Weekly Update- March 19

HELLO BELLEVUE FAMILIES

It has been a busy and anxious week. We know all of our families are trying to adjust to our current "new normal". Expect to hear from us more.  Mrs. El Khatib did not want to miss out on birthdays this week.  Please see our Facebook page for the birthday announcements.


SCHOOL BELONGINGS

We are happy to let you know that the staff have been working hard getting everything ready for our current reality of continuing education at home.  We have packed up student belongings and pick up will be on Monday, March 23rd throughout the day.  We are using this link to schedule your pick up time. Please sign up by 12pm on Friday, March 20th.

We are respecting public health requests and we ask that you use the drive thru. A staff member will bring out your belongings to you.   You will not have access to the school at this time.  You can also pick up friends, please just indicate that on the form.  You can add multiple kids to each line.  Contact Mr. Larson if you need any support.

If you have any library books, there will be a bin to return books at the the drive thru.  There are some items that are not labelled and we are keeping them safe at the school.   We will get them back to you at a later date.

TEACHERS CONNECTING

You will receive an email from you child's teacher tomorrow.  Any material they are providing will be with their belongings and many teachers are creating google classrooms for remote learning. Teachers will provide details and initiate connecting with students. They are busy preparing materials and setting up everything to support the learning.  Expect to hear from them tomorrow. They are eager to re-connect

Parent Guide to using Google Classroom

FAMILY WELLNESS 

This is most important over the next week or so, focus on you and your family's wellness. We will be providing work, but the focus should be adjusting to this current normal.  Take time to do things that  help each other and allow time for fun. This is a unique and challenging situation.  We are here to support you and will be available to help out. Please connect with family and honour requests made by the Health Authorities.  Hopefully this will be over soon.   We will begin more communication through our teachers and school sites, to help you out.   A comprehensive document of supports will be coming out from our district today.

If you need support, reach out and we will do our best during this difficult time to support you.  

WHAT YOU CAN DO DURING THE DAY 

MOVEMENT ACTIVITIES
- Get out of the house and go for a walk in your community
- BOKS Canada does daily activities online  at 12pm ET (10 MT)
- BOKS Kids for Families- resource page
- Active for Life has a great resource for being at home.
- Physical Activity for Families- Google Calendar of daily activities

CREATIVE PLAY
- Legos, magnatiles, drawing, play dough, cooking, music, art.  Fort building,

HELPING OUT AROUND THE HOUSE
- clean and organize rooms
- wipe down areas and keep things sanitized
- chores and responsibilities

QUIET TIME
- Reading, listening to music, rest, mindful activities, puzzles

FAMILY TIME
- Board Games
- TV

CONNECT
- Skype, Facetime, Google hangout with friends and family

There are many other organizations that are providing free online tours and experiences throughout the day.  ie- Zoo visits

Week Ahead- March 2-6

WINTER FUN DAY

Our Winter Carnival/L'Hiver de Folie was a lot of fun.  Thank you to all of the volunteers and the organizing committee.  We had a wonderful day playing different games and activities outside and in the school.

This week, the students tried various Indigenous Games in PE.  Some were quite challenging and were a lot of fun.

FLOOR HOCKEY

Grade 3 and 4 floor hockey has started practicing.  If your child expressed interest in playing, a permission form has been sent to you via email. Girls practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Boys practice Wednesdays at lunch and Thursdays after school until 4:10pm.

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS

We would love your help!

Our Spring Book Fair will run from April 6-9th.  The fair hours are:

April 6- 9:00-12:30pm
April 7- 9:00- 12:00pm
April 8- 9:00- 12:30, 3:00-7:30pm
April 9- 9:00- 12:30pm

If you can help out, please let Mrs. Dykerhoff (heather.dykerhoff@blackgold.ca) know by sending her an email.

She is looking for people to help set up on Friday, April 3rd.  Cashiers during the book fair. Take down April 9th (after 12:30pm)

Thank you in advance.


ACTIVE FOR LIFE PROGRAM

We will be going ahead with this program for the 2020-21 school year! The program will be for grade 5 and 6 students.  If you signed up to register, you will be contacted in the next couple of weeks to complete your registration and pay the deposit.

If you are interested in registering click on the link or if have any questions, please contact Mr. Larson

CHARACTER ED ASSEMBLIES

This past month, we discussed peer conflict and bullying with our grade level assemblies.  We also talked about positive ways to resolve conflict and how to show kindness to others.

