Information package

Meet the Cultural Educator

My name is Thelma Stump your Kindergarten teacher for the 2024-2025 year. As we embark on this exciting journey together, I am thrilled to share that our kindergarten classroom will be a place where Indigenous culture is celebrated, respected, and woven into our daily experiences. Here is how we will be incorporating Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

Before we begin each day, we will acknowledge the traditional territories on which we learn and play. We recognize that our school stands on the ancestral lands of the Dakelh and Tsilhqot’in Territory. Our little artists will explore Indigenous art forms. From dreamcatchers to totem poles, will learn about the significance of symbols and colors in Indigenous cultures. Your children will learn from the land itself—observing plants, animals, and natural elements that hold cultural significance. Elders and knowledge keepers may join us on special nature walks.

Get ready for toe-tapping rhythms! We will learn traditional songs and perhaps even create our own. Drum circles will connect us to the heartbeat of the Earth. Elders are our living libraries and will be invited to share their stories, teachings, and experiences with us. Indigenous cultures often revolve around the seasons so we will be marking important occasions to learn about their cultural significance.

Remember, our goal is not just to teach about Indigenous culture but to encourage genuine respect, empathy, and understanding for others. If you have any family stories or traditions related to Indigenous heritage, please feel free to share them with us!

We will be creating a classroom where every child feels seen, heard, and valued—a place where cultural diversity is celebrated and cherished.

Thelma Stump

Meet the Educator's Assistant 

Welcome to the new school year for Echen Healing Society’s First Kindergarten Class! I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. It is my honor and pleasure to serve as the Teacher Assistant, and I am excited about the opportunities and experiences that await us this year.

My teaching philosophy centers around creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected. I believe in the power of play to develop critical thinking and social skills, and our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each child, encouraging exploration, creativity, and a sense of community. I am excited to embark on this educational journey with you and your child, and I look forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and fun.

We have many exciting events and activities planned, and I look forward to your participation and support. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have as we are here to support you and your child throughout this exciting year.

Let’s work together to make this school year a memorable and successful one!

Mlyssa Stegner

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Drop-Off Instructions:

• Arrival Time: Drop-off begins at 8:15 AM and ends at 8:30 AM. Please ensure your child arrives within this window.
• Drop-Off Zone: Use the designated drop-off zone located at the front of the school. Look for the signs indicating the drop-off area.
• Safety First: Ensure your child exits the vehicle on the curbside to avoid traffic.

Pick-Up Instructions

• Pick-Up Time: Pick-up begins at 2:30 PM and ends at 2:45 PM. Please arrive within this time frame.
• Pick-Up Zone: Use the same designated zone as drop-off. Look for the signs indicating the pick-up area.
• Display Identification: Have authorized persons picking your child up ready to display identification to help staff quickly identify them.
• Safety First: Ensure your child enters the vehicle on the curbside to avoid traffic.

kindergarten Information

Phone Number: (250)255-8942
Email Address: kindergarten@echenhealing.ca
Website: www.echenhealing.ca
Address: 610 Wade Avenue Quesnel. BC (BAKER ELEMENTARY)
Office Hours: 8:15 AM- 2:45 PM