Hello Hatzic Families,
The first week back from a break is always the hardest with getting back into a routine, sleeping properly, and eating during a specific time. The students and staff were happy to see everyone and there were lots of stories to share. Today we were honoured to have some lovely people share about Metis Culture. Students tried making music with spoons and learned how to jig. Today was also save an Eagle Day. Our school adopted an eagle nest through the Hancock Wildlife Foundation. Unfortunately, the nest and camera in the Mission area is not reliable, so we adopted a nest in White Rock, BC - https://hancockwildlife.org/
Attached to this email:
- Information about Mission Soccer Club
- Coffee Connect Family Flyer
- Parent Information from Coffee Talk – January 7, 2025
Kindergarten Registration
- Kindergarten Registration starts online on January 20 at 6 am and will remain open until January 24th at 6 pm. See the Mission School District Website for more information
- Registration is based on date and time system. Your registration date and time may be used to determine if your student will be on a waitlist
- This is the link to use on January 15th or go to the Mission School District website
- https://www.mpsd.ca/Schools/K-reg/Pages/default.aspx#/=
- After January 24th you will be contacted by the school to bring in your documentation and official registration papers
Coffee Talks at Hatzic Elementary
- We are excited to be offering a series of Parent Coffee Talks on Tuesday Mornings from 8:30 to 10 am from now until Spring Break – coffee/tea/light snacks will be provided
- If you have a baby or toddler that you need to bring they are welcome and a small toy selection will be available
- You do not need to attend all sessions
- Last Weeks Session:
- "Happy New Year! This week we began our Morning Connects. Our first session we talked about why it can be so tricky to tell if our kids are on track, going through a phase, as opposed to struggling with something more, or beyond behaviours.
- For those of you unable to attend we would like to share the videos and resources with you (attached to this email)
- We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday January 14th where we will be talking about "Parenting when Anxiety Shows up as Anger"
Garden Boxes
- We are looking for any adult volunteers (during school hours) to help support intermediate students with making cedar garden boxes.
- Students have limited experience with using power tools
- If you are interested in helping please contact – Mrs. Ell or Ms. Barrett
- Marijke.ell@mpsd.ca or Jaclyn.barrett@mpsd.ca
Donations – Breakfast program or Playground
- If you would like to support one of our food programs (Breakfast Club, Lunch Club, Sharing Shelf or our snack tables) please reach out to the office to find out what is needed or make an online donation through the link below
- https://www.mpsd.ca/District/adminpro/fin/Documents/6.6.1%20Charitable%20Donation%20Form.pdf
- Or stop by the office to donate and pick up a paper copy of the tax receipt paperwork
- All donations over $25 (purchased items must come with a receipt) will be eligible for a tax receipt
- Please be very specific to what school and program you are donating towards
PAC News
- Munch a Lunch is updated for the next 3 months of hot lunches – Deadline today
- Next PAC meeting on Friday, Jan 24 at 8:45 am
Upcoming Dates
- January 14 – Coffee Talk @ 8:30 am
- January 20 to 24 – Kindergarten Registration
- January 21 - Coffee Talk @ 8:30 am
- January 22 – Family Night: Painting
- January 24 – PAC Meeting @ 8:45 am
- January 28 - Coffee Talk @ 8:30 am
- January 29 – Lunar New Year – Year of the Snake
- January 31 – Jersey Day
Have an amazing weekend and see you on Monday!
All the best,
Chandy
Chandy Ritter
Principal at Hatzic Elementary
604-826-2481
Chandy.ritter@mpsd.ca
