Dear Families,
I hope this message finds everyone healthy and continuing to manage as well as possible. I just wanted to touch base with families before the weekend. Thank you for everyone’s ongoing flexibility and support as our staff collectively works to keep the kids connected with some learning opportunities. Although this is not an ideal way to learn, there are definitely, some very creative virtual learning opportunities occurring. I even went on a virtual tour of the Recycling Centre with the Salmon Pod today! Please use these learning activities and materials in a manner that works best for your family context. We really want to be a support during this crazy time and not place further pressures onto any family.
If any family is still interested in accessing additional fun reading materials or math games they are now available on our c̓əsqənelə school website under the library tab. Online books like the Pete the Cat series and Harry Potter at home activities are all available in the Online Resources section on the right side of the screen under Literacy and Math tabs. A couple of websites require a password (most do not) – these are attached.
In talking with people this week, it still sounded like one of the common themes, was how to best talk with children about our current situation and manage their stress and anxiety. I just wanted to highlight again the Ministry of Education website called Keep Learning BC that has recently put together for families to help navigate our current challenging context. It has a lot of very useful information about how to talk to your children, manage stress and anxiety within your family, how to organize the kids daily routines in a healthy manner, and many other resources.
As always, if there is anything that you feel our school may be able to assist with to support your child(ren) please do not hesitate to give me a call or email. I hope to see everyone back at c̓əsqənelə in the not too distant future!
Sincerely,
Mr. Wheatley