FOOD DRIVE

As the holidays are just round the corner, we are running a food donation drive for the Richmond Food Bank at Steves. We urge all families that can donate to do so generously. Statistics from the foodbankscanada.ca show that there were 2,059,636 visits to the food bank just in the month of March 2024 across Canada of which 700,000 were children. Your thoughtful donation could help feed a family during this holiday season.

 Items that are most needed by the Richmond food bank include:

• canned fish and meat
• canned vegetables
• nut butters
• baby food and formula
• canned and powdered milk
• rice
• pasta
• soups
• stews
• cereal
• oatmeal
• canned beans
• canned fruits
• pasta Sauce

 You may donate any non-perishables like biscuits, jams, chips, dry noodles, etc. as well.

 Items not suitable for donation:

• fresh meats
• fresh fruit and vegetables
• frozen food
• prepared food
• opened or compromised products
• date sensitive products
• medications
• energy drinks
• alcohol

 Please check for expiry dates when making your donation.

 How do to donate?

Please send the items for donation to school each day with your children. There will be a drop box for food drive placed in each of the classrooms. We thank you in advance for spreading cheer this holiday season.

School Story in Action 2024-2025 

December 6 

This week we would like to introduce the Games Club. The Games Club meets weekly for intermediate students, across grades and programs. While playing games, students have the opportunity to build friendships and social connections. Students are also learning social skills like how to listen, turn taking, sharing and problem solving.  

This links to our School Story focus in the following way:    

• Steves is a safe learning community where we strive to create a sense of belonging. (Steves School Lens).