Brentwood Elementary School
7086 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, B.C., V8M 1P9
Phone 250-652-3996 Fax: 250-652-3181
http://brentwood.sd63.bc.ca
Safe Arrival: 250-652-2721
We are a community of life-long learners who value personal success.
We take care of ourselves.
We take care of each other.
We take care of our environment.
This month.....
Apr. 3
Good Friday-Students not in
session
Apr. 6
Easter Monday-Students not in
session
Apr. 7-10 Stream of Dreams
Apr. 8
Popcorn Day
Apr. 13
7:00- P.A.C. Meeting
Apr. 14
Jump Rope for Heart
Apr. 15
Cross Country at Centennial
Park
Apr. 16
1:30-Mt. Seleese Band to
perform for students
Apr. 20
6:30 – Evening Musical
Performance (see schedule)
Apr. 21
6:30 – Evening Musical
Performance (see schedule)
Apr. 22
Cross Country at Centennial
Park
Apr. 22
1:30 – Bayside Band to
perform for students
Apr. 24
Pro-D Day – Students not in
session
Apr. 28
12:30-Gr. 3 Swim Program
begins
Apr. 29
P.A.C. Fun Lunch
Apr. 29
Cross Country at Centennial
Park
Apr. 30
12:30-Gr. 3 Swim Program
Apr. 30
1:00-2:00 Kindergarten
Orientation for next year's
students
Thank you to all of the students at Brentwood
School who take an active leadership role in our
community. Many of our students are involved in
Crossing Guards, Playground Pals, Lunch
Monitors, and the Green Team.
Your contributions make a difference to our school.
Thank you!!
Thank you PAC and an Arts Grant
for the energizing Dance Opportunity at
Brentwood School!
Music Residency
Students are participating in music sessions on
Mondays and Fridays in preparation for a
Rockin' Concert
Mark these two dates on your calendar:
April 20 and 21 @ 6:30
(Your child will perform
on one of these nights –
(See page three for list)
Reflex Math
Thank you PAC for supporting our school
subscription to Reflex Math!
Thank you PAC for the
Be Kind T-Shirts
Students continue to wear them and
promote the Kindness Message!
Bug Busting Brentwood Elementary - Head Lice Awareness - A Brentwood PAC initiative
You BRUSH YOUR TEETH, YOUR BRUSH YOUR HAIR BRENTWOOD STUDENTS!
LET'S CHECK FOR BUGS!
Have your parents check for Head Lice
on Bug Busting Day! Get a chance to win
a Toys R Us Gift Card.
The next Bug Busting Date
is: April 2, 2015
Safe Arrival:
Parents are reminded to please phone
the Safe Arrival (250-652-2721)
if your child is going to be
LATE OR AWAY.
Reminder: This is a 24 hour
answering machine so you can call
at anytime. Keep in mind
If you call...we don't have
to! Thank you!
Wheels on the Playground
Students at Brentwood are reminded to walk
their wheeled devices while on the playground. A
friendly reminder from community members is
always appreciated as well!
Dogs on the School Grounds
Thank you for helping us keep all students
safe on the playground by ensuring
that dogs stay at the perimeter of
the school grounds. It is greatly
appreciated by all.
Cross Country for Grades 3-5 has
Students will have the opportunity to be
involved in the
Stream of Dreams Program
from the week of April 7 – 10.
started this week. Students will be
practising on Tuesdays and Thursdays
each week. Please mark the
Volunteers are needed on April 10
following dates on your calendar
to help with the installation of the fish
on our school fence.
Please let the office know if you are available
to help with this important project!
for the District Cross Country Meets
which will be held at Centennial Park.
Wednesday April 15, 22, 29
Parent Volunteers needed for the 29th
Whole School and Class Photos
will be Friday, May 1st.
Mark your calendar
please contact Leila Sinclair-Wise
if you are able to help. Thank you.
Grade 5 Transition to Bayside Middle School Up Coming Dates:
• April 22 - Bayside Festival Band visits Brentwood (forms will be handed out at this time for any students
interested in joining band in grade 6)
• April 23 - Counsellor and former grade 5 students visit Brentwood
• May 5 – 9:45-12:00 Brentwood grade 5 students visit Bayside Middle School (small lunch provided)
• May 28 – 7:00-8:00 Parent Night at Bayside Middle School
*** Class Placement Input forms will be available April 2nd at the school office (Brentwood) and are due back No
Later than April 10th (to Brentwood). We ask that you DO NOT name specific teachers on this form.
