Making Connections
Making Connections is no longer running the Clothing Exchange at our schools. Instead we have partnered with MyCityCare, who will bring their roving clothing trailer to 3 Lethbridge School Division schools this Autumn. There will be more dates posted once we hear from them. They also have a clothing store downtown in the 5th on 5th office, on the 5th avenue side.
Sept 26 at Galbraith Elementary School from 2:30 – 4:30
Oct 1 Mike Mountain Horse Elementary School from 2:30 – 4:30
Oct 8 Senator Buchanan Elementary School from 2:30 – 4:30
BEDTIME ROUTINE:
A good bedtime routine contributes to a good wake up routine. This means children are rested, more positive in the morning, able to get ready for the day, and able to learn and have fun at school.
Keep the routine the same on weekends, holidays, and special occasions.
Start an hour before lights out: this can include a bath, healthy snack, a book or other quiet activity. Children in elementary school need 10 – 11 hours of sleep each night.
This can be a time to check in with your child, how is school, any worries they have. End with “what was the best part of today” as a way of keeping thoughts positive.
Stop any screen time 2 hours before lights out as the light on screens keeps the brain active, this is true for adults as well as children.
Keep activities between supper and bedtime as calm as possible, if your child is involved in activities after school try for times as early as possible.
Keep ipads, computers, phones, game consoles etc out of the bedroom. Some children will wake in the night and use these devices to try and fall asleep again or stay awake longer using these devices. Older children are known to text friends late at night. Recharge these devices in a room far from the bedroom so lights and sounds don’t distract you from or during sleep.