The Weekly BUZZ

The Weekly Buzz Nov 27-Dec 1:

Dear Stinger Families,

Traffic Around the School

We are still having traffic issues as children and families are walking, riding their bikes, or scootering through the parking lot. Parents, please make sure your children are using the designated walking paths while near the parking lot and not walking through the lot where there are cars. We have also noticed that traffic in front of the school is quite busy at pick up and drop off time each day and even heavier when it is raining.

To keep everyone in our community safe, it is imperative that everyone obey the municipal traffic laws; particularly those around making U-turns, parking illegally and keeping driveways clear when dropping off and picking up students.

We know that most of our community practices safe driving, but it is imperative that everyone does so. If you must drive your child to and/or from school, we ask that you adhere to the posted traffic signage and do not block driveways. We recognize that traffic can be busy in front of the school, so we recommend arranging a meeting spot with your child(ren) a block or two away from the school and having them meet you there. If that is not possible, legally park your vehicle in an appropriate spot and walk to the school to meet your child. Please do not use any of the Burnsview parking lots as a place to drop off or pick up students. Those lots are strictly for the use of Burnsview staff and students. We recognize that life can be busy and that doing things safely and legally might add a few extra minutes to pick up time but keeping all of our students safe is the logical choice so please do your part.

This is also a reminder to parents driving their children to or from school, there is no parent parking or drop off in the school parking lot from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

There are two exceptions to this policy. First, licensed daycare providers can contact the school office for a parking lot pass that will provide them with access to the school parking lot during “restricted hours”. Second, families who require the use of our accessible parking may continue to do so provided they have clearly displayed the appropriate parking pass.

French Homework Club:

Just a reminder that any students from French Immersion Grade 6/7 wishing to have some schoolwork help are welcome to come to French Homework Club in Mme Domeck and Mme Robie’s classrooms as per the new schedule for November below:

Wednesday’s After School – 2:00pm – 2:30pm

The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here in the Stinger Library!

The Stinger Library is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair on December 5^th to 8^th. Just in time for some holiday shopping! Students will be able to view and purchase books during class time, at lunch time and after school until 3:30. Families are welcome to shop after school as well.

Support the Stinger Library with every purchase at the Scholastic Book Fair.

We will also need adult volunteers to help with setup, sales desk and clean up . Please contact Mr. Ng at school or email him at gng@deltaschools.ca for more information.

Have You Ever Thought of Becoming a Foster Parent?

Do you share a desire to help children and youth reach their full potential?

Currently in B.C. there are many kids who need foster families when they can’t live at home. Many of these children and teens have experienced trauma and difficult times.

The children need amazing foster families who are committed to their care and provide support so that they can grow and develop in a positive way. Please see the link below for more information:

Caring for children and youth in B.C. – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

If this is something you would be interested in, or if you would like more information, please contact:

Ministry of Children & Family Development, South Fraser Recruitment Team (FII) at 604.209.2681

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month https://www.bcadoption.com/aam

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov 25) https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day

Feeding Futures Family Survey

During our planning and assessment period, the district is gathering data to support elementary school food programs in Delta. Please have a look and complete this survey below in the link. Due date: December 6th, 2023.

Feeding Futures Family Survey:

https://forms.gle/51yiQqoCzzobf2zE6

Careers Newsletter

This is for staff and parents document: November Career Corner .pdf

Highlights include:

Career Related Articles: including the School-Work Skills Gap
Grade 9 – Take our Kids to Work Day!

ERASE Learning Sessions

Three virtual ERASE learning sessions for families and children will be held on November 8, 28, and 30, focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These online sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above.

Family Session: Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities – Everyone Welcome!

Details: Recommended for Parents/Caregivers/Grandparents and youth aged 10 and up as a way to facilitate the conversation of safe and caring use of technology at home and in the community. This session covers all things digital, from how to be a good digital citizen, the criminal consequences of cyberbullying, and how to report and receive support in cases of sexting/sextortion. Some of the most prominent concerns currently surrounding use of social media platforms, smartphones, and artificial intelligence will be discussed.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
The permanence of online posts/activity
The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline

Schedule:

November 28, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 30, 2023 6:30pm -7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Ministry of Education and Childcare has announced new dates and times for on-line Student Sessions this Fall, on the topics of Establishing Safe, Caring and Respectful Digital Communities (Social Media Awareness), as well as “Establishing Respectful Relationships and Consent in our Communities”.

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

News from Delta Continuing Education:

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time

Open to all community members

This program meets the needs of those wanting to obtain an ECE Assistant Certificate while ensuring that they receive a thorough grounding in Early Childhood Education principles. Program Start Date: January 2024 More information: https://deltalearns.ca/eceprogram/

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Open to educators and community members

Become knowledgeable and confident in how to respond to an opioid poisoning emergency, including how to administer nasal naloxone. Taught on-line, there is no cost for this course. Duration: approximately 60 minutes, completed at your own pace. More information:

https://ce.deltasd.bc.ca/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/

“Do Something Great!”- Host an International Student(s)- details here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC6QmIscd9kGOezgLZK6JcHvm1qwCVba/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRHvVk2DYePZMuP9CDPYzGFrUPNi7_2D/view?usp=sharing

Protect children from respiratory illnesses this winter

Respiratory illnesses tend to increase as we spend more time indoors. Common colds, the flu and COVID-19 spread through tiny droplets as people who are sick breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. When other people touch these droplets and then their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands they may become sick.

There are a handful of steps both children and adults can take to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
If you have symptoms, stay home and stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations The best way to protect others and reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu and COVID-19 is to get immunized. The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and available for free to anyone aged six months and older.

It is much safer to get the vaccines than to get the illnesses. Register your children with the Get Vaccinated system so that you can be invited to book their vaccinations when they are due. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/5WWe50PYIYC

Child Care Survey from the Ministry of Education and Child Care

The Ministry of Education and Child Care is conducting a parent survey to better understand the regional and provincial demand for school age child care. While it is known there is unmet demand for school-aged child care, there is no current provincial or regional data quantifying the demand.

Your participation will help the Province plan for future school-aged child care expansions.

This survey is intended for all parents, regardless of the type of child care you currently use or even if you are not using any child care at all. If you have not already completed the child care survey, please click on the following link and complete the survey. The survey is available in 18 different languages. Here is the survey link:

https://www.awinfosys.com/surveyfull3/minofed/main/SchoolAgeParents.asp?SchoolNumber=766

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days:

Thursday, November 30^th – PAC Meeting 7-8pm

STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

This year the PAC would like to show their appreciation for teachers and staff by hosting a Potluck Lunch on Wednesday, December 13th. They would greatly appreciate the help of our family community in order to make this lunch possible! If you are able to make/buy a dish or food items, donate funds, or volunteer for set up/clean up, please sign up here by December 8th:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA4A72AA4FFC43-46032955-chalmers

School Calendar



Monday, November 27	Professional Day- No School
Thursday, November 30	PAC Meeting 7pm

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The Weekly Buzz Nov 20-Nov 24:

Dear Stinger Families,

Traffic Around the School

We have had near accidents as children and families are walking, riding their bikes, or scootering through the parking lot. Parents, please make sure your children are using the designated walking paths while near the parking lot and not walking through the lot where there are cars. We have also noticed that traffic in front of the school is quite busy at pick up and drop off time each day and even heavier when it is raining.

This is also a reminder to parents driving their children to or from school, there is no parent parking or drop off in the school parking lot from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

French Homework Club:

Wednesday’s After School – 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Element Volleyball Club Try Outs 2024

13u- Nov 24: 7:00-9:00 pm @ Seaquam Secondary and Nov 27 6:00-7:30 pm @ Delta Secondary

(Current Grade 6 and 7 boys)

Try-Out Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/znmtU8aDwvV1QDNM8

Element Volleyball Club – a delta based volleyball club.

The Element Volleyball Club is founded on the principles of passion, commitment and progressiveness, for the development and promotion of boys volleyball in our communities. Element embraces the philosophy of developing athletes from the bottom up, encouraging them to grow their skill and passion for volleyball from an early age.

It is our belief that in the end, the most successful teams and clubs are those that develop fundamental skills needed at each level of competition. We believe that togetherness, community and cohesion within the clubs parents, athletes, coaches and staff, equivocates success. We know that success can only be achieved if we stick together and want to win for one another, because individually we may be great, but together we are much greater.

Thank you,

Melanie Funk (parent of three boys playing for the Element Volleyball Club)

The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here in the Stinger Library!

Support the Stinger Library with every purchase at the Scholastic Book Fair.

We will also need adult volunteers to help with setup, sales desk and clean up . Please contact Mr. Ng at school or email him at gng@deltaschools.ca for more information.

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month https://www.bcadoption.com/aam

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov 25) https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day

Feeding Futures Family Survey

Feeding Futures Family Survey:

https://forms.gle/51yiQqoCzzobf2zE6

Careers Newsletter

This is for staff and parents document: November Career Corner .pdf

Highlights include:

Junior Fire Camp Academy applications close Nov 17, 2023
Career Related Articles: including the School-Work Skills Gap
Grade 9 – Take our Kids to Work Day!

