January 19, 2012
Grey Cup Comes to Fort Langley Elementary!
Last Wednesday, football player, Neil McKinlay, and the Grey Cup treated our students and staff to a visit. Each class had their picture taken with Neil and the cup. Neil also signed lots of autographs! 
Thanks to Mrs. McKinlay (Neil’s mom) for arranging the visit. Thank you also to Colleen Burke, Bruce Cook, Mrs. Bone, and Ms. Primose for taking pictures of the cup and the kids during this special event.
Congratulations to last week’s Fort Langley Super Kids!
Div. 1 Cassidy S. & Joti Div. 7 Maggie & Tori
Div. 2 Cadeyrn & Jenna Div. 8 Abby & Derrick
Div. 3 Sophia & Tina Div. 9 Taylore & Justin
Div. 4 Keyessa & Gavin Div. 10 Jake & Jolene
Div. 5 Ella & Nicholas Div. 11 Kai & Ava
Div. 6 Macy & Lukas Div. 12 Logan & Austin
Division 5 Poets: Mrs. Rissiek’s Grade 3/4 class has recently discovered the love of writing poetry! The students have written some fabulous diamante poems. Here are two we would like to share with you:
| Friends. | Space. |
| Loving, helpful. | Incredible, ecstatic. |
| Playing, sharing, caring, | Moving, twirling, sparkling, |
| Friends make you joyful, | Space has amazing stars, |
| Pals. | Universe. |
(by: Ella Macphail) (by: Destynee Sloat)
Grade 7 Parent Night: R.E. Mountain Secondary (7755 202A Street) is hosting an information evening for Grade 7 parents on Tuesday, January 31st (7:00 pm). The agenda will include information about the Honours Program, which begins in Grade 8 and is intended to prepare students for the IB Diploma program. Honours classes focus on an enriched curriculum and emphasize higher level thinking skills. All interested Grade 7 parents are invited to attend. Please contact Lynn Gibson, IB Coordinator, at 604-888-3033 or lgibson@sd35.bc.ca for more information.
The Langley Early Childhood Development Committee is asking families with children aged 0-6 years to give feedback about services they use and the types of services and supports they think should be available in the community. This short survey (it should take about 10 minutes) can be done until Feb. 15, 2012 on-line at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/3NLLDQP or on paper available through the school office. The information will be used to help plan improvements in services in Langley and are completely confidential. No information will be collected that can be traced back to you. Your information will help us to plan for our community. For more information, please contact Karen Abrahamson, Coordinator, Langley Early Childhood Committee. Phone: 604-513-9073, email: kabrahamson@shaw.ca
Langley Parents as Partners in Learning is hosting “Helping ALL Children Do Their Best and Be Their Best: Why Self-Regulation Matters” with Colleen Politano. This workshop will be held at R.E. Mountain Secondary from 7:00 – 9:30 pm on Thursday, January 26th. Tickets cost $15 per person or $25 for two. Please visit www.parentsaspartners.wordpress.com for more information and/or to register.
The Power of Connecting and Questioning
It’s no secret. Powerful readers make connections and ask questions while they read. Parents can help their children strengthen these Reading Powers by modeling their own connections and questions during reading time at home. Remember to choose books that evoke memories for you and invite questions YOU may have. Guide your child to ask questions connected to the story while you are reading together.
In next week’s newsletter we will introduce Adrienne Gear’s third Reading Power: Visualizing.
Don’t forget to tune in to the Reading Corner!
| Langley Centennial Museum Workshop Information |
Metis Arts & Culture Series: Join us for a unique series of workshops aimed to bring families together in an exploration of Metis culture. The sessions are intended for a parent and child, or a grandparent and grandchild to work together as they explore the culture of one of Canada’s aboriginal peoples. Enjoy stories as you learn hands-on traditional arts and culture. The workshops will be facilitated by Lisa Shepherd, a Metis Artisan and are open to all Metis and non-Metis people who have a desire to learn and share.
Workshops: Traditional Beading – Saturday, January 21
Story of the Capote – Saturday, February 18
Jigging for Big & Small – Saturday, March 24
Location: Riverside Community Room-Fort Langley (1:00-3:30pm)
Ages: 5+ yrs.
