Signal Hill Circular - September 17, 2021
Signal Hill Circular
for the week ending Friday, September 17, 2021 We are honoured to be living, working and playing on the traditional, unceded ancestral territories of the St'át'yemc Nation. |
- We have a fire drill scheduled for Tuesday, September 21st.
- We have an early dismissal at 12:00 (noon) for students on Wednesday, September 22 for teacher collaboration time.
- The Terry Fox Run has been re-scheduled to September 22nd.
- School Picture Day is September 24th
Individual Pictures will be taken and retake day is on Tuesday, November 2nd if you miss it.

What Parents and Students Need to Know
- Please review this School Safety and Student Expectations Presentation with your child so they understand some important school rules and expectations both during school and during breaks.
- Teachers will be going over the Fire Drill Protocols with their classes prior to our drill on Tuesday. Here is what students need to know during a school evacuation if you would like to review with your child beforehand:
When a fire bell rings:
Primary classrooms exit through outside classroom doors and proceed around the FRONT of the school. The space between the gym and the portable/fence is too tight. Please follow map arrows.
Classes/Students in the:
a) Multipurpose (TRAX) Room - exit through their door at end of Community wing and proceed to the gathering area on the field around the front of the school to meet their classroom teacher.
b) Gym - must exit through outside door at south end of gym which leads to basketball court. Then they proceed to assigned area on field.
c) Special Ed rooms - must exit via the outside exit door of south hallway which leads directly onto the basketball court. Special Ed teachers then proceed to deliver students to their classroom
e) Library – students must vacate the library the outside emergency exit door and proceed around the front of the school to the marshalling area where the teacher-librarian will ensure they are in their pre-determined meeting place.
Truth and Reconciliation

Do you know the story behind Orange Shirt Day? Watch the video to hear from Phyllis Webstad, the founder of Orange Shirt Day, tell her story:
Ucwalmicwts Word of the Week

Terry Fox Run

Picture Day

Parent Advisory Committee
Health and Safety
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines
Health & Safety Protocols 2021-2022
We are committed to safety at Signal Hill Elementary and will be following these safety measures and protocols to keep everyone safe.
HEALTH & SAFETY |
2021/22 |
Continuing from Last Year |
o Daily Health Check o Stay home when feeling sick o Hand hygiene o Enhanced cleaning, disinfecting & ventilation o Respiratory Etiquette o Take learning outside o Reduce crowding and congestion o Case and Contact Management (as per VCH) |
No Longer Recommended |
o Cohorts o Physical distancing of 2m o Give personal space instead |
Mask Guidance |
o All K-7 Staff and visitors wear masks indoors o All Grade 4-7 Students wear masks indoors and on buses o All K-3 students encouraged to wear masks o Masks required for singing |
NEW for 2021/22 School Year |
o Vaccination Availability o Extra-curricular activities and field trips may resume o Follow specific regional health measures as needed o Gatherings and events may resume as per PHO orders o Start with virtual or small groups o Community use may resume o Visitors, parents & guardians must make appointments |
Drop-off and Pick-up (See School Map) |
o Avoid crowding & congestion o Consider wearing a mask o Be cognizant of everybody’s personal space o Say goodbye to children outside- They can do it! |
Mental Health |
o Connection for staff and students important o Prioritize social and emotional learning, as well as academics o 4 Blankets of Resilience |
Recess & Lunch (Outdoors Everyday) |
o Increase social connection for students o Spread out o A and B schedules to increase space o Support mental health and well being o Maintain connections between staff and students o Provide abundant play and activity options |
Pack In, Pack Out |
o Bring a water bottle (labelled) o Take home personal belongings each day |