Dec 15-19
HERITAGE WEEK
Bellevue Heritage Week – Celebrating Our Cultures!
Next week, Bellevue will be celebrating Heritage Week, an idea proudly created by a group of our past Grade 5 students who wanted to honour the diversity that makes our school community so special. Canada is a wonderfully diverse country, and our students believe this is something worth celebrating—especially during the winter season.
Throughout the week, we will explore and recognize many winter celebrations from around the world, as well as the different ways families show love, joy, and togetherness. We know that not everyone celebrates an official holiday in winter, and that’s perfectly okay—what matters most is spending time with the people we care about and appreciating the traditions that make each of us unique.
One of the highlights of the week will be our Parade of Traditional Clothing on Thursday Dec 18th. Students are encouraged to wear or bring any special cultural or traditional clothing they would like to share. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the beauty and variety of our backgrounds.
We look forward to celebrating our differences, learning from one another, and growing closer as a community. Happy Heritage Week!
WINTER CONCERT PICTURES
A huge thank you to students and staff for 2 successful concert days! Here are some pictures!
PJ DAY
HOT LUNCH
Hot lunch options have been loaded for January. Parents can order at anytime, up until the Sunday night before. Info on ordering can be found here.
Jan. 9- Edo
Jan 16- McDonalds
Jan 23-Boston Pizza
THANK YOU!
A big thanks to the families who ordered the Purdy's and Growing Smiles Fundraisers.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Black Gold Parent/Guardian Mental Health & Safety Evening
Black Gold Schools invites all parents and guardians to a critical evening focused on student well-being and online safety.
Part 1: Mental Health Symposium (K-12 Focus)
Parents and guardians from all Black Gold schools are invited to attend our Mental Health Symposium. This essential event is designed to equip K-12 parents with valuable resources, information, and direct connections to the mental health services, organizations, and support networks available within our community.
- Format: Open-House – allowing parents to interact directly with various agencies and gather personalized support information.
- Date: Tuesday, January 27th
- Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, Leduc
Part 2: Special Presentation on Internet Child Exploitation (ICE)
Immediately following the Symposium, families with children ages 14 and older are strongly encouraged to stay for a crucial presentation on Internet Child Exploitation (ICE).
Join us to gain crucial information on online safety and to learn more about the realities of children's internet use.
- Presenters: Constable Stephanie Bosch (Edmonton Police Service) and Constable Scott Sterling (RCMP) from ALERT’s Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation unit (NAICE).
- Focus: Emerging online risks and practical tips for parents on how to speak to their children about these difficult issues.
- Time: Starts immediately following the Symposium (approx. 7:00 p.m.)
- Location: Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts, Leduc
IMPORTANT DATES
Dec 16th- No classes for PreKindergarten
Dec 17th- Choir singing at YEG airport
Dec 18th-Hertiage Week Parade 10:30am
Dec 19th- PJ Day & Last day of class prior to Winter Break
Jan 5th- First day back after Winter Break
Feb 20th- Save the date: Valentines Dance 6:30pm-8pm