The minutes of the PCS PC Exec May 27 meeting are attached below as well as posted to the website.

Thank you to all the PCS families for your stellar support this year to the programs and fundraising events hosted by the Parent Committee.

And a very special thank you to the ladies and gentlemen who helped make our hotlunch & milk programs work so well this year!! We could not have done it without each of you. Thank you to the behind the scenes people as well who bought groceries, organized menus and schedules and sent text reminders.

May your summer be a peaceful and refreshing time!!

Sincerely,
PCS Parent Committee

May 27 2020.docx

Friday, May 29 @ 9:00am Please join us on Zoom for a worship thought by Pastor D and Walk Discovery Show & Tell.

Last Chance to claim the discount!

Register & pay in the month of May for the 2020-21 School Year and receive a discount of $25.00 off per child. This offer is good until May 31, 2020. You may pay by cash, cheque or online. (If you would like an online invoice, please call the office.)

Important Information

· Monday and Wednesday, Classes at the school for K-Grade 5

· Monday – Classes at the school for Grade 6-12

· Please make sure your child brings a full water bottle for the day

· Shuttle Bus is running on regular times Monday and Wednesday

· Sanitation measures are in place for the safety of your child

Hello Parents & Students,

We are excited to have students back in our building next week! We have been busy planning to ensure it is a safe and positive learning environment for everyone.

We know some of you have questions so we’ve put together a section on our website to help answer them. Please see it here: https://peacechristianschool.ca/parents/covid-19/. This also has details on your role in assessing your children every morning for signs of illness and keeping them home if any are present.

We also ask you to review proper hand washing practice with your family. Here are a couple of helpful videos for that:
For younger kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWQARQrH3yA

For all of us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E7UkDlnvZA

If you have already let us know your plans, thank you! If not, please let your homeroom teacher know your thoughts.

And, we encourage each of our students to go for a walk this week and find something interesting to share with their house team during a school wide Zoom meeting on Friday at 9 (link will be shared later this week). Look forward to seeing you there!

Dear PCS Families,

By now you have likely heard that the Ministry has decided to initiate a partial return to school starting June 1. There are many points of view to consider with that reality, but in an attempt to keep it simple, I would like to provide some clarity on how we as a school community view what that will look like.
Our teachers are excited to have our students return, but the decision on whether to send them to school at this time will be completely up to you. If you feel that remote learning is still the preferred option for your family because it is working, we will still be providing that option, although there may be a reduction in the amount of work sent home as we approach the end of the school year, and depending on how many students are attending classes on a regular basis. For those parents who wish to have students return to school we are looking at inviting students K-5 to return for full days on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students in grades 6-12 will have classes available to them at the school on Mondays. We will provide greater detail on what specific guidelines will be in place at school, (for example filled water bottles from home each day), once the Ministry has approved our plans for physical distancing and upgraded cleaning procedures. We are not currently planning to coordinate with SD 59 for bussing accommodations. If having our PCS shuttle bus will enable your students to attend when they otherwise will not be able to do so, please let us know. Transportation to and from school will need to be something you consider as you make your decision on whether to have your child return to school for June 1.
The Ministry of Education has been very clear that parents will ultimately decide on what they feel is appropriate for their family with regard to a return to school. We will continue to support your child’s learning and your specific situation to the best of our ability. We are still in this together as a school family. From our point of view, the remote learning environment that has been our reality since Spring Break has been successful largely due to your cooperation and support. We are confident that this option can continue to be worthwhile for the remaining three weeks of school if that is your preference for delivering education to your child.
To allow our teachers to better prepare, we are asking that you let us know if you plan to have your child return to school or plan to continue with remote learning at home. Please continue to communicate with our teachers and/or the school if you have suggestions, concerns, or just want to provide positive feedback. We look forward to continuing to work with you to be successful in these less than ideal times, to provide learning opportunities for our students.

Moving forward,

Darren

Important Reminder: Register & pay in the month of May for the 2020-21 School Year and receive a discount of $25.00 off per child. This offer is good until May 31, 2020. You may pay by cash, cheque or online. (If you would like an online invoice, please call the office.)

