Creston Family of Schools
Erickson Elementary
We Are Each Unique
For the month of January we celebrated the uniqueness and diversity of each individual person. Each student's picture is on display in the hallway with highlights about the individual. Parents and students have enjoyed finding themselves in the pictures and seeing what others have said about them.
Going along with this theme, during the last assembly, we read the book "I Color Myself Different" by Colin Kaepernick. This book shows the pride someone can have in being unique, including having different colored skin and being adopted.
Wildflower Creston
Open to Expressions of Interest!
Wildflower Creston held their annual information evening in early January for families who are interested in learning more about the program.
Expressions of interest for a place in the program are open now, with a March 1st deadline, and students who receive a place in the program will be notified in early March.
The information session included a tour of the classroom and an opportunity to ask questions of current students and parents.
Adam Robertson Elementary
Math Problem Solving
The intermediate students are showing off their problem-solving skills. Each week, Mrs. Walker posts a new question or task, with the goal of finding as many ways to solve the same problem as possible. The solutions are displayed on our new math bulletin board to share all of the inventive ways students have found solutions. ARES students are off to a fantastic start, and it has been great to see their creative solutions.
Thanks to Mrs. Walker for this brilliant idea!
Salmo Family of Schools
Salmo Secondary
Anti-racism and Cultural Safety
In late January, Salmo Secondary hosted the District Anti-Racism and Cultural Safety working group. Salmo Secondary was very well represented with students Nassali Mugerwa and Violet Bronaugh providing the perspective of students at Salmo Secondary.
Kaslo and Crawford Bay Families of Schools
Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary
Ski Days and Swim Days
Ski days and swimming lessons are upon us. Each student in Crawford Bay School has the opportunity to participate in one of these events.
Nelson Family of Schools
Wildflower Nelson
Let's Make a Movie!
At Wildflower school, we have been successful in attaining an Arts Start grant in Stop Motion. This initiative is up and running thanks to parent and artist Brian Lye and our teachers Emma White (K/Grade 1), Heather Vardy (grades 2-6), and Kirsten Johnson (grades 2-6).
South Nelson Elementary
Reconnection
Returning to school after winter break brings the reconnection of students and their classroom community.
This January Mrs. De Sousa’s Grade 4/5 class showed what community truly is. They addressed the experience of loss by bridging learning from the Restorative Action program, the Circle of Courage and the Seven Sacred Teachings, sharing with one another what it meant to powerfully feel to the core.
In a class discussion, students learned and spoke about how to lift someone up who is experiencing loss, how to walk beside them on their journey, and how to know when to sit in silence.
One student said, about the class group, "I am so glad to be in this family.”
We are grateful. We all belong.
Hume Elementary
Grade 4-6 District Volleyball Tournament
On January 13th, Hume Elementary hosted a district volleyball tournament for grade 4-6 students in the surrounding schools. The energy, excitement and fun in the Hume gymnasium was brilliant.
Trafalgar Middle School
Action Against Racism
Staff and students are preparing to mark Black History Month with classroom discussions, guest speakers and professional development for staff on the February 17, Professional Development Day.
Learn more
L.V. Rogers Secondary
Aboriginal Education Family Winter Fest
The LVR Aboriginal Education Department hosted their Winter Feast for families on Thursday January 20 at 5:00 pm in the multipurpose room at LVR.
LVR Community Weekly Update from Principal Dan Rude
Thank you to all who have helped me into my new role this week!
Slocan Valley Family of Schools
Brent Kennedy Elementary
Dressing for (Winter) Success
This month winter activities continue at Brent Kennedy with intermediate students going skiing and skating. The school has been canvassing for extra winter items to keep as spares like snow pants, mitts, leggings and jogging pants of small and larger sizes to dress soggy students who enjoy our playground whether it's frozen or thawing!
Special thanks to Corinne Grubba who has helped size students’ feet for both cross country skis and skates. We cannot provide these programs without the help from our excellent BK parents and community!
Ms. Koorbatoff and Ms. Long's class are also participating in the Fish in Schools program which aims to enhance the salmon population. The fry will be released during a special ceremony that includes multiple groups and Indigenous peoples on February 16 in Slocan City.
Winlaw Elementary
Filmmaking and More
Our Intermediate classes have had a great three weeks since the start of our Artstarts film project. The time with Filmmaker Brian Lye has been focused on building filmmaking skills. So far students have made short films about the importance of local food as well as the life cycle of trees in the Winlaw Elementary School forest...
W.E. Graham Community School
A Look Back at the Winter Concert
We had a super fun Winter Concert this year. Students sang for their parents and our PAC was able to sell treats to raise money.
