Friday 14 February 2014

February 14th, 2014

MONTHLY VIDEO
On Friday, February 7th we hosted our monthly assembly and celebrated Olympic Spirit Day.  We had plenty of fun with the Olympic theme and also discussed the notion of "caring" and how we should treat those we care for.  Thank you to the many parents who were in attendance.  You can view the latest video at this link:  https://vimeo.com/86438025.

READ-A-THON
We like to remind parents of our PAC's upcoming "read-a-thon" fundraiser scheduled for March 3-7.   Pledge forms will be sent home on February 26th for students to collect donations/pledges.  We will also be hosting a series of theme days during that first week of March along with a book donation day where will collect books in good condition and re-distribute them to needy families in the lower mainland.  It should be a great event for our school and we thank you in advance for your support.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Parents are reminded that we will be hosting kindergarten registration on Friday, February 28th from 9am-12pm.  The following documents must be provided:  original birth certificate, proof of residency (property taxes, purchase/rental agreement, care card, immunization record, parent proof of citizenship, medical and emergency contact information.  We will be making the registration package available to parents late next week so that the forms can be completed before being submitted on February 28th.  

STUDENT LED / PARENT CONFERENCES
Student led (parent/teacher) interview bookings will now be process through Parent Connect.  A majority of our families have successfully completed their booking online.  If you have yet to book, you can do so at the following link: https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignone.aspx by using your current email address.

YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
The Delta School District will once again be hosting a variety of programs for students during Spring Break: Fine and Performing Arts, Sports, Active Living, Academic Enrichment and Personal Development.  For more information and to register you can visit: http://onlineca.activecommunities.com/connectandlearn .

PARENTING WORKSHOP:  RESILIENCE and ANXIETY
A workshop for parents will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Delta Manor Education Centre (7--9pm). This workshop will provide parents with the latest information on Social Emotional Learning, the relationship between anxiety/learning and its impact on overall child wellness.  Participants will learn about strategies and leave with tools to help their children develop strategies to cope with stress and other emotions.  The cost is $15 to be collected at the door and you can register via email by contacting Diane Parsons at dparson@deltasd.bc.ca or call 604-946-5056.


IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, Feb. 19
Student Led Conferences
2pm Dismissal

Thursday,  Feb. 20
Student Led Conferences
2pm Dismissal

Friday, Feb. 21
Professional Day
School Closed

March 3-7
READ-A-THON WEEK

Friday, March 7
Monthly Assembly
11am Gymnasium

Friday, March 14
Talent Show
1:45pm (approx.)

RELAY FOR LIFE
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is an inspiring event that brings together more than 200,000 people throughout Canada to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and empower individuals and communities to fight back against cancer. It is the largest special event conducted worldwide in over 600 communities in 21 countries.  Relay brings people in your community together who have a common goal of fighting cancer. Join us in this inspirational, non-competitive, 12-hour event.
Details for Relay For Life in DeltaWhen: June 7, 2014
Where: North Delta Secondary School
Time: 4pm Saturday
Join the fight!  Register a team online today at www.relayforlife.ca/delta  
Relay For Life is about a community fighting back against cancer. To learn more, call 604.533.1145 or email deltarelay@bc.cancer.ca