A huge thank you to the families who attended the Winter Concert on Wednesday night to celebrate/support our amazing Music Program. Thank you to Ms. Andersson for her hard work and dedication in building student talent/skill– James Bond was my personal favorite of the evening! 

Staff are looking forward to the coming week as we prepare to win our annual students vs. teachers' basketball game. Wish us luck! 

Last Call| Gift Cards 

Monday is the last day we collect gift cards for families in need. Thank you in advance for your generosity. 

Remind| Parking & Safe Driving 

We have received complaints from neighbors this week regarding parking issues. Please be respectful when dropping off and/or picking up students – do not block driveways and be aware of handicap zones.  

Again, we remind families that student safety is our number one priority, and I implore you to drive safely around the school. There have been a couple of near misses recently because people are prioritizing time over safety. Do not make U-turns in the middle of the road in front of the school. Please slow down and be aware of your surroundings!  

Inform| Bell Change 

When students return from Winter Break, they will experience a revised bell schedule as we combine Connect and Homeroom for the remainder of the school year. This change will allow us to focus on building community and reduce the number of transitions. Please note that our Friday schedule remains the same.  

 See below for the new schedule: 

Monday to Thursday 

7:50 

Outside Warning Bell 

7:53 

Warning Bell 

7:55 – 8:09 

Connect 

8:11 – 9:05 

Period 1 

9:07 – 10:01 

Period 2 

10:01 – 10:08 

Nutrition Break 

10:08 – 11:02 

Period 3 

11:04 – 11:58 

Period 4 

11:58 – 12:43 

Lunch 

                12:20 

Half Bell  

                12:38   

Warning Bell 

12:43 – 1:37 

Period 5 

1:39 – 2:33 

Period 6 

2:40 

Buses Depart 

 Inform| Winter Student Leadership Planning 

  • December 16: Winter Sweater Celebrations  
    • Wear the coziest\tackiest winter sweaters (must be school appropriate) 
  • December 17: Wear a Winter Hat 
    • Wear a hat, any size, any type (must be school appropriate) 
  • December 18: Teacher\ Student Swap 
    • Teachers dress as students and students dress as teachers         
  • December 19: Winter Pajama Day  
    • Wear your Coziest winter pajamas (school dress code still applies) 
  • December 20: Wish I was on Vacation Day  
    • Wear a Warm, Tropical, Beachy Outfit (must be school-appropriate!) 

Please note that on December 20, 2024, student leadership has planned cross-grade activities including a winter dance. If students are unable to participate in the dance, a few alternative activities will be offered. 

Inform| Healthy Hunger Calendar – Go to www.healthyhunger.ca to register 

  • Jan 8, 2025: Subway (Orders due by Jan 3) 
  • Jan 22, 2025: OPA (Orders due by Jan 17) 
  • Feb 5, 2025: Panago (Orders due by Jan 31) 
  • Feb 19, 2025: Subway (Orders due by Feb 14) 
  • Mar 5, 2025: OPA (Orders due by Feb 28) 
  • Mar 19, 2025: Panago (Orders due by Mar 14) 
  • April 2, 2025: Subway (orders due by Mar 28) 
  • April 16, 2025: OPA (Orders due by April 11) 
  • April 30, 2025: Panago (Orders due by April 25) 
  • May 14, 2025: Subway (Orders due by May 9) 
  • May 28, 2025: OPA (Orders due by May 23) 
  • June 11, 2025: Panago (Orders due by June 6) 
  • June 25, 2025: Subway (Orders due by June 20) 

Dates of Significance:  

  • December: Universal Human Rights Month (UN)   
  • Dec 18/24: Healthy Hunger Panago (Orders due Dec 13) 
  • Dec. 20/24: Last Day of Classes for Students Before Winter Break  
  • Dec. 20/24 International Human Solidarity Day (UN)  
  • Dec. 21/24: Winter Solstice  
  • Dec. 21/24: Yule  
  • Dec. 25/24: Christmas  
  • Dec. 25th to Jan. 6th: Hanukkah  
  • Dec. 26/24: Kwanzaa  
  • Jan. 1/25: New Year’s Day