Signal Hill Circular - October 22nd, 2021
Signal Hill Circular
for the week ending Friday, October 22, 2021 We are honoured to be living, working and playing on the traditional, unceded ancestral territories of the St'át'yemc Nation. |
Learning Connections


What Parents and Students Need to Know
To help support learning across environments, several fun and practical EASE lessons have been adapted for use by parents and caregivers to help children manage worries and anxiety at home.
https://healthymindsbc.gov.bc.ca/ease-at-home/
Truth and Reconciliation

The site also includes a teacher's guide, a blog that chronicles its development, and information about contributors and sources. Have a look and explore the rich history and current day location of the Indigenous Nations’ territories.
Skícza7ul’s Word of the Week
S7ats̓xstsútwi - take care of yourselves. (To more than one person)
French Word of the Week

Parent Advisory Committee
Health and Safety
COVID-19 Guidelines - Updated Oct 4th***
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 K-7 Students wear masks indoors and on buses 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 |