Principal's MESSAGE (January 21, 2024)
Dear REDFISH Families,
Part of me is already missing the colder temperatures and dry snow of the past week. We certainly enjoyed the winter wonderland at REDFISH...
Here are some REDFISH-related bits, bytes, updates, and housekeeping items as we wrap-up another school week and look ahead to the next…
SCHOOL ENROLMENT (2024/2025)
If you (or a friend or a relative) are planning to register a child in kindergarten at REDFISH for the 2024/2025 school year, and you haven’t already reached out or submitted a registration form, please email mark.bonikowsky@sd8.bc.ca ASAP to let us know. Similarly, please let us know if you anticipate any other enrolments or withdrawals for the 2024/2025 school year. Thank you!
To further promote the themes of understanding, empathy, and respect leading into International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, we kicked off this past school week with a school-wide assembly. Heading out the assembly, students considered ways they could contribute to a more peaceful world through their own spheres of influence. The ‘PEACE pledge’ doves they created will be combined with others from across the district to create a visual installment representing SD8’s commitment to foster safe, inclusive, and culturally sensitive learning environments.
REDFISH Elementary took part in winter activities across three different venues on Friday morning… the NDCC ice rink… the NDYC indoor skatepark… and Nelson Soccer Club’s indoor soccer arena. Great times were enjoyed at each locale! Thank you to our community partners and school volunteers who supported our adventures.
TIE-DYE FUNDRAISER (HOMEROOM 5)
Homeroom 5 (GR5/6 | Ms. Hodgson) at REDFISH is running a TIE-DYE fundraiser this month to support its year-end class trip. Orders are due by THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024. Please see the order form attached to the parent email for more details.
WEST COAST SEEDS FUNDRAISER (RPAC)
Please see info below (and attached to the parent email) from your RPAC regarding a REDFISH Elementary fundraising opportunity through West Coast Seeds…
Hi Redfish Community!
This year we are running a fundraiser with West Coast Seeds for the purpose of raising funds for all classrooms as well as our school garden. We chose this fundraiser because we would like to promote a program that is environmentally friendly and promotes growing food.
Every packet you purchase will earn 40% for REDFISH Elementary School. West Coast Seeds provides Canada No 1 seeds that are untreated and non-GMO which means that they promote sustainability. They have provided a wide range of their bestselling vegetables, herbs, and flowers to offer a little something for everyone.
All seeds can be ordered on the fundraising site. Please ensure that you order from this site only. Otherwise, we will not earn the 40%. When you are ready to order, make your choices and add to your cart. Once you have completed your order, find our organization (i.e. ‘Redfish School’) in the dropdown menu. Add in your details so that we can contact you when the orders are ready for pick up.
Please make sure to order by Friday January 26, 2024 to avoid disappointment.
Thank you in advance for your support!
RPAC
SD8 LINKS and INFO
‘Science of Early Childhood Development’
Science of Early Childhood Development (SECD) is moving to subscription-based access. B.C. residents wishing to access the free ‘standard package’ of resources should do so before March 31. Resources include a suite of media resources, readings, videos, links, questions for reflection, and interactive activities. This notice allows time to adjust course syllabi, assignments, and resources. Switching from open to subscription access is a straightforward process, and SECD staff can work with you to make the transition as seamless as possible.
‘Online Parent Engagement Session (January 25, 2024 – 6:00 PM)’
K-3 Literacy – Join SD8 via Zoom to hear more about our K-3 Literacy Program
‘Erase training’
Changes have been made to the erase training schedule. Information is now available on a new website hosted by Safer Schools Together with two distinct options: Professional Sessions (for district staff) and Family Sessions (for families, students, and the wider school community). The Family Sessions link may be circulated among your school communities. All are welcome to attend. Please visit the erase training schedule for up-to-date information and to register for upcoming training.
UPCOMING DATES
JANUARY 22 (CBAL School-Wide Student Event | Afternoon)
JANUARY 27 (International Holocaust Remembrance Day)
FEBRUARY 2 (REDFISH Swims | Morning)
FEBRUARY 9 (REDFISH Swims | Morning)
FEBRUARY 16 (School PRO-D Day | No School)
FEBRUARY 23 (REDFISH Swims | Morning)
MARCH 1 (REDFISH Swims | Morning)
Take care!
Mark Bonikowsky | Principal
REDFISH Elementary School (SD8)
