Dear Wildcat Families,
It is hard to believe it is March already! The weather is looking and feeling more Spring-like and before we know it, term three will be upon us. Our teachers at Hellings have been working hard preparing Learning Updates for every student for the second term’s learning. It is a time to pause and recognize where each one has grown and to set goals for further attention for the upcoming term. You will find your child’s report card on Parent Connect on March 31st!
2026 – 27 SCHOOL YEAR BUDGET CONSULTATION PROCESS:
In preparation for development of the 2025/2026 budget, the Delta Board of Education is encouraging parents/caregivers, staff, partners, and rights-holders to share their priorities for the upcoming school year by 5:00 pm on March 13, 2026.
You can provide your feedback by
• Completing a short online survey
• Sending a letter to Delta School District, 4585 Harvest Drive, Delta, B.C., V4K 5B4
• Talking to your school’s PAC
Here is the link for the Delta School District Budget Consultation form
SPIRIT WEAR – Hellings T-shirts for Track Season: Track and Field season will be getting underway for Grades 4-7 students shortly after Spring Break. We are, once again, offering families the opportunity to purchase a Hellings track t-shirt for their child. There are many benefits to ordering a school track t-shirt (other than that they are really cool!)
We typically take a very large group of students to the track meet and we have a limited number of school jerseys, meaning students have to share jerseys and wear their own shirt underneath. Having students wear their own school track t-shirt will allow students to have a school sports team ‘uniform’, while also helping to alleviate some of the problems presented when students have to share them between events. The track t-shirt will also be a nice keepsake for the students.
You can order them online at: Beyond Mars Spirit Wear Store
Please order by April 3 and the shirts will be delivered to the school later in April, ready for the track meet in early May.
NEWS FROM THE OFFICE – 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@deltaschools.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.
SCHOOL FEES OWING:
As we wrap up Term 2, Mrs. Denman kindly asks families to log in to Parent Connect to check for any outstanding field trip/school fees. You can pay them online with a credit card or bring cash/cheque to the school office. Thank you for your attention to this!
This Week:
| Monday, March 2 | |
| Tuesday, March 3 | |
| Wednesday, March 4 | After-school “School’s Out” program Grades 3/4 |
| Thursday, March 5 | |
| Friday, March 6 | After-school “School’s Out” program Grades 6/7 PAC Movie Night 6:15 PM |
Mark Your Calendar:
| Wednesday, March 11 | TCBY Frozen Yogurt |
| Friday, March 13 | Filipino Lumpia/Pancit and Samosa lunch day Last day of classes before Spring Break |
| March 16 – March 27 | Spring Vacation Period |
| Monday, March 30 | Schools Reopen |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday, No School |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday, No School |
PAC NEWS!
Come and join us at our Movie night this Friday, March 6th! Doors will open at 5:45pm and the movie will begin at 6:15pm.
PLEASE NOTE: All children attending must be school-age, have a ticket and a parent to supervise them. No students should be coming without members of their family to enjoy the show with. Tickets are $5. Send the form into the office and your tickets will be sent home with your child on Thursday, March 5th. Come on out to a fun family movie night!
Click here for full information! ZOOTOPIA 2 PAC Movie Night Notice
UPCOMING MUNCH-A-LUNCH ORDERS
Please order on Munch-a-Lunch.
- 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 on May 29th, from 5:00 pm – 7: pm with a special PAC event. We look forward to celebrating together as a school community – stay tuned for details!
As plans get underway, the PAC sent home notices this week seeking donations and support from families and community businesses. Cash donations, gift cards, gift baskets, and sponsorship in other ways will contribute the success of the event.
If you have any questions regarding the event or how you could best support our goals, please contact the 55th Birthday Planning committee at hellingscommittee@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY PARENTING RESOURCES FROM FAMILY SMART:
Virtual Event: Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger
Description: Anxiety in our kids can show up as anger, and that can make parenting extra challenging. Learn from Karen Peters, Registered Clinical Counsellor, to discover some strategies that can help us before, during, and after these hard moments.
Date: March 11th, Wednesday @ 12:00pm – 1:30pm
March 25th, Wednesday @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
March 31st, Tuesday @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration: FamilySmart – Online Events
Virtual Event: Self Harm: There is Always Help, There is Always Hope
Description: Realizing that your child is self-harming can be scary and confusing. Learn from Ciara, a young person with lived experience, and Kim Leifso, a therapist, as they talk about why some kids harm themselves and some healthy coping strategies for your child and you. Discover helpful ways to respond to your child.
Dates: March 3rd, Tuesday @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
March 5th, Thursday @ 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Registration: FamilySmart – Online Events
We wish you a wonderful week! If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Sincerely,
Ms H Gonzalez Mrs M Messer
Principal Vice Principal