ERASE Learning Sessions

Family Session: Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities – Everyone Welcome!

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
The permanence of online posts/activity
The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline

Schedule:

November 8, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 28, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 30, 2023 6:30pm -7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

News from Delta Continuing Education:

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time

Open to all community members

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Open to educators and community members

https://ce.deltasd.bc.ca/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/

“Do Something Great!”- Host an International Student(s)- details here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC6QmIscd9kGOezgLZK6JcHvm1qwCVba/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRHvVk2DYePZMuP9CDPYzGFrUPNi7_2D/view?usp=sharing

Protect children from respiratory illnesses this winter

There are a handful of steps both children and adults can take to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
If you have symptoms, stay home and stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness.

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days:

Tuesday, November 21^st – Treat Day for Diwali

Thursday, November 30^th – PAC Meeting

School Calendar


Tuesday, November 21	Surprise Treat Day for Diwali Constable Glen visits Gr ¾ classes
Monday, November 27	Professional Day- No School

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The Weekly Buzz Nov 13-Nov 17:

Dear Stinger Families,

Happy Diwali

We hope that all families had a wonderful Diwali on Sunday November 12^th and that it brings new smiles, different perspectives, and unbound happiness!

Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day we honoured those who have sacrificed their lives so that we can live as we do today in Canada. By remembering, we pay tribute to all the people that have served to defend our values and freedoms. We also honoured those who continue to serve our country today. On Thursday, November 9^th last week, we had a Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym. Everyone was respectful and all of the classes did an amazing job presenting poems, songs, and more to help us all better understand and appreciate Remembrance Day and its significance.

Traffic Around the School

French Homework Club:

Wednesday’s After School – 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Element Volleyball Club Try Outs 2024

13u- Nov 24: 7:00-9:00 pm @ Seaquam Secondary and Nov 27 6:00-7:30 pm @ Delta Secondary

(Current Grade 6 and 7 boys)

Try-Out Registration Link:

https://forms.gle/znmtU8aDwvV1QDNM8

Element Volleyball Club – a delta based volleyball club.

Thank you,

Melanie Funk (parent of three boys playing for the Element Volleyball Club)

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month https://www.bcadoption.com/aam

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/

Careers Newsletter

This is for staff and parents document: November Career Corner .pdf

Highlights include:

Junior Fire Camp Academy applications close Nov 17, 2023
Career Related Articles: including the School-Work Skills Gap
Grade 9 – Take our Kids to Work Day!

ERASE Learning Sessions

Family Session: Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities – Everyone Welcome!

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
The permanence of online posts/activity
The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline

Schedule:

November 8, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 28, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 30, 2023 6:30pm -7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

News from Delta Continuing Education:

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time

Open to all community members

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Open to educators and community members

https://ce.deltasd.bc.ca/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/

“Do Something Great!”- Host an International Student(s)- details here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC6QmIscd9kGOezgLZK6JcHvm1qwCVba/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRHvVk2DYePZMuP9CDPYzGFrUPNi7_2D/view?usp=sharing

Protect children from respiratory illnesses this winter

There are a handful of steps both children and adults can take to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
If you have symptoms, stay home and stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness.

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days:

Tuesday, November 14th – Treat Day for Diwali

Friday, November 17^th– PAC Movie Night 7-9pm

School Calendar


Monday, November 13 Tuesday, November 14	Remembrance Day in Lieu Grade 6 Immunizations and Treat Day for Diwali

Thursday, November 16 Kindergarten Dental Screening

Friday, November 17 Mismatch Theme Day and PAC Movie Night 7- 9pm

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The Weekly Buzz Nov 6-Nov 10:

Dear Stinger Families,

So many great events happened the last few weeks! Our grade 6/7 volleyball games began after school and our Chalmers Stingers showed great determination while playing against our neighbouring schools.

The Cross-Country Challenge also occurred at Sunshine Hills Elementary a couple of weeks ago. We are very proud of all the Stingers that demonstrated their athleticism, endurance as well as their school spirit!

We had our annual Halloween Parade last week where students walked through the school and gym to showcase their costumes to parents and all of those that came to celebrate this fun tradition! And the pumpkin carving contest was a hit with many so many winners at the end of the day.

French Homework Club:

Wednesday’s After School – 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Lost and Found

Our lost and found area is once again over-flowing with water bottles, jackets, hoodies and other items of clothing. Please label all your children’s clothing and have your child take a look at the display outside at the front entrances if it’s a nice day, or in the front hallway on rainy, wet days. All unclaimed articles will be bagged and donated at the end of term one in December.

Happy Diwali

We hope that all families have a wonderful Diwali on Sunday November 12^th and that it brings new smiles, different perspectives, and unbound happiness!

Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day we honour those who have sacrificed their lives so that we can live as we do today in Canada. By remembering, we pay tribute to all the people that have served to defend our values and freedoms. We also honour those who continue to serve our country today. On Thursday, November 9^th Chalmers will be holding a Remembrance Day Assembly in the gym. Some classes have signed up to present poems, songs, and more to help us all better understand and appreciate Remembrance Day and its significance. We will also have a wreath laying ceremony complete with two minutes of silence.

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month https://www.bcadoption.com/aam

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/

Daylight Saving (Nov 5)

National Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov 8) https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans

Remembrance Day (Nov 11) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/militaryhistory/remembrance/remembrance-day.html

Careers Newsletter

This is for staff and parents document: November Career Corner .pdf

Highlights include:

Junior Fire Camp Academy applications close Nov 17, 2023
Career Related Articles: including the School-Work Skills Gap
Grade 9 – Take our Kids to Work Day!

ERASE Learning Sessions

Three virtual ERASE learning sessions for families and children will be held on November 8, 28, and 30,focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These online sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above.

Family Session: Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities – Everyone Welcome!

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
The permanence of online posts/activity
The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline

Schedule:

November 8, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 28, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 30, 2023 6:30pm -7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

Variety Schools Grants

Transform your school into a more inclusive and accessible space and Variety will match your fundraising efforts to bring the project to life!

Please visit the Variety Club (https://www.variety.bc.ca/support/variety-school-grants/?utm_source=Variety+Subscription+List&utm_campaign=3e4e399505-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_08_28_04_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-3e4e399505-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D) website for more information. Applications open October 31, 2023.

News from Delta Continuing Education:

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time

Open to all community members

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Open to educators and community members

https://ce.deltasd.bc.ca/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/

“Do Something Great!”- Host an International Student(s)- details here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC6QmIscd9kGOezgLZK6JcHvm1qwCVba/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRHvVk2DYePZMuP9CDPYzGFrUPNi7_2D/view?usp=sharing

Protect children from respiratory illnesses this winter

There are a handful of steps both children and adults can take to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses:

Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose.
Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
If you have symptoms, stay home and stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness.

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days:

Thursday, November 9th – Samosas Hot Lunch

School Calendar


Monday, November 6	FSA’s Continued- Grade 4 and 7 and completed by Nov 9

Thursday, November 9 Hot Lunch- Samosas

Thursday, Nov 9 Remembrance Day Assembly- 10:45AM

Friday, Nov 10

District Closure Day in Lieu-School Closed

Sunday, Nov 12

Diwali

Monday, Nov 13 Remembrance Day in Lieu- School Closed

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The Weekly Buzz Oct 30-Nov 3:

Dear Stinger Families,

Stinger Spirit Wear

Our Chalmers Stinger Spirit Wear online orders are now closed. Thank you for supporting us!

If you have ordered spirit wear- delivery to the school will take place in about three to four weeks. Please contact the office if you have any questions and we are looking forward to seeing our students showing off their school pride!

Halloween at Chalmers

Halloween is just around the corner this Tuesday October 31^st!

On Tuesday, October 31, all students that want to, are welcome to come to school dressed in their Halloween costume.

Here are a few guidelines for Halloween costumes at school:

should not be too scary
should be age appropriate
should not promote illegal activities, drugs/alcohol, or could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not ok for school
must be safe & comfortable. Students must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear. Anything that limits vision or restricts movement can lead to falling & other injuries. That’s no fun on Halloween! (students may wear masks during the parade, though)
must be in line with our dress guidelines (students are sufficiently covered and dressed for the weather)

toy weapons should be kept at home
not all students like to dress up (and that’s ok, too!)
since costumes worn to school may not survive the day intact, consider a spare/alternate costume and save the “real” one for trick or treating that night

Halloween Safety

We encourage all students to celebrate Halloween safely on Tuesday, October 31^st with more of the following hints and tips:

Practice costume safety: Make sure all costumes, wigs and accessories are fire resistant. Make sure the costume is comfortable and doesn’t pose a tripping hazard for your child.
For costumes worn to school:

Please ensure your child’s face is visible at all times. Masks and any other items that prevent students from being identified will not be permitted at school.
Costumes must not include weapons, replica weapons or objects that can be mistaken as such.
Costumes must not contain any words or images that could be offensive to others.
Students must dress in a manner that is appropriate for and respects the learning environment of the school.

