Dear Falconridge Families,
As we head into spring break, I hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved rest. When we return in a week, we have some exciting events ahead! Quest Theatre will be joining us for both a performance and a residency, offering our students a unique creative experience. We will also host a Communi-Tea for our Indigenous families, strengthening connections and celebrating culture. Additionally, we’ll be finalizing plans for spring activities like swim lessons and our upcoming Community Celebration. Stay tuned for more details, and we look forward to seeing everyone back after the break!
Please read on for important updates.
School Planning Feedback Survey
We know we make better decisions to support student learning when we build understanding and work together. That’s why we are asking you to share your perspectives about our school development plan, school budget and school fees.
The survey is open from March 5 to March 31, 2025.
Please click here to complete the survey.
Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning. Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives.
FREE Community Parent Education Program (CPEP)
Hull Services, would like to invite parents to register in a FREE Community Parent Education Program (CPEP). This program is lead by experienced Hull Services employees and runs once a week for 8 weeks. No referral or social service involvement needed, it’s free to any interested parent, adult and/or caregiver AND their children aged 5-12. The course focuses on teaching effective parenting skills, coupled with a children’s social skills group. The children’s group will focus on social skills such as how to listen, how to accept no/disappointment, how to express their feelings and how to deal with being angry/frustrated.
The topics we discuss in the parent group are:
*Relationship Building and Positive Behaviour
*Reducing Conflict and Managing Transitions Successfully
*Special Incentives and Collaborative Planning
*Effective Consequences and Problem Solving Strategies
We are pleased to announce that Children's Village School, in the NE community of Renfrew, will be hosting the upcoming course this spring. The start date of the course is Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at 6:00pm. The email to register is HullCPEP@hullservices.ca.
Community Health 3 Part Series for Families
The Community Health Promotion Services team with Recovery Alberta is offering a 3 Part series starting next week, March 18 for families.
This 3-part presentation by the Community Health Promotion Services Team (CHPS) addresses important issues affecting youth today.
- The 1st session focused on helping parents, caregivers, and mentors engage in conversations about substance use, including alcohol and cannabis, to support informed decision-making.
- The 2nd session covers the rising concern of vaping among youth, providing insights into devices, substances, and strategies for effective conversations,
- The 3rd session explores the impact of screen time, social media, and video gaming on youth mental health and well-being, offering practical tips for fostering healthy digital habits.
Please see the communication emailed to families with information on registration.
Important Dates
- March 24 – 28 – No School, Spring Break
- March 31 – Return to School
- April 3 – Quest Theatre Performance (Grades 3-6) and Workshop (Grades 4-5)
- April 7-10 – Quest Theatre Residency
- April 9 – Pizza 73 Healthy Hunger Lunch
- April 17 – Grade 2 Assembly
- April 23 – McDonald's Healthy Hunger Lunch
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.
Regards,
Falconridge Administration