Dear Wildcat Families,
Our students brought bright energy and excitement as they returned to school after the break. It was wonderful to see friends reconnect, classrooms settle into routine, and learning get back on track. We look forward to a term filled with learning, growth, and many chances for our Wildcats to shine. Thank you for your continued support as we begin another great chapter in our school year!
A Reminder to Review Your Child’s Learning Update (Report Card)
Learning updates for Term 1 have been available on Parent Connect since December 17. Please log in to view your child’s report if you haven’t already. These updates share important information about your child’s progress, strengths, and areas for growth. You can click on Parent Connect 
at the top of the webpage, or go to: https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignone.aspx If you need help accessing Parent Connect, please contact the school office.
Black Excellence Day: January 15
As a lead up to Black History Month, which is February, Black Excellence Day is a day to rejoice in Black history and learn about Black stories, art and people, and a day to stand in solidarity with Black Canadians.
- Black Excellence Day was created by Ninandotoo Society and takes place on January 15th each year.
- January 15th is in honour of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was born on January 15, 1929.
- The contributions of Black Canadians and the ongoing civil rights struggle of Black Canadians often go unacknowledged in our history books and school curriculum.
- The term Black Excellence was born out of the civil rights movement in the 1960s.
Pawsitive Paw Winners:
The following Wildcats were caught being positive this week and were winners in our weekly draw: Alivia Div 8, Amelia Div 15, Mya Div 4, Yasmine Div 5, Omar Div 12, Sumayyah Div 8, and Anaya Div 9. Thank you for your kindness!
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, January 12 | |
| Tuesday, January 13 | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |
| Thursday, January 15 | Black Excellence Day |
| Friday, January 16 | Hot Lunch-Subway |
Mark Your Calendar:
| Friday, January 23 | Non-Instructional Day (school closed) |
| 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.
DRESSING FOR THE WEATHER:
As we head into the winter season and the temperature continues to dip, it is important that the stu
dents come dressed in outerwear appropriate for the cold, wet and wind.
Please ensure your children come to school dressed for being outside at recess and lunchtime (e.g. boots, hat, gloves, and a coat).
* If your family needs any winter gear, we’re here to help. We have jackets, mittens, toques, and umbrellas available for students to borrow—just let us know.
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!
Community Resources Youth Admission Pass
Children 10-18 years old can get a Youth Admission Pass from any Delta recreation centre. Bring your child’s proof of birthdate and residency to any customer service office at a recreation centre and your child can get free access to various drop-in programs. The pass can be renewed annually through their eighteenth year. More information can be found here. YAK PASS
Parking Lot Safety
A reminder to families that the parking lot is only open to Staff and those with a valid parking pass or wheelchair accessible decal. If you do have permission to enter, please drive very slowly and cautiously so that our students and families are safe. If there is no space available, please do not park in unauthorised areas such as crosswalks or fire lanes. Thank you for putting safety first!
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