If using makeup, choose non-toxic cosmetic products and test on a small area first to see if any irritation occurs. Many kids have sensitive skin.
Give kids a refresher on traffic safety.
Increase your child’s visibility – use reflective tape or give them flashlights or glow sticks to carry to ensure they are visible to motorists.
Encourage kids to stay together and have them stick to familiar, well-lit areas.
Reiterate that they should never enter a stranger’s house or accept a ride from someone they don’t know.
Inspect your child’s candy before they indulge and make sure to remove any treats that aren’t age appropriate (e.g., gum or jawbreakers) or that contain food items they are allergic to.

French Homework Club:

Wednesday’s After School – 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Fall Flu Season

The flu season is upon us, and at school, we are doing everything possible to keep Chalmers Elementary a healthy place to work and learn. All our students are receiving lots of reminders to wash their hands frequently, to cough into their elbows and to try and keep their work areas clean.

If your child is sick or exhibiting any of the symptoms of the flu, it is extremely important that you keep them home until all symptoms have disappeared. Please make sure to call the absentee phone line (available 24 hours a day) at 604-594-5437. Leave your name, your child’s name and division number, or teacher name, and let us know if your child is sick.

Dressing for the Weather

Although we are enjoying some wonderful fall weather and many sunny days, winter is almost upon us. As the temperature continues to dip, it is important that the students come dressed in outerwear appropriate for the cold, wet and wind. Here, on the West (Wet) Coast, rain is just a fact of life. On most days, students will be going outside at recess and lunchtime. It is only in the case of extremely poor weather, that we designate the recess and/or lunch hour as an “in day”, which means that students are to stay inside and play quietly in their classrooms rather than venture outdoors. We refrain from doing this unless absolutely necessary, as the children need the opportunity to get out in the fresh air and be physically active before heading back into the classroom.

Not only do students need to be dressed warmly enough to enjoy themselves outside at recess and lunch, but having warm clothing is also essential in the event of an emergency or unexpected situation requiring a building evacuation. Many students are still coming to school without jackets, wearing shorts and hoodies … even on the coldest, rainiest of days. Please ensure your children come to school dressed accordingly for being outside at recess and lunchtime (e.g. rain boots and a coat). Because our field also gets quite mucky and wet at this time of year, packing an extra pair of socks and pants into your child’s backpack is also suggested.

Remembrance Day

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

October is Women’s History Month https:

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/2023-theme.html

Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month https://www.bcadoption.com/aam

Indigenous Disability Awareness Month https://www.bcands.bc.ca/indigenous-disability-awareness-month-idam/

Daylight Saving (Nov 5)

National Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov 8) https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans

Remembrance Day (Nov 11) https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/militaryhistory/remembrance/remembrance-day.html

Careers Newsletter

This is for staff and parents document: November Career Corner .pdf

Highlights include:

Junior Fire Camp Academy applications close Nov 17, 2023
Career Related Articles: including the School-Work Skills Gap
Grade 9 – Take our Kids to Work Day!

ERASE Learning Sessions

Three virtual ERASE learning sessions for families and children will be held on November 8, 28, and 30,focusing on establishing safe, caring, and respectful digital communities. These online sessions are best suited for families and youth aged 10 and above.

Family Session: Establishing Safe, Caring, & Respectful Digital Communities – Everyone Welcome!

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

Digital media habits, oversharing, and digital addiction
The permanence of online posts/activity
The significance of your digital tattoo in how others perceive you (e.g., sports teams, college admissions, and potential employers)
The importance of caring for peers both online and offline
Geo-locational settings and the dangers of social media and cell phone misuse
The social and legal consequences of cyberbullying behaviour as well as possession and distribution of intimate images (sexting and sextortion)
An anonymous student reporting tool that can help you and your friends stay safe both online and offline

Schedule:

November 8, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732334942527?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 28, 2023 7:00pm – 8:00pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732343096917?aff=oddtdtcreator

November 30, 2023 6:30pm -7:30pm https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732346587357?aff=oddtdtcreator

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

Variety Schools Grants

Transform your school into a more inclusive and accessible space and Variety will match your fundraising efforts to bring the project to life!

News from Delta Continuing Education:

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time

Open to all community members

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Open to educators and community members

https://ce.deltasd.bc.ca/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/

“Do Something Great!”- Host an International Student(s)- details here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC6QmIscd9kGOezgLZK6JcHvm1qwCVba/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRHvVk2DYePZMuP9CDPYzGFrUPNi7_2D/view?usp=sharing

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days:

Thursday, November 2^nd – PAC Meeting and Hot Lunch order form due- Samosas

Grade 7 Fundraising:

October 31^st Halloween Treat Day Grade 7 Fundraiser- Cake Pops for $2 each

School Calendar


Monday, October 29	FSA’s Continued- Grade 4 and 7
Tuesday, October 31	Halloween Parade and Grade 7 Fundraiser Treat Day- cake pops for sale $2 each
Wednesday, November 1	PJ Theme Spirit Day

Thursday, November 2 PAC Meeting- 7PM

Thursday, Nov 9 Remembrance Day Assembly- 10:45AM

Friday, Nov 10 District Closure Day in Lieu-School Closed

Monday, Nov 13 Remembrance Day in Lieu- School Closed

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The Weekly Buzz Oct 23-27:

Dear Stinger Families,

Parent – Teacher Conferences

We will be holding in-person Parent/Teacher Conference appointments on Tuesday, October 24^thand Thursday, October 26^th. The purpose of these first conferences is to provide parents an opportunity to share information about their child with the teacher. This allows us to develop a better understanding of the students’ learning needs. All conferences will be booked using our Parent Connect Interview System. On Wednesday October 18^th after 1pm parents/guardians can sign in to parent connect to book a 10 minute conference with their teacher.

Stinger Spirit Wear

We have our Chalmers Stinger Spirit Wear for sale online as of October 16th until October 29th, If you would like to order a t-shirt, hoodie, or sweatshirt, check out our online store. All orders are placed, and payment made at this website:

Spirit Wear

Delivery to the school will take place about three to four weeks after. Please contact the office if you have any questions and we are looking forward to seeing our students showing off their school pride!

Halloween at Chalmers

Halloween is just around the corner! In order to help you get in the Halloween spirit, we have a few fun activities planned. On Friday October 27^th we will be holding our next second spirit day and all students are invited to wear orange and black.

On Tuesday, October 31, all students that want to, are welcome to come to school dressed in their Halloween costume.

Here are a few guidelines for Halloween costumes at school:

should not be too scary
should be age appropriate
should not promote illegal activities, drugs/alcohol, or could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not ok for school
must be safe & comfortable. Students must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear. Anything that limits vision or restricts movement can lead to falling & other injuries. That’s no fun on Halloween! (students may wear masks during the parade, though)
must be in line with our dress guidelines (students are sufficiently covered and dressed for the weather)

toy weapons should be kept at home
not all students like to dress up (and that’s ok, too!)
since costumes worn to school may not survive the day intact, consider a spare/alternate costume and save the “real” one for trick or treating that night

Halloween Safety

We encourage all students to celebrate Halloween safely on Tuesday, October 31^st with the following hints and tips:

Practice costume safety: Make sure all costumes, wigs and accessories are fire resistant. Make sure the costume is comfortable and doesn’t pose a tripping hazard for your child.
For costumes worn to school:

Please ensure your child’s face is visible at all times. Masks and any other items that prevent students from being identified will not be permitted at school.
Costumes must not include weapons, replica weapons or objects that can be mistaken as such.
Costumes must not contain any words or images that could be offensive to others.
Students must dress in a manner that is appropriate for and respects the learning environment of the school.

If using makeup, choose non-toxic cosmetic products and test on a small area first to see if any irritation occurs. Many kids have sensitive skin.
Give kids a refresher on traffic safety.
Increase your child’s visibility – use reflective tape or give them flashlights or glow sticks to carry to ensure they are visible to motorists.
Encourage kids to stay together and have them stick to familiar, well-lit areas.
Reiterate that they should never enter a stranger’s house or accept a ride from someone they don’t know.
Inspect your child’s candy before they indulge and make sure to remove any treats that aren’t age appropriate (e.g., gum or jawbreakers) or that contain food items they are allergic to.

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

October is Women’s History Month https:

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/2023-theme.html

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

Variety Schools Grants

Transform your school into a more inclusive and accessible space and Variety will match your fundraising efforts to bring the project to life!

News from Delta Continuing Education:

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program.

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate – Part-time

Open to all community members

Presented by Delta School District’s Continuing Education program as a Red Cross First Aid Training Partner.

