<h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Monthly Mindful Moment: Behaviour as Communication</strong></b></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Understanding that "all behaviour is communication" can help parents better understand their child's needs and respond effectively, leading to improved communication and stronger relationships. Behaviour is a way for children to express themselves. Parents can address underlying issues and teach more positive communication skills. This is consistent for all ages (even adults!).</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To download the PDF, click the following link:</span><a href="/documents/9ce3955d-2ec2-42f2-bd82-1c5ce6ad413e/Behaviour-as-Communication.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Behaviour as Communication</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To access the videos by Dan Siegl, click on the following links: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcDLzppD4Jc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Name It To Tame It</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm9CIJ74Oxw" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand Brain Model</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4f7c8059-0187-4109-83d9-78bc3293ca75" alt="Communication as Behaviour" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you a parent or caregiver of a child aged three to five years old? Please join us at your neighbourhood school for a free early learning event!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the next several months, Ready, Set, Learn events will be taking place. Ready, Set, Learn is a fun, play-based event with activities, snacks, and a story. Every child will receive free books and a bag of resources to support their early learning experiences. This event offers families and caregivers an opportunity to connect with their local school, educators, and community resources.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/2a3e190f-d2ad-5e11-b458-f7053a8bf623" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block;float:left"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c48feb11-959d-5d68-9d20-fc7e2ae0034e" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/8e8d90af-735d-5915-a6a8-861d3f036043" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: center;"><img src="/images/c3cd71b1-9662-5234-8e6a-a0c7e1f79ea2" alt="" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You are invited to locate the school closest to you and register for their Ready, Set, Learn event (dates can be found at the bottom of this page). Families and caregivers are encouraged to</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> pre-register</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> with the school to ensure there are enough books and resources for everyone.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Not sure which school is your catchment area school?&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mybaragar.com/index.cfm?event=page.SchoolLocatorPublic&amp;DistrictCode=BC83" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Click here.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ready, Set, Learn events are places of connection where </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">children, families, community support providers, and schools </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">come together to engage in</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> playful early learning experiences</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. These events connect to goals in SD83’s Strategic Plan by providing children with opportunities to develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills (Intellectual Development), welcoming and connecting children to peers and supportive adults in both community and school (Human and Social Development), and strengthening school and community partnerships (Community Partnership Development). They also exemplify our key value of Belonging. In K̓wsaltktnéws ne Secwepemcúl’ecw, we all belong and we are all connected.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/963af2d0-fa20-4293-8adc-057436de8791" alt="Ready Set Learn 2026 Pg 1" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/31821f1f-1f87-4d02-9fed-efc34ff78e7c" alt="Ready Set Learn 2026 Pg 2" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/8ed3f56e-940f-4cb9-8970-f6756a0db44a" alt="JPG SD83 K Info Session Jan 2026" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3"><br></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Is your child starting Kindergarten in September 2026? Do you have questions?</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SD83 is hosting a virtual Kindergarten Information Session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 7 – 8 p.m. for parents and caregivers of children entering Kindergarten.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please use the QR code to register and then the link for the session will be provided to you. After the session, the recording will be posted on the SD83 website</span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. If you are unable to register using the QR code, click on the following link: </strong></b><a href="https://outlook.office.com/book/ProfessionalLearning@sd83bcca.onmicrosoft.com/s/6qMCp-M4YU2aLKo6BEHH-Q2?ismsaljsauthenabled" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Pre-Registration for Virtual Kindergarten Information Session</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In May or June, families will also receive an invitation for an in-person welcoming event at their child’s school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are looking forward to meeting our new students and their families!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kindergarten registration will open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at your neighbourhood school. </span></p>