Newsletter
December 7, 2011
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As the Winter Break is approaching fast, I would like to attract your attention to the activities that will take place in the next two weeks.
Thursday, December 15
Students are preparing the Winter Concert which will take place at 11: 15 a.m. Parents who wish to attend the concert, please, let us know, so that we can arrange enough seats for the visitors. You can send a note through the e-mail or call the office. Also, we welcome volunteer help on this day.
The school Winter Holiday Special Lunch starts at 12:15 p.m. We would like to ask every student to bring a dish to share. In advance we are thankful to the parents for their effort in helping to prepare this lunch. Also, students are preparing the gift exchange: Secret Santa.
The Lunch will be followed by Fun Parties for Kindergarten and Grades 1-3; and Grades 4 – 7 at 1:15 p.m. and for Grades 8 – 12 at 3:20 p.m. Grades 9 -12 students are welcome to stay, socialize, and dance until 4: 45 p.m. For the party the students are allowed to dress the way it suits their tastes.
Friday, December 16
This day is the last day of school before the holidays. All the lessons will be according to the schedule.
Grades 4 -7 students and teachers will go for a free skate at Robson Square from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The students will arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their time slot to allow for skate and helmet fitting. Skates and a helmet will be provided, although students may bring their own if they wish. We signed up the students for a 20 minute skating lesson, where basic skating skills and safety tips will be taught. After the lesson they can enjoy practicing their skating.
December 18, 2010 – January 2, 2012
Winter vacation starts on December 18, 2011 and finishes on January 2, 2012. The school reopens Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
After the Winter Break there will be changes in the schedule as we start skating lessons in January and swimming lessons in February until the Spring Break. The lessons are planned for Fridays, and the students are allowed to come to school dressed for these activities without their uniforms.
Reminder
Our teachers are happy to meet parents and discuss the progress of their sons/daughters. As teachers have many obligations during the day, please call the office to arrange for the appointment with the teacher you would like to meet.
Wishing you great holidays,
Mrs. G. Volyanska
Principal
November 1, 2011
Dear Parent/Guardian,
November is a very important month: soon your child will bring home the results for the first term.
Our dedicated teachers are committed to the progress of every child. The staff and teachers thank all the parents that came to discuss their children’s progress during the Parent-Teacher Conference.
The end of Term I is November 18th. You will receive Term I Report Cards on the 28th of November.
On October 20th our school participated in Shakeout BC Drill day. Shakeout BC is now an annual drill held on the third Thursday of each October. For this 60-second Shakeout Drill WPS practiced basic Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills which the school has in place for emergency situations such as earthquakes.
On Friday, October 28 the school held Halloween festivities. We would like to thank all the parents who donated decorations and volunteered to help with the activities in the elementary school. Teachers and parents made this day memorable for the students. Thank you for your creativity and dedicated work!
Your active participation in the school life makes us feel like one family.
Our special thanks for the Kauryzhka family for helping to arrange special lunch for middle and high school students. We appreciate your time and effort in making this lunch a delicious surprise.
Upcomming events
Tuesday, November 8 at 2:20 p.m. Grades 10 and 11 students will have a Resume Workshop. A representative from Youth Service Canada will give our students practical tips on resume writing.
Remebrance Day Assembly will take place on Thursday, November 10th.
On the Remembrance Day, November 11, the school is not in session.
Thursday, November 17. Grades 4 - 7 students will go to the Orpheum Theatre to attend the “Simard’s Animal Kingdom” concert hosted by Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The students will leave the school at 9:30 a.m. and return by lunch time. After lunch the lessons will be according to the regular schedule.
November 21 - Professional Day
Monday, November 21 is a Professional Day. The students are not in attendance this day.
Wednesday, November 30 at 1:15 p.m. Grades 11-12 students will attend Education and Career Fair.
Our students will have a chance to have their questions answered about admissions, deadlines, campus life, and program choices in different universities and colleges. The representatives of educational institutions will be on hand to answer students’ questions.
Reminder
The first Sunday of November Daylight Saving Time ends. The clocks are turned backward by one hour on the first Sunday in November. This is a reminder that the time will be changed on the 6st of November.
For some reason the amount of students who come late to school has increased recently. I understand that in our busy lives we all try to get our families ready and out the door on time because we know classes are disrupted when some people arrive late. As a community we have to take care of each other by starting together our classes. Let’s be more organized.
Sincerely,
Mrs. G. Volyanska
Principal
October 5, 2011
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We have had a good start of the year. I wish all the students to keep up their enthusiasm and positive attitude throughout the year.
The picnic, held at the end of September, was a success. Everyone enjoyed a break from our already established routine. The weather also favoured us and we had a wonderful sunny day. We thank all the teachers, parents, and students for being exceptionally organized, thoughtful, and helpful. All the input into this successful day is highly appreciated.