First Aid for Opioid Poisoning Emergencies

Open to educators and community members

https://ce.deltasd.bc.ca/workplace-skills-and-first-aid/first-aid/first-aid-for-opioid-poisoning-emergencies/

“DoSomething Great!”- Host an International Student(s)- details here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC6QmIscd9kGOezgLZK6JcHvm1qwCVba/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CRHvVk2DYePZMuP9CDPYzGFrUPNi7_2D/view?usp=sharing

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days:

Friday, October 27th – Hot Lunch- Subway

School Calendar


Monday, October 20	FSA’s Continued- Grade 4 and 7
Tuesday, October 24 and Thursday October 26	Parent/Teacher Conferences early dismissal at 2pm both days
Wednesday, October 25	Student Photo Re-takes

Friday, October 27 School wide performance- Metaphor-Hip Hop

101 Group

Halloween Spirit Day- wear black and orange

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The Weekly Buzz Oct 16-20:

Parent – Teacher Conferences

Chalmers 50^th Birthday Celebration

On Saturday October 14^th between 11 and 3pm we celebrated Chalmers 50^th Birthday! It was amazing to see all those students, staff and community that have walked the school’s hallways in the last 53 years. There were many activities and things to see and do including a photo booth with our mascot, a walk down memory lane in the hallways, a concession, three handmade cakes created by the PAC, and much more. It was a great opportunity to see and talk to the community from over the last 53 years and get back together again to share the awesome memories that have helped shape what Chalmers has come to be over the years.

Great BC Shake Out

On Thursday October 19^th schools across the province will be taking part in the Great BC Shake Out earthquake drill. Students will learn about what could happen during an earthquake and how to keep themselves safe should one ever occur. In addition, our students will practice the “Duck, Cover, Hold” procedure too. This procedure involves ducking under a desk, covering our heads and backs, and holding on to the legs of the desk. Students will then count to 60 and await further instructions from their teacher. This will be the first of three Earthquake drills that we will complete as part of our Emergency Preparedness plan.

Stinger Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear

Halloween at Chalmers

On Tuesday, October 31, all students that want to, are welcome to come to school dressed in their Halloween costume.

Here are a few guidelines for Halloween costumes at school:

should not be too scary
should be age appropriate
should not promote illegal activities, drugs/alcohol, or could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not ok for school
must be safe & comfortable. Students must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear. Anything that limits vision or restricts movement can lead to falling & other injuries. That’s no fun on Halloween! (students may wear masks during the parade, though)
must be in line with our dress guidelines (students are sufficiently covered and dressed for the weather)

toy weapons should be kept at home
not all students like to dress up (and that’s ok, too!)
since costumes worn to school may not survive the day intact, consider a spare/alternate costume and save the “real” one for trick or treating that night

Halloween Safety

We encourage all students to celebrate Halloween safely on Tuesday, October 31^st with the following hints and tips:

Practice costume safety: Make sure all costumes, wigs and accessories are fire resistant. Make sure the costume is comfortable and doesn’t pose a tripping hazard for your child.
For costumes worn to school:

Please ensure your child’s face is visible at all times. Masks and any other items that prevent students from being identified will not be permitted at school.
Costumes must not include weapons, replica weapons or objects that can be mistaken as such.
Costumes must not contain any words or images that could be offensive to others.
Students must dress in a manner that is appropriate for and respects the learning environment of the school.

If using makeup, choose non-toxic cosmetic products and test on a small area first to see if any irritation occurs. Many kids have sensitive skin.
Give kids a refresher on traffic safety.
Increase your child’s visibility – use reflective tape or give them flashlights or glow sticks to carry to ensure they are visible to motorists.
Encourage kids to stay together and have them stick to familiar, well-lit areas.
Reiterate that they should never enter a stranger’s house or accept a ride from someone they don’t know.
Inspect your child’s candy before they indulge and make sure to remove any treats that aren’t age appropriate (e.g., gum or jawbreakers) or that contain food items they are allergic to.

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

October is Women’s History Month https:

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/2023-theme.html

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

Variety Schools Grants

Transform your school into a more inclusive and accessible space and Variety will match your fundraising efforts to bring the project to life!

PAC News

Upcoming Important Days
Thursday, October 19th – Toonie Treat Day- Halloween Theme
Thursday, October 19th – Hot Lunch Order Form Due (Subway)

School Calendar

Monday, October 16

Wednesday, October 18

FSA’s Continued- Grade 4 and 7

Sign-in starts after 1pm for Parent -Teacher conference sign up on Parent Connect

Thursday, October 19

Friday, October 20

Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill

Tuesday, October 24th and

Thursday, October 26th

Professional Development Day- School Closed

Parent/Teacher Conferences- early dismissal 2pm

2-6pm

2-4pm

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Weekly Buzz October 9^th – 13^th

Dear Stinger families,

Parent – Teacher Conferences

We will be holding in-person Parent/Teacher Conference appointments on Tuesday, October 24^thand Thursday, October 26^th. The purpose of these first conferences is to provide parents an opportunity to share information about their child with the teacher. This allows us to develop a better understanding of the students’ learning needs. All conferences will be booked using our Parent Connect Interview System. More information is coming soon on how and when to book for upcoming conferences in an email.

Chalmers 50^th Birthday Celebration

On Saturday October 14^th between 11 and 3pm we invite you to join us in celebrating Chalmers 50^th Birthday Celebration! We are very excited to see those that have walked and embraced the school’s hallways in the last 50 years; there will be many activities and things to see and do including a photo booth, a walk down memory lane in the hallways, a concession, and much more!

Great BC Shake Out

Lost and Found

Our lost and found area is over-flowing with water bottles, jackets, hoodies and other items of clothing. Please label all your children’s clothing and have your child take a look at the display in the hallway outside the gym. We also put the clothing rack outside on sunny days for parents to go through the clothing as well. If are not collected by the end of the first term, we will donate the items to a good cause.

PAC News

Happy October Chalmers Families! Here is the link for the Neufeld’s family fundraiser if you are interested:

https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2023-chalmers-elementary-f854de39f3/ref/sm

Upcoming Important Days
Thursday, October 19th – Toonie Treat Day- Halloween Theme Loot Bag
Thursday, October 19th – Hot Lunch Order Form Due (Subway)

District News

Upcoming Important Dates: https://deltalearns.ca/importantdates/

October is Women’s History Month https:

https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month/2023-theme.html

National Fire Prevention Week (Oct 8 – 14) https://www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week/About

World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day

The Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill (Oct 19) https://www.shakeoutbc.ca/

These sessions are for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12.

Dates for these trainings will be held on October 11, October 20, November 22, November 28, November 30 and December 5, with various times throughout the day to accommodate different bell schedules.

All our trainings can be found at the link below, with the student sessions beginning on page 2.

erase-training-schedule.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

Diverse and Inclusive Delta Survey

The City of Delta is conducting a survey to better understand the unique needs and experiences of newcomer and racialized residents residing in Delta. If you are an immigrant or racialized community member who lives, works, plays in Delta, please take a survey. This survey will run for six weeks starting September 25, 2023, and should not take more than 15 minutes to complete. By participating in this survey you will have the option to be entered into a draw to win one of the five $50 gift cards to local businesses by entering your email and phone number. All information will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Noor Bajaj at nbajaj@delta.ca (External link).

Access survey here: https://letstalk.delta.ca/inclusivedelta

Variety Schools Grants

Transform your school into a more inclusive and accessible space and Variety will match your fundraising efforts to bring the project to life!

School Calendar


Monday, October 9 Tuesday, October 10	Thanksgiving Day – School Closed FSA’s Continued- Grade 4 and 7
Friday, October 13 Saturday, October 14	Hot Lunch- (Opa) Chalmers’ 50^th Birthday Celebration
Thursday, October 19	Great BC Shakeout Earthquake Drill
Friday, October 20	Professional Development Day- School Closed

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The Weekly BUZZ October 2-6:

Dear Chalmers Families,

Traffic Around the School

To keep everyone in our community safe, it is imperative that everyone obey the municipal traffic laws; particularly those around making U-turns, parking illegally and keeping driveways clear when dropping off and picking up students.

We know that most of our community practices safe driving, but it is imperative that everyone does so. If you must drive your child to and/or from school, we ask that you adhere to the posted traffic signage and do not block driveways. We recognize that traffic can be busy in front of the school, so we recommend arranging a meeting spot with your child(ren) a block or two away from the school and having them meet you there. If that is not possible, legally park your vehicle in an appropriate spot and walk to the school to meet your child. We recognize that life can be busy and that doing things safely and legally might add a few extra minutes to pick up time but keeping all of our students safe is the logical choice so please do your part.

French Gr 6/7 Homework Club

Since September 19^th, students in grade 6/7 French Immersion have been welcome to attend Tuesday’s Homework Club in Room #120 from 3-3:30 pm every Tuesday. Mme Domeck and Mme. Robie are leading this club and help is available if needed every Tuesday at this time. This is a great chance to get some work done and some extra help, especially if you have a busy extra-curricular schedule at home after school!

Sapphire Montessori Academia

Here is the link below for details on the before and after school care at Chalmers:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jOYDoEbp2X-qDt91rOTjqijFpN1noqK3/view?usp=sharing

World Teachers’ Day October 5

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5^th to celebrate all teachers around the globe. Please join us in saying a huge, “Thank You!” to all the teachers at Chalmers who work so hard to inspire, guide and educate our students and make our school a great place to be.

