Are you returning? Front Door policy, St. Patties day event +++

March 9-13:

Are you returning to us? We sure hope so!

It is that time of year again when we are already trying to do some key planning around next year! At this time we are asking you to complete our less than 1 minute declaration survey to let us know if you will be returning to us or not.  We thank you in advance for letting us know this information as it allows us to pre-plan some important aspects for our amazing school.   

St. Patties day event….  

We Care is excited to announce their NEXT BIG EVENT:  GUESS HOW MANY LUCKY CHARMS?? & take a pic in the Leprechaun photo booth running from March 16, 17 & 18! Guesses for the Lucky Charms are being sold for $1.00 per guess.  The Closest guess will WIN the Lucky Charms on Thursday, March 19 before Spring Break!  Pictures with Hope Bell are $2.00 per person & $5.00 per group.  All money raised from both of these events will be going towards purchasing more cows through Feed the Hungry.  

New FRONT DOOR Policy

We always want to provide a warm & welcoming atmosphere here at Belfast especially at our front door & office! However, we are finding more and more students trying to enter the school prior to the AM Bell.  We provide supervision ONLY at the playground from 8:15 - 8:30 AM unless parents have made specific arrangements.  We are encourage ALL students to enter the school via the playground doors as our front lawn/front door area are not supervised.  We thank you for supporting us on this safety matter & your understanding.  

Parent Teacher Conferences postponed & COVID-19 

Based on the changing provincial and local response to COVID-19, the CBE has given us direction to postpone our Parent Teacher Conferences scheduled for March 19 and March 20.

All CBE schools have been given direction to postpone or cancel events that include populations from other schools and/or parents or other community members, such as Parent-Teacher Interviews, celebrations of learning, drama/musical performances, dances, athletic competitions, etc. This decision is effective from Mar. 12 until the end of March break. This decision will be revisited during March break to determine whether events should be rescheduled.

Events outside of school hours that include the regular student and staff population of the school (school clubs, practices, etc) and scheduled field trips may continue at this time.  I know this may be disappointing news. Students and staff have spent a significant amount of time preparing for this event, but the health of our community is our priority.

For the most up to date information about the CBE’s approach to COVID-19 and the actions we are taking, please visit our website. Answers to frequently asked questions will continue to be posted as information becomes available.

Important Dates:

• March 19: Half-Day for Grade 1-6, No School for Kindergarten 
• March 23-27: Spring Break 
• March 30: 1st day back! 
• March 30 & 31: Internet Safety class 
• Ongoing Belfasty events: 
• Belfast Calendar Page

Headphones, Lost & Found, ABHS ++

March 2-5:

Reminder: **NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Friday, March 6 

Headphones???   

At this time, we are putting a callout for headphones, as we do not have class sets to provide to all of our students.  If you have a pair of headphones that your student(S) can be keep at school please send them in.  Please clearly LABEL headphones with: last name, teachers name, room number & in a ziplock bag.  These will be kept with their teacher in a bin until the end of the school year and then sent back.  If you have a spare pair of headphones that you would like to donate to the school please drop them at the office.  

·         PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a spare set of headphones the school will be providing a set 

Lost & Found   

Are you LOOKING for missing jackets, sweaters, mits, hats, lunch kits the list is ENDLESS??? Please come in to the school as ALL the displayed lost & found items in the main hallway! The lost & found will be on a display for the next few weeks after which any unclaimed items will be donated. 

The 411 on Belfast Policies

We have several new families that we have welcomed to our #belfastyfamily since Winter Break.  At this time we wanted to just highlight a few KEY policies that we have at Belfast and quick reminders for the rest of our community.  

                        Health & Wellness

·         At Belfast we have a Food Policy that we adopted as we have numerous students with severe anaphylactic allergies.  Students cannot bring food items to share rather we welcome non-food items (pencils, erasers ect) for students to be able to handout to class members in times of celebrations.  

#neverendingfruit bowl

·         This year Belfast adopted fresh fruits for snacks to give out in the office.  Some of our students find at times they just need a little more throughout their day.  If you are in a position to donate snacks to the office we are asking for fresh fruits bag of apples, oranges, bananas ect 

                        Supervision Before & After School

·         Before school: 

o    8:15 AM on the playground with staff outside 

o    PLEASE NOTE: Do not drop off your students prior to 8:15 AM we do not provide supervision

·         After school: 

o    Student must be promptly picked up 3:15 pm Mon - Thurs & 12:15 pm Fridays.

o    PLEASE NOTE: No supervision provided on playground  

o    ***Students on the playground without ADULT supervisor will be asked to go straight home***  

Belfast Traffic SAFETY INFO:  

·         ABSOLUTLEY NO PICKUP & DROP OFF IN STAFF PARKING LOT 

o    CBE does not cover any damage to staff vehicles thank you for your cooperation

·         Playground Zone: 30 km per hour  

·         NO parking too close to the patrol crosswalk this is a safety issue

·         ALL Students need to USE the Patrolled crosswalk  

·         Cars are to be parked the same direction of traffic 

                        Powerschool

·         All fees are paid through your PS account 

·         Teacher Conferences are booked through your PS account 

·         Report Cards can be viewed through PS

ABHS Health Services

Please click on the following link for information from ABHS: March newsletter

WHY CLICK the monthly newsletter??

·         Self-management - a simple deep breath 5 in & out actually calms your body’s flight OR fight response! 

·         Role modeling - a healthy relationship to food 

Child Safe Canada

Babysitter Program:  NOT TOO LATE to register dates have changed! 

Due to low enrollment we have changed the dates May 27 & June 1-4

• For our Grades 5 & 6 students 
• This course teaches future babysitters how to be safe while also building self-esteem 
• Bring teddy bear or a doll to all classes

Important Dates:

• March 6: NO School 
• March 9: School Council 6:30 pm
• March 9-12: Babysitting class 
• March 19: Half-Day for Grade 1-6, No School for Kindergarten (update to the calendar)
• March 19 & 20: Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
• March 23-27: Spring Break 
• March 30: 1st day back! 
• March 30 & 31: Internet Safety class 
• Ongoing events: 
• Belfast Calendar Page