Feb 9th, 2024
Next Wednesday February 14th, the Brackendale leadership club is inviting students to the Friendship Dance.
We are fundraising for the Squamish SPCA, if you are able to bring a donation that is much appreciated!
UPCOMING PAC MEETING - TUES FEB 13TH
Join us for the monthly PAC meeting next week!
Date: Tues, Feb 13th
Time: 6:30pm
Location: School Library
Childcare provided on site.
All parents and caregivers are welcome.
We will be discussing some upcoming extracurricular activities at the school, and our Spring events calendar! Please join us.
If you cannot attend a meeting, but would like to volunteer at an upcoming event or for hot lunch, please email [email protected]
FEBRUARY- MONTH OF KINDNESS & FRIENDSHIP
February at BRE is a time when we all focus on kindness, empathy and gratitude. Student leadership is planning a Friendship Dance on Feb. 14th and we will have a Friendship theme for our school assembly on Feb. 27th.
Many children like to celebrate friendship on Valentine’s Day by giving something to their classmates. Our school values include taking care of the environment, promoting healthy habits, and supporting equity amongst students.
For these reasons, we ask that your child bring only paper cards to share on Valentine’s Day (please do not send candy, toys, or any other extra items to hand out). You are also welcome to help your child make their own Valentines. Handmade cards are equally valued.
If your child participates, please ensure that they have a Valentine for every child in their class. Your classroom teacher can provide a list of student first names. Teachers will choose the time of day that works best for students to hand out cards.
Thank you for helping us to celebrate friendship at Brackendale in a kind, healthy, environmentally friendly way!
HOT LUNCHES 2024
Sign-up now on Munch-A-Lunch for the next one or the next 3 months!
https://munchalunch.com/schools/brackendale/
Panago/Freshii Feb 14 order cutoff
HOT LUNCH DAY FEB 22
Panago/Freshii March 5 order cutoff
HOT LUNCH DAY MARCH 13
White Spot April 2 order cutoff
HOT LUNCH DAY APRIL 10
LIBRARY NEWS
Feeding Futures
Feeding Futures has provided our school a limited number of grocery gift cards to assist families this February. Please call or email Ms Frizzle should you like an Independent or Save-On gift card and she will set one aside for you to pick up.
The Feeding Futures Initiative has begun in our district as a way to address the immediate need for feeding students and helping reduce the challenges of rising food costs for families who need it most. Please reach out should you have any questions.
604-898-3651
FREE VIRTUAL SESSIONS ON YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE
The Ministry’s Mental Health and Substance Use branch in partnership with adolescent Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Hayley Watson, will be hosting free virtual sessions on youth substance use for parents/guardians, caregivers, and caring adults.
Dr. Watson will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and resources to equip participants with the tools needed to guide their children and youth toward making positive choices when it comes to substance use.
Key Takeaways for Participants:
- Learn why children/teenagers are drawn to substances
- Understand what causes and maintains substance use disorder and needs
- Increase your child’s ability to make positive choices about substances
- Acquire practical conversation tools for discussing substances in the home
Please find below the session dates and registration:
- February 20, 6:00 – 7:30 pm PST - Click here to Register
- February 22, 6:00 – 7:30 pm PST – Click here to Register
- February 28, 6:00 – 7:30 pm PST - Click here to Register
Discover Luge
The Whistler Sliding Centre has only a few more sessions of Discover Luge left this season, don’t miss out! Feel the rush of Tobogganing with your kids—only better! 
For three more Sundays, youth 8+ can Discover the Olympic sport of Luge, no experience required.
NEW this year, parents can slide too, space permitting. In this 2-hour session, young participants will receive an introduction to the sport of luge and its equipment. Athletes will receive a safety orientation and instructions prior to heading outside for an on-ice sliding session to build familiarity with the sport.
Sliding will start at Curve 13 and run through the final four curves of the track. Athletes will receive coaching and be supervised to ensure safety while at the venue. Sign up HERE. https://www.whistlerslidingcentre.com/learn-to-slide/discover-luge