Signal Hill Circular - December 3rd, 2021
December 3rd, 2021
Dear Signal Hill Families,
We are happy to see the sun today after some weeks of wild weather! We were happy to connect with families at parent/teacher interviews this week. The holiday excitement continues to build around Signal Hill with lots of planning for upcoming activities like the craft fair, winter concert film, and holiday sing-alongs with Mr. Walden. Check out some of the amazing winter art adorning our hallways below.
A few reminders and updates:
The Signal Hill Early Act club is running a holiday food drive, and we would love for you to bring in canned, bagged or boxed foods between December 6th - 16th. We will have a box at the front entrance for food donations.
Signal Hill’s blended classes have been very busy creating a variety of handmade goods for our Winter Craft Fair! Students will have an opportunity to shop at the Winter Craft Fair on Tuesday, December 7th. Some of the items for sale include: jewelry, ornaments, toys, artwork, candles and even some pet treats! Most items are priced between $1-$5, and payment is cash only. All proceeds will be used to fund school field trips. Thank you for your support!
Grad Hoodies for Every Grade 7 Student
The Grade 7 graduating class at Signal Hill Elementary is raising money to purchase 2022 Graduating Hoodies for each Grade 7 student. The Pemberton Valley Supermarket has graciously offered to donate 10% of gift card sales to support the event. Please encourage your student to sell to friends and family!
Orders for gift cards starts Monday November 8th, and each week until Monday Dec.13th.
Payment by DEBIT / CREDIT CARD / PAYPAL:
Please login to the Hot Lunch website https://signalhillpac.hotlunches.net and use code # SHE2021. Place your order and continue to payment with PayPal via debit or credit card. Note: We will receive your order electronically and will not require you to complete and return this form.
GIFT CARD PICK-UP: 3pm on Thursday November 18th at the front entrance of the school. Subsequent pick up dates are Thursday November 25th, Dec. 2, Dec. 9th and Dec. 16th at 3 pm. If you are unable to pick-up, please let us know so that we can arrange an alternative.
Questions? Please email Erica Osburn at [email protected]
Important Dates for Next Week:
Friday, December 3rd - Poinsettia orders: Pick up at front of school from 3pm to 5:30pm
Tuesday, December 7th - Winter Craft Fair
Wednesday, December 8th - PAC meeting at 6:00pm - Zoom link is below in the Parent Advisory Committee section
Volleyball - Round robin tournament at Don Ross
Learning Connections
Some examples of student work and activities around the school:
Some beautiful holiday art is popping-up all over Signal Hill!
What Parents and Students Need to Know
International Travel and COVID-19
As the world is starting to open up for travel, please see the measures in place at this time for International travel.
The Government of Canada has put in place emergency measures under the Quarantine Act to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19 and variants in Canada. Fully vaccinated travellers without signs and symptoms of COVID-19 are not required to quarantine upon entering Canada if they comply with the requirements in this handout.
Unvaccinated children less than 12 years of age who enter Canada with a fully vaccinated parent, step-parent, guardian or tutor, are not required to quarantine if the child follows all the requirements for fully vaccinated travellers and complies with the conditions of the Minister of Health in this handout.
Please see following conditions in the Minister of Health handout. Note they are other
sections in this handout.
Requirements for an unvaccinated child less than 12 years of age:
For 14 days after arrival, the child must not:
• attend school, camp or day care
• attend a setting where they may have contact with vulnerable people (e.g., longterm
care facility), including people who are immunocompromised, regardless of that
person's vaccination status or public health measures
• travel on crowded public transportation that does not ensure physical distancing and
masking
• attend large crowded settings, indoors or outdoors, such as an amusement park or
sporting event
• attend school, camp or day care
• attend a setting where they may have contact with vulnerable people (e.g., longterm
care facility), including people who are immunocompromised, regardless of that
person's vaccination status or public health measures
• travel on crowded public transportation that does not ensure physical distancing and
masking
• attend large crowded settings, indoors or outdoors, such as an amusement park or
sporting event
Further information on what your child can and cannot do can be found on the mandatory
quarantine or isolation page.
Truth and Reconciliation
Guest Hannah Jones teaching an important lesson on traditional regalia and her eagle fan.
Skícza7ul’s Word of the Week
xat’min - want (to)… or would like (to)… (xatlmeen - phonetic)
Kan xat’min kw áopvl̲. - I would like an apple.
Xat’minlhkan kwen nas áku NQuatqua/Líl’wat. - I want to go to NQuatqua or Líl’wat.
Xat’minlhkan kwen nas áku NQuatqua/Líl’wat. - I want to go to NQuatqua or Líl’wat.
French Word of the Week
ski de neige - snow skiing
Parent Advisory Committee
Upcoming PAC meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00pm on Zoom. The zoom link is the following:
Topic: Signal Hill PAC Meeting
Time: Dec 8, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Health and Safety
Daily Health Check. A reminder that all students, staff, and visitors should be completing this before coming to our school and staying home if they are sick.
The BCCDC School Exposure Infographic shows the notification process used for COVID19 exposures. The infographic can be found here.
BC Healthy Communities - Active School Travel Pilot Program 2022: Vancouver Coastal Health would like to bring your attention to the Active School Travel (AST) Pilot Program led by BC Healthy Communities. The goal of the program is to support more students to walk, bike and scoot to and from school. More information here.