Thanksgiving

Canadian Thanksgiving will be held on Monday, October 9^th. Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating all the blessings of the past year and giving thanks to those who have helped us along the way.

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”—William Arthur Ward

On behalf of the staff at Chalmers Elementary, we wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! We hope next weekend finds you with moments of gratitude and togetherness with family and friends. We all have so much to be thankful for.

Chalmers 50^th Birthday Celebration

District News

Diverse and Inclusive Delta Survey

The City of Delta is conducting a survey to better understand the unique needs and experiences of newcomer and racialized residents residing in Delta. If you are an immigrant or racialized community member who lives, works, plays in Delta, please take a survey. This survey will run for six weeks starting September 25, 2023, and should not take more than 15 minutes to complete. By participating in this survey you will have the option to be entered into a draw to win one of the five $50 gift cards to local businesses by entering your email and phone number. All information will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, Noor Bajaj at nbajaj@delta.ca(External link).

Access survey here: https://letstalk.delta.ca/inclusivedelta

School Calendar

Tuesday October 3

Thursday, October 5

Grade 4 and 7 FSA’s (Foundation Skills Assessment) begins

World Teacher’s Day

Monday, October 9

Saturday, October 14

Thanksgiving Day – School Closed

Chalmers 50^th Birthday Celebration 11-3pm

Happy October Chalmers Families!

We are asking parents to please take a look at your munchalunch account and make sure that your child is connected to the appropriate teacher/division. You can do this by going to the munchalunch website and finding the “My Family” tab and clicking on “My Children”. From there you can edit and confirm the appropriate teacher.

We are in need of volunteers to help with hot lunches! If you would like to volunteer an hour of your day once or twice a month on a Thursday please email Chalmers.pac.delta@gmail.com.

Here are the 4 main updates in this link here from the PAC for October:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DaNS9rpuR-FLvmP5-y2ag8DKBvuHWiNX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116999641843845660455&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Weekly Buzz September 25th-29th

Dear Stinger Families,

We are so pleased with the turn out last Thursday at our Open House. Thank you to all of our families that came; it was wonderful seeing parents/guardians with their children in the building again and sharing with their child (ren) in their learning. We are looking forward to upcoming similar activities in the school.

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a federal statutory holiday which gives the public a chance to recognize and commemorate the intergenerational harm that residential schools have caused to Indigenous families and communities, and to honour those who have been affected by this injustice.

September 30^th is also Orange Shirt Day. (We will recognize this day on Friday, September 29^th)

“The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on.”

(Orange Shirt Day website)

Orange Shirt Day invites Canadians to wear orange shirts on September 30th each year to honour survivors of Residential Schools, their families, and their communities.

As the school will be closed on this day, we will be acknowledging both days on Friday, September 29th. Staff and students are encouraged to wear orange in remembrance and respect to the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada.

We are encouraging everyone to wear something orange on Friday and we will be holding an assembly.

District News

October – Child health screenings: vision, hearing and dental

Make dental, hearing and vision checks part of a healthy routine

Health screenings help find issues early which can make treatment easier and more effective. It’s important for your child to have regular eye exams and routine dental checkups. It is also important to recognize any hearing loss early as this is essential for speech and language development. Read on to learn when and how to access services for your child.

Dental

Tooth decay is the most common, but preventable, childhood chronic disease. It is important to establish good oral hygiene at a young age and have children’s teeth checked by a dentist regularly. To find a local dentist near you who is accepting new patients, visit the BC Dental Association’s Find a Dentist database. If you are a member of a low-income family and you do not have extended health coverage, there are several programs that can help you access affordable dentistry for your children. You can also contact the dental program at your local public health unit and ask about resources available in your community.

Vision

BC Doctors of Optometry recommends children receive their first eye exam when they are six to nine months old with a follow up exam at least once between the ages of two and five and then yearly once they enter school. You can find an optometrist accepting new patients near you at the College of Optometrists of British Columbia’s Find an Optometrist database. In B.C., basic eye exams, one per year, are free up to the age of 18. Some optometrists may charge a small user fee of about $35 per visit so be sure to ask about any fees before you make an appointment.

Hearing

Good hearing is essential for speech and language development and plays an important part in a child’s social and emotional growth. It is important to recognize hearing loss early and seek out testing and treatment if needed. Fraser Health’s Public Health community audiologists provide hearing services for children from birth to 19 years of age. If you have a concern about your child’s hearing, referrals can be made by a parent or caregiver, a health care provider or education professional to your local public health audiology (hearing) clinic.

Find more information on child health screenings and how to access free vision, hearing and dental exams on Fraser Health’s website: https://ow.ly/oK9z50PegZB

Social media posts:

Facebook

Regular dental, hearing and vision exams are important for your child’s development. Learn when and how to access these services for your child on Fraser Health’s website at: https://ow.ly/xrqR50Peh1u.

Twitter

Health screenings such as dental checkups and eye exams can help find issues early, making treatment easier and more effective. Learn how to access dental, hearing and vision exams for your child on Fraser Health’s website: https://ow.ly/jtS050Peh4Z.

Instagram

Ensure your child is getting the most out of their education with regular dental, hearing and vision checkups. Learn what to look for and when to book checkups on Fraser Health’s website: https://ow.ly/EIyz50Peh4a.

School Calendar

Tuesday, September 26

Fire Drill

Wednesday September 27

Friday, September 29

Student Individual Photo Day

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day Assembly

Saturday, September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – School Closed

Monday, October 2

School Closed to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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The Weekly BUZZ Sept 18-22:

Welcome Back Open House

Dear Stinger Families,

We are so excited to invite families back into the school as Chalmers will be hosting a Welcome Back Open House for the school community this Thursday September 21^st from 3:15 – 3:45pm. Students and parents can see their new classroom and meet their teachers!

Parent Connect – Permission is Required for Every Student

Even if you think you have already completed these steps, please log on and double-check …

Please log onto Parent Connect using the following:

cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignone.aspx

Use your email account (this is the easiest way to get in) and password (if you have forgotten your password click on “forgot my password” and your password will be emailed to you). If you are a first-time user, please click on “retrieve initial password” and follow the prompts. You must allow for ‘Pop Ups’ on your computer. You can then access all your children at the school. You will need to sign in for each of your children attending Chalmers and change all of their passwords to match.

Please make sure all family demographics are up to date so that in the case of an emergency, the school can be in contact. Any changes can be made by calling or bringing new information to the school office.

Once you have completed your changes/additions to your child’s demographic information the “forms” tab on the screen and give your consent/permission to ALL of the following forms:

Family Demographic Information up-to-date
Photographs/Video/Website Consent (in addition to returning the signed consent form)
Google Apps for Education
Walking Field Trip
Fruit and Veggie Permission
Outside Media Consent form
Personal Information Consent

These show on two screens, once you have SAVED the first three the other one will show. Repeat for all children attending Chalmers.

When you log on to Parent Connect, please read the rules about outside media in schools. If you do NOT want your child involved with outside media activities, please print off the form to fill out.

Please take a few minutes to complete all these important forms as soon as possible.

Student Absences

It is very important to call the school when your child is absent. Our safe arrival program relies on knowing which students will be not attending EACH day they are absent.

When you need to record an absence, please call the main office number at 604-594-5437 and listen to the prompt that will lead you to the absence voicemail. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you can leave an absence message any time.

Please remember to leave your child’s first AND last name, the division and/or teacher and the reason for the absence. Please indicate whether this absence is an illness-related absence.

We know that many parents choose to directly email the Teachers, but the office still needs to be called in the event that the Teacher is absent and does not let the office know.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

Road Safety

Pick up times can be busy and we have limited parking around the school. Due to this, we encourage families to walk to and from school if possible. To help us continue to keep our students and staff safe during pick up and drop off time, parents can do the following:

Keep our staff parking lot and front of the school clear of parent vehicles.
Make sure your children are walking on designated walking paths while near the staff parking lot and not cutting through
Do not block private driveways of houses near our school
Follow all road signs to ensure you are parked safely and legally

Walk Your Wheels On The Playground – For the safety of everyone, please remind your children they must walk their bikes, scooters, skateboards etc., when on the school grounds.

District News

Community Schools Partnership is hosting a Play Day on Friday, September 22nd at North Delta Secondary School. The camp will run from 9am to 3pm and include Fall-themed games, crafts and other activities! If you’re interested in registering or getting more information, please see the PDF Registration Form in the link below.

Our Play Days are single-day camps that run from 9am to 3pm and include various games, crafts, and other activities. All elementary school children from Kindergarten to Grade 7 are welcome to register. The upcoming Play Day will be Fall themed.

Attached here, you will find a registration form for the program. We want to emphasize that parents/guardians must register and pay online through Continuing Education (https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/publicconnect/DECourse.aspx).

