The Week Ahead @ Langdale
*Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Patrick Bocking,
announcing Langdale’s new principal for 2016-2017.
MONDAY, MAY 2
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Coffee and Conversation Cancelled this week as Gregory is away this day.
Track & field practice, 2:45-3:45
TUESDAY, MAY 3
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Div. 5 swimming—Ms. Dressler’s class
HOT LUNCH: Burritos
Track & field sessions during the day for Divisions 1-3
Yoga in the gym in the afternoon
- 12:45
Div. 2
- 1:30
Div. 3
Recreational Reading at Elphinstone after school
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
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Popcorn Day
HOT LUNCH: Lasagne / Mac ‘n’ cheese
Yoga in the gym in the afternoon
- 12:45
Div. 4
- 1:30
Div. 1
Outdoor learning spaces meeting, 2:45 in Ms. Foster’s room—Join the group of
parents and staff that is energetically and persistently pursuing ways to improve the
school’s outdoor spaces.
THURSDAY, MAY 5
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Wear your Langdale t-shirt day
Fitness run/walk, 11:25
Track & field sessions during the day for Divisions 1-3
Yoga in the gym in the afternoon
- 12:45
Div. 5
FRIDAY, MAY 6
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Professional Development Day (Students do not attend.)
Volunteers needed for painting Spring Fair posters in the gym at 10:30
NOTES:
Lice Checks
It’s a routine now, isn’t it?
SCHOOL NEWS:
It’s only 2 weeks away –
SPRING FAIR MAY 14, 2016
11AM - 3PM
The volunteer signup sheets are up on the poster board in the corridor waiting for
volunteers to fill them! Some of the responsibilities require parent volunteers, so please be
generous with your time. We really need your help!
If you cannot make it in to the school to sign up, please feel free to contact Jo at 604 8864954 or email [email protected] or Lorrie Marquette 604 886-3150, or let Janice in
the office know.
Don’t forget your child’s gift basket item. The boxes are in the classrooms.
Ms Dressler/Ms Corbo
Ms Chow
Ms Craig/Mr Walters
Ms Bjarnasson
Ms O./ Ms Foster
Kids’ Playtime
Garden Theme
Mother’s Treats and Delights
Family Movie Night
Dad’s Backyard Patio and BBQ
BAKE SALE – Bake! Bake! Bake! We are in need of items for us to sell on the day. (You
can freeze ahead of time.)
SILENT AUCTION and RAFFLE PRIZE items - You can always donate an item or gift
certificate for a store or restaurant from your own family! Leave any items you might have
in the office.
CAKE WALK – Please, could you also make a cake or two for the cake walk? This is a
very popular game at the Fair. The cake does not need to be anything fancy. You could use
a pack of cake mix and bake in two foil containers and cover with candy, buy or make icing
and then decorate. The crazier, the better!!!
6th May Friday (Pro D) – 10:30am - Painting Spring Fair Posters in the gym.
12th May Thurs – 7:00pm basket wrapping in the community room
13th May Friday – Set up straight after school.
ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
Thank you!
Next week is Mental Health Week. Please see the attached poster about
activities in Gibsons on Saturday, May 7.
Jump Rope for Heart: We had an active afternoon on Wednesday! Students were assigned
to one of seven multi-grade teams of K to 7 students and the groups worked their way
through seven jump rope stations that lasted from 1:00-2:30. No doubt, each student jumped
hundreds of times and I saw lots of smiling faces. (A few had very serious faces as they
attempted to conquer personal bests at each station.) Pledges can continue to be made using
the paper form or by going online until Monday, May 9.
A BIG THANK YOU to Ms. Bjarnason who took Division 2 to Camp Byng for three days
and two nights this week! I popped in each day to see thoroughly engaged students learning
in an outdoor setting. Thanks as well to the many parents who volunteered their time to
help out during daily shifts. This will be a life-long memory for the class.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Summer is a time for kids to play, run, get outside and have fun with friends. For more than 100
years, the YMCA has provided camp adventures that help kids learn about themselves, grow in
self-confidence and gain new skills in a safe and caring environment. From overnight camps
with activities like archery, climbing, sailing and canoeing, to day camps full of out trips, arts &
crafts, sports and games—we have something for everyone. We hope you’ll join us!
To learn more or register, visit gv.ymca.ca/camps.
IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES (Newly added items appear in bold.):
Saturday, May 14:
Tuesday, May 17:
Langdale Spring Fair
Appreciation Tea, noon (for all parents and volunteers)
Talent Show, 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 19: Band Blast
Friday, May 27:
Track & Field Meet
Monday, May 30-Friday, June 3: Writing Week
Friday, June 3:
Family Pancake Breakfast to celebrate student writing, 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 7:
All-school day at Camp Byng
Thursday, June 9: Sports Day with a Hawaiian theme
Elphinstone Parent Night for Parents of Current Grade 7 Students
(6:30, tour; 7:00, presentation)
Tuesday, June 14: All-school day at Camp Byng
Friday, June 17:
Glee performances—one during the day, one in the evening
Monday, June 20: Music concerts during the daytime
Tuesday, June 21: Grade 7 Farewell Ceremony, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22: Awards Assembly, 9 a.m.
Friday, June 24:
Last day of school for students—Dismissal at 11:55 (Buses will begin
their runs at noon.)