed early at 2:00pm.  Bussing will be available with the exception of Britannia Beach.

 

After the recent announcement from the Public Health Officer, we will now be moving our student led conferences to a virtual format. Conferences will still take place between 3:00 and 6:00pm. Please contact the office at 604-892-5904 or [email protected] to book your appointment by November 17th at 12:00pm. Once all of the appointments have been booked, you will hear from your child’s teacher regarding the format of your Student Led Conference and how to access the meeting.

 

PRO D DAY  is on Friday, November 20th. School is not in session.

 

NOVEMBER 23-27  - NO EVENTS SCHEDULED

 

SCHOOL INFORMATION

 

WINTER WEATHER – With the arrival of freezing temperatures and snowfall, we ask that you ensure you child is dressed appropriately each day with warm, waterproof clothing. Also, please note that although the hill is maintained on a regular basis, it can become very slippery. If you do not have winter tires, please drop off your children at the fire hall located at the bottom of the hill.

 

MASKS MANDITORY/CLOSED CAMPUS – As mentioned in previous communication, we are currently operating a closed campus. We ask that parents refrain from entering the school unless previously arranged. If you have items to drop off for your child, please leave them in the drop off box located outside of the school.   Please call or email the school to advise that the items have been dropped off and who the items are for. If you have arranged a visit to the school, please ensure you are wearing a mask before entering the building 

 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

 

IN THE KNOW SESSION - "Connecting with our kids when anxiety leads to social isolation"

What does social isolation look like and feel like for our kids and in our homes? Let's talk about strategies families can try and how important it is to connect with your children before doing the hard work of trying something new.

 

Watch a video with us and come together with other families for a facilitated discussion.

November 26th from 6:30-8pm

 

To register please follow the link:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3025340739332927245

 

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Colleen DeVeyrac

Principal

St’a7mes School

PH 604-892-5904

Fax 604-892-5510