Happy Friday, Diefenbaker Families!

We are happy to let you know that this has been a great first week of back to school.  It has been wonderful to see our students again as well as to welcome new families to our school community. 

This morning our students successfully moved into their classes for the year, and the transition went smoothly. Great job, Bulldogs! 

This is to let you know that on Fridays, you will be receiving a weekly email that will include our school Bulldog Bulletin with important information about the upcoming week.  Feel free to visit our school website at your leisure to access this information with the updated calendar at http://diefenbaker.sd38.bc.ca.

Please, see attached this year’s first Bulldog Bulletin and September calendar.

The popular annual Picnic in the Park will be held on Friday, September 19th from 4 pm to 7 pm.  More details will be sent to you soon from our PAC organizers.

Affordability Fund

This fund is designed to assist families who require financial assistance with school-related costs such as school and course fees, workbooks, specialty supplies, field trips and other school-related charges and costs. Please, reach out to Ms. Vosahlo at rvosahlo@sd38.bc.ca if you could benefit from this fund for this school year. The request will be kept in confidence.

Animals at Schools District Policy update

Dogs on School District Property

Dogs are not allowed on district (school or facility) property during school days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exception of: Certified guide dogs and/or service dogs

Parent/Guardian dogs are allowed during these times:

• Dogs with a parent/guardian during student drop off and pick up (short visit). At all times during student drop off and pick up, all dogs on district property must be: Licensed.
• Leashed and under adult control (assistance dogs exempt).
• Remain clear from building entrances and play areas.
• Immediately cleaned up after and have their waste removed by the owner/handler.

Optional Student Accident Insurance Plan

As in previous years, families can choose to purchase an optional student accident insurance plan for their children through the “InsureMyKids®” program, underwritten by Old Republic Insurance Company of Canada. The “InsureMyKids®” accident insurance program offers protection against the potentially high costs of any injury resulting from unexpected accidents and is especially valuable for families who:

• Do not have medical or dental plans.
• Have limited plans, as it may help supplement health and dental benefits.
• Have active children who enjoy sports and outdoor activities.

The insurance agreement will be between the family and Old Republic Canada and will be effective on the date the enrollment application and payment are received by the insurance carrier. To purchase a student accident insurance plan, families can visit http://www.insuremykids.com, or speak with an Old Republic Canada customer service representative at 1-800-463-5437.

The program coverage typically includes:

• A full year (365 days from date of purchase), 24 hours a day, whether at school or at home.
• Expenses such as ambulance, physiotherapy, private tutoring, counselling, and much more that are limited or not covered by private or group insurance plans, or provincial health plans.
• Injury related dental treatment as the result of an accident.
• Out-of-province or country emergency medical expenses (Platinum plan only).

Please, see the attached InsureMyKids Brochure 202/26

We hope you enjoy another lovely warm and sunshine filled weekend,  

Kind regards,

Ms. R. Vosahlo, Principal                          Mr. B. Pantaleo Vice-Principal