Signal Hill Circular - May 24th, 2024
![circular_cover1](https://23.files.edl.io/ba71/21/12/03/215400-ba9ae854-a180-4b76-8d9c-de839af2f620.jpg)
![chicvks](https://23.files.edl.io/0ab8/24/05/24/224737-ea38215f-59fc-4f79-b7b6-744bcbd63ad4.jpg)
![chi](https://23.files.edl.io/5f59/24/05/24/224951-b2d51090-ed89-4eb1-86a6-e7614422a003.jpg)
![talent](https://23.files.edl.io/71f5/24/05/24/225047-f67a3a61-8ff0-4354-89dc-c7bc7784427b.jpg)
![rodeo](https://23.files.edl.io/db0f/24/05/24/225210-b8fe4557-12ba-4d41-9b95-fc285326d44a.jpg)
![rodeo](https://23.files.edl.io/fa4e/24/05/24/225242-1d1f46dc-8b7e-4f08-83b3-56a39522b1da.jpg)
![rodeo](https://23.files.edl.io/df31/24/05/24/225309-18703461-f964-4a71-9050-4ab2899fbc01.jpg)
![rodeo](https://23.files.edl.io/c0a8/24/05/24/225342-cc93eb71-c6f6-4be3-b929-08db0af5265a.jpg)
![skirt](https://23.files.edl.io/f646/24/05/24/225509-75210de6-1663-4b6c-8bf8-7690385e6cd9.jpg)
![drums](https://23.files.edl.io/34a3/24/05/24/225542-d071e0c8-8da8-440f-a65b-2b6fb6d0bfdd.jpg)
![drumming](https://23.files.edl.io/6749/24/05/24/225645-ecda4d3e-0609-40c9-a664-648ce69e77b8.jpg)
![link](https://23.files.edl.io/26ec/24/05/24/223814-535a7fff-c831-4083-9e54-ec8dfc73f607.jpg)
This Spring, the Signal Hill Library received a grant from Canadian Children’s Book Week to host virtual author visits from Leona Prince for all of our students in Grades 2/3-6/7 on how to "Be a Good Ancestor." Leona’s presentations explored:
Being a Good Living Ancestor
What does it mean to be a good living Ancestor? An important lesson is to learn to be kind to yourself so you can take care of others. How can we Be a Good Ancestor to ourselves so that we are better prepared to support the people around us? Self-care will ensure that we can have a greater positive impact on the world around us.
AND
Reconciling Our Land Relationships
In our country, we are in a time of Truth and Reconciliation. One of the relationships that we need to consider is our relationship to the land. What are our land relationships and how does that tie to our identity as Canadians? How do we Be a Good Ancestor to the land?
Our primary classes have finished reading and voting on the Chocolate Lily Award picture book nominees. The Chocolate Lily Book Awards celebrates the talent of BC's children's authors and illustrators. "The Flamingo" by Guojing got the most votes at Signal Hill and we just found out that it is the official winner of the 2024 Chocolate Lily Award!
The Red Cedar book club participants in Grades 6/7 had fun at their year-end celebration on May 24th. We voted, shared out on our favourite reads, and enjoyed treats, prizes, and games! We look forward to seeing which books will win the fiction and non-fiction Red Cedar Award for 2024!
What Parents and Students Need to Know
FamilySmart June Event: Please find a poster here for the June 'In the Know' event, Self Harm: There Is Always Help, There is Always Hope. This free virtual event will be offered five times throughout June. Registration is required and can be done here.
Help for Hard Times for Families: This is a reminder that the Help for the Hard Times workshop is offered three times each month, supporting families who have experienced mental health crises. Please see this poster for more information, and please feel free to share. The direct link to register can be found here.
![feed](https://23.files.edl.io/b71f/24/02/23/180727-bf4392ff-efc3-45f8-a75a-62d6a4181739.jpg)
Feeding Futures:
Feeding Futures is a commitment of the Provincial Government to ensure students are properly fed for learning to enhance positive academic and health outcomes. Beginning in Fall 2023, $214 million will be given to school districts throughout BC over three years to create or expand local school food programs. This new, ongoing program will support existing school-based programming while offering additional opportunities for students to access food at schools. Learn more here.
Canada Dental Benefit for Children Under 12: Please help raise awareness for the Canada Dental Benefit. The first benefit period was a success, with 50% of eligible children in British Columbia—34,260—receiving the benefit. That’s something to smile about!
The second and final benefit period will help cover dental care costs between July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and it is important that all eligible families know about the benefit and how to apply. Even families who applied during the first benefit period can re-apply for the final benefit period. Please see this factsheet for more information.
![sogi123](https://23.files.edl.io/3961/22/12/02/214347-a981ee28-bda2-45d6-bde3-193a6348769f.jpg)
![pop2](https://23.files.edl.io/d51a/22/10/28/224603-9593e32d-c248-4da7-8c74-28bafede55d7.jpg)
Parent Advisory Committee