As we near the end of January, it is anything but hot outside.  When the temperature dips below -15, or worse as it did today, I’ll usually keep the children indoors on recess.  However, occasionally I’ll let them out for a short time just to burn off some energy.  Whether the weather is sunny or cloudy, cold or hot, dry or wet, when I announce whether the recess will be indoors or not,  a cheer erupts throughout the school, no matter what the decision.  In February, the big weather news will be the Winter Olympics, held in Vancouver.  Burkevale will celebrate the winter weather and sportsmanship as well, by holding our own Burkevale Olympics.  Outdoor s, our Opening Ceremonies and Torch Run will occur on February 12^th, with our Olympic Games occurring on the 18^th.  It should be a lot of fun and something the whole school is looking forward to.

Olympic Information and Fun for Students - http://www.olympicschool.ca

As December approaches, the First Term has ended and Parent-Teacher interviews are about to happen.  The information shared in these interviews is vital to ensuring the success of our students.  The beginning of a new term is a fresh start for those students who need to “turn it around.”  Health- wise, the school has survived the “second wave” of the H1N1 virus, relatively unscathed.   As we continue to enjoy spring-like weather, we know winter conditions are just around the corner.  But rather than worry about the impending snowstorms and drop in temperatures, Burkevale staff and students are ready and willing to adapt:  classes have begun to go on skating excursions, the school has a new set of snowshoes that classes are eager to try out, and the whole school looks forward to our annual cross-country and downhill ski trips.  Will we miss the warmer weather? Perhaps.  But winter ….”bring it on!”