Week-at-a-Glance April 22-26

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The WITS Program was developed at the University of Victoria to help children deal with social issues. Pebble Hill staff and students have adopted the program and it is becoming our common language at the school.

The T in WITS stands for:

Talk it out! This one is tricky – talk it out can mean a lot of things: Speak Up, Use your words, etc.  It also means that there is a solution to the problems you are having, but you may have to be brave and go ahead and talk about it. Sometimes it is hard, but using words really is the best way to resolve conflicts.

Suggestions for TALK IT OUT: 

  1. Talk to the person who is bothering you, if you feel safe.

Tell whoever is bothering you that what he or she is doing is “mean”, “not funny”,  “hurting you”, “making you feel bad.” Ask the person why they are bothering you. Tell them to stop. Make up a joke if you can. Tell them to leave you or your friends alone.

Tell them to use their WITS!

2.       Brainstorming or problem solving solutions can help.

Ask a friend what they would do in your situation. Share your story with someone.

3.       Talk to a trusted adult who can help you think about a solution to your problem.

Speak up if you are seeing someone being bullied and victimized. Say “Stop it” or “Leave him/her/them alone”. Talk to an adult to get help if what you are doing is not working.

Share your feelings with someone. In this Sesame Street clip, the Grouch figures out how he is feeling and he talks it out  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciSm84yDDHc

 For more information, visit https://witsprogram.ca/.

Monday, April 22
  • Have a great day!

Tuesday, April 23
  • Have a great day!

Wednesday, April 24
  • Track and Field practice before lunch for students in grades 4-7. A reminder to bring good running shoes and a water bottle (as well as other weather dependant items i.e sun screen, hat, wind breaker.

Thursday, April 25
  • Casual Day and Hot Dog Day

Friday, April 26
  • Track and Field practice before lunch for students in grades 4-7. A reminder to bring good running shoes and a water bottle (as well as other weather dependant items i.e sun screen, hat, wind breaker.
  • Nathan Wilson visit. He will pass along some traditional Indigenous knowledge and share a new story in our Learning Circle.

Upcoming Dates & Things to Note:

 

Upcoming dates!

April 22 – Earth Day https://www.earthday.org/

May 8 – Regional Track and Field Meet @ South Delta Secondary – a few parent volunteers needed

May 16 – District Track and Field Meet @ North Delta Secoondary – Parent drivers needed *PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE*

May 17 – Professional Development Day (school not in session)

May 20 – Victoria Day (school not in session)

May 25 – Pebble Hill celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Please plan to join us!

Fundraising Information

Please see below for PH PAC Fundraising Initiatives (A big thank you to all parents involved in fundraising!)

Mother’s Day Fundraiser

For Mother’s Day, the PAC has partnered with Central Canal Farms to bring you beautiful potted dahlias and spring bouquets.  Ordering can be done though the Central Canal Farms website, our link, or QR code.  PLEASE ONLY SELECT THE ITEMS THAT ARE MARKED “SCHOOL FUNDRAISER”.  Please select Pebble Hill for delivery when adding items. Order deadline is April 30th, 2024.  Pick-up will be after school from 3-3:30pm on Friday May 10th. Please look out for the flyers coming home with students.
Here is the link to order:
The PAC will also have a limited number of Hallmark Mother’s Day cards for sale for $4 each (cash only) at the time of pick-up.

Used Book Sale is Coming Soon

There is no such thing as ‘too many books’ …. unless you are running out of shelf space.  Have we got a solution for you!   Pebble Hill Library’s used book sale is approaching.  This year’s sale takes place on May 1, 2, and 3rd at lunch (12:35-1:00) in our library. All proceeds go to the PH Library

Donations of books for ages 6-12 are needed and may be dropped off at the office or library at any time. Last day to donate is Monday, April 29th.

The used books will be priced from $1 – $5 each.

 

Unsold books will be donated.    THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 

Upcoming Parent/Caregiver Information and Sessions:

Supporting a Positive Relationship with Food

B.C. Training and Education Savings Program Grant

Please see this letter if your child(ren) is in kindergarten to Grade 4 as you may be eligible for a $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant for their post-secondary education.

2024/2025 Draft Budget Recommendations

Phase 1 of this year’s budget public consultation process resulted in more than 180 online survey responses from parents/caregivers on their priorities for the upcoming school year. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

Following a review of this feedback and the Ministry’s funding announcement, the draft budget recommendations were released on Thursday, April 18 on the district’s website and in the local media.

The Delta Board of Education is now inviting you to provide feedback on the draft budget recommendations via this online survey (https://forms.gle/69ZdPF9LcrQXhVdX9) or by sending an email to budget@deltaschools.ca, or attending the public board meeting at 7:30p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. The deadline for completing the survey or sending an email is noon on Monday, April 22 so that the information can be shared with the board prior to the public board meeting. Also, if you would like to speak at the public board meeting on April 23, please email rsonsalla@deltaschools.ca by noon on April 22.

Student Learning Survey 2023/2024 – Parent Survey – Have your say!

The Provincial Student Learning Survey is unique in its scope, size and usefulness to schools. It gathers information from parents/guardians/caregivers, teachers, and students on topics related to school environment, safety, and achievement. The information is used for planning in individual schools and provides a district and provincial perspective. Early in 2024 the Student Learning Survey will be given to students, their parents/guardians/caregivers, and all school staff. We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The surveys contain standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included.

The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey.

Any computer with an Internet connection can be used, and access to the e-survey is simple and secure. The survey can be accessed through the link with or without an anonymous logon code by selecting the school district and school name where your child attends school. Provincial, District and School Reports for previous years can be viewed at the same site under the Results section. The e-survey site will be open until May 3rd.

Looking to better understand your child’s behaviour?

Family Smart has monthly online and in person events to help. Work shops like:

Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 9 to 12

and many more…

Check out their calendar here

Homestay Families Needed!

DO SOMETHING GREAT!

Host an international student. Have a lifelong impact on a child from across the world!
Homestay remuneration is $1150/month starting September 2024.
Call Tania Hope directly at 604-952-5385!

Student Vacations during the School Year

Please understand that teachers are not required to provide study materials/assignments for students who are away on vacation during school days. Students may read everyday, keep a travel journal with facts related to the destination (in full sentences and/or well written paragraphs) and practice math facts (extension: math related word problems). Happy travels!

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 our Administrative Assistant for more information and to receive the form.
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