We would appreciate it if all visitors to the school would check in at the
office and if our parent helpers would sign in at the front desk.
SCHOOL's OUT FOR SUMMER!
Up to a Challenge?
How many books can you tick off on this booklist by Scholastic? Find books in age-appropriate categories and challenge your friends!
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Kindercare and Out-Of-School Memo
The Kitimat Child Development Centre has operated Kindercare and Out of School Care programs for the 2008-2009 school year. This licensed child care program in the schools provides quality child care before and after school. The program allows children to experience a wide variety of activities including art, science, gym time, out door play, health and wellness, literacy and community involvement. Care givers encourage fun and personal development including play activities with their peers.
WE ARE TRYING TO KEEP THESE LICENSED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL. It would be helpful to us to know if this service was available, would you use it? If so please contact as soon as possible to let us know./...view .pdf
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Lunch Hour Change on Tuesday June 22nd
Lunch on Tuesday is from 11:30 to 12:30. This is to facilitate our participation in a First Nations Celebration at Kildala Elementary School. Buses pick us up at 12:35 p.m.
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Girl Power
We are looking for girls aged 10-13 to join our exciting new summer group. We are recognizing that some girls this age start dropping out of sports and activities they previously enjoyed. Our goal is to encourage girls to stay active and eat well. Building self-esteem and learning to have a positive body image are also important parts of this program.
When? July 6-10, 13-17; 10:30 am-1:00 pm
Where? Kitimat Child Development Centre
1515 Kingfisher Avenue
What? Each session will consist of two parts:
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A fun activity in a supportive environment
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Cooking a healthy lunch
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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION
Parental involvement is an important part of making inclusive education work. As a parent
you are a vital partner in your child’s education and are encouraged to be actively involved.
This handbook has been prepared to assist parents in understanding special education
services in the Coast Mountain School District. The term “parent” used in this handbook is
meant to refer to caregivers or family members as well. /...view booklet
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May's Newsletter posted....
see newsletter page
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2009-2010 Approved Local School Calendar
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Attention! Reschedule!
Please note that due to the Provincial All Candidates Debate being held in Kitimat on Wednesday, May 6th, the School District's Kitimat Budget Consultation Public Forum has been rescheduled to: Tuesday, May 12 @ 7:00 p.m. at the MESS Cafeteria.
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Roarrrrrrrr! It's Jungle Time! May 1st!
It's time for our Jungle Book KIDS play and we're requesting that with every family attending they bring a non-perishable item for the local food bank! We look forward to seeing all of you at the performance on Friday, May1st....curtain up!
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Riverlodge Fun Days
Summer is on it's way and Riverlodge is full of activties for kids, AND adults...
see our Recreation page for the lastest program flyer
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Cyberbullying Must-Have!
A Kitimat Schools’ Perspective
How Cyber-Bullying is Impacting Student Learning
If you didn't have a chance to make it to the Cyberbulling Awareness session on the 28th, or even if you did, here is the slideshow that is FULL of information every concerned parent/guardian should be aware of! Technologoy is forcing our kids into a new social environment where they can lose themselves or jeopardize their/their family's safety. This slideshow is worth the time to look at and even if you skim through it and take in only half of the information, it will be worth your time!
[get slideshow here]..this a large file so please be patient.
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Update to Roots of Empathy
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April's Newsletter posted....
see newsletter page
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KIDS HAVE STRESS TOO!
A free workshop sponsored by the Child Development Centre:
Kids have Stress Too! is for parents of 5-7 year olds. The program is 3 sessions that can help parents understand and learn tools for kids dealing with stress.
Tuesdays: May 5,12, 19
6:30 - 8:30pm
Kildala School Library
To register: phone 250-632-3144 x.30
or email lcouto@kitimatcdc.ca
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Kitimat Meetings
If you need a list of any Kitimat Meetings pertaining to the school system here is the information in .pdf format, click here
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Upcoming Workshops:
:: My Tween and Me
Created for mothers and fathers of children 7 - 12 years of age. An entertaining, informative program that will help you learn how to make connections with your tween! [read more]
See poster here
:: Rainbows
Separation, divorce, death, incarceration, foster care; these are big things for children to process and Rainbows can help with a safe and supportive environment to foster emotions. [read more]
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The Smallest Voices
Vandalism is a horrible thing for anyone to encounter in their community; and it's a shame that even the children have to face it in their everyday surroundings such as their school. We want to share a letter written by a student of Roy Wilcox that wants to state he cares by sending out a request to the local RCMP.
