HMS Family Update February 26-March 1 | Big 5 for Mental Health, ABED Assurance Survey, Family Literacy Night, Jump Rope for Heart

Posted on 2024-02-23 23:36:59.709 +0000 UTC

Week Ahead

February 26	Babysitting Course at Lunch
February 27	Grade 1/2 Rogstad Field Trip to Heritage Park Babysitting Course at Lunch
February 28	Pink Shirt Day – Wear a pink shirt in support of creating a more kind, inclusive world by raising awareness for anti-bullying Clubs Day #3 Babysitting Course at Lunch
February 29	Babysitting Course at Lunch Snack Shack Family Literacy Night, 6:00 – 7:00 PM - If you plan on attending, please click this link to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
March 1	Kindergarten Attends Jump Rope for Heart Event Day – families invited (see below) - wear red to show your school spirit and support for the Heart & Stroke Foundation Deadline to complete the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey for parents/guardians of students in grades 4-6

Upcoming Important Dates

March 4	Babysitting Course at Lunch
March 6	Clubs Day #4 - Wear your HMS t-shirt
March 13	Conference Booking Opens (MyCBE account)
March 11-14	Scholastic Book Fair, during school hours for students and open to families on March 13 from 3:07 – 4:30, and March 14 from 3:07 – 4:00.
March 17-18	Parent Association Casino Fundraiser - Sign up here
March 20	Fun Lunch - A&W Student-Led Conferences 4:00 – 6:00 PM
March 21	Student-Led Conferences 4:00 – 6:00 PM
March 22	Non-Instruction Day (no school for students) Student-Led Conferences 8:00 AM –12:00 PM
March 25 - April 1	Spring Break – School Closed
April 2	Classes Resume

The Big 5 for Mental Health

To build strong physical and mental health, there are various lifestyle factors that we can implement. The third of these Big 5 is Healthy Eating. “A well-balanced diet supports physical and mental health, giving our bodies and brains the power and nourishment they need” (mentalhealthliteracy.org). Learn more about establishing healthy eating habits on The Big 5 for Mental Health page of the Mental Health Literacy website.

Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey | Grades 4-6

Every year, Alberta Education surveys students, their parents and all teachers to assess what is working well and where there is room for improvement. The survey asks stakeholders about their thoughts, feelings and experiences in school. Students in Grades 4-6 will complete the survey at school over the next few weeks. Due to the population size of our school, parents of students in Grades 4, 5 and 6 will be surveyed. You should have received a survey package from Alberta Education via Canada Post with information of how to complete the parent/guardian survey online. All responses are anonymous and use random access codes. Your voice is important and provides valuable feedback in shaping the future of education in Alberta. The deadline to complete the survey is March 1, 2024. Thank you for your engagement!

Reminder | Family Literacy Night

Who – All HMS Families, we will talk about strategies for ALL grade levels, K-6

What – A 30-minute presentation for adults, followed by family literacy game time

When – Thursday, February 29, 2024, 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Where – In the gym and in students’ classrooms

Why – To give families strategies and tools to support their child’s literacy development

RSVP - Please click this link to RSVP so we can plan accordingly (chairs, supplies, etc.)

Jump Rope for Heart

Did you know that your heart beats around 100 000 times each day? That’s almost 70 beats per minute! We have been keeping our hearts strong by getting active and engaging in physical activity such as jumping rope.

We have one more week left in our Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser! Students and families are invited to collect donations for the Heart & Stroke Foundation to help them advance life-saving research and provide education about heart disease and stroke prevention. Our Jump Rope for Heart fundraising campaign will be open until March 1, 2024. We have a school goal of raising $500.

Click register then search for Haultain Memorial School or copy & paste our school link: jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/51513

Customize your fundraising page, download a personal QR code and have fun!

On Friday, March 1, families are invited to join us for our Jump Event Day. Students will be practicing their skipping skills and celebrating being active. The event will occur during each classroom’s gym time. Teachers will share information with families about what time their class will be skipping. We hope you can come jump with us!