Science World

And on Friday, September 22, admission to Science World is free for the Tech-Up Showcase. This event focuses on making STEAM subjects—science, technology, engineering, art & design, and math—accessible to everyone, regardless of your experience level. Please see the link for more information https://www.scienceworld.ca/event/tech-up-showcase/

School Calendar

Thursday, September 21	Chalmers Open House
Friday, September 22 Wednesday September 27 Thursday, September 28	Professional Development Day (School is not in session) Student Individual Photo Day PAC Meeting 7pm
Friday, September 29	Orange Shirt Day and Assembly


Friday, September 29	National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, October 2	School is Closed to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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The Weekly BUZZ Sept 11-15/2023

Dear Stinger Families:

Once again, we would like to welcome everyone to a new school year at Chalmers Elementary. We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and that the days of school have been smooth. A warm welcome is extended to our new families, both those in kindergarten and those with older children. We hope your children are settling into the school and that new friendships are already starting to form. It has been wonderful to hear and feel the energy that is created when our classrooms and playgrounds are filled with the excited sounds of children playing and learning together. Our students all seem to be enjoying being back at school and working with their teachers and friends.

All staff have been busy preparing for the new school year and are excited as we look forward to meeting and working with you on the learning adventure that lies ahead.

With students now in their permanent classes, we’d like to thank all of you for the patience you showed during the past week. Students and parents are anxious to find out which teacher(s) their child will work with, and teachers are anxious to meet their students and begin teaching. With that behind us now, we’re expecting the routines and procedures of the school year to be up and fully running in the days ahead.

Changes in K-12 Student Reporting

To support students as they gain skills and knowledge for the future, school districts will update their kindergarten through Grade 9 student progress reporting to align with curriculum modernization that started in 2016. For more information, please visit:

Your healthy back-to-school guide

As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for a healthy back-to-school season. Set the stage for a smooth transition back to school. Here are some practical tips to get you started.

Prioritize sleep

Ensuring your child gets enough sleep is an important part of a healthy back-to-school routine. Quality sleep helps with concentration, mood and overall well-being. In the weeks leading up to the start of school, gradually adjust your child’s sleep schedule so they can adapt to the new routine. Aim for nine to 11 hours of quality sleep per night.

Eat well

Support your child’s learning and development with scheduled meals and snacks. Breakfast kick starts their morning, while snacks and lunches nourish them throughout the day. Pack a water bottle to help them stay hydrated.

Boost immunity

As with any public environment, school exposes children to various germs and viruses. Ensuring they are up-to-date on their vaccinations helps protect them and others. Specific immunizations are recommended for children prior to entering Kindergarten as well as in grades six and nine. Help your child avoid the spread of illness by encouraging them to wash their hands regularly, teaching them to cover their coughs and sneezes and keeping them home when sick.

Keep active

Adding physical activity to your child’s routine sets them up for success. Activities like walking or biking to school, playing sports, dancing, swimming or helping around the house are great ways for your child to stay active. Set limits on screen time and promote outdoor play as much as possible for overall well-being.

Make time for talking and connection

Going back to school can be a cause of anxiety or stress for children. Make it a point to encourage open communication and support your child to talk about their feelings and help them feel heard and understood. Integrate downtime into their routine where they can relax or focus on a special interest or hobby.

Find more school health tips and resources on Fraser Health’s website: https://ow.ly/gS1S50Pegic

Parent Connect

Updating Family Information Using the Parent Connect System

The Delta School District’s Parent Connect program is a piece of online software that provides parents with the ability to update personal family information and monitor your child’s school records and attendance.

Changes to demographic information cannot be completed online by a parent at this time. Changes can be made by emailing this information to the school office at chalmers.elem@deltaschools.ca

For the convenience of our families, a quick link to the Parent Connect program has been placed on the Chalmers Elementary website (Home Page). Alternatively, parents can log into the Parent Connect program using the address: https://cimsweb.deltasd.bc.ca/schoolconnect/parentsignone.aspx

Please contact the school office if you have any questions regarding the use of the Parent Connect program.

Helpful Suggestions for a Successful School Year

Here are some suggestions that will be helpful in establishing school routines and will make this year the most successful one yet for your child!

Read Together – Children who read at home with their parents are more successful in school. Show your children that you view reading as an important activity by keeping lots of reading material around the house and set aside time each evening for reading. Also, model reading yourself.

Establish A Daily Family Routine – Set a specific quiet time and place every day for homework or general reading. While you should be actively involved in your child’s homework routine, let them do household chores, being firm about times to get up and go to bed (most children require about 10 hours of sleeper night) and have dinner together whenever possible. Don’t forget about the importance of a healthy breakfast and lunch to ensure your child has the energy needed to make it through the day productively.

Talk Together – Find some time each day to ask your child about school. Ask specific questions that will require explanations. Not only will this provide you with an overview of what your child is learning each day but explaining their learning to you will heighten their understanding of their lessons.

Home-School Relationship – The importance of a strong home-school relationship cannot be overstated. Get to know your child’s teacher(s) and what they expect. Let them know you will reinforce the importance of schoolwork at home and keep them informed of important things happening in your family that may be affecting your child at school. Make sure your child knows that you are interested in their school. This will send the message that what they are doing is important.

Have High, But Realistic Goals – Make sure you set goals with your child that are achievable, but not too easy for their age, maturity, and ability. Don’t forget to celebrate when these goals are achieved.

Snack, Lunch, and Water Bottles

Please ensure that your child packs a snack, lunch, and water bottle daily, as access to our school building is still limited (i.e. please do not drop off lunch for your child at the office).

This year, we will continue to have students pack out what was packed in their lunch. That is, we will ask that whatever comes in your child’s lunch bag goes home in their lunch bag,

including empty juice boxes and food wrappers. In this way, we will create far less garbage at school, and you will have a better idea of what your child is finishing for lunch.

School Supply List

Our school supplies list for the 2023-2024 school year can be found at the links below. Now that classes are settled, teachers would appreciate school supplies being sent to school. https://ch.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/03/School-Supply-Lists-2022-2023.pdf

Chalmers has some backpacks and a small collection of school supplies available for families currently in need. If you are in need, please email mbhatti@deltaschools.ca by September 20 with your child’s first/last name and grade, and we will contact you to make arrangements to get the items to your child.

New Stinger Staff:

While many of our staff are returning from last year, there are a number of new faces joining (or re-joining) the “Stingers” team. Please join me in extending a welcome to the following new and returning staff members:

Ms. A. Mehra (Grade 4/5 Teacher)
Ms. S. Robie (Grade 6 LFI Teacher – covering Mme Klose’s maternity leave)
Mr. L. Bhangu (Grade 5 Teacher- Tues)
Ms. A. Mackenzie (Grade 3 Teacher- Alternating Wed’s/Th/Fri)
Ms. M. Leigh (Music Teacher)
Ms. B. Bryan (Vice-Principal and LST Support)
Ms. R. Asre (Office Support)
Ms. L. Rickey (Counselor)
Ms. S. Cowx (Child and Youth Care Worker)
Ms. N. Anderson (Education Assistant)
Ms. P. Rattan (Education Assistant)
Mr. D. Leonard (Returning Grade 5/6 Teacher covering a leave of absence)
Ms. P. Sidhu (Returning LST Teacher)

School Organization

We start the year with 460 students spread into 20 divisions. Staff are excited to get underway with a year filled with inspiring educational experiences, and we look forward to working together with you so we can have your children be the best that they can be!!

Dressing for the Weather

Our students will be heading outside for recess and lunch throughout the school year. Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather to go out to play. Please expect that kids will go out for recess and lunch, unless there is extreme weather.

School-Wide Medical Alert

Several of our students have life-threatening allergies to eggs, peanuts, nuts (cashews, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, pecans, macadamias), and sesame seeds. Exposure to even tiny amounts of nut particles – residue on a desk, a book, a door handle, a computer keyboard, or a drinking fountain – may be enough to trigger a reaction. Please help us create a safe environment for them by keeping foods containing eggs, nuts, peanuts, and sesame seeds at home. Several companies are now making nut-free snacks and we encourage you to look for these new products when shopping. Other names for peanuts and other nuts include: arachide, arachis oil, beer nuts, goober nuts, goober peas, ground nuts, kernels, mandelonas, nut meals, valencias, anacardium nuts, calisson, marzipan, pinion, Queensland nut (macadamia). Label reading is the key to sending safe, egg-free and nut-free foods to school. Please do your part to ensure our school environment is a safe one for all our students. THANK YOU!!

Administration of Medication

Schools are required to maintain a safe procedure for dispensing medications. We would like to have information regarding medication administration within the first two weeks of school. If your child is required to take medication at school, please request a Request for Administration of Medication at School form from the office. These forms must be completed each year and are required to be signed by your physician.

Terry Fox Run

We are having our Annual Terry Fox Run this Friday September 15^th and we will be collecting toonies for Terry all this week in their classrooms. Please help us support this cause and have your child bring in a toonie before we go outside and run.

