Good Afternoon,
Another week has passed and we are fully into the swing of a new school year. I want to thank all the families and students that came out to our welcome barbeque. It was a huge success and it was so wonderful to see all our families and children together (socially distanced of course,) enjoying spending time together. Listening to Char drum and sing and the kids dancing was so incredibly awesome to see. I would like to thank Neil Baker for supplying the delicious fish. I hope that we can continue to enjoy each other’s company as we move forward through this pandemic and treat each other with love and kindness. Have a wonderful weekend.
SEPT. 20-24
COLLABORATION DAY/EARLY DISMISSAL – On Wednesday, September 22, students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon to facilitate a teacher collaboration day. Bussing will be provided.
TERRY FOX RUN – we will be holding school wide run on Friday, September 24th at 11:30am. If you would like to donate personally or set up a donation page for your child you can go to https://terryfoxschoolrun.org/ . Additional information can be found on the attached poster.
CONSENT FORMS DUE on Friday, September 24th.
SEPT. 27-OCT 1
PRO D DAY is on Monday, September 27th. School is not in session.
STUDENT PHOTOS will take place on Wednesday, September 29th.
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION is on Thursday, September 30th
SCHOOL INFORMATION
CULTURAL JOURNEYS – NO DEVICE POLICY – Please note that students in grades K-6 are not to use personal devices in the classrooms or at breaks. If a student needs to bring a device, they can be kept in their backpacks or with their teacher.
CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING – We will be participating in the SD #48 cross country running program this year. Kye Fedor will be running our program and will be holding practices on Wednesdays at lunch for any students in grades 3 – 6. Students will be able to attend running meets that will be held around the district. We will provide a schedule once it becomes available. If your child would like to participate, please send them dressed in running clothing with a water bottle next Wednesday.
CONSENT FORMS - The SD #48 annual consent forms have been loaded onto the School Cash Online website. Please either log in or create an account on the School Cash Online website and complete the forms. Students were also sent home with a paper consent package on the first day of school. Please complete both sets of forms by September 24, 2021. Please note that these forms are very important as they allow your child to participate in all aspects of our school’s programming.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
“IN THE KNOW” – September 30 from 1:30 – 3:00pm
Beyond Behaviour: when is it more? Ages 4-8 - When our kids are having a hard time, or we are seeing something for the first time, we might wonder what's going on? In this video conversation, a parent and counsellor talk about the developmental stages of 4 to 8 year old children, what are typical behaviours, and how do we know when something more might be going on. This conversation is for all families and caregivers who feel like they are parenting in the deep end of the swimming pool or are just wondering what they can do when it feels like more.
To register please click here: Beyond Behaviour Registration This event is hosted online via zoom.
Regards,
Colleen
I am honoured to be working on the Traditional Territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh, Úxwumixw and St’át’yemc Nations.
Colleen DeVeyrac
Principal
St’a7mes School - Cultural Journeys & Learning Expeditions
School District #48
604-892-5904
https://www.sd48stawamus.org/