Friday, March 24th, 2023

Hello Families,

This week we spent a great deal of time focusing on the various complexities related to bullying.  Here are a few of the things that we did: 

- Students took part in a Telus webinar that focused on what to do if you are being bullied or see/hear of bullying happening online through social media, gaming and texting.  Emphasis was placed on being safe and effective in how you are to go about addressing it with the individual doing the bullying and also to talk to a trusted adult for support.  Resources such as Kids Help Phone were provided and students were encouraged to do their best to be a positive person while online.

- On Wednesday,  Grades 3-6 attended the Calgary Hitmen Telus Be Brave Game, where 10,000 plus students and teachers gathered together under one roof, to spread the message of acceptance, learn about bullying prevention, and how everyone can “be someone’s hero.”  They had the chance to listen to two athletes tell they stories about overcoming mental health issues, bullying and how they spread awareness of being kind.

- Students continued their learning around bullying by watching aa video that discussed what bullying is.  They learned that bullying is about having power over someone else and is actions that are repeated regularily to the same person or people.  Students also learned about the different types of bulling; physical, verbal, social/relational and cyberbullying in depth.  The video also covered the people who are involved in bullying situations, the bully, the bullied and the bystander, and why people in these situations do what they do/do not do, as well as how they can address bullying.  Following the video, students were asked to participate in a discussion, in which they put themselves in the shoes of the bully, the bullied and the bystander and were to think about emotions and thought processes of each.  They then used the templates pictured below to create a written piece reflecting one or all of the possible roles in a bullying situation.  Their writing was both thoughtful and powerful.  They also designed their own unique pink shirt day t-shirt.  They are very excited to share their work with you at student-led conferences.

UPDATES:

- On Thursday, March 2nd, there will be a Camp Chief Hector - Outdoor School presentation for parents.  Attendance from at least one parent or guardian is mandatory.  The presentation will be held in the school gym beginning at 5:30pm.  This presentation will provide information about activities, schedules, meals, sleeping arrangements, payment, etc., and will be an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have

-  March 2 – Catch-up Immunization Day

-  March 10 - Student led Conferences

- Mark your calendars! The fun and excitement of a Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school again during Student Led Conferences! To adapt to our changing needs, Scholastic has developed a Hybrid Book Fair (in-school with a virtual link) to provide an opportunity for our students and families to experience the joy of reading together. 

So, save the date! Our Scholastic Virtual Book Fair will take place on:  

Monday, March 6^th till Monday, March 13^th   

When it’s time to shop, you can choose to visit the virtual link and purchase online or in person during Student-Led Conferences. More information to come! 

- It is that time of year again, when we begin planning for our upcoming school year. In order for us to make the most accurate and informed plans possible, please take a moment to fill out the following form indicating your plans for your child(ren) for the 2023/2024 school year. This is the same form sent out earlier in the Friday School Messenger so if you have already completed it, please disregard.  Plans for 2023-2024 School Year. 

- Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.... 

LBS Improvement Society is offering Purdy’s Chocolate for our next fundraiser, just in time for the Easter! Chocolates can be orders by following the link below, and will be ready for pick up on April 6th between 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at the front door at Lake Bonavista School. The school is closed for the long weekend and any chocolates forgotten will be left in the school until classes resume. These chocolates are delicious options at great prices! 
 

https://fundraising.purdys.com/970746-104346 
 

LBS Fundraiser Purdys-Catalogue-Easter-2023.pdf