THEME: Kindness
Embracing the Power of Kindness: A Heartfelt Journey
As February has arrived, it is a month we hope will be filled with love and warmth: Though the weather we had been having in January is here in February, brrrr. At BOS we are hoping the warmer weather that is expected will enter our building as we focus on Kindness and caring that is here at our building with our school family. We work hard to spread positivity and create ripples of compassion in our classroom each day with all of our students and staff. That no matter the challenges we may encounter in the day. Remember that tomorrow is a new day where we do leave behind any negativity and we look forward to the openness and caring that we all deserve. Building connections.
We recognize February 26, 2025 as Pink Shirt day. Caring and anti-bullying
February 17, 2025 Louis Riel day. commemorates the life of Louis Riel, a politician who represented the Métis people's interests.
Resource Roundup offerings to many ages:
- 31 Kindness Activities for Kids - Discover ways to initiate and experience acts of kindness firsthand.
For more resources, check out the Kindness page on the NLPS website.
Cultivating Kindness: Tips for Students
Students, let’s spread kindness:
- Share a smile or kind words to brighten someone’s day.
- Lend a hand to a classmate or teacher with schoolwork or tasks.
- Create and share uplifting notes or artwork.
- Listen actively and show empathy to others.
- Stand up against bullying and offer your support.
Connect with Your Counsellor
Here's to a February filled with heartfelt gestures, shared smiles, and a tapestry of kindness. Let's make the world brighter, one act of kindness at a time!
NOTE FROM our schools
Well it is a fact February and January have something in common the ....COLD.
This month has been challenging right at the start. Cold weather has stopped buses from running yet students are here to learn and to join us for our lunch menu. Some of the offerings this month are week one Spaghetti-meatballs and garlic bread per a’la Greg; Week two short week so no menu meal; week three chicken Fajita with Rachel and week four Sweet and sour pork per our Nicki.
Each month for our Outreaches there are often presentations, community information updates and learning opportunities that are peer interactions and fun as well.
At BOS this month there is a presentation by- Dragonfly Bonnyville on dating violence. Our Gaby who joins BOS each month with activities and positive topics supports many aspects of self care and reflection at BOS. Each of our outreach sites are busy with
there is nothing better than 1000 piece mushroom puzzle that is challenging, so for those needing an in class break there is a time to work on this. Of course do not tell them I have removed a few pieces.
Remember that all of our outreach schools offer many ways for staff and students to interact. whether it is module support. physical and emotional wellbeing. Guest presenters, and social skill building and positive peer interactions. Not to positive if they realize that there are missing puzzle pieces then it may not be too positive.
Connect with Our Student Advocacy Counselors: We are here for Support
Seeking guidance or want to discuss well-being? Our Student Advocacy Counsellors are here for you. Reach out at lora.harder@nlsd.ab.ca at the Cold Lake Outreach or call 780-594-6885. Reach out with crystal.anderson@nlsd.ab.ca at Lac La Biche (also at Journeys and Crossroads) Outreach or call 780-623-2658. Reach out at judy.livingston@nlsd.ab.ca at Bonnyville Outreach or call 780-826-3111. We enjoy connecting with our students and parents/guardians whether by phone or in person .