Absence Reporting:

To enhance our existing absence-checking procedure, we are introducing a new, more efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrival. This new system will reduce the time it takes to verify student attendance, make it easy for you to report your child’s absence and easy for staff to respond to unexplained student absences.


With SafeArrival, you are asked to report your child’s absence in advance using any of these 3 convenient methods:


1) Using your mobile device, download and install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://www.sd33.bc.ca/safe-arrival ). The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.


2) Use the SafeArrival website, https://www.sd33.bc.ca/safe-arrival. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.


3) Call the toll-free number 1-833-698-6567 to report an absence using the automated phone system.


These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.

Parking Lot Safety Reminders


•    Please Do Not park in staff designated parking spots, please use visitor parking or park on side streets. 

•    Do Not park and leave your vehicle in the drop off / pick up lane.

•    Have child(ren) exit the car as quickly as possible from the curbside of the car.  

•    Please Do Not hold up traffic in the drop off zone by having extended good-byes etc. 

•    Do Not drop off or pick up before your car has reached the designated zone.

•    Please use the crosswalks.

Strong Start

Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30-11:30am.  

To register:  https://sd33.bc.ca/registration

 

Student Fees

Statements have been sent out to families that have not paid their student fees.  Please pay as soon as possible. Please contact the office if you need to set up a payment plan.  Thank you!

Join the Strathcona Star Singers!
Our choir program, led by Alexandra from the Chilliwack Academy of Music, is open to Grades 1-5 and runs every Thursday starting October 24. Students will develop their vocal talents while preparing for performances at school and beyond. Registration is FREE for this term only due to receiving grant money, with the discount applied at checkout. Spaces are limited, so sign up early! For more information or to register, visit https://www.constellations.fun/products/starharmonics-choir-apr-4-jun-20

Community Values Coupon Book – Class Prize 

Top Selling Class ~ Prize: Field Trip to the Vancouver Zoo ~ Mrs. Albeluhn’s Class

2nd Top Selling Class ~ Prize: Pizza Party ~ Mrs. Simon’s Class

Thank you for your support!  

Weekly Reminders: October 21-25

Saturday, October 19

  • Provincial Election ~ Don’t forget to vote!

Tuesday, October 22

  • Photo Retake Day 

    • Must be pre-booked by October 20

    • Did you miss the first photo day or are needing a retake?

    • Click Here to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is: October 20, 2024

Friday, October 25

  • Non-Instructional Day (All Schools are Closed)

Upcoming Reminders:

October 29

  • PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm (Multi-Purpose Room) 

    • All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

October 30

  • Respiratory Immunization Drop-In Clinic 9:30 – 11:00am (Strathcona Elementary Strong Start)

    • Open to all ages: infant, children, teens, parents & seniors

October 31

  • Spirit Day – Costumes or Orange & Black Day 

    • Please no costumes with weapons, gore or masks.

    • Students must be able to move and use the washroom independently in their costumes. 

    • Classroom teachers will provide specific information regarding Hallowe’en celebrations in their classroom. 

November 1

  • Non-Instructional Day (All Schools are Closed)

November 3

  • Daylight Saving Time Ends “Fall Back” 1 hour. 

November 4

  • Grade 5 Spirit Wear Orders are Due

November 7

  • Remembrance Day Assembly 10:30am 

    • Parents are welcome to attend doors will be open at 10am for parents. 

    • Due to the importance of this assembly, we would like to keep interruptions to a minimum.

      Please arrive and be seated prior to 10:30am.

      Please turn ringers off on devices.

      Please do not clap during presentation.

       

                             *    Neufeld Farms Fundraiser Opens

  • Closes November 25

  • Pick-up December 2 @ 2:30pm

  • This fundraiser is to raise money to offset the costs of our annual grade 5 year-end field trip and celebrations. 

November 8

  • Non-Instructional Day – All Schools are Closed

November 11 

  • Remembrance Day – All Schools are Closed

Flags at Half Mast

Our flags will be at Half Mast starting on Friday afternoon and until Tuesday morning for the following reason:

  • Monday, November 11 – Remembrance Day

 

November 14

  • Hot Lunch – Safeway

November 15

  • Popcorn Day 

    • For students that pre-ordered.

    • If you did not pre-order and would like to order for the remainer of this session (Nov. to Jan. 10), you can stop by the office to pick-up a pre-order envelope.  We will not be collecting orders each popcorn week in the classroom. 

  • Rock your Mocs Day

November 25

  • Neufeld Farms Fundraiser Orders are Due Today.

November 26

  • PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm (Multi-Purpose Room) 

    • All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

November 29

  • Spirit Day – Beach Theme

  • Popcorn Day 

    • For students that pre-ordered.

    • If you did not pre-order and would like to order for the remainer of this session (Nov. to Jan. 10), you can stop by the office to pick-up a pre-order envelope.  We will not be collecting orders each popcorn week in the classroom. 

**** Reminder:

  • The school does not provide cutlery to students.  Please either pack lunch items that don’t require cutlery or send cutlery from home with their lunch.  Thank you!

  • Strathcona equipment (hockey sticks, balls, holla hoops etc) is not available for after school use.  We have this in place to reduce equipment loss and damage. 

    Thank you for your support.

Kindergarten?

Do you have a child that will be turning 5 years old before December 31, 2024?  Please register at: https://sd33.vivosforms.com/Home 

Playground Supervision:

Starts at 8:09am, please do not send your child(ren) prior to this time unless they are supervised by an adult or going to Breakfast Club.

Indoor Shoes: 

All students are required to have clean indoor shoes to wear while inside their classroom & gym.  This is especially important since the wet weather has arrived.

Outdoor Attire:

Please ensure that your child has appropriate outerwear for the Winter weather. Students will go out for play periods, even when it’s raining, snowing, windy or chilly. Please make sure your child arrives to school with a warm jacket and proper footwear (particularly boots on rainy & snowy days), and on colder days remember to send mitts and toques as well. The school will only have inside play periods when it rains or snows heavily, is too icy out or we are experiencing extreme cold temperatures. Getting fresh air and some physical activity is an important part of their day…rain or shine!

             

Reminder to all Parents, Guardians and Caregivers,

Our school grounds are an Idle Free Zone.  Please turn your vehicles off while waiting for your child(ren) in the parking lot and pick-up lane.  Concerns have also been brought forward regarding vehicles on neighbouring streets being left running unattended while dropping students off.  For the safety of students, we ask that you turn your vehicles off while leaving your vehicle unattended.    Thank you for your cooperation.