Callie's Backpacks

This winter season we would like to help our friend Callie help the homeless.  Callie is a friend of ours that used to come to this school. When Callie was in grade 5, she learned of how there are many people living on our streets with nothing at all, so she created Callie’s Backpacks.

Callie collects backpacks and many different items that people need to survive and feel comfortable. Once she has collected the items, she distributes them to people in need. So far she has handed out over 200 backpacks, but there is still a need for more.

When you and your family come to the winter concert, please bring some items that will help fill the backpacks. Here are some items that would be helpful.

·       Backpack ·       Blankets ·       Warm socks ·       Mitts ·       Scarves ·       Hats ·       Deodorant

·       Toothpaste ·       Toothbrush ·       Soap ·       Packaged Snacks ·       Lip gloss ·       Travel size hand cream ·       Travel Mugs

We will put boxes outside the office for collection during the week, and at the doors of the gym during the winter concert.

Thank you for your support!

Winter Concert Dec. 2

Parent Council Fundraiser

Gourmet Kitchen Orders

Ready to be Picked Up

Thursday, November 26

3:00-7:00 PM

In the Large Lunchroom

*due to the nature of this fundraiser most items

need to be refrigerated or frozen so please

do NOT forget to pick up your order*

Thank you for your support in this fundraiser.

Stevenson-Britannia

Parent Council

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Stevenson Britannia! What better way to promote reading to our students than by supporting this important literary event. Book Fair will be held in conjunction with Student led conferences on the evening of November 26 and the morning of November 27.

You’ll find hundreds of quality books at our Book Fair with a wide assortment for all reading levels. There will be games and a door prize for families who visit. You could win $50 in books – $25 for your family PLUS $25 for your child’s classroom!

Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website at www.scholastic.ca/bookfairs to read reviews of the featured books. You can also watch book trailers and author videos with your child on the BookTube page.

Don’t forget to mark the Book Fair dates on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you during our Scholastic Book Fair and thank you in advance for supporting this great literary event. Thank you for believing in books and the impact of reading on your child’s future.

CONFERENCES

Dear Parents/Guardians: 

Student-Led Conferences are on: Thursday, Nov. 26th 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on: Friday, Nov. 27th 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

On November 25, you will be receiving your child(ren)’s first term report card. Please read over the report card with your child(ren) and celebrate their hard work and accomplishments at school this fall.

We have made a change from last year due to some feedback that some parents want to have a private meeting time with their child(ren)’s teachers. So, we are offering both Student-Led Conferences and Parent-Teacher Conferences.

For Student-Led Conferences, we will continue to have an Open House format. Therefore, it is not necessary to make an appointment. You are welcome to come to the school when you can during the above mentioned time. This Open House format is intended to give you the flexibility to bring your child(ren) to the school when it is convenient for you and have your child(ren) show you their learning. This is a time to celebrate your child(ren)’s accomplishments and progress in school and to make connections with the Stevenson staff and other families in our school.

For Parent-Teacher Conferences, please call the school to arrange an appointment during the above mentioned time with your child(ren)’s teachers. This is an opportunity to speak with teachers without your children present regarding any concerns or any private matters that are not appropriate to discuss during the Open House celebration of learning.

If you cannot make it to either of these events, please call the school. Our teachers would be glad to schedule a time to meet or speak over the phone with you. We value having good communication with you and we also love showing you the great things students are doing at school.  Our phone number is: 204-832-1359.

We look forward to seeing you and celebrating with you.

REPORT CARDS

First term report cards go home this Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Make sure to take time with your child to read about all of his/her accomplishments and celebrate their learning!

Bus Cancellation

Metro superintendents check the weather in the morning and make a determination as to whether or not buses are cancelled for the day in the Metro area. -45 degrees Celsius or colder (with windchill) and or severe snowstorms are a couple of the determining factors. Once a decision is made to cancel school buses, a synrevoice message will then be sent out to parents and principals. The news media is also alerted to cancellations and Division websites are updated to reflect any announcement. Parents of bussed students can then determine whether or not they want to send/drive their children to school.

As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call the school at 204-832-1359.