Thank you to all the families who joined us for this morning's K-2 Celebration of Learning. Our students did an outstanding job in their presentations. A special thanks to our dedicated K-2 teachers and Mrs. Van Es for their efforts in preparing the students.
Looking ahead, next Wednesday is Pink Shirt Day. Our school will be focusing on promoting kindness, and our leadership students will be launching the Kindness Project they've been working on. It's a perfect opportunity to reflect on the importance of spreading kindness and the positive impact it can have on our community.
I have a few additional items to highlight this week:
Jump Rope for Heart | Message from Mrs. Sterne
Welcome to another year of Jump Rope for Heart! Our event date will be April 8, 2024. Jump rope for heart is an event that brings kids across Canada together every year to build healthy habits for life in support of a great cause. Jump rope for heart helps students learn how to protect their heart and brain health while instilling the importance of helping others. Last year, we raised an amazing $1,085.
Our fundraising goal is $1,200 this year. Mr. Ross and Ms. Sterne will take a whip cream pie to the face if we meet our goal!
See the attached poster for more information. Jump Rope for Heart
Learn and Share | School Planning
We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. During our most recent School Council meeting we shared information about school planning and asked those in attendance to share their perspectives.
- We covered…
- School planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget and school fees
- How the school development plan sets the overall focus and direction for a school to improve student learning outcomes
- How the school budget provides funding to implement our school development plan
- School fees and why they are necessary
- Families are asked to provide feedback by…
- Sharing your perspectives through an online survey open from now until the start of Spring Break.
Families who missed the council meeting can access the presentation here. Families are invited to provide input into these items to support planning for next school year through the survey linked here. If you have any questions, please reach out to either myself or Ms. Austin.
Nations Visions | Free Vision Screening
Nations Visions will be on site next week providing free vision screening for all students whose parents provided consent to be checked. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
Wishing everyone a fantastic extra-long weekend with your children! 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:
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.
Fun Lunch | Tim Hortons on March 14
Make your orders for the next Fun Lunch at healthyhunger.ca. Deadline to order is March 9, 2024.
Black History Month
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.