Book Donation
The school asks you to donate books for the reading program for Grades K – 3. If you have books at home for this age group and are no longer using them, please, consider to donate them to our primary school. If you buy new books for the school program and donate them to school, it will be accepted with gratefulness.
Wednesday, October 12
A meeting with parents of the students from Grades 9 – 11 will take place at 6 p.m. The principal invites you for a talk about Graduation Requirements and Scholarships opportunities with Question-Answer period after the meeting.
October 17 Professional Day
Monday, October 17h is a Professional Day. The students are not in attendance this day.
Thursday, October 20
Our students (Grades 10-12) will have the opportunity to watch the “Westside Story” Dress Rehearsal hosted by the Vancouver opera. The performance starts at 7 p.m. As the performance finishes at 9 p.m. students who wish to attend it must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday, October 24
You will receive the Interim Report Cards on the 24th of October.
Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27
Parent Teacher Conference The time to discuss your child’s progress with the teachers is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27. Please, phone to book the time with the teacher you would like to meet on Friday, October 21 or Monday, October 24. While phoning, please, note down the time on the form that is attached to the newsletter. On the day of the Conference bring the form with you and follow your schedule.
Friday, October 28
Halloween Party. The school will arrange the Halloween Party on Friday, October the 28th. It's that time of the year again to get our costumes out for a fun filled afternoon of entertainment!
Attention!!! The school day will end at 2 p.m. The day will start without homeroom minutes. The rest of the schedule will stay the same. Grades 4-7 will have the last hour of the day from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. filled with games and contests to celebrate the holiday. Grades 8-12 will have a Halloween Party from
2:30 p.m. till 5 p.m.
Our students can participate in Canadian Senior and Intermediate Mathematics Competition on November 22nd. The registration has already started. Those who would like to participate should contact
Mr. Val.
Grades 5- 9 can participate in annual Mathematica contest (Fibonacci – Grade 5, Pythagoras – Grade 6, Euler- Grade 7, Lagrange – Grade 8 and Newton – Grade 9). The registration deadline is October 30th. The contest will be on April 18, 2011. Those who would like to participate should contact Miss Nina, Mr. Debertin, and Mr. Val.
Reminder
Absentees
It is very important that you call the school by 8:40 a.m. if your child will be absent or late. This will save us calling you to check if your child is home. Upon returning to school, your child must bring a note to the administration explaining the reason for the absence and stating the day(s) absent.
UBC Symphony Orchestra Concert
Thursday, October 6th, there will be a free UBC Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Chan Centre at 8:00 p.m. The tickets are distributed at the entrance for free.
Sincerely,
Mrs. G. Volyanska
Principal
September 12, 2011
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our “Newsletter” will be released on a periodic basis to keep you informed of some of the happenings around your child’s school.
Bard on the Beach performance
Grade 8-12 students are going to watch “As You Like It” by Shakespeare on Thursday, September the 15th.
School Picnic Day
Friday, September 30th (it depends on weather) the school will go on a picnic to Alouette Lake (Golden Ears Park).
Photo session for school IDs
Photos for school IDs Grades 8-12 will be taken on Tuesday, September 20th. If a student is absent on that day, he/she will have to go to the photo shop themselves to receive their IDs.
Thursday, September 22 3:20 p.m.
Ms Nina will meet Grade 11/12 students for the Graduation orientation session. This is the first session of the year. She will meet them regularly every third Thursday of the month for updates on materials available for graduates (scholarships, exams, students’ progress on graduation requirements, etc.). In between these mandatory meetings, Ms Nina is available on Thursdays for consultations or any questions that may come.
Clubs
This year the school offers the following Clubs:
Monday – AP Bio Lab 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Mr. Debertin
Tuesday – Newspaper Club (School newspaper) Ms Boudreau
Tuesday – Craft Club (K-7) Ms Christie
Wednesday – English Club (discussion of books, grammar, sentence structure, paragraph and essay writing) Ms Nina
Wednesday – Dance Club Ms Samantha
Thursday – Socials Club Mr. Quick
Thursday - Mathematics Club (Contest preparations) Mr. Ivanov
Friday – Spanish Club starts at 2:35 p.m. Mrs. Evans
All the students who would like to attend these clubs have to sign up for them, so that the teachers know how many students will attend their club.
PE minutes
To help students achieve their best, the Ministry of Education has implemented Daily Physical Activity for all schools and students in B.C.
Schools will provide 30 minutes of daily physical activity for students up to Grade 7.
Effective September 2011, schools will have the flexibility to provide 30 minutes of daily physical activity for students in Grades 8 or 9, or provide students in these grades with options to engage in a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
Reminder
Absentees
It is very important that you call the school by 8:40 a.m. if your child will be absent or late. This will save us calling you to check if your child is home. Upon returning to school, your child must bring a note to the administration explaining the reason for the absence and stating the day(s) absent.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Galyna Volyanska
Principal