School Calendar

Friday, September 15 Terry Fox Run

Thursday, September 21 Chalmers Open House

Friday, September 22 Professional Development Day (School is not in session)

Thursday, September 29 Orange Shirt Day and Assembly

Monday, October 2 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School is Closed)

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Week of August 28

Welcome to the new 2023-2024 School Year!

We hope you all are having a wonderful summer holiday! While there is still a little summer left to enjoy, here is some important information to help you plan for the opening week of school.

The office is now open for the school year daily from 8:45am-3:30pm. If you would like to register your child, please do so between Tuesday, August 29^th and Friday, September 1, 2023. Please contact Mrs. Dougans at 604-594-5437 or adougans@deltaschools.ca if you have any questions.

The beginning of a new school year can be a time of uncertainty with regards to enrolment and class assignments. Although tentative classes were put together in the spring, final organization cannot be done until September, as there are many families who will arrive or leave during the summer months. Even slight changes from projected enrolment numbers can create staffing changes and require that classes be reorganized once school has started in September. This can be very disruptive to all concerned.

Despite not being able to set our classes ahead of time, we want to ensure a smooth entry for our students. The staff at Chalmers has prepared for our September opening and how we might alleviate some of the uncertainty around “back to school”.

Please read the following section carefully as it fully explains how students in Grades 1 – 7 will be organized for the first week of school (new Kindergarten students have already received information in the mail regarding the September gradual entry schedule):

Students in Grades 1 – 7 will return to school on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from 8:45 – 12:00 pm
All returning students will report to the classroom that they were in during the 2022-23 school year
Grade 6 Late French Immersion students who attended Chalmers for Grade 5 will report to their last year’s class on the first day of school. After attendance, they will be escorted to their Grade 6 LFI classroom.
Grade 6 LFI students who attended a different school for Grade 5 will report to the gym. After attendance and a brief orientation, they will be escorted to their Grade 6 LFI classroom.
All new students will report to the gym for placement in temporary classrooms.
School hours during the first week back will be as follows:

Tuesday  – 8:45 – 12:00 pm

Wednesday  – 8:45 – 2:00 pm

Thursday/Friday – 8:45 – 3:00 pm

During the first week of school, most students entering Grades 2 – 7 will work with the teacher they had during the 2022-23 school year. However, students entering Grade 1 will work with other teacher(s), as their last year teacher will be needed to welcome our new kindergarten students.

For the first day however, Mrs. Corazza’s Ms. Hogg’s and Ms. Waugh’s former students are to line up at their Kindergarten lineup place, and they will return to their old classroom for 15-30 minutes to re-connect. Assigned staff will then walk them to the classrooms that they will be working in (Library or Music Portable) and temporary teachers will work with them until they have been assigned to their new teacher/classroom.

Those students whose teacher is no longer at Chalmers will work with an assigned teaching staff member.

During the first week of school, students are asked to only bring a limited amount of school supplies (pencil box containing pencils and pens, pencil crayons, scissors, etc.). All other supplies should be left at home until they are assigned to their classes for the year. Our school supply lists can be found at the following link:

https://ch.deltasd.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/04/School-Supply-Lists-2023-2024.pdf

We look forward to a smooth start to a great 2022-23 school year!

Weekly Buzz June 26-29

Chères familles de Chalmers,

As this school year enters its final days, I would like to express how incredibly proud we are of the hard work displayed by both our students and staff.

It is hard to believe the end of the school year is nearly upon us! As we look forward to the summer holidays, we would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all of you for the support you have shown over the past year. We have shared many great experiences and we recognize what a wonderful community we work in and are grateful to be Stingers!

On behalf of the entire staff, I would also like to say a huge thank you to the PAC and our community for the Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday. The food was delicious, and everyone is grateful for the recognition. Thank you!

We would like to extend a special congratulations to our Grade 7 students as they finish elementary school. To all our Grade 7s, we would like to say thank you for the leadership you have provided to our school over the past year, and we wish you all the best in high school!

For those families leaving us at the end of this month, we wish you well in your new school communities and know that you will continue to achieve great things in the years ahead.

As wonderful as summer is, it can set some kids back in their learning. We encourage all our students to keep reading. It can be newspapers, comics, novels, or even menus in restaurants. The key is to keep practising. The same thing can be said for math. Have younger kids identify numbers around them like the price of gas, items on your grocery list or amount of tax on a local restaurant bill. Math doesn’t have to be from a book to be meaningful.

On behalf of the staff at Chalmers Elementary we would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy, and fun summer vacation. I would also like to wish a successful back to school in the fall. I know I will miss seeing all the Stinger faces!

Staff Changes

As you may already be aware, we will be saying goodbye to several staff members at the end of the school year. We would like to recognize the following staff who are leaving Chalmers Elementary at the end of the school year:

Mr. Leonard (Grade 6/7 Teacher)
Mme Almhjell (Grade 6 LFI)
Ms. Soparlo (Grade 5 Teacher)
Ms. Dang (Grade 3/4 Teacher)
Ms. Chang (Supported Learning Teacher)
Mr. Bancroft (Drama Teacher)
Ms. Garcia (Drama Teacher)
Ms. Johal (School Counsellor)
Ms. Emison (Child Youth Care Worker)
Ms. Lopez (Education Assistant)
Ms. Hanna (Education Assistant)
Ms. Koonar (Education Assistant)
Ms. Gajjar (Education Assistant)
Ms. Najm (Education Assistant)
Ms. Sidhu (Education Assistant)
Ms. Weldon (Admin Assistant)

We would like to thank all these staff members for the huge contribution they have made to our learning community and wish them the best in their new assignments!

This isn’t a ‘Goodbye’, but a ‘See you later’ as Ms. Hobbs will be welcoming her second child this summer. We wish all the best to Ms. Hobbs and her family during this very exciting time.

We would also like to extend a huge congratulations to Mrs. Cunningham who will be retiring at the end of this school year. She has made such a positive impact on her students over her career and our community will miss her very much. Please join me in wishing her a very happy and well-deserved retirement!

Term 3 Report Cards

Will be available on Parent Connect on Thursday, June 29. An email will be sent to families once the reports become available for viewing.

2023-24 School Calendar

Community Food Resources & Supports for Families

NORTH DELTA FOOD BANK THROUGH DELTA ASSIST

Address: 9097 120 Street, Delta. BC

Contact: (604) 594-3455

Website: http://deltassist.com/

How to register with North Delta Food bank:

Call our Delta Assist office at 604-594-3455 and leave your name, and phone number with reception

Be available for an intake call to register with the Food bank from 10 – 3 Monday and Tuesday

Be prepared to provide proof as requested.Be available to come at your assigned pick up time for assistance

Items of proof needed to apply for North Delta Food Bank assistance are:

D. for all members in household
Proof of residency in North Delta

Guru Nanak North Delta Food Bank:

Open-Monday to Friday from 1:00pm-6:00pm
Open-Saturdays and Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm
Location: 11188 84 avenue. Delta, BC
Phone: 604-580-1313

Guru Nanak Surrey Location:

Open-Monday to Friday from 1:00pm-6:00pm
Open-Saturdays and Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm
Location: 15299 68 avenue. Unit 101. Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-580-1313

CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY KITCHEN (SURREY ADDRESSES ONLY)

Distribution times are: Mondays 5 – 6 PM, Tuesday 1-2 PM and Thursdays 10-11:30 AM.
New registrations will be taken on site during those hours: Please bring photo ID, proof of address and proof of income if you wish to register.

5337 180 Street. Surrey (back of building)

SURREY FOOD BANK

Address: 10732 City Parkway. Surrey, BC

Phone: 604-581-5443

https://www.surreyfoodbank.org/

Providing food support to residents of Surrey

How to access the Surrey Food Bank:

Call 604.581.5443 Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and register for an appointment.
Once you have your appointment, please bring:

Picture Identification
Proof of Address
Care Cards for all Dependents Living in your Home.

NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Address: 11838 – 88th Avenue Delta, BC

Phone: 604 596-8178

Access to free bread every Wednesday night at 6:45 pm in the Church parking lot.

Nick’s Nook Community Pantries

Open 24/7 for those wanting to donate or for those in need of food support. There are four locations
#1 Northside Community Church 11300 84 Avenue
#2 New Hope Church 11838 88 Ave.
#3 Sunshine Ridge Church 6230 120^th Street
#4 Crossroads Church 7655 120^th Street

Lost and Found

Items in our lost and found area will be bagged and donated to charity by the end of this week. Please make sure all your children come home with their belongings.

School Calendar

Thursday, June 29	Last Day of School – Students Dismissed at 10:30am Term Three Report Card Available on Parent Connect
Friday, June 30	Administrative Day

Tuesday, August 29	School Office Re-Opens for Registration

Tuesday, September 5	First Day of School

Weekly Buzz June 19-23

Chères familles de Chalmers,

Joyeuse fête des Pères! Warm wishes today on Father’s Day to all the dads and father figures in our Chalmers community.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous Peoples Month. National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) is on Wednesday, June 21st. and is an opportunity for all people to honour, acknowledge, and celebrate the culture, traditions, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Chalmers Challenge/ Sports Day

Thank you to all our families who joined us for sports day. The weather cooperated and it was great to see everyone together at our school having a good time.

