Shortreed Weekly Newsletter
Week of November 9nd-13th
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
At Shortreed, we believe school is a place to build relationships, explore interests, take risks, celebrate successes, and grow together. We are committed to supporting the learning, growth, and well-being of every child while fostering curiosity, play, and discovery. We want every student to feel known, valued, and connected, with opportunities to discover their strengths and shine. Above all, we want every student to know: You Belong Here!
Over the past years, the Langley School District began introducing Student-Inclusive Conferences for all students in K-5. These conferences are an important part of our reporting process, helping to keep parents informed and involved in celebrating successes, discussing challenges, and setting goals for their child's learning. This year, we will be scheduling conferences between November 23rd - December 3rd. Each teacher will release their meeting schedule, and parents will have an opportunity to book a time that works for their family. This will include morning, afternoon, and evening time slots.
Please note December 2rd in your calendar, as we will be holding meetings from 8:00am-7:00pm and students will not be in session, unless they are scheduled for a conference. December 3rd will be a 2-hour early dismissal for the same purpose.
We love seeing our furry family members at drop-off and pick-up, but please be mindful when bringing animals onto school grounds, especially when other animals are nearby.
Please keep pets leashed and close to you at all times, and please don't let them approach other animals or children. Even friendly pets can become stressed or unpredictable in a busy crowd, and some of our students have allergies or are nervous around animals.
Thank you for helping keep everyone safe!
Many families are telling us their child is feeling anxious right now...you're not alone, and neither is your child. Anxiety is a common feeling, especially when things feel new or uncertain. At school, students are learning to sort worries into what they can and cannot control. They're also learning simple calming strategies, like deep breathing and mindfulness, to help when anxious thoughts come up.
At home, try naming it first, “It sounds like you're feeling worried”, then ask, “what part of this can we control"... "let's focus on that one small step together”.
Dear Shortreed Community,
We wanted to reach out to let you know of a couple of our current fundraisers and some upcoming fundraisers. All our fundraising efforts are going towards our shelter, new popcorn machine, inclusive treat days and much more.
Growing Smiles Christmas Plant Fundraiser
OPEN NOW! https://shortreed.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
All orders DUE Monday, November 23rd at 11:59pm.
Pick up Wednesday, December 9th at 2:40pm in the PAC room.
Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser
OPEN NOW!
https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000041891
Use customer # 25514
Campaign # 000041903
All orders DUE Thursday, November 12th at 11:59pm
Pick up Wednesday, November 25th. We will not send this home with your student unless permission is given.
Shortreed Dollar Sale
Collecting donations NOW. Donations can be dropped off outside of the PAC room door (room 126). If you have a lot of donations, please contact PAC at shortreedpac@gmail.com to arrange a time to drop off.
We need volunteers to help make this a successful event. Please sign up here if you can help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AABAB29A6F49-66357046-fall
Dollar Sale is on Friday, November 13th starting at 1:00pm.
Online Silent Auction coming soon……
Please watch for a follow up email and Facebook posts. We have some great new items this year. Stay tuned to find out what they are.....
Thank you for your continued support.
Your PAC Exec Team
