Hello Families, here’s a snapshot of the past and future. Have a great weekend! ~Mrs. Atherton

This Coming Week

• Oct 16 – Picture Day
• Oct 16 – Scholastic orders due
• Oct 19-22 – Jr Football Tournament to Kelowna
• Oct 20 – No School for Non-Instructional Day

Looking Ahead

• Weeks of Oct 23 & 30 – FSA testing for Gr 4 & 7 students
• Nov 2 – Yoga class (for teens/adults) from 2:30-3:30 every Thursday
• Nov 3 – Report cards handed out
• Nov 13 – No School for Remembrance Day
• Nov 15 & 16 – Early dismissal at 1:30 pm

To Do

• Please ensure your child has had a recent eye exam. Yearly check-ups for those under 18 are covered by BC medical and it’s important to see well in order to learn well 🙂

Shout Outs

• Our amazing teachers who stayed an evening (and some overnight!) for our Gr 5-8 lock-in/sleepover.
• The Widdicombe families for their work in organizing and getting ready for our hot lunch program starting in November.

Good to Know

• Sign-up for November after school program is now! November will be focused on volleyball skills, STEM & homework activities, as well as classroom games with friends.
• Our week included activities on oil spill cleanup, Science class about rocks outside, game of Capture the Flag, building rock towers and many more! See our social media for some pictures.

Resources

• Calendar
• Academics
• Three virtual erase learning sessions for families will be held on November 8, 28, and 30, focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above. Please see attachment to register.

Verse of the Week – Proverbs 1:7
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

family-sessions-erase-training-schedule.pdf