Dear Wildcat Families,
The entire Hellings staff send our warmest wishes for a fun and relaxing Spring Break. We hope you take this time to gather with friends and family, and hopefully enjoy some beautiful Spring weather.
Term 2 has been filled with hard work and fun school events. We couldn’t be more proud of the accomplishments of our students; and the many ways our Wildcat community is thriving by taking care of themselves, each other and this place. Teachers have been working hard to prepare Term 2 Student Learning Updates, so you will get a glimpse of your child’s growth when they are posted on Parent Connect on Tuesday, March 31st. It is a wonderful time to celebrate your child’s accomplishments and set some goals for the final term.
Kennedy Seniors Centre Reading Program:
We have had the pleasure of creating a beautiful relationship with some of the seniors who attend the
Kennedy Seniors Centre. A group of them are coming to Hellings once a month to spend time in a classroom sharing stories – sometimes the senior reads aloud a picture book and sometimes the students will have a chance to practice their reading to an attentive elder.
School’s Out Program:
The final session for our Term 2 groups will be on Wed and Fri this coming week. After Spring Break, a new cohort will be starting for Gr 1-3 on Wednesdays and Gr 4-6 on Fridays. If your child brought home a form, please send it back as soon as possible so they can be considered for term 3.
Track and Field:
After Spring Break, our Track and Field practices will begin for Grades 4-7. All students will be participating in track practices as part of the PE curriculum. Those students that are interested will later try out for track events, in preparation for the track meet on May 7th. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grade 4-7 students will need to remember their water bottles, proper clothing and appropriate footwear to be successful in our track practices. Our first track practice will be Tuesday, March 31st.
Don’t forget you can order them Hellings t-shirts online at: Beyond Mars Spirit Wear Store
Please have orders in by April 3rd!
School Attendance:
While we are moving into Spring Break, please be mindful that if you are considering extending your vacation to email Mrs Denman in the office at hellings.elem@deltaschools.ca
One of our school goals is to improve student attendance in general, and the punctuality of our students arriving in the morning. We have several students who are consistently late and we would love to celebrate them getting into their classrooms and ready for learning with their teachers and their peers right when the bell goes. Missing several minutes every day adds up to hours of learning time over the course of a term. When our students are sick, we want them to stay home; however, if they are not sick, we’d like to know how we can support them to come to school each and every day.
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
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 9 | |
| Tuesday, March 10 | Hellings 55th Birthday planning meeting 6:00 pm in the library – all are welcome! M & M Meat Fundraiser |
| Wednesday, March 11 | After-school “School’s Out” program Grades 3/4 last session TCBY Frozen Yogurt |
| Thursday, March 12 | |
| Friday, March 13 | After-school “School’s Out” program Grades 6/7 last session Filipino Lumpia/Pancit and Samosa lunch day Last day before Spring vacation |
Mark Your Calendar:
| Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27 | Spring vacation period |
| Monday, March 30 | Schools Re-open |
| Tuesday, March 31 | Term 2 Learning Updates posted on Parent Connect |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday – No School |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday – No School |
PAC NEWS!
Big thank you to our PAC for hosting a very fun movie night on Friday night. Many families came to enjoy the movie and some snacks making it a wonderful Hellings community event. We thank the hardworking members of the PAC for all the time and effort they put in to planning these events so our Wildcats can spend time together outside of school time!
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.
55th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:
We are excited to commemorate the 55th Birthday of Hellings Elementary on May 29th, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a special PAC event. We look forward to celebrating together as a school community.
As plans get underway, the PAC sent home notices last week seeking donations and support from families and community businesses. Cash donations, gift cards, gift baskets, and sponsorship in other ways will contribute to the success of the event.
The next planning meeting will be Tuesday, March 10th @ 6:00PM at the school, if you are interested in sharing your ideas, and/or helping out in big ways and small with 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 BASKETBALL:
Delta Basketball is offering some spring skill camps:
Scan the barcode above or follow this link for more information and registration:
www.deltabasketball.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
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