Short on funds to register for next year? Check out the attached Promotion: “Bring One, Get One Free.”

Monday, May 19 – Victoria Day – No School

Tuesday, May 20 – Health Day – No School

Wednesday, May 21 – Online classes back in session

Bring One Get One 2.pdf

Hello Parents,

Please see the attached letter from our school authority regarding a school wide Health Day on May 19, 2020.

Happy weekend!
Mrs. Atherton

HealthDay-2020-05-19.pdf

To all of our amazing teachers…….We appreciate you EVERY DAY! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

🙂 Parent Committee

Hello Parents & Students,

Happy week of green leaves to you! The tinge of green always helps lift my spirits this time of year.

It is Teacher Appreciation Week in the US and many Canadian schools are celebrating this week as well (though Canada has a Teacher Appreciation Day in October). Just like many of you are struggling at times to make this current life a good one, our teachers also have their moments of struggle. I’m asking your help to encourage them this week and show them that their work is appreciated.

Please choose one way and send it directly to the teacher(s), if possible. Picture and video posts to our Fb page or @pcschetwynd tagged on Instagram, would also be great! Here are some ideas:

• Write them an email
• Send him/her a text message
• Have your kids draw a picture
• Record a short video of a message from your kids
• More ideas here: https://www.pta.org/home/events/PTA-Teacher-Appreciation-Week

Teachers (and assistants) to recognize are:

• Mrs. B
• Miss G
• Mr. Scalliet
• Miss D
• Mr. Atherton
• Miss Astleford
• Mr. Arnesto
• Mr. McAfee
• Mr. Hoffmann
• Pastor D
• Mrs. Hunter
• Miss Christie

Thank you so much for your time and effort to do this! Many of you have expressed appreciation to our teachers recently and it has made a difference. We all miss seeing you in our building 🙂

Take care,
Mrs. Atherton

Every Thursday is pick-up and drop-off from 9 to 2

· Clarification for students unable to do online learning and in need of education packets with assignments.

· If your teachers have informed you they have made a packet for you please make sure you come and pick it up or make arrangements with Mrs. Price.

· When you have completed your work please drop it off on Thursday and exchange for your new packet.

Friday, May 1 – NID – No School

Monday, May 18 – Victoria Day – No School

Just For Fun in May

As the school sits quiet, we have been pondering what we can do to help you have some fun and know we care. So the idea was born to have a weekly family draw for Kindergarten to Grade 7 and Grades 8 to 12. There will be a family prize to bring a smile to your face!

Some of the prizes are:

Camping Fun Cookie Making

Movie Munchies

Let’s Bake

Vending Snack Attack

Popsicle Fun Game Night

Hello Parents,
We wanted to touch base and let you know we are thinking of you! Below is a collection of tips and resources that may be a helpful reminder or awareness as we continue through making the best of physical distancing and all the changes it has brought.
Take care,
Kristin

We wanted to share some incredible insights from a psychologist about how you can take care of your mental health and how you can support the families

