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Monday, Oct. 9 |
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Schools Closed – BC statutory for Thanksgiving Day
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Tuesday, Oct. 10 |
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7:45am Choir Practice. Please meet Mrs. Saip in the gym.
Individual Photo Orders DUE TODAY!
Missing your login code? No problem!
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Wednesday, Oct. 11 |
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Have a great day!
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Thursday, Oct. 12 |
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Spirit Day!: Students are invited to participate in “Bring Anything But A Backpack Day”! Bring your usual school items (snack/lunch/books, etc.) in something other than a backpack! Please note: generally, students should be able to carry the items themselves in their alternative “container”. Ideas for Spirit Days are brought to us by the Grade 7 Leadership Team.😊 Thank-you!
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Friday, Oct. 13
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Please be sure to sign up for a Parent/Teacher Interview using the information that is shared in a separate P/T Interview Booking email coming this week. We look forward to seeing you in meetings on Wed./Thurs. of next week!
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Notes and upcoming dates:
* Please remember that Delta Schools are scent-free zones. Please help by joining us in reminding students to avoid scented products. Thank-you!
* Please avoid use of the school roundabout. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the roundabout, especially during drop-off/pick-up times. Please help to keep traffic moving at a safe pace in school zones. With the exception of the two fundraiser parking stalls won by specific parents, please refrain from driving into the Staff Parking Lot.
Upcoming dates:
Monday, October 9: Schools closed for Thanksgiving Day Tuesday, October 10: Reminder! Individual Photo Orders Due Tuesday, October 10 – 13: Fire Prevention Week (Delta Fire Department will visit primary classes on Nov.1) Thursday, October 12: Spirit Day! “Bring Anything But A Backpack!” Tuesday, October 17: Individual Photo Re-take Day – beginning at 1:10pm Wednesday, October 18: 2pm Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 19: 2pm Early Dismissal for Parent/Teacher Conferences Friday, October 20: Provincial Professional Development Day – No school for students. Staff in sessions. Thursday, October 26: Casual Day and Hot Dog Day (Orders: Munch-a-Lunch online) Tuesday, October 31: Hallowe’en Day – Students are welcome to wear school-appropriate costumes to school. (Please ensure that costumes do not include weapons, thanks.)
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News from Delta Continuing Education:
Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program. Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time Open to all community members! This program meets the needs of those wanting to obtain an ECE Assistant Certificate while ensuring that they receive a thorough grounding in Early Childhood Education principles. Program Start Date: January 2024 More information: https://deltalearns.ca/eceprogram/
Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner. First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies Open to educators and community members Become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer nasal naloxone. Taught on-line, there is no cost for this course. Duration: approximately 60 minutes, completed at your own pace. More information:https://ce.deltasd335.upanupstage.com/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/ |
Dressing for West Coast Weather:PH students will be outdoors for recess and lunch in rain, snow or shine throughout the school year. Please ensure that children come to school prepared to play outside each day. An extra change of clothes (especially socks!) is strongly recommended.
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Fire Prevention Week October 9 – 13:https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/Safety-Tip-Sheets
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Diverse and Inclusive Delta SurveyThe City of Delta is conducting a survey to better understand the unique needs and experiences of newcomer and racialized residents residing in Delta. If you are an immigrant or racialized community member who lives, works, plays in Delta, please take a survey. This survey will run for six weeks starting September 25, 2023, and should not take more than 15 minutes to complete. By participating in this survey you will have the option to be entered into a draw to win one of the five $50 gift cards to local businesses by entering your email and phone number.All information will be kept confidential.If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Noor Bajaj at nbajaj@delta.ca(External link).Access survey here: https://letstalk.delta.ca/inclusivedelta
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Medication requirements for students:If your child has any serious allergies or medical conditions, and/or needs to have access to medication such as an inhaler or epipen at school, there is a form that needs to be completed each year. Please contact Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Crawford, for more information and to receive the form. Fraser Health’s Healthy Back-to-School Guide:
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Online Safety – Monitoring tech use & online activity Helping kids stay safe while online is something many parents/guardians are concerned about. We encourage review of the following resources for more information on the online interests of young people, the potential risks they face, and proactive strategies to help keep them safe! Raising Digitally Responsible Youth: Parent’s Guide: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/erase/documents/raising-digitally-responsible-youth.pdf NeedHelpNow.ca helps teens stop the spread of sexual pictures or videos and provides support along the way. If you or someone you know has been negatively impacted by a self/peer exploitation incident, we are here to help offer guidance on the steps you can take to get through it. https://needhelpnow.ca/app/en/ Other sites:
* Students are encouraged to always tell parents or other trusted adults if someone has made an inappropriate request or made them feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
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