Monday, Sept. 28

• Have a great day!

Tuesday, Sept. 29

• Walk for Truth and Reconciliation in the morning – students are encouraged to wear orange shirts and uniform bottoms.

Wednesday, Sept. 30

• Day of Truth and Reconciliation – classes not in session

Thursday, Oct. 1

• Have a great day!

Friday, Oct. 2

• Fire Drill #1 at approximately 2pm. Please avoid picking up your children around the time of drills as the office may not be available to dismiss them.

Sept. 30 – Day for Truth and Reconciliation (classes not in session)

Oct. 5 – World Teacher Day

Oct. 6 – World Cerebral Palsy Day

Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day

Oct. 12 – Thanksgiving Day

Oct. 21 & 22 – Early dismissal (2 pm) and Parent/ Teacher Conferences

Oct. 22 – PAC Hot Lunch

Oct. 23 – Professional Development Day

Oct. 28 – PAC Meeting – Everyone welcome

Oct. 31 – Halloween

INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES

Are you noticing that your child is more tired than usual or not following routines they had down pat in August?

As children return to the classroom, it’s important to remember these words of advice from one of our PH teachers:

“The beginning of the school year is very tiring and taxing on the brains of children. There are a lot of new routines to learn, new friends to connect with, and stamina to build for the long days of needing to listen and focus. We tend to underestimate the energy it takes to use our brains in school. The first few weeks of school are exhausting for me until I build up my stamina, so I imagine it is even more difficult for the little ones. With continued routines at school and at home, limited screen time, and consistent early bedtimes, I am sure your child will continue to build his/ her/ their stamina for the long days and return to his/ her/ their typical behaviours. I might also add that it is not unusual for children to temporarily “forget “old routines as they are learning new information and building new routines. Their working memory needs time to catch up.”

Science World: Girls and STEAM Summit

Registration for the 9th annual Girls and STEAM Summit is now open. The event
takes place on October 3 and is for participants* aged 12-14. This inclusive
program welcomes participants and mentors of many gender identities – whether
you identify as a girl, trans, genderqueer, non-binary, Two-Spirit, or gender
questioning. Learn more and register here:

Girls and STEAM Summit

Science World also has two new exhibits opening in October. Discover animal
robots at The Robot Zoo and learn how animals move, hunt and survive – opening
October 9. Explore the evolution of video games with Game Changers and play a
selection of games that have changed gaming history – opening October 16.

Please contact the Pebble Hill office for specific referral forms.

Parking Reminders

Please remember that:

• the roundabout is for pick up and drop off only. Drivers need to stay with their car;
• the parking lot is for Staff members only;
• abide by the posted parking signs on our neighbouring streets at drop off and pick up.

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!