View this email in your browser Hello amazing parents and educators, We wanted to share some amazing advice that we found about taking care of YOUR mental health, as well as your students, your kids and the parents in your community. Advice from a psychologist: After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, I decided to consolidate my advice and make a list that I hope is helpful to all. I can’t control a lot of what is going on right now, but I can contribute this. MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS TIPS FOR QUARANTINE 1. Stick to a routine. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes time for work as well as self-care. 2. Get showered and dressed in comfortable clothes, wash your face, brush your teeth. Take the time to do a bath or a facial. Put on some bright colors. It is amazing how our dress can impact our mood. 3. Get out at least once a day, for at least thirty minutes. If you are concerned of contact, try first thing in the morning, or later in the evening, and try less traveled streets and avenues. If you are high risk or living with those who are high risk, open the windows and blast the fan. It is amazing how much fresh air can do for spirits. 4. Find some time to move each day, again daily for at least thirty minutes. If you don’t feel comfortable going outside, there are many YouTube videos that offer free movement classes, and if all else fails, turn on the music and have a dance party! (ahem here are some DANCEPL3Y youtube videos for you) *** If you would like to read this full article please go to the PL3Y Education BC Facebook page for the full article and other informative articles, Linked HERE. Here are some other resources for you: Managing Stress, Anxiety, & Mental Health During this unprecedented time of uncertainty and change, online support is being offered by licensed counselors and other mental health care professionals to help parents and children identify and work through issues that arise. Some services are available at no charge to those who cannot afford it. Specific to youth: Kids Help Phone has registered clinical counselors available for free, 24 hours a day by webchat or telephone — 1-800-668-6868 Kelty Mental Health, located at BC Children’s Hospital Online resources for youth and parents on a variety of topics Youth-in residence peer support line 1-800-665-1822 or (604)875-2084 Parent-in-residence support line 1-800-665-1822 or (604)875-2084 Foundry Vancouver-Granville offers young people 12-24 access to mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) supports Indigenous Youth in multiple ways, employing philosophies of two-eyed seeing, culture as therapy, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and person-centred care in their services. QMunity – provides support for LGBTQ youth and their allies through publications, multimedia materials, one-on-one consultations, and interactive workshops. General (Youth and adults): BC COVID-19 Mental Health Network – network of BC-based mental health professionals offering free, short term, online/telephone, one-on-one counselling to those struggling with COVID-related impacts. email: bccovidtherapists with your name, best contact info and general availability. Crisis Centre of BC – offers trained volunteers available to chat online (Youth and Adult services) or answer your call, 24/7. This is a suicide crisis hotline. 1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-SUICIDE. They are also expanding their mindfulness-based programs online to provide adults and youth tools to manage stress, burnout, uncertainty and change. More information. Vancouver Coastal Health Crisis Line: 604-872-3311 / 604-872-0113 TTY (1-866-661-3311 / 1-866-872-0113 TTY) Anxiety Canada – offers expert tools and resources to help Canadians manage anxiety. Here to Help BC – offers information, skill-building resources, and connections with key resources in BC and assistance to find information needed to manage mental health and substance use. This service also provides information needed to effectively support a loved one. Mood Disorders BC – provides treatment, support, education, and hope of recovery for people living with a mood disorder. Men’s Health Research UBC – geared toward improving the health of boys and men. Heads Up Guys is supported by Mens Health Research BC, and offers resources for men and boys struggling with depression. The Looking Glass Foundation – supports individuals struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. Through programs and services S.U.C.C.E.S.S Chinese Help Lines – offers crisis lines in Chinese languages Cantonese 604-270-8233 | Mandarin 604-270-8222 Articles and Blogs Hey kids, coronavirus has changed everything. Here’s what you need to know. (USA Today) article for kids Homeschooling, It’s Not What You Think – from Vancouver parent Karen Tsang. Now Is the Perfect Time to Lower the Parenting Bar – from The Cut’s How to Work from Home with Kids. 6 tips on how parents can get through this strange time we are in. Homeschooling is Not the Same as Crisis Schooling – Heather Anne has written this article to help parents with perspective on their role at this time. She was a classroom teacher for twelve years, has an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction and has been homeschooling her own kids for twelve years. School in the Wake of COVID-19 – Livingstone principal Carrie Froese’s blog A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus – Experts from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network share their recommendations for educators supporting students during the COVID-19 crisis. Comic: How To Turn Your Home Into A School Without Losing Your Sanity (NPR) Staying in Touch: Why Kids Need Teachers During Coronavirus School Closings (MindShift) ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR – Education reporter Tracy Sherlock’s blog Mental Health Wellness Tips for Quarantine – from psychologist Margie Donlon If your kids are alive and fed, you’re doing just fine (Today’s Parent) Keeping Siblings from Each Other’s Throats During Quarantine Forced Togetherness (Aha! Parenting) That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief (Harvard Business Review) – The coronavirus pandemic has led to a collective loss of normalcy COVID-19: Mental health matters for kids and teens during pandemic (Vancouver Sun) PS We are working on some very special offerings to support you during this time! We will be updating you in the next week or two. Have a great long weekend and take care of YOU! Sincerely, Brooke Yantzi PL3Y Education BC Regional Operator brooke Copyright © 2020 Our mailing address is: 201-1352 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H1J6 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.