February 8th, 2019

LOOKING AHEAD………..

 

Feb 13 – School Council meeting (6.30pm)

Feb 15 – Report Cards go home

Feb 18 – Family Day (no school)

Feb 19 – Orders Due for MacMillan’s Classic Fundraiser

Feb 27 – Pink Shirt Day

 

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Alicia Berdan (Shaw) who has accepted a new position at another school. We wish Alicia all the best in her new adventure and Welcome Miss. Nima Hashi to 5/6A who starts with us on Monday, February 11. Let’s give Miss Hashi a big Sandhills’ welcome!

 

Did You Know?

Forming healthy active habits at an early age is very important but with the colder weather and shorter days upon us, it can be a struggle to keep kids engaged and active.

Please find attached a flyer from Canada Public Health regarding the importance of physical activity and information on how much activity children from the ages of 5 to 11 years old should receive. We have also included a link to an article from ‘Today’s Parent’ with ways to keep kids active indoors. Let’s all work together to keep our kids moving!

Public Health Canada Flyer

Today’s Parent Article

 

Umbrella Project

Why do some people get knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever? It’s their resilience. Over time everyone will face a range of obstacles and difficulties; it’s part of life.

Resilience allows us to adapt or even feel stronger and happier after these times. It helps us to feel less like the victim of our own story and more like the hero.

When it comes to resilience, practicing helps. With every storm you successfully weather, your resilience gets a bit better and the more we do that, the stronger we get.

Take a look at the link below which will take you to the ‘Umbrella Project’ website regarding our trait this month, RESILIENCE!

‘I can bounce back from tough stuff!’

‘Don’t let things get you down – turn that frown upside down.’

‘I can SPEAK POSITIVE WORDS ABOUT MYSELF.’

Umbrella Project Website

Waterloo Region Family Network

Please find attached flyers outlining ongoing programs with the Waterloo Region Family Network.

Parent Mentor Flyer

Ask a Self-Advocate

 

Parking Lot Attendant Needed

We are in need of a parking lot attendant. This is a paid position, and available to a community member who would like to have a positive impact on student safety. Please contact Mr Ernst at the office for more details.