Posted: February 20, 2023

Week of Feb. 20th, 2023

Happy Family Day Skyhawks Parents & Guardians!

I hope all of you had a chance to take a breath this weekend and spend some quality time with your family. I’ve thinking about family a lot lately… as parents we spend a lot of time and energy focused on providing for our families.  It’s our passion, our calling, and often we choose to do it everyday.  However, there needs to be balance in what we do – to remember that our family needs us too!  Family Day is a great reminder that though we strive and work hard everyday – time with our family should always come first.  So this weekend – take time to make intentional memories with those that you love!
Here’s the SCOOP!

THE WEEK AHEAD AT HD STAFFORD

PICTURES FROM LAST WEEK!

NEW INFORMATION TO SHARE:

New Staff:

• Please join us in welcoming NICOLE RATEL who will be joining us in Green 8, covering Ms. Hesketh’s maternity leave.
• Also, we are excited to have LAUREN REINDERS who will be joining us as an SEA in the complex resource room.
• Welcome Nicole and Lauren!

The White Hatter Presentation (Digital Literacy and Internet Safety Presentation):

We will be having a Digital Literacy and Internet Safety for Middle School Students presentation from The White Hatter on Tuesday February 28^th, 1:00-2:30pm. Please stay tuned for more information.

In the meantime be sure to check out the website full of great tools for parents!

This week is calling for freezing temperatures and maybe even some snow. Just a reminder to reduce the risk of slip and falls during the icy weather: when possible, please tell your children to follow the designated walking paths and avoid shortcuts and unsalted areas. Also, walk slowly and deliberately in icy areas and expect the pavement and sidewalks to be slippery.

Also a reminder as the weather gets increasingly cold and wet,  please send your children to school with appropriate clothing and footwear as many students ( especially in the snow) do love to go outside!

 

Community Room Homework Club on Wednesdays! Let your Kiddos know!

• Homework club started on September 28 and will run from 3-4 on Wednesdays in the Community Room. Students will receive academic support and build positive relationships. The first half of homework club we will work on homework and from 3:30 to 4:00 we’ll change gears and do fun activities together! We’re looking forward to seeing you there! A huge thank you to Langley Church (Youth unlimited) for their support. See Mrs. Sandher if you would like to join any after-school activities.
• The Breakfast Program  Students can enjoy light breakfast items between 8:00-8:30. Students will enter through the exterior doors of the Community Room, and when the bell rings they will line up with their classes. The breakfast program is for all kiddos!
• LUNCH PROGRAM: The lunch program is for families who need extra support. Please contact Mrs. Sandher, our Community Coordinator, at Ksandher@sd35.bc.ca, if your child needs clothing, food, and/or other support.

FORMS, FEES, & LOCKERS

Lockers have now been distributed to all classes and students, however we are hoping to finish collecting school fees and online permission forms as soon as possible.  If you can please do the following:

• Pay your school fees using the SchoolCashOnline link here.
• Complete the Online permission forms that also on your SchoolCashOnline account.

STAFFORD ATHLETICS & AFTER SCHOOL EVENTS

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REMINDERS

SKYHAWKS ONLINE STORE IS LIVE!

We are very excited to roll out the new online Skyhawks Apparel Store to all staff, students and our Stafford community!

STAYING CONNECTED:

• HDSMS will continue to work towards being a completely paperless school when it comes to communication with parents. In order to stay informed, please be sure you use at least one of the following on-line methods:
  • Email: send your information to tdick@sd35.bc.ca or alyon@sd35.bc.ca to ensure you are on our parent email list.
  • Attendance: If your child is going to be away from school – you can email hdsattendance@sd35.bc.ca to report the absence.
  • Twitter: Follow our feed at twitter.com/HDSMSskyhawks
  • Instagram: Follow us at instagram.com/HDSMSskyhawks
  • Website: Stay up-to-date at sd35.bc.ca

PAC NEWS:

Upcoming Popcorn Dates:

• Wait for announcement for new dates starting after Spring Break

Upcoming Hawk’s Nest Dates:

• Wed March 8th – Grade 6 Hawksnest

Upcoming Hot Lunch Dates:

Munchalunch ordering for hot lunches – deadline is usually one week before.

• Tuesday Feb 21st – StrEATS – order cut off Monday Feb 6th
• Friday March 10th – Little Caesar’s Pizza – order cut off Thurs Mar 2nd

(If you have a Grade 6 child and were previously registered at a different school or need an account at two different schools and you’re having trouble setting up your account, please email support@munchalunch.com for help)

Upcoming PAC meetings:

6:30pm in the HD Stafford Library Commons room.

• Wednesday, April 12th

If you have any questions or if you are interested to volunteer at our PAC initiatives, please contact hdsmspac@gmail.com

Keep updated with PAC fundraisers and info through Facebook and Instagram at:

Neufelds frozen savoury and sweet items Fundraiser:

• Ordering April 3-19th, Pick up Sat, April 29th, 10am

Krispy Kreme Donuts Fundraiser!

• Thursday April 6th (pre-ordered boxes will be delivered to students’ classrooms)
• Keep an eye out for ordering through Munchalunch

PAC bake sale Fundraiser!

• Thursday, March 9th
• Baked goods available at lunch, after school and during evening parent-teacher interviews
• Volunteers needed for baked good donations and selling. Look out for the signup genius link this week.

HDSMS Parent Group

HDStafford Middle School PAC

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PAC GENERAL INFORMATION:

Our PAC works to help create effective partnerships between the school and parent community. Building the triangle of support between parent, school, and child will create powerful learning opportunities and ensure our children’s success.

Each and every parent or guardian is a member of our PAC. We encourage you to join us for the monthly meetings to participate in the building of PAC community and create learning opportunities for your child.

The 2022/23 HDSMS PAC EXECUTIVE:

Please direct any general questions to hdsmspac@gmail.com

FROM THE LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS:

Can’t wait to share all the awesome literacy events coming this year.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTS FOR PARENTS:

FROM THE DISTRICT: