Hello Coyote Creek Families!

We have had a really amazing last few weeks at Coyote Creek! 

Our art show and heritage week spring concert was a success thanks to the work of our staff and students - thank you to all of the parents who attended our performances!

We have a new CoyoteCreekLearns account on Instagram! We have posted some beautiful art show work there! The QR code below should take you right to it!

We would also like to share with our families that Ms. Kiran Gill is no longer our acting vice-principal, but has moved into the role formally as vice-principal - congratulations, Ms. Gill! We are so glad you will be staying with us into the next school year!

Our Grade 7 students are preparing to go to Fleetwood Park Secondary in September! They have just finished a visit to get to know about this exciting upcoming transition - we will be celebrating them moving on from Coyote Creek on Thursday, June 20th.

We are looking ahead to Sports Day this coming June 10th! More to come on this in the days and weeks to follow.

Thank you for all you do in supporting our school community!

Coyote Creek Staff

May 27- Non-Instructional Day, No Classes for Students

May 28 - Card Club for Div. 9 &10

May 29 - District Track Meet

May 30 - Welcome to Kindergarten / Div. 22 Field Trip Surrey Nature Center 

May 31 - Young Rembrandts in 200 wing 2:27

June 10 - Sports Day / Kona Ice

June 13-14 - Gr. 7 Camp

June 20- Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony

June 24 - Div. 17-20 Field Trip Centennial Beach

June 27- Last Day of School, Early Dismissal 1:27pm 

School Closed for the Summer

Coyote Creek Track and Field Team 

Practices will run from Monday April 29th to Tuesday May 28th, 2024. 

PRACTICE SCHEDULES - by grade (sent home on bright orange paper)

The practice schedule for Tykes (Grade 3/4) will be as follows:

The practice schedule for Pee-Wee (Grade 5/6) will be as follows:

The practice schedule for Bantam (Grade 7) will be as follows:

We are so excited to introduce track and field to our young athletes!

Summer Reading!

Grade 7 Fundraising - HARDBITE CHIP SALES

Moving Forward chip sales will be every Wednesday until the middle of June. Chips will be sold on site and will be $2.00 per bag (cash only).

May – Mental health and youth substance use

A Message from Fraser Health

 Mental health and substance use impacts on youth

Youth is a time of growing, learning and changing. It can also be a time when behaviours may become more risky and youth may experiment with substance use. While not all youth will choose to use substances, many do experiment and some experience harms from their own or other’s substance use. 

Alcohol is, by far, the most common substance used by youth. This is followed by cannabis and nicotine. Among youth, vaping has become a very popular way to use nicotine and cannabis. Additionally, a small number of youth use illicit substances and these youth are vulnerable to toxic drugs circulating in the community. 

Alcohol is commonly consumed by adults in many social situations and youth often don’t realize that it is a drug that carries considerable risk. Intoxication puts youth at increased risk for injury, violence and overdose (also called alcohol poisoning). Long term alcohol-use can cause cancer and increases risk for heart disease, liver disease and many health issues. 

Youth who use substances are at increased risk of mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety. All substances can have negative impacts on the way a child or youth’s brain grows and develops.

Helping youth to avoid or delay substance use for as long as possible can help protect their physical and mental health. It is never too early to talk to your child or youth about alcohol and substance use. Here are some tips to help you support your child or youth: 

• Start by having open and honest conversations. Be a good listener. Avoid lecturing or making judgements.  
  
  
• Look for natural opportunities to spark discussion including movies and media. 

• Seek out factual information to share with your children. Work together to build life skills that help you and your child prepare for situations where substances may be offered. 

• If you use alcohol or other substances, pay attention to when, why and how much you use. Have conversations with your children about how they feel about your alcohol or substance use. 
  
  
• Encourage youth to delay the decision to use alcohol and other substances. Have conversations with them to see if they are thinking about trying alcohol or other substances. If they are, ask if they could wait for an agreed on period of time. Check in with them often. 
  
  
• Have clear but caring boundaries and family guidelines about alcohol and substance use. Ensure your child feels safe and supported. For example, let them know you will provide a safe ride home for them or their friends if they need one.

Visit Fraser Health’s web page Substance Use in Children and Youth to learn more.

Find out what services, programs and resources are available for your child and/or youth here. 

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Dressing for the Weather

Rain or Shine

A reminder that at Recess and Lunch students go outside rain or shine.  

As the weather changes, please remember to send your child to school with appropriate clothing for the weather (jackets, boots, etc.), as well as a change of clothes for younger students.

Coyote Creek Library

Thank you to our PAC for organizing a Tin Lizzy Lemonade and Bubble Tea delicious Friday treat day! Students really enjoyed these yummy drinks!

Volunteers Needed!

Please contact our PAC at Coyote Creek <coyotecreekpac36@gmail.com> if you can help with hot lunches or fundraising efforts

Hot Lunch QR Code Sign-Up PAC HOT LUNCH SIGN-UP

Just follow these easy steps to get started. Even if you do not order, we encourage all parents to get signed up to receive vital information about the school PAC. It’s easy and will take no more than 5 minutes of your time.

Join us on-line and participate in Coyote Creek’s PAC. You are a member already!

• Go to coyotecreekpac.hotlunches.net
• Click on "Click Here to Register"
• Enter Access Code CCHL
• Complete the rest of the registration form. (Including your email address will ensure you receive reminder emails about fundraising deadlines, PAC communications, hot lunch order deadlines, and your child's hot lunch order for the upcoming week)
• Click the "Register Now" button at the bottom
• Follow the instructions to add each child in your family who attends Coyote Creek Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"
• Proceed to order hot lunch/fundraiser items for your child(ren)

If you are having trouble or are looking for step by step details – click on the HELP tab for the parent guide to help you through the process.

Still having trouble or need more information, please contact us at coyotecreekpac36@gmail.com we will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours.

Flushable Items: A reminder to our students and families

After School Programs Being Offered at Coyote Creek

These programs rent space in our school, and they are fee paying programs run by each program independently.  Please contact the program directly for questions and registration.  See new program flyers to come out shortly for programs ending soon.

Young Rembrandts April - June 2024.pdf

Abacus Master afterschool Apr-Jun 2024.pdf
Robotics - Jan 24-Jun 12.