Hello Hatzic Families,
This week did not end with the same sunny weather we have been spoiled with lately. There is a possibility of snow on Monday so please listening to the radio or check the Mission School District Website for any updates on possible school closures. We celebrated Lunar New Year this week and enjoyed noodles and rice on Wednesday. It was great to see all the Jerseys today.
Attached to this email:
- Parent Information from Coffee Talk – January 28, 2025
- Monthly Letter from Health Unit
- Simply Foods – February Menu
Books for Bedtime – February 5th
- Books for Bedtime ages 6 and under are welcome to come to the gym for crafts, stations, stories and snacks
- We will be providing a picnic style dinner with “snacky” foods
- Meet us in the gym from 5 to 6 pm and you can wear your PJs
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
- This Week’s Session: January 28
- Today we learned more about emotion Regulation.
- Here is the video link: Emotion Regulation.
- Please join next Tuesday, February 3rd, for an important discussion on Survival Care for the Caregiver.
- This discussion will be led by the ICY Teams’ Clinical Counsellor, Bernadette Theissen .
Mountain Bike Club
- We are looking into starting a Mountain Bike Club after school on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 starting in February – Grade 3 and up
- Permission Slips going home on Monday Feb 3rd – start up February 12th (depending on the trail conditions – snowless)
- Our club will be joining other schools and will be riding in Heritage Park on the hiking/biking trails (not the gravel path). Our club would ride from the school to the Heritage Park trails and back to the school for pickup
- If your child is interested in the Mountain Bike Club, they should be comfortable riding their bike on a gravel path/off road
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
Noon Hour Supervisors
- Got some spare time in the middle of the day … we are looking for noon hour supervisors – casual/part time positions available
- Please reach out and the office can support you in applying to work as a noon hour supervisor
PAC News
- Munch a Lunch is updated for the next 3 months of hot lunches
- Watch for up-and-coming Fundraisers: Seeds (beginning of February) and Neufeld farms (end of February)
Bake Sales coming up
- 2 bakes sales coming up – Donations needed
- February 11 - Please support the outdoor garden area in getting some much-needed update by donating bake goods for a bake sale hosted by the kindergarten classes
- February 12 – During student learning conferences the PAC will be hosting a bake sale in the Library – donation will be greatly appreciated
Upcoming Dates
- February 4 – Coffee Talk @ 8:30 am
- February 5 – Books for Bedtime from 5 to 6 pm
- February 11 – Coffee Talk @ 8:30 am
- February 11 – Bake Sale
- February 12 – Indigenous Cultural Day
- February 12 - Student Learning Conferences from 2:30 to 7:30 pm
- February 14 – Professional Development Day – No school
- February 17 – Family Day – No school
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
