CC Update

Last Updated April 22, 2024

Thank you!

  • For your ongoing support.  We are excited for Term 3 at Cougar Canyon.  Lots will be happning this final term.   Please be in touch with your child’s teacher to stay up to date!

New & Important Information:

  • Track is in full swing for Intermediate Students.  The regional Track Meet is at North Delta Secondary School on Monday, May 6th.  If your child has been attending practices, we will make every effort for them to attend the May 6th meet.  A permission form will be sent home next week that must be returned ASAP
  • Primary Kilometre Club: All Primary students (Grades K-3) are invited to participate in the Primary Kilometre Club. Morning runs (rain or shine) will begin on Monday, May 1 and end Wednesday, May 31. The purpose of the Primary Kilometre Club will be to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle as well as to provide an opportunity for the children to set and meet realistic goals. Special ribbons will be rewarded for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 kilometre milestones. The Primary Kilometre Club will take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 – 8:50 am. Additional running may be provided during class time. *Please look for a notice to be sent home from your child’s teacher with more information.  Thanks!
  • Please read this Letter for  families/guardians of students in kindergarten to Grade 4 to find out about how your child might be eligible for a Grant for their post-secondary education.   B.C. Training and Education Savings Program Grant
  • Cookie Sales – Friday, April 26 after school to support the Grade 7 Celebration Committee ($2.50/cookie)
  • Online Plant Fundraiser: The Grade 7 Parents are doing a plant fundraiser for the Grade 7 Celebration.  Orders will be closing Thursday, April 24 and pick up will be Friday, May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day!
    https://cougarcanyon.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
  • Are you moving? If you are moving and your child(ren) won’t be attending Cougar Canyon in the Fall, please email the office at this address ASAP:  cougarcanyon.elem@deltaschools.ca
  • Kindergarten Registration OPEN!  If you know anyone who lives in Cougar Canyon catchment, please let them know to register online.  We do have some in-person times available as well.  Check it out here:  https://cc.deltasd.bc.ca/student-life/kindergarten-information/

Upcoming Important Dates:

April
1-Last Day of Spring Break (Easter Monday)
8- DPAC Open House (see information above to RSVP)
2- School Re-opens at 9am (warning bell at 8:55am)
11- Grade 7 Parent Camp Information Meeting (6pm in Library)
24- PAC Meeting in the Library (6:30pm-7:30pm)
26- Gr 7 Cookie Sales outside after school ($2.50 per cookie)

May
1- Primary Kilometre Club begins
6- Regional Track Meet at NDSS
15- Hot Lunch (ask PAC if you have any questions)
17- Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL for students)
20- Victoria Day (NO SCHOOL)
22- Grade 6 Immunizations
29- PAC Meeting/AGM in Library (6:30pm-7:30pm)
31 – Primary Kilometre Club – Last Day

June
7- Outdoor Band Concert in the Park (backup location – gym) *Tie Dye Day
14- Sports Day/Hot Lunch
17-19- Grade 7 Camp
27- Last Day for students **EARLY DISMISSAL at 10:30am (students attend 9am-10:30am only)

Ongoing Information

  • Needed: Noon Hour Supervisors & Crossing Guard:  If you or someone you know is interested in being an on-call/casual noon-hour supervisor or Crossing Guard at Cougar Canyon, we would really appreciate you emailing the Vice-Principal, Kristy Larson (klarson@deltaschools.ca).  Even if your availability isn’t every day, we do often need people replaced for a day at a time, so anything could be helpful!
  • Parking at Cougar Canyon:  The drive thru at Cougar Canyon is for Buses and cars of Parents with a Special Parking Pass that has been obtained from the Principal due to children needing special access to the front door due to the needs of the child(ren).  Please DO NOT enter the driveway between 8:45am and 9:15 am and 2:45pm- 3:15pm unless you have had a conversation with the principal and have received a Special Parking Pass that is displayed on your dash.  The goal is to keep students safe at all times.  Please pass this message along to anyone who will be driving your child(ren) to/from school.  If you have particular concerns, please let the principal know.  Thanks for your help in keeping all the students safe here at Cougar Canyon.
  • Dogs/Pets On School Grounds: Please remember that unauthorized dogs are not permitted on school grounds.  If you have a dog on a leash during drop-off or pick-up, please meet your child(ren) off school grounds.  Thank you so much.
  • Absent from school?  It is very important we know if your child will be absent from school.  Please call the office and leave a message with your child’s first and last name and teacher’s names so that we can record the absence.  As always, please remember to keep your child(ren) home if they are not feeling well.  Thank you!  Office Phone Number: 604-591-8676 (This is a good number to add to your contacts now :-))
  • Dress for the Weather: Student go outside at minimum twice per day at Cougar Canyon.  Please make sure your child is dressed for the weather.  We also encourage them to have a spare change of clothes to keep at school.  Inside shoes/boots are strongly encouraged.  Your child’s teacher may have more specific expectations.  Umbrellas are helpful too!
  • Biking/Scootering To School: We encourage students to walk, bike or scooter to school.  A morning walk is great for students.  The fresh air and exercise is a wonderful way to warm up a child’s brain for learning.  Please be aware that we have a bike rack at the front of the school (to the left of the front door) for students to safely store their bikes.  Students should bring a bike lock to lock up their bikes while on school grounds. Scooters can be kept inside the school in classrooms or cloakrooms.
  • No Wheels on School Grounds: For safety reasons, we do not allow students to ride bikes/scooters/skateboards/roller blades/wheelies runners while on school grounds (in and out of the school).  Please remind your child that if they are bringing wheels to school, they must be walked on school grounds.  Wheelies shoes need to be changed into regular shoes on school grounds. Thank you for your cooperation.
  • Parent Connect:  Please make sure you have logged into PARENT CONNECT to authorize your child to attend walking fieldtrips and other forms such as google classroom (as needed).

 

Community & District Information/Opportunities:

  • Keeping Kids Safe Online and In School:  We welcome the BC Government’s announcement last Friday aimed at keeping kids and young adults safe from online threats, restrict the use of cellphones in schools and hold social media companies accountable.
    The Delta School District already has an administrative procedure in place to cover the use of Personal Communication Devices (Admin Procedure 145) that provides guidance for schools and educators. In the coming months, the district expects to receive more detailed guidelines from the government regarding the restriction of students’ cellphone use in schools. Once that information is received, the district will look at making any necessary changes for implementation at the start of the new school year in September.
  • Delta School District Winter Weather Procedures:  https://www.deltasd.bc.ca/news-events/news/winter-weather-procedures/.

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PAC NEWS:

PAC Meetings this year will be held in-person in the school library from 6:30-7:30pm.  All parents are members of the PAC (Parent Advisory Council).  Please don’t hesitate to reach out the the Executive Committee if you have any questions, ideas for fundraising or events!

Upcoming PAC Meeting Dates: Jan 17th, April 17th, May 29th *AGM

CougarCanyonPAC@gmail.com

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