Langley Fundamental Elementary School...Home and School Working Together for Student Success January 5, 2017 Langley Fundamental Elementary School 21789 - 50 Avenue, Langley, B.C.,

Home and School Working Together for Student Success January 5, 2017

Langley Fundamental Elementary School

21789 - 50 Avenue, Langley, B.C., V3A 3T2 Phone: 604 530-9973 or Fax: 604 530-3819

Langley Fundamental Elementary website: http://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/lfe/default.aspx School District #35 (Langley) website: www.sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Mrs. Deah Paton Vice-Principal: Mrs. Kendra Simonetto Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Tricia Mein P.A.C. President: Mrs. Jacqui Jack

Dear Parents: Last Friday was our Sports Day and what a great day it was. The weather was perfect and the students had a day full of friendly competition. Thank you to the many parents who helped make the day so successful. Also, a special thank you to our Sports Day organizers: Mr. Richardson, Mrs. Nyte and Mrs. Way. The points totals for the day were as follows: Canadians-5203/Whitecaps-5079/Lions-4918/Canucks-4813. These totals will be added to the running scores for the year. The winning team will be announced at the final awards assembly on June 29.

We are fast approaching the end of another school year and with that comes changes. This year we have three staff members who will be retiring at the end of June: Mrs. Knight (grade 1), Mrs. Morrison (grade 2) and Mr. Richardson (grade 5). We have appreciated their years of dedication to our school and students and wish them all the best in their retirement. They will definitely be missed.

Our Vice Principal, Mrs. Simonetto will also be leaving us to be a VP at Nicomekl Elementary School. We have appreciated the numerous contributions she has made to our school and are sad to see her leave. She will do a fantastic job anywhere she goes. All the best.

Reminders for Parents

As many of you know, our sister school is the Gandidzanwa Primary School in eastern Zimbabwe. Our annual coin drive will be ending on Monday, June 5th with a goal of $7000. We will be putting all monies raised towards completion of a classroom block and the start of a computer lab. Please encourage your child to practice generosity and participate by bringing coins and/or doing odd jobs to earn coins.

You can learn more about the history of our partnership with Gandidzanwa Primary School by going to http://hearafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Gandidzanwa-Assembly-May-2014.pdf

Parents are also encouraged to donate. Tax receipts will be issued from the "Hear Africa" foundation for donations over $20. Cheques can be made payable to Hear Africa. As part of this project, we have also planned a craft fair for June 17th. See the attached poster for more information.

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http://hearafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Gandidzanwa-Assembly-May-2014.pdf


If you know that your children will not be returning, for whatever reason, to our school for the upcoming school year, please let us know as soon as this becomes certain. We have many students on waiting lists who are eager to join and families would appreciate knowing about vacancies as soon as possible.

We had three pairs of shoes go missing from students in Mrs. Macpherson/Mrs. Demoskoff and Mrs. Reich’s classrooms. These shoes were in the main hallway and went missing a couple of weeks ago. One pair is a girls pink converse as well as a light up shoe style. All three belong to grade 2 girls. If you have seen them please let the teachers know asap so they can be returned.

Library News

Langley Book Of The Year: Nita Su was our final student to qualify for the party. Yesterday, 43 students had the opportunity to celebrate their reading at our Langley Book Of The Year party. We enjoyed a mystery food game, pizza, and book artifacts. Students may wish to get a head start on next year’s books by checking out the books at the public libraries over the summer.

Usborne Book Fair: We will be hosting an Usborne Book Fair on June 8th and 9th. While students will have the opportunity to view the books on Thursday it will also be open for parents during the morning from 8:30 – 11:30am. Drop by the library either before or after the Canada Day Assemblies. The fair will also be open on Friday from 12 – 7pm. Check out the book fair while enjoying Fun Night. For a complete list of Usborne Books check out www.usborneonline.ca/wendylovesbooks.

We are looking for parent helpers on Thursday. Please email Mrs. Aikema at [email protected] if you are available to help. Thank you for supporting our LFES library!

Upcoming Events Wednesday, June 7th is our Grade 4 and 5 Track and Field Meet at McLeod park.

