June 2019
S U M M E R edition
Bed in Summer
poem by Robert Louis Stevenson

In winter I get up at night
And dress by yellow candle-light.
In summer quite the other way,
I have to go to bed by day.

I have to go to bed and see
The birds still hopping on the tree,
Or hear the grown-up people's feet
Still going past me in the street.

And does it not seem hard to you,
When all the sky is clear and blue,
And I should like so much to play,
To have to go to bed by day?
The Right from the Start team looks forward to sharing Mental Health inspiration with you.
It's really important to take care of our mental health in summer. Kids may have holidays but most parents have to work, and summer school holidays can be a busy time for many people. This newsletter has some tips about fun activities that are free or inexpensive. Try to find the time to connect with family and friends. As always, take care of the ME in Mental Health!
STAFF PICKS:

Allyson: One of my favorite things to do in the summer is bring a blanket on Wednesday market days in Banff and listen to the wonderful live music being played for free in the gazebo.
Kate: I love to go for a bike ride and finish it off with a a swim at the quarry!
Kat: I love my summer stay-cation time in the Bow Valley. We have lakes, rivers, creeks, beaches, and beautiful wildflowers. Why go anywhere else??


Deren: I love canoeing. I love biking. I love trail running. I love just being outside no matter the weather.  
Mary: One of my favourite things to do with my kids on a summer evening is to take a frisbee and a football or soccer ball to the park. Everyone always enjoys these moments of playfulness and laughter. Often we end up in a dog pile. We finish off the evening with a trip to the ice cream bus and a walk along the creek. Simple pleasures make the best memories!

Deren cont'd: In my opinion being outdoors with friends is one of the most enjoyable things to do on the planet. In fact, last week we were with some friends who really enjoy playing board games, so we simply combined the two, playing Burgle Bros outside on our porch. All for free--
because most of the best things in life are free!
There are plenty of affordable and free things to do in Banff and Canmore this summer. For all the details, click here for Banff and here for Canmore!
RFTS has updated our webs presence on the CRPS platform. You will find this information on any CRPS school website. For more info about us, what we do, and our updated (and summer) contact info, click here!
Three Banff Elementary School students applied for a Climate and Environment Student Action Challenge grant to do food waste education in Banff. Please check out their video to get more informed about why it's important to divert food waste from the landfill .
The RIght from the Start team looks forward to seeing you and your children in the new school year.
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For inquires contact Mary Weighell
Project Coordinator
mary.weighell@crps.ca