<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 8th - RCMP applications due and Jr. Girls Basketball (5:30 pm)/Jr. Boys Basketball (7:00 pm) play at home. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 8-10 - Sr. Boys Basketball in Kelowna</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 9/10 - Jr. Girls/Jr. Boys to Merritt for Basketball</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 13th - Ski Day #3 (Bus Leaves at 7:15 am) and Sr. Boys Basketball plays at ALF at 7 pm</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 14th - PAC Meeting at 5:30 pm in ALF Library</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">***January 21st - January 23rd*** - refer to Assessment Week Schedule</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22nd - Jr. Girls (5:30 pm)/Jr. Boys (7 pm) play at ALF</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 26th - Course Completion Day </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 27th - Semester Turn Around </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 28th - Winter Formal Dance (6:30-8:30 pm)</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 29th - Jr. Girls (6:30 pm)/Sr. Boys (8:30 pm) play at ALF</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30th - Wall of Fame Applications due</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30/31 - Jr. Boys Basketball Tournament at ALF</span><br><br><br><br><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">April 15, 2026, is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in BC &nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our school bus drivers for the care, professionalism and dedication they show each day.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our drivers are often the first school staff members our students see in the morning and the last ones they see at the end of the day. They help set the tone for a positive school day by greeting students with kindness, consistency and care.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We also recognize the professionalism and patience our drivers have shown while safely navigating the significant construction zones throughout our district. Despite changing road conditions, delays, and detours, they continue to put the needs and safety of students first.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to our school bus drivers for the important role you play in supporting students and families every day. &nbsp;Your commitment to providing a safe bus ride for every student does not go unnoticed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/f03dbab1-6e7f-4722-9fba-09ed824f7d3b" alt="Bus Driver Appreciation FB" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mindful Moments: Nature, Movement, and Connection</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The nature movement, a concept encompassing various initiatives and beliefs, focuses on restoring and deepening human connections with the natural world. This movement emphasizes the importance of nature for both individual well-being and societal health, recognizing that our relationship with nature significantly impacts our mental and physical health, as well as our environmental stewardship.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To download the PDF, click the following link: </span><ie-document data-lexical-document-id="e6167b5d-7ed6-49a0-8415-11a2945312e0"></ie-document></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To access the art projects and stories, click the following links: </span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://artfulparent.com/nature-art-for-kids/" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">22 Nature Art Ideas for Kids</span></a></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><a href="https://www.doinggoodtogether.org/bhf-book-lists/picture-books-for-nature-lovers" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Explore the Outdoors: 32 Favorite Children's Books About Nature | Best Outdoor Picture Books — Doing Good Together™</span></a></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39f1670b-1d8b-44ff-a005-89151431b058" alt="Mindful Moments April 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p>