February 10^th marks both the Lunar and Chinese New Years. As we welcome the Year of the Dragon, I extend warm wishes to all celebrating this joyous occasion. May this festive time bring happiness, good health, and prosperity to your homes.

Students have had a great week as they participated in Mission Impossible all week as our gymnastics unit wrap up.

I have a few items to highlight this week:

Teacher and Staff Convention/ Family Day

Please note that next week is an extra short week as school staff will be attending conventions next Thursday and Friday, meaning there is no school for students past on Thursday and Friday. In addition, Monday is Family Day, meaning the school will be closed.

Fun Lunch | Cedars Deli on February 22

Make your orders for the next Fun Lunch at healthyhunger.ca. Deadline to order is February 16, 2024.

Increased appetites at school

We've observed a notable rise in students requesting extra food during lunchtime, which is typical as the school year progresses and appetites fluctuate. Kindly check with your child to determine if they need more food in their lunches. Feel free to contact me if you require additional support from the school regarding lunches.

 

Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend! If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out—I'm here to help.

 

Take care, 

Steve Ross

Principal, Beddington Heights School

Key Dates:

February 15/16           Teachers and Staff Convention (No School for Students)

February 19                 Family Day (No School for Students)

February 22                 Fun Lunch | Cedars Deli (Deadline to order is Feb. 16)

February 23                 Grade K/1/2 Celebration of Learning | 9am

Feb 26-Mar 1              Nation’s Vision Clinic at BHS

February 28                 Pink Shirt Day

March 15                     K-2 Sound Kreations Dance Performance

March 21                     Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for Kindergarten)

March 22                     Parent Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)

March 25 – April 1      Spring Break (No School for Students)

 

Recurring Messages

Beddington Heights Social Media Account

Beddington Heights School is on Instagram! We will be posting information related to school events along with showcasing some of the learning taking place throughout our building!

Please follow us:

@beddingtonheightsschoolcbe

2024-25 School Year Registration

If you have a child entering Kindergarten this upcoming year, registration has opened for the 24-25 school year. More information can be found here. If your child is returning to Beddington Heights next year, nothing is required at this time as they will be automatically registered for next school year.

2024-25 Instructional Calendar

The 2024-25 Instructional Calendar has been released and can be found here.

Fun Lunch | Cedars Deli on February 22

Make your orders for the next Fun Lunch at healthyhunger.ca. Deadline to order is February 16, 2024.

Black History Month (continued)

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Central Library will feature Black History Month: Jon Cornish “Power and Privilege in an Intersectional Life." Cornish will unravel the complexities of his unique journey as a person of mixed heritage, navigating a world rife with stereotypes and misconceptions. He will highlight the intricate interplay of race, culture, and geography in shaping identity while challenging the audience to re-examine their perceptions, biases, and often-mistaken assumptions. On Sunday, Feb. 25, the Central Library in partnership with the Chinook County Historical Society will be hosting a screening and discussion of the film John Ware Reclaimed by filmmaker Cheryl Foggo, which follows her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled Alberta before the turn of the 20th Century. Foggo's research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism.