RIDGE MEADOWS CHAPTER
Newsletter December 2015, Issue 2
Executive Members:
President:
Alison Ailles and Christine Cavalaris
Vice-President:
Vanessa Park and Joy Mooney
Secretary: Lianna Henderson
Treasurer: Katherine Albrechtsen
Website: Lisset Peckham
Newsletter: Ivana Perera
Contact Information:
Chapter Email:
[email protected]
Chapter Website:
http//cpfridgemeadows.wordpress.com
Your School Representatives:
WHO IS RIDGE-MEADOWS CPF?
First and foremost it’s you, the parents of SD42 – interested in each
child’s growth and development, specifically as it pertains to the French
language - and, supporting this growth through membership in your local
CPF and through volunteerism. Having said this, the executive members
of your local Ridge-Meadows CPF chapter would like to take this
opportunity to introduce themselves to you.
President: Alison Ailles
Hi, my name is Alison Ailles. I am an enthusiastic parent new to French
Immersion. I appreciated the French Movie Festival and Parent Survival
Night that the local CPF make happen and wanted to see opportunities
like this continue. As president of Ridge-Meadows CPF Chapter, I am
able to work toward ensuring such experiences are available to share with
the French Immersion students of SD42 and more.
Eric Langton – Christine Cavalaris
Co-President: Christine Cavalaris
Laity View – Ivana Perera
Hi, my name is Christine. This year I’m sharing the president position
with Alison. I’ve been involved with CPF for 10 years. My first year, I
took over the treasurer’s position and I’ve taken on different roles through
the years. I’ve run many book sales and organized many film festivals in
addition to representing our chapter at CPF’s AGM in BC. I’m passionate about helping with this fantastic non-profit organization - I saw firsthand how my husband benefited in business and friendships with his
ability to communicate in two languages. I love meeting new parents and
always encourage them in their decision to pursue French Immersion for
their child. My message is to give it time, use the resources offered
online and your child will thrive.
Pitt Meadows – Nicole Gatto
MRSS – Katherine Albrechtsen
PMSS – Liana Henderson
Next Meeting:
January 13, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm
Laity View Elementary,
21025 123 Ave,
Maple Ridge, BC
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Who is Ridge-Meadows CPF?
Meet the Executive Cont’
CPF Membership Drive
Ridge-Meadows CPF Events
Ridge-Meadows CPF Meetings
Upcoming Events
Volunteer
French at Home
A Little Language
Vice-President: Vanessa Park
Hello, my name is Vanessa Park. I am currently the vice president for our
CPF chapter. I first got involved with CPF when my two older children
were enrolled in Late French Immersion (LFI). Our third child just
started the LFI program at Golden Ears Elementary. I am a firm supporter of LFI as it has shown to offer not only the opportunity to acquire a
second language and culture but also present our children with intellectual
challenge and a structured path to develop strong and lasting work habits.
A Little Humour: Teacher asks: Peux- tu nous citer les quatres éléments ? Student answers: Oui. Le feu, la terre, l’air et…..????
Teacher hints: Celui qui te sert à te laver …
Student replies with confidence: Ah oui, le savon !
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MEET THE EXECUTIVE CONT’
Co-Vice-President: Joy Mooney
Hi, my name is Joy and I have a passion for keeping the French language alive and vibrant within our
community. I have been a CPF member for 12 years and joined the Ridge-Meadows Chapter executive
committee in 2011 when my daughter continued on in French Immersion at MRSS. I have served as
vice-president and, for one year, as president of our Chapter, in addition to representing our Chapter at BC
branch conferences and workshops. For two years, I volunteered as co-coordinator for the Chapter's
summer camp, finding fantastic French entertainers such as string artists, circus performers and musicians.
Secretary: Lianna Henderson
My name is Lianna Henderson. I am a parent of three students in the SD42 French Immersion Program,
currently attending PME. I have served as the secretary of CPF since my oldest child was in Kindergarten,
and now my youngest child is in Kindergarten! CPF is a wonderful organization, and I enjoy working with
other parents, teachers and community members to introduce French culture and language to our children.
Treasurer: Katherine Albrechtsen
Hello, my name is Katherine and I have two students in French Immersion, both in high school. I have
been involved with our chapter for quite a few years and have been treasurer twice. I am also the school
rep at MRSS. Throughout the years I have been a rep for Laity View Elementary, I’ve run several book
sales, and I was the Verbathon coordinator for our chapter for three years.
The executive is made up of volunteer parents working together to provide opportunities in the French
culture to the French Immersion students of SD42. Please drop by the next meeting to say hello, share your
ideas and join in the fun!
CPF MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
This year’s membership drive from September 1st – October 31st, 2015 was a modest success as we were able
to add a number of new members to our chapter. Prizes will be drawn this month of December, and thank you
to all who participated.
Canadian Parents for French accepts new members throughout the year.
You can join at: http://cpf.ca/en/membership/benefits/
Remember that 80% of your membership fee is granted back to your district and is used to fund local CPF
sponsored events and activities.
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RIDGE-MEADOWS CPF EVENTS REPORT
Parent Survival Night:
Parent Survival Night was held Monday, October 26 this year at Eric Langton Elementary and was, by all
reports, a successful evening . It was a ‘very informative’ evening according to one of the attendees at the
event, as tips, ideas and practical advice on how to help your child succeed in French were shared with 25
parents new to the world of French Immersion.
Thank you to Sallie Boschung, our presenter, the volunteers and of course the parents who came out.
Parent Survival Night is an annual event sponsored by CPF Ridge-Meadows Chapter for the parents of
French Immersion students in SD42.
Ridge-Meadows CPF Book Fair :
CPF Book Fair is an event offered by Ridge-Meadows CPF to give parents an opportunity to explore a
sampling of French resources for their children in a comfortable setting and perhaps add to their home
libraries. This year it was held during the month of November at Laity View Elementary, Eric Langton
Elementary and Pitt Meadows Elementary.
Lisons Ensemble:
Lisons Ensemble Fall 2015 is now complete. This French mentorship program for
Grades 2 and 3 French Immersion students ran 130 one on one sessions over six
weeks this fall with the help of our MRSS big buddies, the Maple Ridge Library,
CPF and Bryanne Lane - our student coordinator. Thank you to all who participated.
We again received excellent feedback and are looking forward to our Spring 2016 program.
Lisons Ensemble has been an annual Ridge-Meadows CPF supported program coordinated by Jerome
Nirsimbo, providing an excellent opportunity for shared reading experiences in the French Language.
RIDGE-MEADOWS CPF MEETING SCHEDULE
Date :
Date :
Date :
January 13, 2016
February 10, 2016
March 9, 2016
Place : Laity View Elementary
Place : Pitt Meadows Elementary
Place : Eric Langton Elementary
Please be sure to check your school CPF bulletin board regularly for meeting times and any changes.
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UPCOMING RIDGE-MEADOWS CPF EVENTS
French Film Festival :
All elementary French Immersion students from SD42 will be given the opportunity to experience quality
French cinema with their classmates and teachers.
Film titles for each level (Primary and Intermediate) will be announced closer to the date of the festival.
Date :
Place :
Cost :
February 23, 2016
Maple Ridge ACT
Free
Crêpe Day :
Grade 7 French Immersion students share delicious French crêpes and information with local high school
students in a casual, fun atmosphere as they get the opportunity to explore and ask questions about high
school, and perhaps alleviate some nervous fears about the coming year.
Date : TBA
Place : Pitt Meadows Secondary School and Maple Ridge Secondary School
Cost : Free
Concours d’art Oratoire :
Our popular French speech contest for SD42 French Immersion students from grade four through high
school. Students work on individual speeches and are voted on by peers and/or teachers to represent their
school and district - all medals supplied by Ridge-Meadows CPF Chapter.
Please direct your questions to your child’s French Immersion teacher, or go to the district website for more
details at : bc-yk.cpf.ca
CPF Ridge-Meadows ‘Camp d’été’ :
This is our popular French Summer Day Camp for French Immersion students going into grades one to four.
Students are able to learn, share, and have fun while using and expanding their French vocabulary, and
making new friendships along the way.
Date :
Place :
Cost :
July 25 to 29, 2016
Alliance Church
See chapter website
Registration is required and opens May 1, 2016. For complete details, please go to our chapter website at :
http//cpfridgemeadows.wordpress.com
Canadian Parents for French
Ridge Meadows Chapter
Email: [email protected]
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SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CPF —VOLUNTEER!
CPF Ridge-Meadows welcomes new volunteers at any time. Get in touch with your
school CPF representative about how to get involved, or come to our next meeting!
February 2 to 28, 2016 is Volunteer Appreciation Week!
FRENCH AT HOME:
Each newsletter, we try to include some helpful websites that might aide in bringing more French into your
everyday lives. Be sure to always use safe internet practices when viewing any website.
1. JeFrench.com You can just do the free basic French lessons with video and sound.
2. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/languagesonline/french/sect01/index.htm
CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME!
Unfortunately, due to malicious cyber activity our old newsletter email is no longer accessible.
Our new email address is: [email protected]
A LITTLE LANGUAGE:
Les Pronoms Personnels Sujets (Subject Pronouns)
Je
Je suis le professeur.
I am the teacher.
Tu
Tu es un élève.
You (singular)are a student.
Il
Il est Français.
He is French.
Elle
Elle est Française.
She is French.
On
On parle français.
One speaks French.
Nous
Vous
Ils
Elles
Nous sommes des élèves.
Vous êtes des élèves.
Ils sont de France.
Elles sont de Paris.
We are students.
You (plural) are students.
They (males or mixed company) are from France.
They (females) are from Paris.
Note:
Vous also means You (singular). It is a more formal way to address someone, typically used to show respect
and social distance when speaking to someone older, in a position of authority or “not a close acquaintance”.
On can also mean someone and when used informally, can be a synonym of nous (we).
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