A very special thank you to Mr. Ng, Mme Domeck, Ms. Cameron, Mrs. Biehl, Mr. Leonard, Ms. Sanghera and our grade 7 students for their leadership in managing the stations.

A very big thank you to our PAC who came to volunteer all day at our school selling concession items to raise more funds for our school.

Moving??

Please inform the school if your children will not be attending Chalmers Elementary next year. If you know of a family moving into our area, please encourage them to register their children ASAP to secure a placement at Chalmers for the upcoming school year.

Grade 7’s

This next week will be focusing on our Grade 7 students. On Wednesday, June 21^st, approximately 90 students and teachers will be leaving on buses to have a day of fun at Playland. On Friday, June 23^rd at 9:00am we will host our Grade 7 Celebration Assembly in the gym. The tickets were sent home on Friday for each family to attend the event. Due to the number of students participating in the ceremony, we only have capacity in the gym for 2 tickets per family. After the assembly, our Grade 7’s will participate in a lunch and dance.

Grade 6 Late French Immersion Open House

Chalmers Elementary will be hosting a Grade 6 Late French Immersion Open House on Thursday, June 22 from 1:15 – 2:00 pm for students who will be starting in the Grade 6 LFI program in September 2023. Some of our Late French Immersion staff are hard at work planning an exciting orientation program for our new Grade 6 LFI students. We look forward to meeting the new Grade 6 LFI students who will be coming from many different North Delta schools!

Lost and Found

Our lost and found area seems to be growing instead of shrinking these days and is full of water bottles, jackets, hoodies and other items of clothing. Please make sure all your children come home with their belongings over the next two weeks as all unclaimed articles will be bagged and donated to charity at the end of June.

School Calendar

Wednesday, June 21	National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Wednesday, June 21	Grade 7’s Playland
Friday, June 23	Grade 7 Celebration Assembly, Luncheon, and dance/activities
Wednesday, June 28	Year End Assembly
Thursday, June 29	Last day of school for students- 10:30am Dismissal
Friday, June 30	Administration Day

Weekly Buzz June 12-16

Chères familles de Chalmers,

We are looking forward to our upcoming Chalmers Challenge Day (Sports Day) on Wednesday, June 14^th. All students have been divided into teams with each team being assigned a colour. To get into the spirit of the day, students are encouraged to decorate their ‘wheels’ and wear clothing and accessories to match their assigned team colour.

Our K-2 students will participate in traditional Sports Day stations while our Grade 3-6 students will participate in an “Amazing Race” style series of challenges located in and around the school property. Parents are invited to enjoy the day with us and come out to cheer on their children (as the K-2 stations are all located on the grass field, they will be easier to view than the Grade 3-6 activities).

Agenda of Activities

8:15-8:45 am Grade 7’s Setting Up Stations

8:45-9:00 am Attendance in classrooms

9:00-9:20 am Wheels Parade (helmets required) “Team Colours”

Decorated bikes, scooters or wagons are dropped in the gym before school and lined up in grade groups. Non-participating students go out their classroom exits or nearest exits and stand outside the Wheels Parade route to cheer on the participating students.

9:20–9:25 am Grade 7 Students – Indigenous Welcome

9:25–9:35 am Action Schools Warm-Up on outdoor basketball court

9:35–11:00 am K/1/2 Primary Stations Rotation – grass field (NE corner)

9:35–11:00 am Intermediate Chalmers Challenge (Gr. 3-6) begins at the front of school

11:00-11:50 am Lunch

11:50-11:55 am Attendance in classrooms

12:00–12:50 pm Pre-school races, Kindergarten races, Tug-O-War for grades 1 through 7 (Ks chalk art and bubbles on basketball court), Grade 7 water balloon toss & Parent water balloon toss

12:50–1:00 pm Sports Day Ribbon and Clean-Up

1:00 pm Dismissal for ALL students

Early dismissal is at 1:00 pm

Students are advised to bring a filled water bottle, sunscreen and a hat. Please wear runners.
The LUNCH hour will be scheduled early from 11:00 am to 11:50 am. Students will return to their classroom for attendance. Although, there will be a concession food and drinks, it is suggested that you please provide a bagged lunch. Concession items can be paid using cash, credit or debit.
The afternoon will have all students gather in their color groups (assigned all year) on the grass field for the Tug-o-War and the Grade 7 & Parent Balloon Toss. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found area isn’t as full as before, however it is still over-flowing with water bottles, jackets, hoodies and other items of clothing. Please label all your children’s clothing and have your child take a look at the display in the hallway outside the gym. We will have our lost and found items on display at the back of the school during our Chalmers Challenge (Sports Day) on Wednesday. All unclaimed articles will be bagged and donated to charity at the end of June.

Sunsational Summer Daycamps by Community Schools Partnership

Sunsational Summer DAYCAMPS are back and better than ever! Delta School Districts’ Community Schools Partnership will be providing Summer Daycamps for Kindergarten to Grades 7, open to all! The camp will run Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and include themed weeks, out-trips and activities to engage participants in fun, active health and learning. Choose between North Delta Secondary or Seaquam Secondary School choose 1 or 8 weeks.

If you’re interested in registering or getting more information, there will be copies available at the office or please see the PDF Registration Form in the link attached click here.

Upcoming Hot Lunch Dates

Thursday, June 22 – Pizza Hut

School Calendar

Wednesday, June 14	Chalmers Challenge/Sports Day
Wednesday, June 21	Grade 7’s Playland
Friday, June 23	Grade 7 Assembly and celebration
Wednesday, June 28	Year End Assembly
Thursday, June 29	Last day for students- 10:30am Dismissal

Weekly Buzz June 5-9

Chères familles de Chalmers,

We had an amazing turn out for our Chalmers Family Fun night on Thursday! It was great to see so many families enjoying all the activities and food. We are incredibly grateful for all the time and hard work our PAC put into making this event possible.

If you have ever considered joining PAC – NOW IS THE TIME!!!!

Most of our current PAC members are stepping down from their positions at the end of the school year. Unless we can recruit a few more members, the Chalmers PAC will fold and become inactive for the upcoming school year.

Without the PAC, there will not be;

– Almost $10,000 in funding for our school from the government

– Hot Lunch

– Treat Days

– Funds for each classroom

– Funds for field trips

– Funds for cultural presentations

– Funding for the library and music room

– Funds for updating technology items in classrooms

– Funding for gym and sports equipment

– Funding for special requests from Teachers

– Sports Day Concession

One of the biggest concerns is that without a PAC, we will miss out on significant funding from the government.

The Annual General Meeting is coming up next Thursday, June 8th at 7pm in the school library. All positions are up for election. Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, DPAC, and Fundraising Chair. We are looking for people who are willing to put in a few hours per week to keep our Chalmers PAC going. The commitment is so rewarding and has a direct benefit to your childrenand school community!

If you have ever considered joining PAC, please make the effort now and join us next Thursday. We will be more than happy to discuss roles and responsibilities and see if this would be a good fit for you. Please consider joining! If you have any questions or would like to put forward a nomination, please feel free to email the PAC at chalmers.pac.delta@gmail.com.

Smoke Free Zones

Did you know that all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in B.C. are tobacco and vape-free under the Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act and Regulation? This ban extends to all school property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of whether or not school is in session. The ban also includes vehicles, parking lots, sports fields, driveways, courtyards, and private vehicles parked on school property.

In addition, if you are driving your children and/or other students in your vehicle, please keep your car smoke–free. Second-hand smoke creates serious health risks, especially for children. Their lungs are still developing and are not as strong as those of adults. Even with the windows down, second hand smoke is dangerous. Click here for more information.

Separation Anxiety Workshop Message for Kindergarten parents

Separation Anxiety is a normal part of many children’s early experience. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to prepare for a smooth start to school in September. Join us for this free online workshop on June 14 to learn more.

https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/event/free-online-parent-workshop-preparing-for-kindergarten-and-separation-anxiety/

Before and After School Care

Upcoming Hot Lunch Dates

Friday, June 9 – Subway

Thursday, June 22 – Pizza Hut

School Calendar

Tuesday, June 6	Grade 6/7 LFI Deas Island Park
Wednesday, June 7	Welcome to Kindergarten Event
Thursday, June 8	PAC AGM Meeting in Library 7:00pm
Wednesday, June 14	Chalmers Challenge/Sports Day
Wednesday, June 21	Grade 7’s Playland
Friday, June 23	Grade 7 Assembly and celebration
Wednesday, June 28	Year End Assembly
Thursday, June 29	Last day for students- 10:30am Dismissal

Chalmers Elementary

Have You Ever Thought of Becoming a Foster Parent?

Munchalunch

Upcoming School Events

District News & Events

North Delta Secondary’s leadership program holds Food Drive

20 Days of Giving – 2023 Campaign

Seaquam Secondary Hosts Girl Powered Event

Thursday 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Saturday 7:30pm to 9:00pm

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