Have A Great Summer!
To all our students and their families from the staff of Fort Langley Elementary School,
we hope you have a safe and fun-filled summer vacation!
See you on Tuesday, September 7th!

Last Day of School:  Tuesday, June 29, 9:00 – 12:15.  Assembly at 9:15.

Staff Changes

It is always difficult to say good-bye to staff members who are leaving our school.  We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the fine contribution of the following staff members and to wish them all the best from the Fort Langley Elementary School community:  Miss Sarah Thorne, Special Education Assistant and Mrs. Carol Perry, Counsellor.

Best Wishes, Fort Langley!

As you know, after 6 years as the Principal of Fort Langley, I am being transferred to Shortreed Community School, where I will be the Principal starting in September.  I have thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent at Fort Langley and will miss everyone.  These past 6 years have been the highlight of my career, without question.   I thank all of you - staff, parents and students, for an amazing journey together.   I will never forget your energy and commitment, our many conversations and all of the shared laughter along the way.  Fort Langley Elementary is a unique and very special school.  I wish all of you the very best!  Sincerely, Lori Bryson.

Report cards

Reports are going home with all students tomorrow.  If you will not be here on the last day of school please advise the office if you will be picking up your child’s report card or if you would like it sent to the School District office for pick up during the summer.

Lost & Found

Last chance for items in the Lost and Found.  All items not claimed will be donated to a charity on Tuesday, June 29.

Books – Library and School Text

Please check throughout your home for any school books.  Due to the high cost of replacement it is extremely important that all books (library or texts) be returned to the school.  Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Celebration of Life

A memorial for Bob Wiebe, beloved husband of retired teacher Jean, will be held on Monday, July 5th Fort Community Hall at 6 pm.  Bob was involved in the local scouts organization for many years and will be greatly missed by the Fort Langley community.

Bus Registration forms for the 2010/11 school year

If you haven’t already, please remember to send in your bus registration forms ASAP!  In order for students/parents to receive the up-to-date information for busing in the mail prior to September 2010 we must get all forms in now.  Students, who do not have a registration form, cannot ride the school district buses until the form is received at Transportation, signed by the parent/guardian with payment. (Payment must accompany registration form). We thank you for your cooperation.

School Supplies for September 2010

If you still would like to order school supplies you will be required to deal with Teaching Things directly by ordering one of the following ways…. 1) telephone  2) mail your order to their office  3) order online on their website at www.smartpacks.ca  or 4) fax order (604-266-4519).  (Parents may still opt to purchase school supplies at any store).  Please note… all prices valid until June 30, 2010 - after this date prices will change to reflect HST.

A huge  “thank you” to JD Sweid for their generous donation of hamburger patties for Sports Day, and to Jessie and Brad Williams for organizing the donation. 
Many thanks, as well, to our local IGA for their generous donations to our school events and to Shona De Guzman for organizing these donations.

Sports Day Wheels Parade Ribbons

Many thanks to Barb Rose and her daughters for all the extra work in making the Sports Day Wheels Parade ribbons, which are greatly appreciated by all the participants.

Many thanks to our PAC

We wish to thank the 2009/10 PAC executive for their leadership and commitment to this school and for their hard work on the many successful PAC sponsored events and activities throughout the year.  Many, many thanks to Vice President Barb Rose, Secretary Tara Hawkins, Treasurer Simon Copeland,  DPAC rep Jackie Cook, Special Events coordinators  Laureen Klaassen and Carla Caskey,  Hot Lunch Coordinators Cathy Fox and Corileen McDonald, Fundraising Coordinators  Ilona Payne and Corileen McDonald,  Student Appreciation Luncheon Coordinator Jessie Williams,  Sunshine Coordinator Colleen Burke,  and School Planning Council members Jane Watt, Rosa Flinton-Brown,  Jackie Cook and Carol Sheardown.  Together, with your team of many parent volunteers, you help to make Fort Langley a fabulous community.

Many thanks to Monty Hayter for creating and updating our website each week.

First Day of School

Please note that the dismissal time on Tuesday, Sept. 7th is 10:30 a.m.
The buses will be here at that time to pick up bus students.

Students who are new to the school (Grades 1 – 7)

should meet in the library on Tuesday, Sept. 7th at 9:00 a.m. We will make sure that you are immediately assigned to the appropriate class.

First Week of School

All students return to their previous classrooms for the first week.  As in all schools in Langley, students will be assigned to their new classes on Monday, September 13th. 
Students who are beginning Grade 1 will meet with Mrs. Gessaroli for the first week in Room 27 (across from Daycare classrooms/ beside the music room).

First Week Activities

During the first week of school, students will be completing some review as well as getting started on grade level learning outcomes.  Teachers are working together to make sure that the week is academically productive.  Students will need to bring a few basic supplies (pen, pencil, eraser, ruler, pencil crayons).

Incoming Kindergartens

You will receive a letter in August explaining gradual entry into Kindergarten and any other information that you will need for the first week of school.  If you do not receive this letter, please contact the school office the week before school starts.

The district calendar for Fort Langley Elementary can be found here.