Signal Hill Circular - September 20th, 2024

September 20th, 2024

This week at Signal Hill...

Terry Fox Update

We are excited to announce Blueshore Financial sponsored us and our Terry Fox Run increasing our donation by another $1000. Our school raised over $1125.45, and combined with Blueshore, we donated over $2000 to the Terry Fox Organization!

Thank you again for your donations!

We have lots of produce in our Garden that will be harvested soon in preparation for our annual Pit Cook (October 24th) and Harvest Soup (November 1st).

Truth and Reconciliation Month

This month is Truth and Reconciliation Month. On September 26th, at 9:15am, we will have our Orange Shirt Day as well as our Truth and Reconciliation Assembly held outside in front of the school around The Survivors’ Flag.

In advance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation offers free virtual educational programming for teachers and students grades 1-12, and invites the public to join online sessions from September 23 to September 27, 2024. Online sessions are aimed at an adult audience and can contribute to increasing knowledge about Indigenous history and worldviews. Simultaneous English-French and ASL interpretation will be provided. Please visit Lunch and Learns – Truth and Reconciliation Week for details and registration.

All About Me Collages

Check out mixed media projects created by the students in Ms. Russells' Grade 4/5 class! Thanks for sharing!

Feeding Futures

Feeding Futures is a commitment of the Provincial Government to ensure students are properly fed for learning to enhance positive academic and health outcomes. Introduced last Fall, this ongoing program will support existing school-based programming while offering additional opportunities for students to access food at schools. Learn more here.

Cell Phone Restrictions in Schools

Visit the ministry resources page for more information and supports.

Please find this week's announcements and important dates here.

What Parents and Students Need to Know

Enduring Understandings

Please see here to learn about the Enduring Understandings as part of our school district's Education Plan.

Bear Safety

It's definitely the time of year when we see bears in our community and around our school. Please see here for tips on how to stay "bear aware".

Sea to Sky Safety Net is a hub of self-care tools and local resources to help connect Sea to Sky residents to mental health and substance use support services. www.seatoskysafetynet.com

SOGI 123 for parents:

SOGI 1 2 3 Parent Resources were created in collaboration with BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) and the BC Ministry of Education to answer parent questions about what SOGI-inclusive education looks like in Canadian schools.

https://www.sogieducation.org/parents/

EASE K–7 lessons have been adapted for use by parents and caregivers to help children manage worries and everyday anxiety at home.

Parenting Tips for the Digital World from Common Sense Media

ERASE Bullying Website and Resources

Parent Advisory Committee

Health and Safety