Weekly Update December 16-20

Week Ahead Dec 9 - 13

HOLIDAY TIME

We are busy practising for concerts and getting excited

for everyone to see them next week.  Vocal and Bell

Choirs are performing in the community this week.

Lots of great holiday activities happening in our classrooms.

This is a busy time of year.  

TIPS FOR HAVING A HAPPIER HOLIDAY

1. Try and keep routines that same.  Kids do well with structure.

Schedules will be different, but try your best to keep some

things the same. 

2. Make sure you are getting enough sleep.  Everyone appreciates

it when we are well rested. 

3. Take time for your wellness. Rest, try not to plan to do so much,
and plan some breaks. 

4. Fit in healthier snacks. There are lots of yummy treats are

around, but try to fit in a few fruits and vegetables. 

Fruit cake does not count! :)

5. Remember what the holidays are about. Spending family time,
and giving rather than receiving.  You do not have to go overboard,

it does not have to be perfect. Kids really appreciate spending

time with you.  Get outside, go sledding, and play a board game
together.  

WINTER WEATHER

We are lucky to have three recesses every day.  Which means, on

most days we go outside. Please help make sure your child is dressed

for the weather. We are seeing a lot of kids not dressed warm

enough and we are very exposed in the back field.  Help us remind them
to put on their toques, mitts, hats and snow pants. If you need warm
clothing, contact us in the office. 

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

We are excited for our concerts next week.  Each concert is about

20 minutes. To help everything to run smoothly, please note some

important information:

You are to enter our school through your child's boot room as this helps
tremendously with wet boots and shoes.  All families will then drop their
child(ren) off in their homeroom classroom and then proceed to
main street. 

Families will then line up to enter through the main street gym doors. 

The concert doors will open five minutes before the show. Everyone

will find a seat and get ready for the concert.  

Once the concert is over, families will exit out of the south door.

They will pick up their child and exit out the same boot room. If

they are seeing another concert, then go and line up again. 

The front door will be available for guests coming without students.

If you require extra assistance, please let Mr. Larson know.

Tuesday December 17th - French Immersion Concerts

5:30 - 6:00 - Kindergarten 

6:00 - 6:30 - Grade 1 & 3

6:30 - 7:00 - Grade 2 

7:00 - 7:30 - Grade 4 & 5

7:30 - 8:00 - Grade 6

Wednesday December 18th - English Concerts

5:30- 6:00 - Kindergarten 

6:00-6:30 - Grade 1 & 3

6:30-7:00 - Grade 2 & 4

7:00 - Grade 5 & 6

LOST AND FOUND

Please take a look at our lost and found, it will be on display during
the last week before concerts. Please take a look and take what
belongs to you.


SCHOOL COUNCIL AND FUNDRAISING SOCIETY 

Poinsettias were picked up last week. Thank you for ordering

and we hope you enjoy them over the holiday season. 

Last Day to order Hot Lunch for cycle 2 is December 18th.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 17 and 18th - Christmas Concerts

December 20th- Last day of school before Holiday Break.

Theme Day:

January 6th- Classes resume. 

Week Ahead Dec 3-6

GOOD THINGS HAPPENING

Thanks for all of the parents that were able to make it out for conferences. 
It was great to see everyone. If you did not get a chance, please contact your
child’s teacher. This month is going to be a bit busier, but a wonderful time.
We have our Bell Choir and Vocal Choir performing around the community.

On Friday, we held a whole school assembly and had a great time. Many
students were recognized for filling other people's buckets, for their
positive referrals, talent and sports. We are lucky to have so many great
things happening at Bellevue. From intramurals, student led clubs, sports teams,
bell and vocal choir, and so much more.

Congratulations to our swim pass, pizza lunch winners and Bucket Fillers.

CHARACTER EDUCATION

This month we are learning about patience, waiting for later,
for what you want now.  We are learning different strategies for being
more patience and extending the amount of time we can wait. 
We are learning more positive reactions in different situations. 

DRESSING FOR THE WEATHERCHRISTMAS ELVES

We are accepting donations for Beaumont Christmas Elves. 
Any donations can be dropped off in the office. 

MAIN STREET DIVERSITY DISPLAY

We are developing a permanent diversity display on Main Street. 
We are looking for some help and donations. We want to celebrate
the growing diversity of our school community.

We are looking for families to send us a greeting in cultural language. 
Please use this form to help us out.  

