Happy New Year and welcome back. I hope that everyone had a great holiday.

I mentioned in the December newsletter that all our teaching staff had been trained this year in the use of Restorative Practices, which seeks to foster healthy behaviours and stronger relationships. We had a strong foundation for these practices already at Spruce Glen, and the staff are using their additional training when interacting with students in many settings. On February 9th we will be holding student assemblies on Restorative Practices. We are excited to be hosting Ron Cameron on February, 8th for a Parent Workshop at 6:30 that evening (THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE). This presentation not only shares how Restorative Practices are happening at our school, but focuses on how you as parents can use restorative thinking and practices with your children at home. Please mark this important date on your calendar and we will be sending out more information closer to the event.

- Kim Olsson, Principal