Dear Wildcat Families,
This week, we are focusing on Pink Shirt Day. This day reminds us to be kind, include others, and stand up against bullying. On Wednesday, we encourage all students, staff, and families to wear pink to show support for a safe and caring school. Pink Shirt Day reminds us that kindness and respect should guide how we treat one another. It is a day to think about being caring, understanding, and helping others—both at school and in our community.
Students will also be taking part in activities and discussions about kindness, including how we can include others and stop bullying together. Let’s all take part in this important day and help create positive change by choosing kindness every day. Thank you for helping make our school a safe, welcoming, and caring place for everyone.
Traffic Update from the Delta Police Department
The Delta Police Department and City Bylaw Inspectors will be teaming up for the remainder of the school year to increase education and enforcement in all Delta school zones.
Throughout the past several months, officers have been actively monitoring these areas. However, we have consistently received a rise in complaints from concerned residents about:
Speeding vehicles
Parents stopping or parking illegally during drop-off and pick-up
Vehicles parked on crosswalks or doing U-Turns near them
Driveways being blocked
Motor Vehicle Act
Speeding in School Zone – fines range from $196-483 and possible vehicle impound.
Delta Highway Bylaws No. 6922, 2011
Sec 6.4(b) Stop, stand or park in front of or within 2 metres of driveway $75
Sec 6.4(d) Stop, stand or park within 5 metres of fire hydrant $75
Sec 6.4(m) Stop, stand or park contrary to traffic control device $50
We’re asking all parents and drivers to please slow down, follow posted signs, and show respect for the families and homeowners who are impacted by unsafe or inconsiderate driving.
Your cooperation helps keep our kids, school staff, and neighbourhoods safe. Thank you for doing your part.
PAC MOVIE NIGHT: SAVE THE DATE – March 6th!
Click here for full information! ZOOTOPIA 2 PAC Movie Night Notice
This Week:
| Monday, Feb 23 | |
| Tuesday, Feb 24 | |
| Wednesday, Feb 25 | Pink Shirt Day After-school “School’s Out” program Grades 3/4 |
| Thursday, Feb 26 | |
| Friday, Feb 27 | Hot Lunch: Boston Pizza After-school “School’s Out” program Grades 6/7 |
Mark Your Calendar:
| Friday March 6 | PAC Movie Night |
| March 16 – March 27 | Spring Vacation Period |
| Monday, March 30 | Schools Reopen |
| Wednesday, April 15 | White Spot Fundraiser (for Grade 7s) |
MUNCH-A-LUNCH
The Feb/March Multicultural hot lunch session is now open.
Please order on Munch-a-Lunch.
- Boston Pizza Feb. 27th please order by Feb. 20th
- TCBY Frozen Yogurt March 11th Please order by March 4th
- Filipino Lumpia/Pancit and Samosa day March 13th Please order by Mar 6th
PAC FUNDRAISER: M&M MEATS
Ongoing M & M Meats Fundraiser
You can shop at M & M Meats on the 10th and 19th of every month until May and proceeds from your order come back to Hellings to support our school. It’s a win-win when you can shop for your groceries and the school also benefits.
SAVE THE DATE:
We are excited to commemorate the 55th Birthday of Hellings Elementary in Spring with a special PAC event. We look forward to celebrating together as a school community – stay tuned for details!
HELLINGS SPIRIT WEAR:
We have a limited number of Hellings T-shirts and sweatshirts available at a discounted price. Please let us know if you would like to purchase any items in person, by calling the office at 604 596-1701, or emailing hellings.elem@deltasd.bc.ca.
WHEN YOUR CHILD WILL BE AWAY :
If your child will be absent or late, please call the office at 604 596-1701 and leave a message on voicemail if nobody answers, or email hellings.elem@deltasd.bc.ca. Many parents are great at communicating to our teachers, however Ms. Denman does not always get these messages and will still need to call home to check.
Parent & Caregiver Session: Feb 25, 2026 06:15 PM
“Not So Different After All” PRESENTED BY: Madison Cameron, youth specialist
How our children have the same range of emotions as us but have different ways of expressing it…
Open pdf for full information: Not So Different After All (1)
If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Mrs M Messer, Vice Principal