Feb 2, 2023 – Hyland Heights Parent Update
Dear Parents and Guardians, please see below for some updates from Hyland Heights
Black History Month – Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, Black Futures – Feb 2023
At our first school assembly our Black Student Alliance presented an introduction to the activities at HHES during February to recognize Black History Month. We read, sang and learned a little bit about Martin Luther King Jr. This month and for the rest of this school year, our BSA will be in classrooms doing read alouds, drumming and dance activities and sharing knowledge about Black achievements and Black culture. They will be doing daily announcements and will be organizing an assembly for later in the month.
Next week, we have a Dance Presentation by GET which is a community-based group (Gathering, Evolving, Transforming) who are offering this presentation for Black History Month through their CEP (Cultural Education Program) and they focus on Black Joy. We will be flying the Pan-African Flag for the month of February.
Rock, Paper, Scissors to solve small problems
Also at our assembly, we have introduced a conflict resolution strategy to solve small problems like, “whose turn is it next? I want to be IT first!! That was on the line!!”. Students were treated to 4 skits put on by Mr. Findlayter’s grade 5/6 class to explain how and when to use RPS to solve problems. If the problems were bigger, students are asked to get an adult at school to help. Try RPS at home and see if it works for your family!! We are going to have a school wide RPS competition and the winning class will become our RPS representatives! They will help promote RPS at HHES!
Spirit Days – February 2023
All of our Spirit Days are opportunities for learning and discussion:
Feb 3 – Wear Red for Heart Disease
Feb 10 –Hawks Colours Day
Feb 13 – Wear Purple for International Epilepsy Day
Feb 14 – Wear Red, Pink or White for Valentine’s Day
Feb 17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day
Feb 21 – Mardi Gras Day – wear Purple, Green or Gold
Feb 23 – Anti Bullying – Wear Pink
Other important dates:
Feb 14 – Report Cards available online – more info to come
Feb 20 – Family Day -No School
Feb 22 – Grade 8 Grad Photo Day
Weather:
The weather has been very unpredictable this winter. Please check the forecast regularly and remind your children to dress appropriately for the expected weather. Boots, Gloves Coats and Hats are essential. For our primary and junior students, snowpants are highly recommended.
Stay warm and safe from all of us at Hyland Heights
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