Dear REDFISH Families,

This past school week was appropriately marked by the more solemn tones of Indigenous Veterans Day on Wednesday and our school Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday. That said, while we collectively reflected on difficult themes from our nation’s and world’s history, we also looked forward with hope toward a brighter future through the lenses of peacemaking and peacekeeping.

Following are a few highlights, heads-ups, and housekeeping items as we look ahead to the upcoming week…

LEST WE FORGET

It was great to have so many parents and grandparents join us for our Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday. We were glad to welcome our SD8 School Trustee, Lenora TRENAMAN, and her husband as well.

Thank you to Mrs. SANDQUIST for all her work in laying out the foundation for our assembly. Thank you also to all the REDFISH teachers and students for their thoughtful work in preparation for what turned out to be an impactful time together.

INTERCULTURAL FAIR (SELKIRK COLLEGE)

Ms. HODGSON’s GR5/6 (HR5) class attended SELKIRK College’s ‘Intercultural Fair’ this past Wednesday, where students experienced an array of cultural foods, games, and activities. The event blended nicely with ongoing intercultural curricular work in the classroom.

PARENT CONSENT FORMS (X3)

Thank you to the many REDFISH parents who have already completed the following consent forms through the link provided in the provide in the parent email...

1. Local Neighbourhood Excursion Consent FORM
2. FIPPA Consent FORM
3. Media + Website Consent FORM

… For those who have not yet had the chance, please consider taking a minute or two this weekend to complete the online form.

PHOTO RETAKE ORDERS

Photos from the photo retake session on Thursday, November 2  can be viewed and ordered through this link. Be sure to order by Wednesday, November 22 to avoid late fees.

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Please note that all schools across the district will be closed on Monday, November 13, 2023 in lieu day of Remembrance Day.

UPCOMING DATES

Monday, November 27 (Written Learning Updates AKA Report Cards)

Wednesday, December 13 (Winter Assembly | 10:15 AM)

Take care!

Mark Bonikowsky | Principal

REDFISH Elementary School (SD8)