[read the letter]
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Passport to Education
The Coast Mountain School District recently purchased license rights to some education websites that you can access at home. please check them out as often as you like. Login Info:
username: cmsd82user
password: olbcmsd82
The websites:
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As Concerned Parents/Teachers/Community
With the ability to reach people directly into their homes the Internet sometimes can send a message that really needs to be shared and addressed. Here are some wonderful sites that are very insightful, and full of information:
-Securing a bright future for our students: When Will They Learn
-Video Presentation: What I want for my Children
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Smart Thinking
Roy Wilcox now has one 77" SMART Board interactive whiteboards in use in the school. SMART Board is an audio-visual tool for classroom/school use. It helps teachers create lessons that engage students of all ages and learning styles; it helps energize lessons and motivate learners. Combining the simplicity of a whiteboard with the power of a computer, the interactive whiteboard lets teachers control applications by touching the screen with their finger or writing with the pen tool. [more details]
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Daily Physical Activity
In coordination with the Ministry of Education and Healthy Schools Roy Wilcox students are now incorporating 30 minutes of Daily Physical Activity, DPA, into their daily instruction. On Monday assembly the entire school partakes in the 30 minutes of DPA together with music and team leaders and the rest of the week the classes exercise in their classes.
Health Canada recommends that children and youth achieve 90 minutes of physical activity a day to ensure optimal growth. By offering K-9 students 30 minutes of activity daily and requiring grades 10 – 12 students to complete 150 minutes of physical activity a week, the Ministry of Education will help students fulfil that recommendation. Students are encouraged to be active for more than just the minimum daily activity time.
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Out of School Care Topic
With 'Out of School Care' being a vital concern to the community of Kitimat we wanted to post the following letter from the Kitimat Child Development Centre on issues regarding If you have any questions or concerns you can contact the Kitimat CDC at 250.632.3144 or by email at: info@kitimatcdc.ca
This letter is to inform you of the service we are trying to ensure is happening in our
community and asking for your support for the program. We are asking if you can
encourage parents to register their children in our program and thus with full enrolment
ensure the continued viability of the program. Unfortunately if we can’t come up with
some solutions we will not be able to continue to provide out of school care.
Helpful with this
application, for funding, would be letters of support from the PAC parents outlining the importance of
quality licensed out of school/after school care providing a range of activities that
enhance a student’s development. /... read more
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Recreation
We just want to bring your attention to the top tab bar where there is a 'Recreation' link; here you'll be able to view or print off holiday schedules and events that your children, and family members, may be interested in!
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Traffic Safety
Traffic safety is still an ongoing issue and we are looking at having the RCMP come and teach the children about road safety. Also, we have a few parents who have stepped forward willing to donate their time as volunteer crossing guards. That is great! Thank you...However, we need at least 6 parents to step forward before the RCMP will offer a training session. If you are able to donate anytime, please let me know ASAP. Please remember to use the Harvest Church for pick ups and please use the CONTROLLED DESIGNATED parking lot for drop offs. Please also avoid stopping near the crosswalks as this can block the view of a child walking across the road. The roads are getting slippery and we cannot stop as quickly. Please be careful and take your time...Let's keep our children safe. ...posted Nov. 22/08
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CARSWELL STREET RESIDENTS’ REQUEST:
Several Carswell Street families have expressed a genuine concern not only
for the safety of our students, but for their RIGHT to come and go from their
driveways at any time during the day.
The official pick up and drop off area for our school is the Haisla Church
parking lot.
Also:
Section 189(1) of the motor vehicle act states:
- Vehicles must not park within 6 meters of the
approach side of a crosswalk. - Vehicles must not park on a crosswalk.
The fine for this is $40.
Please respect the RIGHTS of these families! Thank you for your support.
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Cell Phones:
Many children are being afforded the privilege of cell phones at a younger age. Surprisingly, many elementary school aged children have one. School District Policy is very clear on this issue:
"....can be disruptive to the educational environment and is not acceptable. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary measures and confiscation of the cell phone." There is a land line telephone in almost every room at Roy Wilcox. Students need not bring a cell phone to school.
Bikes:
Please make sure to secure your bike with a good lock. There have been some thefts in the past.
