Signal Hill Circular - October 4th, 2024
October 4th, 2024
This week at Signal Hill...
Our C.A.R.E. board has exploded!
We take care of ourselves, others and our school by earning
Community, Acceptance, Respect and Excellence tickets which are drawn weekly for prizes!
Our Cross Country runners have been practicing hard and attended their first meet of the year
this week at Spring Creek in Whistler.
Thank you to Mme. Hamonic and Ms. Nicholas as well as our volunteers for all of your support!
Check out Mrs. Marining's Kindergarten and Grade 1 students
directed drawings of bears with watercolor paint!
Mrs. Montie's Kindergarten students created their very own Fairy Houses for the garden.
The fairies wrote a letter asking students to build them homes in the classroom for the winter.
Students will be learning about myths and legends of Little People (fairies, elves, gnomes, leprechauns, etc.) across a range of cultures and traditions around the world (indigenous, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, America, etc.).
Ashton wonders "if our parents will let us stay at school and have a sleepover
in the classroom all weekend so we can look for the Fairies."
Grade 6/7 students in Mme. Hamonic's class build a structure according to the type of leadership
they were assigned to (democracy, oligarchy, dictatorship, and anarchy.)
Parent Canning Opportunity with Heather Joseph
If you are interested in learning how to preserve food, there are still some spots available:
1.) October 9th (6-8people) -4:30-8pm
2.) October 16th (6-8people) -4:30-8pm
2.) October 16th (6-8people) -4:30-8pm
Please reach out to [email protected]
What Parents and Students Need to Know
Grade 4 and 7 Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)
Every year, all grade 4 and grade 7 students in BC complete the Ministry of Education's Foundation Skills Assessment. We use this data to help plan our school and provides valuable information about student learning, and ensures all students are developing a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy. For more information about the assessment please click here.
Sleep Routines
Regular evening routines can help your child have a good night’s sleep which leads to positive social behavior, ability to focus on learning, and overall well-being. Parents and caregivers also benefit, in the form of reduced stress or worry, when children sleep well.
Healthy Families BC provides the following 10 Tips for Good Sleep Habits:
Keep regular sleep and wake times - Help maintain your child’s body clock by keeping bedtimes and wake-up times on weekends within two hours of school day routines.
Reduce noise and light in your child’s bedroom.
Turn off electronics 1 hour before bedtime (i.e. loud music, phones, screens, TV).
Eat the right amount at the right time - Feeling hungry or too full before bed can make the body more alert, uncomfortable and unable to fall asleep.
Relax before bedtime (i.e. bathe, brush teeth, read, listen to calming music).
Ease the morning rush – Wind down the day together (i.e. get clothes ready for the next day, make lunch, pack a school bag).
Make sure your child feels safe – Afraid of the dark? Try a night light and avoid scary shows, movies, etc. before bed.
Get plenty of natural light in the daytime – Natural light helps the body produce melatonin at the right time in the body’s sleep cycle. Be active and exercise in the daytime - Physical activity helps children to sleep longer and better, but late night active play and sport increase the body’s temperature and makes it harder to go to sleep.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of the beautiful weather as sunshine and fresh air contribute to a healthy mind and body at work and at play!
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.
EASE K–7 lessons have been adapted for use by parents and caregivers to help children manage worries and everyday anxiety at home.
Parent Advisory Committee