Hello families!

I hope you had a great weekend of rest and replenishment now that the school year is well underway. We are looking forward to a great week ahead.  

Some highlights from last week include:

• Family Heritage projects – Students in Mrs. Bonikowsky’s Gr. ¾ class started family heritage projects. Thank you to families for your contribution and information about your child’s heritage. We all come from such diverse and interesting backgrounds.
• Math challenges and facts practice – many classes are reviewing basic grade level numeracy concepts and focusing on skip counting, patterns, and geometry.
• Gr. 5/6 students started a unit on Canadian government. They are learning about the levels of government and the function of democracy
• Nelson Leafs volunteering – We are always so grateful for volunteers in our school, and the Nelson Leafs are one of our weekly volunteers. They help intermediate students with targeted math and literacy  activities.
• Cross country running continues – We have a great group of students eager to start their days with running! They practice every Wednesday and Friday from 8-8:30am. Our students are showing great dedication to this!
• Monday rundays! – These continue each Monday morning. Feel free to join us when you drop off your child(ren)! It’s such a great way to start our day and week.
• Outdoor learning – Several classes have outdoor learning in full swing and are making weekly trips to the local forests and trails. 

A few reminders for you: 

1. Terry Fox Run  – This Friday! Gr. K/1s will be running on the top field and Gr. 2-6s will head up to the Mountain Station rail trails for the run. Come on by our courtyard this week to share with your family the story walk:  “T is for Terry”. Donations are still open – visit our blog to make a donation and share with others.
2. Orange Shirt Day – Sept. 29. We will be celebrating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as a school with an assembly in the morning. If your child has an orange shirt, please encourage them to wear it on this day

Some upcoming dates (you can also find these posted on our calendar: https://southnelson.sd8.bc.ca/events/calendar)

1. Sept. 25 – Family Engagement Session: Mental Health in School
2. Sept. 25 – Terry Fox Run – 1:30pm Let us know if you can volunteer!
3. Sept. 29 – Truth and Reconciliation assembly (9:30am) – Parents are welcome to join us!
4. Sept. 30 – Truth and Reconciliation stat holiday – NO SCHOOL
5. Oct. 9 – Picture Day
6. Oct. 13 – Thanksgiving
7. Oct. 16/17 – Early dismissal days

Finally, some family learning! 

In anticipation for the Terry Fox run, here are some resources you can share together as a family and to start discussion about his run, resilience and working towards a goal.

You tube: Why Terry Fox is a Canadian Hero

You tube: Learn about Terry Fox while getting active

CBC Kids: Meet a Kid making a difference

That is all for now. Have a wonderful week!