Wandering Among the Wildflowers
Hello Wildflower Families,
We are in the midst of another great week here at Wildflower. It is helpful that the beautiful fall weather continues to plug along. Each year at Wildflower unfolds in a different and unique manner. This year one thing that has begun to bloom is a series of clubs.
Our school counsellor Claire has long hosted the Fruity Loops club which is focused on supporting diversity and inclusion in our school. It is a chance for middle school kids to connect and talk through any issues that are arising. Claire also hosts a time for younger students to spend time together and connect in a quiet connections. These two clubs alternate on Tuesdays.
This year instead of having an Aboriginal Education teacher, we have an Indigenous Support Worker. Dawn King has been an amazing addition to the school and is providing great care for our kids. She is also hosting two clubs that are rooted in the Ktunaxa value of creating a safe, happy space (Sukiⱡq̓uka), this club is a welcoming environment for students to relax, connect, and learn. On Mondays (Grades 4–9), students will participate in a Cultural Beading Circle. On Tuesdays (Grades 2–6), we will host a LEGO & Oral Storytelling group focusing on community kinship and local stories.
This year we also have a student run club. Supervised by Tasha, one of our grade 6 students has started a drama club. There are 17 spaces in this club that will meet every Wednesday and the spaces are filling up fast. The club will mainly focus on doing drama games and might try to put on a play if things go well.
It is great seeing all these different activities happening in the school and kids finding a variety of activities to participate in during their lunch break. Before I sign off, I just want to remind everyone that it is Photo day tomorrow and that photos will be taken first thing in the morning. If you miss them, don’t worry as photo retake day will be on the 26th.
Important Reminders
After-School Supervision
Please note that parents and caregivers are responsible for supervising their children on the playground after school if they choose to stay and play.
Grocery Cards - Free Money for the School - Please Sign Up!
Did you know that the money raised from grocery cards helps fund so many things for students and our school each year? Our renewed grass field, outdoor space, furniture, equipment, supplies, field trips, and a lot more. The Grocery Card fundraiser is an easy way for you to help! When you order grocery cards, every dollar you spend goes towards your groceries, so it costs you nothing to help. The Kootenay Co-op and Save-on Foods donate 7% and 4% to our school based on the value of cards that our school buys.
Order grocery cards online using the form at the following link
Kindergarten 2027/28
If you have a child who will turn 5 in 2027 and want them to attend kindergarten at Wildflower. Please email clerical.wfs@sd8.bc.ca or Nick.Graves@sd8.bc.ca so we can ensure they are on list. Siblings of current Wildflower students get priority, all other students need to follow our registration process.
Important Dates
The whole year district calendar for Wildflower is attached to this email
Photo Day – Oct. 8th
Thanksgiving – Oct. 12th
Provincial Pro-D Day – Oct. 23rd
Re-take Day – Oct. 26th
Remembrance Day – Nov. 11th
Winter Break Begins – Dec. 11th
Winter Break Ends – Jan. 4th
Interesting Parenting Article
In the past week, I've gotten the same DMs from thousands of parents: "I'm reading about the Cornell sexual assault allegations, and oh my goodness, I don't want that to be my son. What can I do?"
Well, let's start here: Assault prevention doesn't start with a college orientation talk. It starts years earlier. It starts with learning to hear someone else's "no." Noticing when something isn't right. Resisting the pull of the group. Speaking up when everyone else is going along. Knowing that silence means no, not yes.
If this set of skills is one we know we want our teen sons to possess, we must ask ourselves if we're raising them in a way that gives them practice living these truths as young boys.
Why millennial motherhood can feel like rearranging chairs on the Titanic
Have you ever experienced the Sunday spirals, where you wake up and within a few minutes it feels like the day has already been sucked away by a whirl of responsibilities? In today’s newsletter Kate Lyons and I will talk about that feeling of overwhelm, and why the juggle feels particularly impossible for millennial mothers.
All the best
Nick
Principal of Wildflower
