Cheslakees Elementary School |

In the Spirt of Kindness we all wore pink shirts last Wednesday. <3

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 ces-sec

Students participated in some fun Valentine’s activities outside this week. They also learned about turn taking by playing games. Sorting items into categories such as colour, size or shape, was an activity enjoyed by our students as well.

February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 ces-sec

Students have been learning facts about penguins, practicing the Kwak’wala language, and searching for animal burrows on our nature walks.

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 ces-sec

Students learned about Chinese New Year, and practiced road safety when walking to/from the local Rotary trail. Today we welcomed family members as they came into the classroom to “Read In” for Family Literacy Day.

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 ces-sec

Happy New Year! An exciting thing has happened in our classroom. The salmon eggs have arrived! Students have also been learning about Indigenous Button Blankets, exploring nature around us, and constructing in the classroom.

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 ces-sec

The Excitement of Christmas! This week has been a whirlwind of activity as we prepare for our Christmas Concert.

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 ces-sec

Yesterday students had a great time using different materials to create elf traps to catch those elusive Christmas elves.

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 ces-sec

Our students are loving the snow! This week we also explored candy canes – what do they taste like, what do they sound like, what do they look like, were some of the questions students answered.

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 ces-sec

Debbie Anderson visited our school and dissected a salmon. Our students learned about the different organs and where they are located in a salmon. Our students are also learning about symbols of Canada. One of those symbols is the beaver.

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 ces-sec

Leading up to Hallowe’en, students have been having lots of fun learning about bats, conducting science experiments on pumpkins, and playing in the rain!

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 ces-sec

Students learned how trees grow. We counted the rings of a maple tree recently cut down. Student-led Conferences happened last week as well. Thank you to all of our families who attended with their child. Some of our student were also the lucky recipients of the Indigenous Programs’ monthly draw for September.

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 ces-sec

The students at Cheslakees School have been having another busy week. This week each student tasted different apples and decided which one was their favourite. Granny Smith apples appeared as the winner in one of the classes.

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 ces-sec

Wearing Orange because Every Child Matters.

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 ces-sec

Students learned about the lack of choice faced by children who attended residential school. We wear orange because Every Child Matters.

We are excited to welcome all of our students and their families to our school community!

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 ces-sec

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 ces-sec

We welcome all of our Kindergarten families to Cheslakees Elementary School.

September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 ces-sec

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 ces-sec

Please check the School District website for the most updated information at www.sd85.bc.ca

Feb. 24 ~ Subway Day.
~ A visit to the Port McNeill Museum from 1-2 p.m.

Feb. 27 ~ PAC Meeting in the Library at Sunset School beginning at 6:30 p.m. All parents from Cheslakees and Sunset are welcome to attend.

March 9 ~ Performing arts at Sunset School (Oktopus).
~ Report Cards home for Term #2.

March 10 ~ Water colour painting with Lynda Biggs.

March 16 ~ Regional Science Fair at the Lion’s Hall.

March 17 ~ Last day of classes before Spring Break.

March 20-31 ~ Spring Break.

April 3 ~ First day back after Spring Break.

April 7 ~ Good Friday Statutory Holiday – no classes.

April 10 ~ Easter Monday Statutory Holiday – No classes.