Dear Parents and Families,
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for supporting our recent PAC initiatives. I am sure your kids are looking forward to the upcoming break and you might have also guessed that the teachers and staff are looking forward to the break as well. We are wishing you all the best during the Christmas and holiday season. Please take the time to enjoy one another, re-charge and of course, be safe.
BREAKING DOWN THE STIGMA IN SUBSTANCE USE & ADDICTION: A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO SAVING LIVES
The overdose crisis has affected many of us across B.C. Driven by an increasingly toxic drug supply contaminated by Fentanyl and other contaminants, we have lost over 1000 lives since 2016 and it is only increasing. Our very own community has lost loved ones and if we don’t change our current approach, we will only see this number grow.
In this webinar, we’ll present information on how we as a community can help break the stigma attached to substance use an addiction through education, harm reduction, and connecting with our kids. No age is too early to start this important conversation. You will learn current information on the overdose crisis, learn how Delta Police are responding to the crisis and how you can start the preventative conversation with your loved ones.
Panel:
Guy Felicella – Harm Reduction Expert & Advocate
Ryan Hall – Inspector – Delta Police Department
Joanna Angelidis, Director Learning Services – Inclusive Learning – Delta School District
Kirsten Hermanson – Manager Prevention & School Wellness –
Delta School District
TUESDAY DECEMBER 15TH AT 6:30 PM VIA ZOOM
REGISTRATION LINK BELOW:
Register in advance for this workshop:
https://ca01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5YlcuiqpzovH9Qq_9B_NpKC_2cWywPTMrty
Are these your bikes?
These bikes have been at our bike racks for some time now. Do you recognize them? They are probably missing their owners.
Focusing on the Positive
When you ask parents what they want for their kids, the most common reply is that they want their children to be happy. Several years ago, Time magazine featured an article called How to Raise Happy Kids: 10 Steps Backed by Science. The article points out that while sometimes it’s hard to balance what’s best for children with what makes them happy, the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive.
We encourage you to read the full article, but if you don’t have time, here are the 10 steps:
1. Get happy yourself
2. Teach them to build relationships
3. Expect effort, not perfection
4. Teach optimism
5. Teach emotional intelligence
6. Form happiness habits
7. Teach self-discipline
8. More playtime
9. Rig their environment for happiness
10. Eat dinner together
- Wednesday, Dec 16 – Report Cards Available Online
- Friday, Dec 18 – Last Day of School before Winter Break