THANK YOU.
ROCKIN' CONCERT
MUSIC PERFORMANCE:
Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21 - 6:30 p.m.
Classes performing Monday evening will be:
Ms. Jagt
Mrs. Gregory
Mrs. Barnes & Miss Archer
Mrs. Ogden & Mrs. Ellison
Mrs. Coles
Mrs. Marchand
Mrs. Westwood
Ms. Sinclair-Wise
Classes performing Tuesday evening will be:
Mrs. Hrynyk-Foreman & Miss Lampard
Ms. Backhaus
Mrs. MacGregor
Ms. Scott
Miss Norris
Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Blackie
Parents/Guardians of Grade 4 Students - your child brought home a notice for you in regards to completing a
Ministry Satisfaction Survey – please follow the outlined instructions and return the bottom portion of the notice to
your child's teacher. If you do not have access to a computer please contact us at the office and we will support
you in an alternate way.
School Field Trips:
With the end of the year quickly approaching many classes are starting to plan field trips. We just want to remind
all parents that if you volunteer to drive students you must have both a current Criminal Record Check on file
with the school board office and a current Drivers form on file with the school. Criminal Record Check are done
through your local police and if you stop by the office we can give you a form to waive the fee.
Peninsula Track and Field – Track Rascals Program
Introduction to Track & Field for 6,7 and 8 year olds. Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15-5:15 at Blue Heron Track (at
Parkland School) April 7 – 30. To register: Phone Lesley Foster 250-656-5660 or Florence Dingle 250-656-3341
for further information see: www.pentrack.org
Fruit and Veggie Program
Unfortunately, this year we were not able to participate in the Fruit and Veggie Program for the students as we did
not have a co-ordinator. If there is anyone who would like to take on this position we would love to put our school
name forward to participate next year. The co-ordinator would need to have their Food Safe Certificate. If you
would be interested in helping out with this please contact to school office as soon as possible as we must submit
our school name. Thank you.
“SCREEN” TIME CAN BE
HARMFUL TO YOUR CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Screen time, or time spent watching TV, playing video games, using a mobile phone or in front of a computer, has been linked
with many harmful effects to children’s health. Research shows the strongest predictor of childhood obesity is the number of
hours spent watching TV, surfing the net or playing computer or video games. Other research has shown that:
 Children who watch more TV eat more calories and drink more pop.
 Children who watch TV eat more low-nutrient, high-calorie foods.
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Academic achievement drops sharply for children who watch more than 10 hours of TV a week.
TV interferes with the development of intelligence, thinking and imagination skills.
TV interferes with language development.
TV impedes development of longer attention spans.
Certain types of TV cultivate aggressive or violent behaviours.
It is recommended that children and youth aged 5 to 18 years have at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous
physical activity every day in order to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and for proper gross and fine motor
development. Moderate to vigorous physical activity includes bike riding, play at the park, swimming and running.
The Canadian Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines recommend limiting recreational screen time to no more than 2
hours a day, and limiting the overall amount of sedentary time spent sitting and indoors each day.
Encourage your children to be active by:
 Being active yourself!
 Playing outdoor or indoor games.
 Being active as a family. Go for a walk or hike together every day before or after dinner.
 Taking advantage of after school programs.
 Finding an activity or sport they like to do. Sign up for a group that meets regularly at the local recreation
centre.
For more information:
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Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines: www.csep.ca/english/view.asp?x=804
www.activehealthykids.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada Physical Activity Guide: www.publichealth.gc.ca/paguide
Tips for Limiting Screen Time (Caring for Kids): www.caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/limiting_screen_time_at_home
Sexual Health Parent Education Night
Wednesday, April 15 th from 7:00-8:30 pm
Looking for ideas on how to support your child through puberty?
Facilitator: Jennifer Gibson, MA
Coordinator of Community Education Services
www.islandsexualhealth.org
Location:
District Education Center
(Behind Keating School)
6843 Central Saanich Road, Saanichton
Cost:
Free
Parents of students aged 9-13 (WWSÁNEĆ and SD 63),
join us for a workshop that will provide information, strategies and resources to support your children to
thrive throughout puberty.
REGISTER on Eventbrite: https://eventbrite.ca/event/15881027581/