October 11, 2024
Dear St'a7mes Families,
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the families who attended our recent Parent-Teacher Night. Your participation and support play a crucial role in our school community, and we truly appreciate your involvement.
As we continue to foster strong partnerships, please remember that our classroom teachers are available to connect (if you were not able to make it to Parent-Teacher Night or are looking for follow-up). If you would like to discuss your child's progress or have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out.
With Thanksgiving approaching this Monday, I wish you all a wonderful long weekend filled with joy and togetherness.
Additionally, I want to remind you of our upcoming online PAC meeting on October 16th at 6 PM. You can join us via this link: PAC Meeting Link. Your input is invaluable, and we hope to see you there!
It was another great week of students showcasing strong values. Please join me in honouring:
Luna - Luna showed tímit by working hard and pushing herself with her literacy tasks this week.
Paisley - Paisley showed chén̓chenstway by being so very positive and kind toward others.
Keishaun - Keishaun showed wanáxws by being deeply respectful in class and for carrying himself in a good way.
Thank you for your continued support.
Take care,
Cory Hartling
Principal, St'a7mes School
Sleep Routines
Regular evening routines can help your child have a good night’s sleep which leads to positive social behavior, ability to focus on learning, and overall well-being. Parents and caregivers also benefit, in the form of reduced stress or worry, when children sleep well.
Healthy Families BC provides the following 10 Tips for Good Sleep Habits:
- Keep regular sleep and wake times - Help maintain your child’s body clock by keeping bedtimes and wake-up times on weekends within two hours of school day routines.
- Reduce noise and light in your child’s bedroom.
- Turn off electronics 1 hour before bedtime (i.e. loud music, phones, screens, TV).
- Eat the right amount at the right time - Feeling hungry or too full before bed can make the body more alert, uncomfortable and unable to fall asleep.
- Relax before bedtime (i.e. bathe, brush teeth, read, listen to calming music).
- Ease the morning rush – Wind down the day together (i.e. get clothes ready for the next day, make lunch, pack a school bag).
- Make sure your child feels safe – Afraid of the dark? Try a night light and avoid scary shows, movies, etc. before bed.
- Get plenty of natural light in the daytime – Natural light helps the body produce melatonin at the right time in the body’s sleep cycle. Be active and exercise in the daytime - Physical activity helps children to sleep longer and better, but late night active play and sport increase the body’s temperature and makes it harder to go to sleep.
I trust that everyone is taking advantage of the beautiful weather as sunshine and fresh air contribute to a healthy mind and body at work and at play!