Cost: $35 per workshop (includes adult & child)
Art of Many Cultures: Children will create and bring home one-of-a-kind works of art after they use their imaginations and learn about art from unique parts of the globe. Supplies are included.
Location: Fort Langley Elementary School Library (3:00-4:30 pm)
January 26 – February 16 (Thursdays)
Ages: 8-12 yrs.
Cost: $48.25 (four sessions)
To register or for more information, please call the Museum at 604-532-3536.
Information About School Status During Inclement Weather
Snow closures and power outages are an annual occurrence in Langley School District. So where do you go to get information about the status of schools during periods of inclement weather?
- If you have power in your home and an Internet connection, current information about Langley schools can be accessed at www.sd35.bc.ca. Click on the “Emergency Closures” link in the sidebar menu.
- If you don’t have connectivity, but your phone is working, call a relative or friend in an area that has not been affected by the storm and ask them to check the district web site for you.
- Current information is also posted on the Langley School District’s Information Hotline at 604-532-1453. (Do not hang up if your call is not connected right away).
- Local radio stations are also informed of school status in Langley. Tune in to CKWX 1130 AM, CKNW 980 AM, Country Radio 107.1 FM or CBC 690 AM for updates.
- If you want to receive email notices about events in Langley School District subscribe to SD35 Updates by sending an email to updates@sd35.bc.ca with “Subscribe” in the subject line.
Parents are asked to avoid calling the school or the School Board Office reception desk for school status updates.
PAC Meeting Minutes – January 11th, 2012
In Attendance: Phillis Giovani, Cathy, Lisa, Corileen, Nicola, Laurel, Laureen, Ayanna, Colleen, Jessie, Jackie, Stephanie.
Meeting called to order: 6:04 pm
Introductions
Motion to adopt minutes-Colleen 1, Cathy 2, motion carried.
Principal’s Report:
Organic waste program going well, soft plastics added to recycling, school aiming for a waste free lunch! A student presentation about the program is to be presented to the school board.
Recyclable containers are available to collect at the school to take to the bottle depot for refund. Idea proposed that profits to go towards Grade 7 camp fund. Lisa to collect.
Traffic safety has improved at the entrance to school. Speeders are still a problem, a Speed Watch program to be implemented, a letter will be sent to parents asking for volunteers.
Student nurses are to return for health talks.
Jump Rope for Heart event February 16th, skip to the music for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
President/Vice President:
Nothing to report.
Secretary:
Nothing to report.
SPC
Nothing to report.
DPAC:
Nothing to report.
Sunshine:
Nothing to report.
Treasurer:
December revenue: Hot lunch – $288.68, Holiday store – $1016.16, Poinsettias – $657.47, Candy Grams – $40.78, Smencils – $89.00. PAC parent contributions $2400 so far, goal $3100. $494.00 was also raised for the school supply budget from gift wrapping at Willowbrook Mall.
Special Events:
Candy gram event went well, ideas for better organization proposed if event takes place this year.
Dress code vacation day proposed.
Hot Foods:
Nothing to report.
Fundraising:
Nothing to report.
Old Business:
Holiday store went well, more volunteers needed if event takes place this year.
Letter to Langley School District Transportation Dept. has been received and acknowledged.
Book Fair raised around $3000, $1800 goes back to the school.
New Business
Grade 7 Pub Night February 25th, $20 a ticket. Ideas for further fundraising proposed, car wash at Esso Fort Langley, Gift card balloon pop at pub night
School photos re-booked with Mountain West, with a different photographer.
Student appreciation lunch, TBA
RE Mountain holding a seminar – Sibling Rivalry, February 8th.
Additions to Agenda
Walking Track proposed for the perimeter of the school field.
Request to stop cars parking in front of the school entrance doorway, due to sinkhole issues.
Meeting called at 6:55 pm
Next meeting: TBA
For more information on the teacher job actions, please check the school district website: www.sd35.bc.ca
Links to the school supply lists for the 2011/12 school year are listed below:
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| School Calendar |
The calendar for the upcoming year (2011/12) can be found here.