Signal Hill Weekly Announcements
It's a great day to learn, play, and work on the unceded territory of the Lil’wat and St'át'imc Nation!
October 13, 2026
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Parking at Tiyata 🚫
The Tiyata Strata Council would just like to remind everyone that the drop off zone (the loop near our playground) is for drop off only - NO PARKING. Furthermore, Tiyata Blvd itself cannot be used for drop off or parking. Please do not park anywhere within the Tiyata complex and only use the loop for drop-off.
Violators may be towed at the vehicle owner’s risk and expense.
Weenie Wednesday - DATE CHANGE!🌭
The PAC hot dogs will be served on Monday 19th next week instead of Wednesday 21st, due to the Pit Cook.
Volleyball 🏐
Grade 6/7 volleyball starts this Thursday! Sign up forms are in the office and must be returned to Ms. Ismaeil.
Practices are every Thursday from 3:00- 4:45.
Games TBD!
Garden Program Fundraiser 🌻🌱
Support our Garden Programs this fall by purchasing a Fall Harvest Box and a Garlic Bundle! All proceeds from sales directly support both the Signal Hill Elementary and Pemberton Secondary School garden programs!
Each Harvest Box will include 6-8 fall vegetables for $30 per box. Box items are chosen based on what is available in the gardens. All veggies are grown in our school garden programs. See photo below for an example of what items you might expect!
Garlic bundles are $5 each and are handmade by students in Grades 3-5 at Signal Hill Elementary School with flowers and garlic grown in the gardens!
Sales Open Today: Harvest Box & Garlic Bundles
Box pick-up: November 4th 3-3:45pm at both schools.
Volunteer Drivers 🚗
If you wish to drive students other than your own for a field trip or sports event, all volunteers must complete a Volunteer Driver Application in addition to having a Criminal Record Check on file. This must be done each new school year.
The application includes two components:
- A completed SD48 Volunteer Driver Authorization form (attached below)
- ICBC Personal Driving Record: Driving Records (icbc.com) You can enter the school office email address - [email protected] - on the ICBC website so that we receive the results directly.
***Please DO NOT SEND A DRIVER FACTOR REPORT - check the box titled Personal Driving Record***
You can always find this information on the Volunteer Info page.
Forms & Fees 📝
Please don't forget to sign your forms and pay your fees! DUE October 31st.
School District 48 uses SchoolCash Online for both district forms and online payments. You must register your child if you have not already done so: Online School Payments – Parents – Sea to Sky School District (No. 48) (sd48seatosky.org)
- School Supplies – everyone must pay online by October 31st
- Forms – all new families must sign the district forms
- Agendas - pay for an agenda if your child's teacher has chosen to use them in their class this year
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Thursday, Oct 15
Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill 10:50am
Friday, Oct 16
Photo Retake Day
Monday, Oct 19
Weenie Wednesday (in lieu of Pit Cook)
Wednesday, Oct 21
Pit Cook
(No Weenie Wednesday!)
Friday, Oct 23
BCTF & CUPE Pro-D Day: No School
Tuesday, Oct 27
VCH Kindergarten Hearing Screening
Friday, Oct 30
Harvest Soup
Halloween Celebrations
🌟Stay Connected🌟
SD48 Parent & Guardian Event Calendar:
FUNDRAISERS
Sticky Labels
Do you need sticky labels with your kid's name for their
coat/lunch/shoes/bike/helmet/favourite pens?
coat/lunch/shoes/bike/helmet/favourite pens?
The school has an account with Lovable Labels. Order here and the school PAC gets a cut! If items in the Lost and Found are labelled, they will make their way back to you. Top tip: get your phone number on the labels and it works for the whole family.
Click here to order: http://www.signalhill.lovablelabels.ca/
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REMINDERS
WALK YOUR WHEELS 🚲
Just a reminder that everyone must walk their bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other wheels on school property! Busy areas like parking lots, sidewalks, and around the school building can be crowded with cars, families, and students, making riding unsafe. Walking wheels helps prevent accidents and keeps arrival and dismissal safe for everyone.
Thank you for understanding.
Field Trip Payments
Please note that we do not keep a cash float in the office. Field trips should be paid for online, but if you are unable to do so, then we can only accept exact change. Please give your cash to the teacher, as they will collect and organize all of the cash per class prior to submitting it to the office.
Here is the link to the website for online payments: https://sd48seatosky.schoolcashonline.com/
You must register your child if you have not already done so (you only need to register them once).
This link can always be found on our school and district websites.
Late-Sign In Policy
Please remind students who arrive after the 8:45 morning bell to sign in late before going to class. Alternatively, you may sign them in yourself and send them straight to class. Either way, it must be in-person in the office using the sign-in binder located on the counter.
This is so we have a record that students have arrived safely in the building and to mark them as present on the attendance.
Thank you for your cooperation!
School Bus Information 🚌
Just a kindly reminder the bus department manages registration, delays, cancellations, and communication regarding the school bus. We try our very best to relay news, info, and updates as soon as we receive it!
If you are ever unable to get an answer regarding school busses from the school office, you can try calling the Pemberton Bus Garage directly from 8:30 - 4:00 at 604-894-6434. This number is always located at the bottom of this announcements webpage (mobile view) or in the side bar (desktop view), as well as on the Contact Us webpage and the district website.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Forms & Payments
School supplies, agendas, and consent forms are available online at SchoolCash Online. Please pay or sign if you haven't already.
School Bus Info
You can find bus routes & more on the SD48 website.
Contact Info for the School Bus:
Pemberton Bus Garage from 8:30-4:00 at 604-894-6434.
Please do not park in the school parking lot during drop off times (the start & end of school). You may use the drop off lane or walk over from a neighbouring parking lot. Thank you!
Personal technology is to remain in backpacks for the duration of the school day. This includes:
- cell phones
- e-readers
- tablets
- ear buds
- smart watches (unless medically required)