COVID-19 VIRUS

At school, we continue to promote good hygiene with safe coughing and hand washing.  We encourage students to cough into their elbow and wash their hands very well on a regular basis.  Our custodians continue to clean our classrooms, hallways, and washrooms with disinfectant on a regular basis.  We did send out information this week about this issue.

Often it is tough to know when to talk with kids about issues like this and when to be concerned.  We want to help students understand and not be misinformed. We do not want them to spread misinformation and create more anxiety for themselves and others.  When appropriate or needed, we do have conversations to help alleviate anxiety and develop better understandings.  If your child is asking questions, provide some accurate information and focus on prevention. Here is a comic that may help students understand.

If your child is feeling ill, follow the appropriate protocols and perhaps keep them at home, if they have similar symptoms.


LOST AND FOUND

Our lost and found is filling up again. We have set it out in our main street area.  Please take a look and retrieve anything that was lost.


IMPORTANT DATES

March 10th- Kinder Photos
March 17th- St. Patrick's Day- wear green
March 19th- Grade 4-6 Ski Trip to Rabbit Hill
March 20th- PD Day- No School
March 27th- Ready for Spring Break


PARENT CONNECT

Weekly Update- Feb 24-28

WEEKLY UPDATE

Wow, February is already over!?  What a quick month, but we continue to have great things happening at Bellevue.

FRENCH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

We had a great week with our artist in residence.  Students enjoyed the french songs and dancing.  We had a great wrap up spectacular in the gym on Friday





WINTER CARNIVAL/ L'HIVER de FOLIE

Tuesday is our annual winter carnival.  We have a full day of activities planned for all students.  From Cabane à sucre, outdoor games, and dancing.  No skating, as the rink is closed. Bring a travel mug (with lid) for hot chocolate.



GRADE 4-6 SKI TRIP

The deadline to sign up for the trip is March 13th, 2020. This is a great day for students. They get a chance to improve their skills in a lesson and then have the remainder of the day to ski or snowboard.




RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Students continue to recognize each other for their kindness.  Our tree continues to grow more heart leaves  It is great to see some many examples of students being kind to each other.



TRIPLE P PARENT WORKSHOP



SIGN UP LINK


ELECTRONICS ROUND UP

This is the last week to bring in your unwanted electronics. The last day is March 6th.


IMPORTANT DATES

March 3rd- Winter Carnival

March 4th- Early Dismissal

March 17th-  St. Patrick's Day- Wear Green

March 20th- Bring on Spring- Theme Day

Spring Break- March 29- April 4th, 2020


PARENT CONNECT

Weekly Update- Feb18 - 21

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

We had many students run in the Journal Games this week. 

Great work and many are continuing on to the next round of

races and field events. 

We also have students in Grade and 5 and 6 students

participate in a badminton tournament.  

Thank you to M. McCallion for coaching all of these events. 

 Floor Hockey is starting up. The grade 3 and 4 teams will be

starting soon, followed by the grade 5 and 6 students.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

During the month of February, we will be celebrating kindness. 

We will be recognizing random acts of kindness that we see in our

classrooms and in the playground.  Our student leaders will be on the

lookout for kindness. We will also celebrate kindness by wearing Pink

Shirt Day, February 26th, 2020.

TRIPLE P PARENTING

Please sign up to join us for a Triple P Parenting seminar hosted by

the Leduc Regional Parent Link. We will be discussing the following

topic over coffee and snacks.  The topic will be:

Dealing with Disobedience 

It’s natural for you children to test limits, but they also need to

learn to follow instructions.  You can teach your child to cooperate and

do the right things. This workshop looks at the reasons why children may

not do as they are told and provides some suggestions to help prevent

disobedience and teach limits. 

Follow this link to sign up.

ELECTRONICS ROUNDUP

From February 10th until March 6th, schools in Black Gold are

collecting electronics.  Each item collected is worth money back

towards the school. If you have unwanted electronics, please drop

them off at the school starting February 10th.

IMPORTANT DATES

 February 26- Pink Shirt Day to celebrate being kind. 

March 4th- Early Dismissal

PARENT CONNECT

Week of Feb 10-14

FAMILY DAY UNPLUGGED

With Family Day happening this weekend.  Consider going unplugged

this Family Day?  Plan some time outside, board games at home.

Enjoy the time with your family.

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

During the month of February, we will be celebrating kindness. 

