September 13, 2024

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Dear St’a7mes families,

I hope everyone is continuing to enjoy the beautiful weather we’ve been having! It’s been a delight to see our students and staff making the most of the sunshine and the start of some crisp air.

We are busy preparing for our Reconciliation Day event, which will take place on Thursday, September 26th. Details and invites will follow. Students and staff will continue on their learning journey as we focus on the Truth in Truth and Reconciliation.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Auntie Cindy visit us recently. She spent time with our Learning Expeditions students, guiding them in collecting river stones and sharing her profound knowledge about the significance of these stones and their connection to the ancestors. Each student in our school will have the chance to use a river stone as a meaningful expression of how we can all strive to be good living ancestors. This activity draws inspiration from the work of Leona and Gabriel Prince, particularly their message in "Be a Good Ancestor."

In addition, I’d like to remind you of our Back to School BBQ on Monday, September 17th, at 4pm. This will be a great chance to connect with other families as well as school staff. The evening will continue with our PAC meeting at 6pm, where we’ll discuss important topics and future plans for our school community.

Lastly, we value your input and encourage you to participate in our survey on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Your feedback is crucial as we strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. You can access the survey through this link.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We look forward to seeing you at the BBQ and PAC meeting!

Take care,

Cory Hartling

Principal

St’a7mes School

CONSENT AND VERIFICATION FORMS

Consent and verification forms were sent home with students last week. Please be sure to sign and send them back at your earliest convenience, as the permission forms will allow students to participate in class programming.

BUS REGISTRATION

Please note that St’a7mes students are eligible for courtesy ridership (with exception of families living in Valleycliffe ). If you have not already done so, please register for a bus pass for your child if they plan to ride the bus. Bus passes will be sent to the school office within 2-3 days of registration and will need to be presented to the bus driver each day. Please follow the link to complete the bus registration forms: https://www.sd48seatosky.org/apps/pages/schoolbus Please find the bus schedule here.