33661 Elizabeth Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V4X 1T4 604.826.8181
Website: http://matsqui.sd34.bc.ca
Principal: Mr. Terry Jung
April 7, 2017
Dates to Note:
Bell Schedule:
Welcoming Bell
Classes Begin
Warning Bell
Play Time
Eating Period
Warning Bell
Classes Begin
Warning Bell
Dismissal
9:00 a.m.
9:05 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:05 – 12:40 p.m.
12:45 p.m.
12:55 p.m.
12:59 p.m.
3:05 p.m.
3:10 p.m.
Office Hours
8:45 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
PAC Meeting (9:15 am start)
Good Friday (no school)
Easter Monday (no school)
Clayburn Transition Day (Grade 5’s)
Popcorn Day
Ready, Set, Learn (2:00 – 3:00 pm)
Theme Dress Day (Earth Day)
Parent Teacher Interviews (no school)
Pro D Day (no school)
Panoramic Picture Retake
The Ned YoYo Show (1:15 pm start)
PAC Meeting (9:15 am start)
UBC Engineer Workshops (Div. 1 & 2)
UBC Engineer Workshops (Div.3, 4 & 5)
Popcorn Day
Pro-D Day (no school)
Victoria Day (no school)
April 11th
April 14th
April 17th
April 19th
April 19th
April 21st
April 21st
April 27th
April 28th
May 1st
May 8th
May 9th
May 11th
May 12th
May 17th
May 19th
May 22nd
Principals Message
The ‘Little Things’
Now that spring has arrived, we can all agree that it is a pleasure to go out into the sun and
enjoy the good weather. All around us we see scenes of life at its simplest and most
memorable, such as children playing in the park, and creatures great and small going on
about their daily business. When we are busy at school, it is sometimes easy to forget that
slowing down is just as important as being involved in school and extra-curricular activities.
Stepping back and resting give us the opportunity to survey the mountains of hard work that
we have completed and scan the horizon of new challenges that await us.
Sometimes, it is the little things we notice when we are not busy that have just as profound an
impact on us as when we are immersed in deep thought, finishing an assignment or homework.
Perhaps you have noticed how that one pebble, which countless children have skipped across
a lake on a warm day, can create ripples going from one end to the other. Perhaps you have
also heard of the butterfly effect, and how the flapping of that butterfly on your lawn can
actually influence the weather somewhere on the other side of the world. In our lives, the same
wonderful things have been known to happen. Lifelong friendships have begun at recess when
one child quietly says hello to another and offers to share his or her snack. Soon the two
become inseparable friends who are there for each other in every way. Let us always
remember the value in the little things that we see and do, for they may lead to greater things
in the future. What stirs the heart of a child today, may lead him or her to make a genuine
difference in the lives of others and the world in which they live.
The spring season can mean so many things to different people. For one child it can mean a
weekend camping trip with the family, and for another, it is just playing catch with a friend in
the backyard. Whatever spring means to you, there will be moments when the ‘little things’
make their presence known, ever so subtly. They are there to remind us that every moment
counts and makes a difference. Big surprises come in little packages. Just look for them in the
everyday things around you.
I hope that the final few months of the school year will be special and memorable for your
children, one to which they can look back with fondness. Before you know it, the school year
will come to an end, and our children at Matsqui will be moving on to the next grade.
Terry Jung
Our cold, snowy weather has now been replaced
with rain, rain and even more rain! Please consider
including an extra pair (or two) of socks in your
child’s backpack!
Noon Hour Supervisors Needed
We are looking for a few individuals who enjoy being around our kids and
would be interested in being a back up noon hour supervisor. This could be
for parents, and even grandparents. If you are interested, please contact
the office or send an email to: [email protected]
Have You Registered Yet?
For 3 & 4 Year Olds!
Let’s Get Your
Child Ready for Kindergarten!
Join us for our Ready, Set, Learn orientation
and learn how to help your child prepare
for school. You and your child are invited!
Date: .............................. Friday, April 21
Time: ............................ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
School: ..... Matsqui Elementary (Library)
RSVP: .............................. Corinne Wood
604-826-8181 or
[email protected]
You will receive a “Ready, Set, Learn” bag filled with items that will help your child get ready for Kindergarten!
Missing Something?
Just a reminder that our lost and found box is located in the hallway just outside of
the gym. If your child has lost something please ask them to check in the box.
Any items left at year end will be donated to a local charity.
Purdy’s Chocolates
If you haven’t picked up your order, please stop by
the office. Thank you to those who supported the PAC
on their fundraiser! $217.35 was raised towards
purchasing new furniture for the Library Learning
Commons.
Winter Memories
Matsqui Students Learn The Art Of Sun Hang Do
Aboriginal Hoop Dancer Sends A Positive Message to Students
Inch By Inch, Row By Row
Thanks to the help of our Matsqui families, we are one step closer to having our very own school garden for
the students to grow their own plants and vegetables. It will be exciting to see what our students will learn as
they discover the science and techniques involved with the process. We thank the following families for their
help in clearing out the designated area: Van Reeuwyk family, Froese family, Verrault family, & Dekezel
family.
What is the next step? We are looking for parent/grandparent volunteers to help construct/assemble garden
planter boxes. The goal is to have one planter box for each division within the next week or two. If you have
a hammer and would be willing to help build a planter box, your time and expertise would be greatly
appreciated. Let us know through e-mail ([email protected]) if you would like to volunteer some time to
help. Thank you!
Making Leprechaun Traps!
Learning to Curl
Grade 5’s Night Out To See Beauty & The Beast
Thank you to our drivers: Trevor’s Mom & Dad, Ekamjot’s Mom, Micco’s Mom, and Hailey’s Mom
Trivia Facts For Kids – Rain
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 Rain doesn’t always make the ground wet (in hot places
it can evaporate before it hits the ground)
Not all raindrops are made of water (on Venus rain is made of sulfuric acid or methane)
The shape and color of clouds can help you predict the rain (cumulonimbus or
nimbostratus clouds generally indicate rain).
Antarctica is the driest continent on Earth
Abbotsford averages 179 days per year of rain (totaling 60.5 inches or 1538 millimetres)
Rain allows us to create electricity through hydropower
Heavy rain can cause flooding and landslides
Matsqui is a school community that fosters the courage to believe and the
confidence to succeed.”
Kind
Responsible
Respectful
Safe
Helpful