Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Celebration of Learning for Grades 2, 3, and 5! We are so proud of our students, who did an incredible job sharing their learning around multiculturalism and family traditions, Indigenous ways of knowing, and fractions. 

A special highlight of the event was the fantastic dance club performance, along with the wonderful musical performances by our students—what an amazing showcase of talent and creativity! 

We also extend our sincere thanks to our teachers for their hard work and dedication in preparing students for this meaningful experience. It was truly a celebration to remember!  

No School on Friday | Maatoomsii'Pookaiks 

Please note that there will be no school for students this Friday, as teachers will be engaged in a system-wide Indigenous Professional Learning Day called Maatoomsii'Pookaiks. 

We appreciate your support as our staff continue to deepen their learning in this important area. 

Book Review | Chapter 5 Summary – The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt 

Chapter 5 of The Anxious Generation shifts from describing the problem to examining why the rapid move to phone-based childhood has been so harmful, especially for adolescents. 

Haidt focuses on four key ways social media disrupts healthy development: 

1. Social deprivation 
Kids are spending less time in face-to-face interaction, which is essential for learning social skills, reading emotions, and building real relationships. Online interaction is a weaker substitute and often leaves kids feeling lonelier. 

2. Sleep deprivation 
Phones—especially social media—interfere with sleep through late-night use, notifications, and blue light exposure. Poor sleep is strongly linked to anxiety, depression, and emotional instability. 

3. Attention fragmentation 
Constant notifications and short-form content train the brain to expect rapid stimulation, making it harder to focus deeply on schoolwork or sustained activities. This contributes to academic struggles and stress. 

4. Addiction 
Social media platforms are designed to be habit-forming. The reward systems (likes, comments, streaks) keep kids coming back repeatedly, often leading to compulsive use and reduced self-control. 

Haidt argues that these four factors don’t operate in isolation—they compound each other, creating a feedback loop that amplifies mental health issues. For example, poor sleep worsens emotional regulation, which makes social media interactions feel more intense, which then increases usage. 

Big idea of the chapter: 
It’s not just what kids are doing online—it’s that phone-based childhood systematically replaces the core experiences (sleep, play, focus, real interaction) that adolescents need for healthy brain development. 

Spring Family Dance | Hosted by Parent Association 

Get ready to jump, spin, and groove into spring! Join us for a fun-filled dance party packed with music and plenty of smiles. Kids can show off their best moves, make new friends, and celebrate the arrival of this new season.  

Join us on Thursday, April 23 from 6-8pm for our Spring Dance. All BHS students and their families are welcome to join in the fun. We require that students attend the dance with a responsible adult. This adult must remain onsite with their child. We will be running a concession with small snack items (for a cash fee) and we will have a free tattoo station.  

We are also looking for volunteers to help this event run smoothly. Police clearance is not required as parents will be present. Use this link to sign-up. 

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Recurring Messages 

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Fun Lunch | Subway 

Our next Fun Lunch will be Subway on April 30^th. The ordering deadline is April 25^th. Orders can be placed at HealthyHunger.ca. Thanks to generous donations from BHS families, we were able to provide 6 lucky students with a free fun lunch from Coco Brooks last month! Thank you to all who contributed to this cause! If your child is absent on Fun Lunch day, their lunch will be kept in the office until 3:00 p.m. for pick-up. After that time, it will be discarded to meet health and safety guidelines and due to limited storage space. 

Popcorn Sales | Delivered Every Thursday 

Parent Association sells popcorn for students, which will be distributed each Thursday. All proceeds will support BHS families in need during the Winter Break/Christmas season. Popcorn orders will be made through HealthyHunger.ca. The ordering deadline for each week is Saturday. 

FlipGive Fundraiser  

Support Beddington Heights School all year long through FlipGive — an easy, free way to raise money just by shopping for things you already buy! 

Our school earns cash back whenever families shop for groceries, gas, dining out, or online purchases from hundreds of popular retailers. 

Join our team here: Beddington Heights FlipGive 

Every purchase helps support our school families. 

Jump Rope for Heart 

This month we kick off Jump Rope for Heart! Our school has registered @HeartandStroke's #JumpRopeForHeart!  

This event teaches our students the importance of giving back and encourages them to learn the EASY healthy habits, so they understand the importance of staying active, eating well and taking care of their heart and brain health. 

The funds our school raises will help support important heart and brain research funded by Heart & Stroke. Let's work together as a school community and show how generous we can be!  

Our Event Date is scheduled for April 23, 2026.  

Please visit our school fundraising page. Register online today using this link. 

Growing Smiles Fundraiser | Parent Association 

Our Parent Association is excited to launch the Growing Smiles Fundraiser in support of our school community. This fundraiser offers families an easy way to enhance their gardens while helping to raise funds that directly support resources and experiences for our students. 

Order deadline: May 4 
Pickup date: May 20 (pickup time will be shared closer to the date) 

Ordering Link 

Thank you for your continued support of our Parent Association and school community. 

Dates of Significance 

Support Staff Appreciation Week (April 20-24) celebrates the incredible contributions of our Educational Assistants Mrs. Ruiz, Mrs. Bergen, Mrs. Kaur, and Mrs. Daud, our Lunchroom Supervisors Mrs. Boutin, Mrs. Fraser, Mrs. Sun, Mrs. Adkins, Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Taylor, and Mr. Lapus, and our behaviour support worker Mrs. Kim, whose care, patience, and dedication support all BHS students every day. 

Earth Day (April 22, 2026) is a global reminder to care for our planet. It encourages actions big and small to protect the environment, promote sustainability, and inspire future generations to be responsible stewards of the Earth for years ahead. 

Administrative Professionals Day (April 22, 2026) celebrates the vital role administrative staff play in supporting schools and organizations. On this day, we recognize Mrs. Cumming and the invaluable work she does to keep our entire school running smoothly with organization, professionalism, and a positive, welcoming presence each and every day.