Good Afternoon,
Remembrance day is an important day to reflect and remember the sacrifice that so many young men and women made for the freedoms that we enjoy today. Please take the time to read the following from Grade 3 students from NARROGIN PRIMARY SCHOOL – in Australia. We all have the same wish: that no person has to engage in war just to live in peace. Thank you to all those that fought and still fight for our freedoms.
“Remembrance Day is a day where people get together to remember the people that sacrificed their life to let us have peace. We get together to also remember those people that have gone to war and survived. In World War One, the fields couldn’t grow food and there was nothing on it but when the war ended poppies started to grow so that is why we wear poppies as a symbol of Remembrance Day. A wreathe of poppies is laid to honor those in the war so on the 11th day, of the 11th month, at 11 o’clock we pay our respects with a minute silence.
We are lucky to live in a safe environment with water, food, phones, a lot of trees and good quality houses to live in. We have hospitals, fire stations and police to keep us safe. We also have cars to drive to school. During the war you would not go to school because it would be unsafe. At night time you would have to turn all of your lights off and close all of the windows and curtains because otherwise enemies might find you and hurt you. In war you can’t follow your dreams, become famous or work in your town. You would see some of your friends hurt and life would be miserable.
We feel sorry for the people who died and were injured. We also feel sad for the parents of young men who didn’t come back from war. We feel grateful for what they did because we get to live in a country that has peace.
For many of us today it is about remembering great grandfathers and grandfathers who fought in World War 1 and 2. Remembrance Day means we can show our respect to those who fought and died or got seriously injured when they were fighting, to make the world a safer place to live in.
We don’t think war is very nice because people get scared and people die. If we had one wish, we would wish that war would stop because people deserve to live in a safe environment. If we could say something to one of the soldiers that died at war, we would say, “thank you very much for saving our country”. “
Please be reminded that we have a long weekend starting tomorrow:
REMEMBRANCE DAY is on Thursday, November 11th. School is not in session.
PRO D DAY is on Friday, November 12th. School is not in session
NEUFELD FARMS FUNDRAISER ORDERS DUE on Friday, November 12th. Please find additional information in the email below.
NOV 15-19
EARLY DISMISSAL AND STUDENT LED CONFERENCES – Students will be dismissed early at 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 17th to facilitate Student Led Conferences. Bussing will be provided for early dismissal. Please find below information on booking your Student Led Conference. Please note that conferences will be in person at the school unless you arrange otherwise with your child’s teacher.
Conferences will be 15 minutes in duration and are a great way for parents to see and hear about their child’s accomplishments. Please ensure that your child joins you at the meeting. To make a booking please follow the instructions below:
1 . Please click on the link following –
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/s/HkStkEhhVEqCWXgGE8-dGw2
- Select November 17th.
3 . Find your child’s teacher from the drop down arrow
- Select a time
- Add your information and your child’s name.
- Click book
You will receive a confirmation email once your booking is complete.
We really hope you will be able to make an appointment. If you are unable to meet on this date/time, please reach out to your child’s teacher to arrange an alternate date. Please do not hesitate to contact Gayle at [email protected] with any questions or if you require assistance booking your appointment.
NOV 22-26
REPORT CARDS will be uploaded to the Parent Portal on Friday, November 26th. Instructions will be sent home next week as a reminder of how to log on to the parent portal.
NEUFELD FARMS FUNDRAISER
The PAC has arranged a fantastic fundraiser for the school. Neufeld farms offers quality frozen meats, appetizers and desserts... perfect for convenient family meals and delivered in time for holiday entertaining. Orders are due on Friday, November 12th and the pick up is at the school on Wednesday, November 24th at 2:30pm.
This year, you can order online by clicking on the link below and following the instructions: https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2021-sta7mes-elementary/ref/em
- Please enter the buyer’s information and select the student that you are ordering from.
- Select the items you would like to purchase and add them to your cart
- Complete your purchase. Payments can be made by credit card online or by bringing cash or cheques made out to SSLC Cultural Journeys and Learning Expeditions PAC
Please share this with your family and friends. There is also a QR code attached if you would prefer to access the order form that way.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CARE – We will be collecting donations for Christmas Community Care from November 22 – December 10th. Please find more information on the attached poster. If you feel that your family could benefit from a Christmas Community Care Basket, please pick up an application form the office. Applications are due on November 19th, 2021.
BABYSITTING COURSE will be held on Nov 27th from 09:30 to 4:00 PM at the Sandman Hotel, Squamish. This program is for interested students that are 11 and older. The cost is $75 and you will need to bring a sport helmet, any kind will do, an extra long sleeve shirt, a spoon, pencil, face mask, snacks, lunch and water. Payment or any questions can be sent to [email protected].
IN THE KNOW SESSION - BEYOND BEHAVIOUR: WHEN IS IT MORE? WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE FOR AGES 13+
Why can it feel so tricky to tell if our kids are on track, going through a phase, as opposed to struggling with something more, or beyond behaviours? In this video conversation, a parent and a counsellor talk about the developmental stages of children who are 13 years or older.
The meeting will take place over zoom on Monday, November 22nd at 6:30pm. The group will watch the webinar together, with a facilitated discussion afterwards. To sign up, please follow this link: Beyond Behaviour Registration
Have a wonderful weekend.
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/