Dear Wildcat Families,
After the atmospheric river that greeted us at the start of the week, we were delighted to welcome several sun-filled days that lifted our spirits and brightened our school community. Inside our classrooms, that same sunshine continues to shine through our students as they learn with enthusiasm, share with generosity, and show kindness and care toward one another each day. We are so proud of them!
The hallways are filled with delightful art work that shows their creativity and talent… here is a glimpse of what some classes have produced:
Pawsitive Paw Winners:
The following Wildcats were caught being positive this week and were winners in our weekly draw: Seerat Div 12, Mannat Div 15, Alivia div 8, Sahib Div 5, Shayan Div 4, Yuvi Div 12, Blessing Div 15, Rhea Div 12, Xandra Div 8, and Nour Div 7. Thank you for your kindness!
Hellings Kindergarten In-Person Registration:
Please come to the office to register your child for Kindergarten on Wednesday, February 11th from 9:30 am -2:30 pm.
Please bring the following documents with you to the school:
- Proof of age and guardianship of the student (original birth certificate (indicating parent name(s) or passport (indicating parent name(s))
- Proof of citizenship for both the parent and the student (Canadian birth certificate, citizenship card, passport, landed immigrant document, permanent resident card).
- BC Services Card (please include both sides of this card)
- Proof of Residency (Property Taxes – current receipt, purchase/rental agreement or rental receipt).
After School Program
The after school program organized by “School’s Out” will begin again at the end of January. Space is limited for these programs and students will be informed if they are participating this term.
This Week:
| Monday, Jan 19 | |
| Tuesday, Jan 20 | |
| Wednesday, Jan 21 | |
| Thursday, Jan 22 | |
| Friday, Jan 23 | Non-Instructional Day (school closed) |
Mark Your Calendar:
| Wednesday, February 11 | Kindergarten Registration (in person at Hellings) |
| Monday, February 16 | Family Day – Statutory Holiday |
| Friday, February 20 | Non-Instructional Day (District Wide) |
| March 9-13 | Multicultural Week |
| March 16 – March 27 | Spring Vacation Period |
| Monday, March 30 | Schools Reopen |
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL:
Please do not send your child to school if they are sick or beginning to feel sick. Illness spreads very quickly with close classroom contact. Please keep your child home if there are symptoms such as fever, coughing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or generally feeling unwell. Proper rest helps them fight illness, and it prevents spreading germs to other students and staff. Please call the office at 604 596-1701 or email hellings.elem@deltasd.bc.ca to let us know when your child will be away.
A reminder that ALL students should have a change of clothes at school, in a Zi
ploc bag labelled with their name. That way, if students get wet or slip on the muddy field they’ll have clean, dry clothes to change into. This will limit the requests to call home from our busy office and limit disruptions to your day. Thank you!
Feelings First
Feelings First is a new provincial initiative focused on strengthening the social and emotional health of young children—recognizing that it’s just as important as physical health. A child’s ability to express emotions, manage stress, build friendships, and connect with the world through stories, conversations, and play all stem from these early foundations. As part of this initiative, free, self-paced e-learning modules have been launched for early years professionals, educators, parents, and caregivers. The modules explore social and emotional development from birth to age five and include short videos, real-world examples, practical strategies and insights from child health experts. For more information, visit https://www.feelingsfirst.ca/
If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Ms L Harrison, Acting Principal Mrs M Messer, Vice Principal