Monday, Nov. 4

• Have a great day!

Tuesday, Nov. 5

• Math Festival for classes during the day and for families from 5-6:30 pm
• Grade 7 volleyball at South Park

Wednesday, Nov. 6

• Neufeld’s Pick up at 4:30 in the roundabout (for those who ordered) – Thank you to our PAC for another great fundraiser!

Thursday, Nov. 7

• Grade 6 volleyball at Beach Grove

Friday, Nov. 8

• Remembrance Day assembly

Upcoming dates!

Nov. 11 – Remembrance Day (classes not in session)

Nov. 13 – World Kindness Day

Nov. 25 – Professional Development Day (classes not in session)

Fundraising Information

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

Upcoming Parent/Caregiver Information and Sessions:

Interested in keeping your children safe online?

Safer Schools Together has important resources. Please check the link below:

Parent / Caregiver Resources

November Monthly Message from Fraser Health

Vision, hearing and dental screenings and youth clinics

Make dental, hearing and vision checks part of a healthy routine

Health screenings help find issues early which can make treatment easier and more effective. It’s important for your child to have regular eye exams and routine dental checkups. It is also important to recognize any hearing loss early as this is essential for speech and language development. Read on to learn when and how to access services for your child.

Dental

Tooth decay is the most common, but preventable, childhood chronic disease. It is important to establish good oral hygiene at a young age and have children’s teeth checked by a dentist regularly. To find a local dentist near you who is accepting new patients, visit the BC Dental Association’s Find a Dentist database. If you are a member of a low-income family and you do not have extended health coverage, there are several programs that can help you access affordable dentistry for your children. You can also contact the dental program at your local public health unit and ask about resources available in your community.

Vision BC Doctors of Optometry recommends children receive their first eye exam when they are six to nine months old with a follow up exam at least once between the ages of two and five and then yearly once they enter school. You can find an optometrist accepting new patients near you at the College of Optometrists of British Columbia’s Find an Optometrist database. In B.C., one basic eye exam per year is free up to the age of 18. Some optometrists may charge a user fee of about $35-50 per visit, so be sure to ask about any fees before you make an appointment.

Hearing

Good hearing is essential for speech and language development and plays an important part in a child’s social and emotional growth. It is important to recognize hearing loss early and seek out testing and treatment if needed. Fraser Health’s Public Health community audiologists provide hearing services for children from birth to 19 years of age. If you have a concern about your child’s hearing, referrals can be made by a parent or caregiver, a health care provider or education professional to your local public health audiology (hearing) clinic.

Find more information on child health screenings and how to access free vision, hearing and dental exams on Fraser Health’s website: https://ow.ly/oK9z50PegZB

Youth clinics

Let your teen know about our youth clinics. These clinics are located across the Fraser Health region and provide free, confidential information and education regarding sexuality and health to youth under 21 to 24 (age varies by

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Take our Kids to Work Day is on November 6! Please visit the career website for resources and forms! https://deltalearns.ca/careers/district-programs/documentation/ ⁠ Learn more about the day by visiting https://www.studentscommission.ca/events/tokw2024/

Homestay Opportunities with the District

 

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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!