Good Afternoon,
As we get closer to the holidays and this year comes to an end, please take some time to reflect on the past year and how you feel about the new year coming. We all can admit that the past 18 months have been difficult, with a world-wide pandemic, forest fires and flooding. It seems that this year has brought so many difficult moments for many of our families and families from across the globe.
However, we must not dwell on the negative things that have happened but look to the many positives that we have accomplished together as a community. The power of a community can overcome any issue or difficulty this world throws at us. Our school community is strong and healthy and we can rely on each other’s strength as we move forward into a new year.
We are a kind and caring community that respects and values each other. As we near the holidays, I would ask that you continue to talk with your children about how kindness can change the world and help so many who are struggling. Children who understand and are empathetic to others, create the most amazing environments for everyone. Help your children share their kindness with those less fortunate during the holiday season and share their most incredible gifts with the world.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
DEC 6 - 10
INTRUDER DRILL will take place on Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00am. If you child feels anxious about drills, please discuss this with them in advance.
AQUA VAN from the Vancouver Aquarium will be set up in our gym on Thursday, December 9th for Cultural Journeys students.
WINTER WONDERLAND WALK – please join us on Friday, December 10th anytime between 1:00-3:00pm to walk through a Winter Wonderland display of our student’s art work, in the school gym. Please ensure you are wearing a mask. If you do not have one, we can provide one at the school office.
DEC 13-17
COHI DENTAL VISIT - If your child will seeing the dental hygienist, you will have received a consent form in the last few weeks. Eligible students will be seen on Tuesday, December 14th at 11:00am.
LEX WINTER MARKET – Get your Christmas shopping done on Tuesday, December 14th from 6:00 -7:30pm. The school gym will be filled with amazing products produced by our LEx students. We will be accepting cash payments.
PAC MEETING – Please join us from 6:00 – 7:00pm on Tuesday, December 14th for our December PAC meeting.
WINTER SHOPPING EXPERIENCE – It’s back, for another year! Students will have the opportunity to shop for Christmas presents for family and friends on Wednesday, December 15th. Each item will be $1.00. If you have any gently used items that you would like to donate, please bring them to the school from December, 6th – 14th. No clothing please.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL BEFORE WINTER BREAK is Friday, December 17th.
WINTER BREAK is December 18 – January 3rd. We hope you have a wonderful holiday spent with family and friends.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY CARE – We will be collecting donations for Christmas Community Care from November 22 – December 10th. Please find more information on the attached poster.
Regards,
Colleen
I am honoured to be working on the Traditional Territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh, Úxwumixw and St’át’yemc Nations.
Colleen DeVeyrac
Vice Principal
St’a7mes School - Cultural Journeys & Learning Expeditions
School District #48
604-892-5904
https://www.sd48stawamus.org/