We are also looking for picture frames of all sizes and shapes. 
The more unique the better. We want to be able to display different
items and pictures. We are looking for an antique/unique mirror as well. 
Let Mme. El-Khatib know if you have anything you can donate.

Thank you in advance. 

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

Mark your Calendars.  Here is our schedule for Christmas Concerts. 
We will confirm at the start of December.  We will let you know more
prior to the concert.

Tuesday December 17th - French Immersion Concerts

5:30 - 6:00 - Kindergarten 

6:00 - 6:30 - Grade 1 & 3

6:30 - 7:00 - Grade 2 

7:00 - 7:30 - Grade 4 & 5

7:30 - 8:00 - Grade 6

Wednesday December 18th - English Concerts

5:30- 6:00 - Kindergarten 

6:00-6:30 - Grade 1 & 3

6:30-7:00 - Grade 2 & 4

7:00 - Grade 5 & 6

SCHOOL COUNCIL AND FUNDRAISING SOCIETY 

Thank you to everyone that is organizing the poinsettias fundraiser
and who has purchased.  You can pick up your poinsettia on Family Movie Night.
Family Movie Night is on December the 5th. Sign up Form

IMPORTANT DATES

December 4 and 5th - Dancepl3y in Residence in PE classes

December 5th- Family Movie Night

December 6th- PD Day- No School for Students

December 17 and 18th - Christmas Concerts

December 20th- Assembly and Red, Green, Holiday Theme Day

Week Ahead- Nov 18-22

PARENT AND STUDENT CONFERENCES

We are hosting conferences next week. Most will take place
on the evenings of November 20th and 21st.  Your child’s teacher
should have already made contact with you to organize a meeting time.
Please book an appointment, as this is an excellent opportunity to
discuss strengths and areas of growth for your child.

Report Cards are emailed on January 31st.  We will also host another
meeting night in the spring.  Please access the PowerSchool Parent
Portal to keep up to date on your child’s progress, especially before
meeting with the teacher.  Our school’s fully detailed Assessment Plan
can be found on our school website or by following this link. 
We look forward to seeing you next week. 

EMERGENCY ALERT TEST

Black Gold is testing their emergency alert system on Monday,
November 18th.  Do not be alarmed, this is only a test of the system.
You should be getting a text alert on your phone. 

BOOK FAIR

We are having a Book Fair all next week. Students will visit during
regular library period and parents are welcome to come after school.

LOST AND FOUND

Please stop by and claim any lost items. They will be out for the week
and we will be donated any unclaimed items.

DIVERSITY DISPLAY

We are developing a permanent diversity display on Main Street. 
We are looking for some help and donations. We want to celebrate
the growing diversity of our school community.

We are looking for families to send us a greeting in their cultural language. 
Please use this form to help us out.  

We are also looking for picture frames of all sizes and shapes. 
The more unique the better. We want to be able to display different
items and pictures. We are also looking for an antique/unique mirror
as well.  Please let Mme. El-Khatib know if you have anything you can donate.

Thank you in advance. 

CHRISTMAS CONCERTS

Mark your Calendars.  Here is our tentative schedule for our
Christmas Concerts.  We will confirm at the start of December. 

Tuesday December 17th - French Immersion Concerts

5:30 - 6:00 - Kindergarten 

6:00 - 6:30 - Grade 1 & 3

6:30 - 7:00 - Grade 2* 

7:00 - 7:30 - Grade 4 & 5*

7:30 - 8:00 - Grade 6*change

Wednesday December 18th - English Concerts

5:30- 6:00 - Kindergarten 

6:00-6:30 - Grade 1 & 3

6:30-7:00 - Grade 2 & 4

7:00 - Grade 5 & 6

SCHOOL COUNCIL AND FUNDRAISING SOCIETY 

Poinsettias Orders are due November 22nd.  Order form is here.  
Next set of meetings are on November 20th in the staff room.
Everyone is welcome! 

We are also hosting a literacy night in January. In order for this to run
smoothly, we are looking for volunteers. Please join us on November 20th
from 7-8pm to find out how you can help out. Our meetings are fun,
efficient and help out our school.

CHRISTMAS ELVES

We are now accepting donations for Christmas Elves. We have a donation
box in the office.

IMPORTANT DATES

November 20 & 21: Parent-Teacher Conferences (interview times will
be organized through the classroom teacher)

December 4 and 5th - Dancepl3y in residence in PE classes

December 5th- Family Movie Night

December 6th- PD Day

December 17 and 18th - Christmas Concerts