Dear REDFISH Families,

And just like that… We are already one week into the school year!

As a staff at REDFISH, we work hard and with intention to create a calm, respectful, and PEACEful (Complex Trauma Resources, 2023) school environment…

P > Predictable Routines

E > Emotional Literacy

A > Attuned Relationships

C > Calming Activities

E > Empowerment

…where students know that they are safe, cared for, known, and liked… as they grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

On that point, I would like to thank all the REDFISH staff for the considerable time and energy they invested towards our school vision heading into school start-up this week. The calm and orderly atmosphere of our first week is the direct result of your efforts!   

In a similar way, I would like to thank our REDFISH families for echoing and modelling these same values in your homes. If we are to have success empowering our students to become even better versions of themselves, we will need to work together.

To help keep you connected, here is some timely information to take with you into next week…

STUDENT INFORMATION VERIFICATION FORMS

STUDENT INFORMATION VERIFICATION FORMS were sent home with students today. Please take a moment over the weekend to… (1) Review both sides of the form (2) Update any missing or outdated information (3) Sign and date the form (4) Send the form back to REDFISH on Monday. Thank you!

NEW SCHOOL CODES of CONDUCT in BC

REDFISH, along with all other schools and districts across the province, has unveiled a new CODE of CONDUCT this fall. The code of conduct can be found linked to our school website and is also posted in large-font poster format inside the front entrance of the school. 

FIRST RPAC MEETING of the YEAR

Your REDFISH PAC has set its first meeting of the school year for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 @ 5:00 PM in the library at REDFISH. I encourage our REDFISH parents to come out and get involved.

OPTIONAL STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Please see the link above for information regarding optional STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE coverage.

GOOD EGGS!

The REDFISH KOKANEE TANK is back in business thanks to our Aboriginal Education Success Teacher, Naomi LEGG. The eggs arrived today, and we are excited to welcome this ‘new school’ addition to our REDFISH community.

BALFOUR COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL (FULL-DAY) 

The BALFOUR COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL is once again offering full-day preschool from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please see the poster attached below for more details.

UPCOMING DATES

SEPTEMBER 11 (RPAC Meeting | 5PM | REDFISH)

SEPTEMBER 20 (School Planning Day | School Closed)

Take care!

Mark Bonikowsky | Principal

REDFISH Elementary School (SD8)