Month: March 2020

ShareLife Campaign: March 30th to April 3rd

STA will be holding our annual ShareLife Campaign during the week of March 30th to April 3rd. We will have a “spirit” theme each day. Students are asked to donate $1 for the entire week. There will be a raffle draw on Friday, March 29th where students will have the opportunity to win many prizes. Raffle tickets can be purchased throughout the week. All donations ... Continue reading "ShareLife Campaign: March 30th to April 3rd"

Oral Hygiene – Keswick Kids Dental Clinic

On March 11th and March 23rd the kindergarten and primary classes will get a visit from Keswick Kids Dental Clinic.  Volunteers from the clinic will be coming in to teach the students about proper oral care, healthy eating and demonstrate the proper way to brush their teeth.  The clinic has generously donated their time as well as toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss for the students. Thank ... Continue reading "Oral Hygiene – Keswick Kids Dental Clinic"

Crunchy Munchy Sensational Snacks

March is National Nutrition Month and our school is celebrating crunchy, munchy sensational snacks.  During the month, we will be promoting healthy eating through PA announcements  and hosting Healthy Snack Workshops on Tuesday, March 24th & Wednesday, March 25th.

Fruits and vegetables are great snacks and Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating plenty of them. Half our plates should be made up of vegetables ... Continue reading "Crunchy Munchy Sensational Snacks"

Light It Up Blue on Thursday, April 2nd for Autism Awareness Day!

Join STA and Autism Speaks as we honor more than 70 million people worldwide affected by autism. Help us raise awareness and advocate for the needs of people with autism.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020  is Autism Awareness Day. Wear Blue to show your support!

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of ... Continue reading "Light It Up Blue on Thursday, April 2nd for Autism Awareness Day!"

Lots of Socks-World Down Syndrome Day – March 23 at STA

Monday, March 23 is STA Down Syndrome Day.  Wear mismatched socks to show your support!

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. In 2012, the United Nations decided to select March 21st, the 3rd month of the year, as WDSD, to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st ... Continue reading "Lots of Socks-World Down Syndrome Day – March 23 at STA"