October 30th 2026
Accountability at EGHE: We All Have a Part to Play
This year, our school-wide focus is accountability. Accountability is one of our PACK values — Perseverance, Accountability, Community, and Kindness — and this year we have chosen to take a deeper look at what accountability really means for our students and our school community.
As a staff, we have organized our learning around four connected ideas: I Belong, I Have an Impact, I Show I Care, and I Take Responsibility. We want students to understand that accountability is about much more than following rules. It begins with belonging — recognizing that we are part of a community, that our choices affect others, that caring is something we show through our actions, and that when we make mistakes, we can own them, repair, learn, and try again.
Throughout the year, students will hear this common language in their classrooms, around the school, and during our school-wide learning together.
Week at a glance
- PAC Meeting 6:45pm in the music room
SILENT AUCTION
Ecole Garibaldi Highlands Elementary is planning our Winter Silent Auction, and we are reaching out to our amazing parent community for support! This year, all proceeds will directly fund vital school initiatives, including our Teacher’s Resource Fund, Physical Education classes & equipment, parent education sessions, and school events open to everyone.
If you own a business, manage a brand, or offer a service - such as gift cards, retail products, wellness sessions, or local experiences - we would be incredibly grateful for your donation. Every contribution, big or small, helps enrich our students' daily experiences while giving your business excellent exposure across Squamish.
If you are able to contribute or have any questions, please contact us ([email protected]) to arrange a pickup. Thank you for helping our school community thrive!
REMINDER - Growing Smiles Holiday Plant Fundraiser
Our winter plant fundraiser is ongoing! It might seem a little early to be thinking about the holidays but they do sneak up on us quickly. Get your orders in now - one less thing to think about in December!
We are selling beautiful winter plants, festive greenery, planters, and wreaths to raise funds for PAC activities this year like lessons with Tennis XL, Teacher Appreciation, student and parent educational workshops, our Grade 6 Farewell, and lots more
Shop the catalogue here: https://ghe.growingsmilesfundraising.com
Plants start as low as $15. Please place your order by November 6th. Plants will be ready for pickup on November 20th.
Thank you for supporting your EGHE PAC!
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CARE
We will once again be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys for Community Christmas Care. Donations can be dropped off at the school until December 2nd. Here is the link for the Christmas Hamper applications. Hamper applications are due on Friday, November 13th
Upcoming Important Dates:
Nov 3 – Neufeld Orders Pick Up
Nov 5 – PAC Meeting 6:45
Nov 6 – Growing Smiles Orders Due
Nov 8 – Online Book Fair Closes https://gatherbookshop.com/pages/find-your-fundraiser
Nov 10 – Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov 11 – Remembrance Day – no classes
Nov 13 – Photo Retake
Nov 13 – GHE Ice Cream Hoodie Orders Due
Nov 18 & 19 – Early Dismissal @ 2:00 pm for Parent/Teacher meetings
Hello EGHE Families,
As a friendly reminder, the School District 48 (Sea to Sky) has policies in place to maintain a safe and healthy environment on school grounds, including specific guidelines about dogs on school property.
Under Policy 804, please keep the following in mind when bringing dogs to school sites:
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Leashing Requirements: All dogs on school property must be leashed, tethered, and under the control of a responsible person at all times. This helps ensure the safety of students, staff, and other community members.
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Clean-Up: If a dog defecates on school grounds, the person in control of the dog is required to clean up and dispose of the waste properly.
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Annual Review: Each school’s principal will meet with the Parent Advisory Council and staff yearly to review this policy and discuss any local guidelines that may be in place. Our current local guidelines are to maintain a safe distance from classroom lineups by keeping dogs off the asphalt in the courtyard past the yellow gate (as many children are fearful of dogs and many dogs on leash in a small area can become aggressive with one another).
We appreciate your help in keeping our schools a safe and welcoming place for everyone (including our furry friends).
Events
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Nov 5, 2026
- PAC meeting - 7 pm - 8 pm
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Nov 8, 2026
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Nov 10, 2026
- Remembrance Day assembly - 11 am - 11:30 am
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Nov 11, 2026
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Nov 13, 2026
- Photo retakes - 9 am - 11 am
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Nov 18, 2026
- Parent teacher conferences - 2:30 pm - 7 pm
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Nov 19, 2026
- Parent teacher conferences: Day 2 - 2 pm - 4:30 pm
Breakfast Programs
The morning breakfast program will start up on September 15th. The goal of the program is to support students and families while creating a welcoming space to connect, share a meal, and strengthen our school community.
Breakfast Club Expected Behaviour
Breakfast Club Guidelines
- Breakfast Club runs from 8:20–8:50 a.m., Tuesday through Friday.
- Students who come inside for Breakfast Club are expected to stay and participate in Breakfast Club.
- Students are encouraged to help with clean-up before heading to class.
- Once students have finished breakfast, they head outside to join the other students.
- Students who arrive after Breakfast Club has finished are welcome to grab something from the fridge to take with them.
Community Fridge
Fruit, vegetables, snacks, and sometimes extra lunches are available in community fridges at the school for any student that may need it.
Lunch Program
Sign up for the School Lunch Program, in partnership with Squamish CAN, will be available on School Cash Online on September 11th with the first lunch date of Sept 21st. More details to follow.
Bus Registration
Families must register for use of the school bus each year. Further information on how to register can be found on this webpage.
School Registration
If anyone in the community is looking to register their child for school – either here at Garibaldi Highlands or at a different school in the district – they must now use the online webform until schools re-open on August 25th.
First Day of School 2024-2025
The first day back is Tuesday Sept 2nd for one hour only from 8:55-9:55am. Students will go to their previous (this year’s) classrooms.
All of this information can also be found on our school website. Please continue to check it and the School District No. 48 website for any updates.
Class Placement
The first week of school students will be back with their previous year's teacher. Students who are new to the school will be placed in a classroom with students the same age as them for this first week back. Class placement for all students (K-7) will be announced on Friday September 6th.