Please come join Langley Fundamental Elementary School PAC Fun Night on Friday June 9, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Pre-sale of the $10.00 wrist bands and $2.00/slice pizza are on the Hot Lunch website; we’re also offering a Large pizza option for your family for $15.00 (only available for pre-sale). There will lots of fun games, ponies, mini golf, cake walk, photo booth, bouncy castles for young kids and intermediate. This year we’re trying something new, there will be a train going around the track (similar to the one at the zoo). See the attached poster at the bottom of this newsletter. We’re going to have a cake walk, if you’re able to make a cake, cupcakes, pies, cookies anything, it would be greatly appreciated. There will be prizes for the most creative primary, intermediate cakes. Please drop off the cakes in the gym on Friday June 9

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Our Grade 5 Farewell is on Wednesday, June 21 from 6-8. We look forward to a wonderful celebration with our Grade 5’s as they approach the end of their elementary schooling. All the best in Middle School.

Our students will be presenting two Canada Day Assemblies this year on June 8. The grade k-2 assembly is at 9:00 am and the Grade 3-5 assembly is at 10:30 am. Please come join us for this celebration of Canada’s 150th year.

House Points The final points will be announced at the Awards Assembly on June 29.

PAC News Families of LFES,

Thank you so much for all those that helped make our Sports Day a huge success. Without the dedication and help of our concession volunteers and hot dog rollers this event would not happen.

Many of our PAC members as well as volunteer parents will be moving to the middle school in September which means there are lots of opportunities to get involved! Can you help?

If you have a desire to know more of what goes on at the school and to be part of the PAC check us out. There are many areas that you can help with. Opportunities range from taking notes in meetings, planning to organize fun night, working on/at the Christmas Tea, organize the teachers luncheon and so much more. There is something for everyone.

You can still get your name in for nomination up until the AGM on June 7, 2017. We will be voting in the new PAC for next year. If you are interested or have more questions please contact Jacqui Jack ([email protected]) or Susan Drake ([email protected])

Thank you,

Jacqui Jack, PAC President

Areas where you could get involved in school next year… PAC president

Organize and lead all monthly special PAC executive meetings. Ensure that agenda prepared and presented at all PAC meeting. Lead the budget committee and preparing the budget for that School year. Oversee voting procedures on internal PAC matters. Appoint committees where needed to run PAC events. Selecting of LFMSS scholarship winners with the help of PAC Executive. Connect with other PAC executive regularly to ensure communication on upcoming events. Ensure representation to district #35 DPAC meetings.

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mailto:[email protected]

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Issue and receive correspondence on behalf of the PAC.

Vice President Assume the responsibility of the President in the President’s absence. Accept extra duties as required.

Treasurer Responsible for and report on the financial accounts of the PAC. One of the four signing officers of executive. Prepare a budget report for all PAC executives and general meetings. Assist the Executive with the draft budget and tentative plan of expenditures. Make any necessary bank deposits and preparation of cheques.

Secretary Record type and distribute the minutes of PAC executive meetings. Assist the president with correspondence.

District Parent Advisory Council Representative (DPAC) Keep the DPAC handbook up to date. Represents the PAC at all regular and extraordinary DPAC meetings. Report District information to the executive and give a report at the monthly PAC meeting.

Website/Facebook Responsible for updating the hot lunch website Posting PAC executive requests on Facebook

School Board Liaison Attend the school board meetings. Be the liaison person between the Langley school District board and the PAC at LFES. Report at the monthly PAC meeting.

Social committee Coordinator Be responsible for coordinating and executing social events such as a Teachers Luncheon, Fun Night and Sports Day.

School Safety Coordinator Organize a group of parents who would be contacting the Parent(s) or Guardian(s) of any child who does not arrive at school. Provided notice has not been received that the child shall be late or absent.

Middle School Liaison Be the liaison between the fundamental middle secondary school and elementary school and advise the PAC of matters that come up.

PAC Rep Attend all PAC meetings. Help at PAC sponsored events.

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Learning Support classes are intended for students who are not currently at grade level or would benefit from extra time in a subject to improve their skills and confidence.

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James Kennedy Elementary 9060 - 212 Street, Langley

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Grade 1-5

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Recreation / Summer Camp Opportunities

The ongoing goal of Summer Session in the Langley School District is to provide short term educational opportunities every summer for students that support them in their long term educational development and inspire them to reach their full potential.

Students in Middle Years (Grade 6 to 8) should check out the “2017 Middle Years” flyer or view options online (sd35summersesion.ca) for a complete list of available classes for grade 6-8.


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