Date: Oct 3-7

This week we celebrated and reflected on Truth and Reconciliation. For Orange Shirt Day our staff and students incorporated various themes of reconciliation into engaging student activities. Our outdoor assembly was led by our Aboriginal Academic Success Teacher, Liv Hilde. Students from each class showed bravery by speaking in front of the school to answer the following:

"In our classroom, we are moving reconciliation forward by ___________________________"

"At school, every child deserves to feel ____________________________"

The assembly involved drumming, singing, and a minute of silence to reflect on the meaning of the day. Way to go BES!

As we are sad to see Ms. Sparks leaving Blewett, We’re all excited for her to be taking on her own classroom at South Nelson Elementary. Ms Sparks has been a vital part of our community at BES. South Nelson Elem is lucky to have her. She will be missed.  

We have another event this week. The Rick Hanson Foundation will be presenting a virtual assembly on Thursday for World CP Day (Cerebral Palsy). See more information here (World CP Day Link)

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Reminders:

This Wednesday is World Teachers’ Day! Let’s talk to our kids about how we can show our teacher’s (and E.A.s) that we appreciate all that they do. There is never a bad reason to show gratitude

Individual Student Photo Day

Our School Photo Day is scheduled for Friday, October 14th.

How to prepare for photo day: https://www.mountainwest.ca/support-for-families

Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.mountainwest.ca/photogrpahy-faq

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Next Week Oct 10-14:

- -Starting FSAs this week for grade 4s

- Monday (10th) Holiday (Happy Thanksgiving!)

- Tuesday (11th) - PAC Meeting- 5:30pm in school library

- Friday (14th) X-Country District Track Meet @ Lakeside Park.

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Have a great week Everyone!

Mr. Konken