We will be recognizing random acts of kindness that we see in our

classrooms and in the playground.  Our student leaders will be on the

lookout for kindness. We will also celebrate kindness on with

Pink Shirt Day, February 26th, 2020.

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE

Our next Kindergarten Open House will be on February 19th,

from 6:00-6:30 pm. 

Families who are already registered do not need to attend. 

Registration for Kindergarten for 2020/21 opened on January 22, 2020. https://www.blackgold.ca/parents/registration/

Pre-Kindergarten registration is on March 25.  

ACTIVE FOR LIFE PROGRAM

We are running an Active for Life Program with grade 5 and 6

students next year.  

We will be hosting an Informational Night on Feb 19th

from 6:30pm-7:30 pm.

You are invited to come and find out about the program. 

TRIPLE P PARENTING

Please sign up to join us for a Triple P Parenting seminar hosted by the

Leduc Regional Parent Link. We will be discussing the following

topic over coffee and snacks.  The topic will be:

Dealing with Disobedience 

It’s natural for you children to test limits, but they also need to

learn to follow instructions.  You can teach your child to cooperate

and do the right things. This workshop looks at the reasons why

children may not do as they are told and provides some suggestions

to help prevent disobedience and teach limits. 

Follow this link to sign up.

ELECTRONICS ROUNDUP

From February 10th until March 6th, schools in Black Gold are collecting

electronics.  Each item collected is worth money back towards the school.

If you have unwanted electronics, please drop them off at the school

starting February 10th.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 17- Family Day- No School

February 19- Active for Life Program Information Night

Kindergarten Open House

February 19- School Council and Fundraising Society meetings

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 

February 26- Pink Shirt Day

PARENT CONNECT

Weekly Update- Jan 27-30

WEEKLY NEWS

Students had a great time participating in Mission ImPossible. 

It is always a popular activity in PE. Students get a chance to

really work on their fundamental movement skills of balance,

stability, and other manipulative skills.

Over the last month, we have been working with each grade talking

about responsibility.  We have had discussions about students being able

to take responsibility for our own actions. How to act more

responsible in different situations. How to be more responsible by helping

around the house. Being responsible with school work and other ideas. 

Feel free to continue the talk at home. 

REPORT CARDS AND POWER SCHOOL

You should have received an email of your child’s report card. 

Please contact the office if you did not receive it. Our next round of

interviews will be the week of April 8th. 

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE

Our next Kindergarten Open House will be on February 19th,

from 6:00-6:30 pm.  

Registration for Kindergarten for 2020/21 opened on

January 22, 2020.

https://www.blackgold.ca/parents/registration/.

Pre-Kindergarten registration is on March 25. 

 

ACTIVE FOR LIFE PROGRAM

We are looking to run an Active for Life program with grade 5 and 6

next year.  If interested, click on the link to find out more information 

We will be hosting an informational night on

Feb 19th from 6:30-7pm.

PINK SHIRT DAY

ELECTRONICS ROUNDUP

From February 10th until March 6th, schools in Black Gold are

collecting electronics.  Each item collected is worth money back

towards the school. If you have unwanted electronics,

please drop them off at the school starting February 10th.

Coronavirus Information

Black Gold School Division has a Pandemic Plan in place which

focuses on both preventative measures and identifying flu-like illnesses. 

This plan was created with the guidance of Alberta Health Services

and can be implemented if necessary. The plan highlights six key

preventative measures which can be practiced at all times to prevent

the spread of any virus.  These key measures are:

1. If ill, stay home from work, school and avoid public places.

Seek medical attention if symptoms progress.

2. One of the best ways to prevent influenza is to get the influenza

vaccine every year.

3. Hands should be cleaned before preparing food, eating, touching

one’s face and after coughing or sneezing, using the toilet and after

handling soiled material.

4. Wash your hands with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand rub.

5. Cough or sneeze into your sleeve rather than your hand.

6. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth after shaking hands or

touching hard surfaces like counters and door handles or other surfaces

that may contain influenza and other viruses.

For further information regarding the Coronavirus infection you

can refer to the Government of Canada and Alberta Health Services

websites that are listed below

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus.html 

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx 

IMPORTANT DATES

January 30- Report Cards are emailed home

January 31- PD Day - No School

February 6 and 7- Teachers’ Convention- No School

February 17- Family Day- No School

February 26- Council of School Councils hosted at West Haven School 6:30pm

PARENT CONNECT