Monday, April 8

• Solar Eclipse – Based on recommendations from Fraser Health, we have adjusted our recess time slightly to avoid having the children outside at 10:42. The teachers have lots of resources at their disposal to discuss and teach about this amazing natural phenomenon.

Tuesday, April 9

• Have a great day!

Wednesday, April 10

• District Reading Link Challenge – congratualtions to the team of Aveera, Esme, Ella, Evelyn, Nora and Alex (also known as team Oreo Mess) who will be representing PH at this event.
• Fire Drill
• Track and Field practice after lunch for students in grades 4 & 5. A reminder to bring good running shoes and a water bottle (as well as other weather dependant items i.e sun screen, hat, wind breaker)
• Our School Liason Officer, Constable Porter, will be speaking to our grades 6 and 7 students about online safety.

Thursday, April 11

• Have a great day!

Friday, April 12

• First Hot Lunch of Term 3 – thank you to the parents involved in this great endevour!
• Track and Field practice

Upcoming dates!

April 9 – End of Ramadan

April 13 – Vaisakhi

April 16 – PAC Meeting – All Pebble Hill parents are welcome

April 17 – Early Dismissal (2 pm) – Teachers prepare for Student Led Conferences

April 18 – Early Dismissal (2 pm) – Student Led Conferences

May 8 – Regional Track and Field Meet @ South Delta Secondary

May 14 – District Track and Field Meet @ North Delta Secoondary

May 17 – Professional Development Day (school not in session)

May 20 – Victoria Day

May 25 – Pebble Hill celebrates its 50th Anniversary. Please plan to join us!

Fundraising Information

Please see below for PH PAC Fundraising Initiatives (A big thank you to all parents involved in fund raising!)

Neufelds fundraiser!! 

Ordering is open now until 11:59pm on April 12th!

Pickup is April 18th 4-4:45pm in front of the school.

Please use our link to order: 

https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2024-pebble-hill-elementary/ref/em

Family Sessions on the topic of Social Media Awareness

The Ministry of Education has announced new dates for online Family Sessions on the topic of Social Media Awareness. These sessions are meant for caregivers and children aged 10 and up.

 Dates: Wednesday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 16.

Time: All sessions take place from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

The sessions can be accessed at the following link: erase Family Sessions (saferschoolstogether.com)

Student Learning Survey 2023/2024 – Parent Survey – Have your say!

The Provincial Student Learning Survey is unique in its scope, size and usefulness to schools. It gathers information from parents/guardians/caregivers, teachers, and students on topics related to school environment, safety, and achievement. The information is used for planning in individual schools and provides a district and provincial perspective. Early in 2024 the Student Learning Survey will be given to students, their parents/guardians/caregivers, and all school staff. We encourage parents/guardians/caregivers to participate in this survey, as the results are important in identifying and celebrating current strengths, as well as determining where the school needs to focus improvement. The surveys contain standard questions for the Province – in addition, questions from the school and/or district that focus on local conditions or issues may be included.

The survey can be completed electronically and can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey.

Any computer with an Internet connection can be used, and access to the e-survey is simple and secure. The survey can be accessed through the link with or without an anonymous logon code by selecting the school district and school name where your child attends school. Provincial, District and School Reports for previous years can be viewed at the same site under the Results section. The e-survey site will be open until May 3rd.

Looking to better understand your child’s behaviour?

Family Smart has monthly online and in person events to help. Work shops like:

Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 9 to 12

and many more…

Check out their calendar here

Homestay Families Needed!

DO SOMETHING GREAT!

Student Vacations during the School Year

Please understand that teachers are not required to provide study materials/assignments for students who are away on vacation during school days. Students may read everyday, keep a travel journal with facts related to the destination (in full sentences and/or well written paragraphs) and practice math facts (extension: math related word problems). Happy travels!

Monday, Jan. 22

• Taekwondo sessions – each class will receive 1-2 sessions this week with an instructor from Chang’s Taekwondo

Tuesday, Jan. 23

• Taekwondo sessions continue

Wednesday, Jan. 24

• Late French Immersion presentation for Grade 5 students (postponed last week)

Thursday, Jan. 25

• Taekwondo sessions continue
• Casual Day

Friday, Jan. 26

• Professional Development Day – Most of our staff will be diving deeper with their learning regarding Math Minds – Classes not in session

Upcoming dates!

February 10th – Lunar New Year

February 12th – First day of Kindergarten Registration at Pebble Hill

Parent Information

Please see below for PH PAC Fundraising Initiatives (A big thank you to all parents involved in fund raising!)

Atlantis Day Spa:

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC ALERT!

*Please pass this message along to anyone who transports your children to school. The city by-law officer has informed us that there will be times when they are ticketing cars that are stopped or parked contrary to posted signage.  This may include cars left unattended in the drop-off/pick-up zone in front of the school.
 
Please stop and/or park only where permitted (Please pay close attention to road signs!)

Please leave for school with ample time in the morning and/or afternoon to either safely drop-off or pick-up students or to park legally and walk students onto the school grounds.

* Please avoid use of the school roundabout. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the roundabout, especially during drop-off/pick-up times. Please help to keep traffic moving at a safe pace in school zones.

With the exception of the two fundraiser parking stalls won by specific parents, please refrain from driving into the Staff Parking Lot.

PLEASE HELP TO KEEP STUDENTS SAFE! DRIVERS, PLEASE OBEY TRAFFIC RULES & SIGNAGE, ESPECIALLY IN SCHOOL ZONES.

Student Vacations during the School Year

Please understand that teachers are not required to provide study materials/assignments for students who are away on vacation during school days. Students may read everyday, keep a travel journal with facts related to the destination (in full sentences and/or well written paragraphs) and practice math facts (extension: math related word problems). Happy travels!

Monday, Dec. 4

• Please ensure students come to school dressed for the possibility of very wet weather. A change of clothes (with socks!) is sometimes needed after outdoor play. Please send students in appropriate footwear as they are sure to encounter puddles while playing outside!

• At the beginning of the week, students will start to prepare for Pebble Hill’s Food Drive to support Deltassist that begins this Wednesday, December 6! Please check food donations for expiry dates before students start bringing items to school on Wednesday. Thank-you to the Grade 7 Leadership Team for collecting the food from classrooms and organizing it into boxes.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Have a great day!

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Wednesday, Dec. 6 – 13

• Pebble Hill’s Food Drive for Deltassist begins today! Please bring non-perishable items to class for pick-up by the Grade 7 Volunteers. Please carefully check donations to ensure items have not expired. 

Thursday, Dec. 7

We wish celebrating families all the best for a very Happy Hanukkah! December 7 – 15

Friday, Dec. 8

• Dairy Queen Hot Lunch Day! Hot Lunch Days are PAC supported school fundraisers. Thanks, Parent Volunteers! (Placed orders are available to view on Munch-a-Lunch online.

Upcoming dates!

Tuesday, December 5: In partnership with the Ministry’s Erase strategy, due to high demand, the school district is offering an additional “Social Media Awareness” Family Session.
This 60 minute session will be held virtually via Zoom. If interested, please click the link below:
Social Media Awareness

Wednesday, December 6 through Wednesday, December 13: Pebble Hill’s Grade 7 Leadership Team coordinates the school’s support of Deltassist’s Food Drive! Please see details in a section of notes below.

Thursday, December 7 through Friday, December 15: Happy Hanukkah!

Friday, December 8: Dairy Queen Hot Lunch (Orders placed through Munch-a-Lunch online) Thank-you to parent volunteers who organize and run the Hot Lunch Program! This is an enormous job and a valued PAC fundraiser for the school.

Tuesday, December 12: Choir/Band Concerts at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Doors open at 1:15pm and 6:15pm.

Wednesday, December 13: Purdy’s Fundraiser order pick-up day! Please meet PAC members distributing orders at the school front from 3:00pm to 3:30pm. Contact Megan at megmac@telus.net for alternate pick-up options, if needed. Thank-you!

Tuesday, December 19: School-wide Holiday Concerts at 1:30pm and 6:30pm. Doors open at 1:15pm and 6:15pm.

Thursday, December 21: Spirit Day! Wear red & green – tis the season theme!

Thursday, December 21: Hot Dog Lunch Day! (Orders placed through Munch-a-Lunch online)

Thursday, December 21: Gingerbread Day for students in the gym during the afternoon. Details provided by classroom teachers closer to the date.

Friday, December 22: Last day of school before Winter Break. See you again on January 8, 2024!

IMPORTANT TRAFFIC ALERT!

*Please pass this message along to anyone who transports your children to school. The city by-law officer has informed us that there will be times when they are ticketing cars that are stopped or parked contrary to posted signage.  This may include cars left unattended in the drop-off/pick-up zone in front of the school.
 
Please stop and/or park only where permitted (Please pay close attention to road signs!)

Please leave for school with ample time in the morning and/or afternoon to either safely drop-off or pick-up students or to park legally and walk students onto the school grounds.

* Please avoid use of the school roundabout. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the roundabout, especially during drop-off/pick-up times. Please help to keep traffic moving at a safe pace in school zones.

With the exception of the two fundraiser parking stalls won by specific parents, please refrain from driving into the Staff Parking Lot.

PLEASE HELP TO KEEP STUDENTS SAFE! DRIVERS, PLEASE OBEY TRAFFIC RULES & SIGNAGE, ESPECIALLY IN SCHOOL ZONES.

Student Vacations during the School Year

Please understand that teachers are not required to provide study materials/assignments for students who are away on vacation during school days. Students may read everyday, keep a travel journal with facts related to the destination (in full sentences and/or well written paragraphs) and practice math facts (extension: math related word problems). Happy travels!

December 6 through December 13: PH supports Deltassist Food Security Programs 

*Please note: We must not donate expired food. Please carefully check item expiry dates. Thank-you!

Deltassist has several programs that respond to crisis and gaps in services that have no formal funding other that donations from the community. Here are items they are in immediate need of:

Examples:

DELTASSIST – Most needed items

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/

Medication requirements for students:

Fraser Health’s Healthy Back-to-School Guide:

* Please remember that Delta Schools are scent-free zones due to the high sensitivity and/or allergic reactions of some students & staff. Please help by joining by avoiding scented products. Thank-you!