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September 10, 2015

Welcome Back! I am so excited to welcome you to the 2015-2016 school year and trust that you all took some time to relax and spend time as a family!

As I enter my first year as principal, I am excited to learn more about this wonderful community of learners and to meet you and your children. My husband, son, and I are also excited to be joining the Fundamental community as parents.

Please feel free to pop by the office or come up and introduce yourself and your family as you see me out in the school and on the playgrounds.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank the staff for all of

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Peanut Aware School

Some students in our school have life threatening allergies to peanuts. As a result, please do not send children to school with peanut butter or items containing peanuts. Your understanding is greatly

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their hard, behind the scenes work to prepare the school and the classrooms for your children. Staff have put in many hours and the school looks amazing!

Welcome New StaffWe have a number of new, term, and job share staff joining the LFE community this year. Please join me in welcoming:

Kindergarten teacher: Rachel Bowers

Aboriginal Support Worker: Aimee Brooks

SEA: Miranda Anton

Youth Care Worker: Louise Campbell

ELL teacher: Derek Tribe

Regular Bell Schedule:Please ensure that students are at school prior to 8:40 each

morning so all students can enter the class and begin their day together. The end of the day pick up time is 2:55 at the latest.


Traffic Safety

It is again very important to emphasize to all parents that consideration and patience are necessary for the safety of the children and for our neighbours. The neighbours across from the school are very friendly and understanding and we need to make it a priority to be good neighbours in return.

Please do not block the roadway, driveways, fire hydrants or yellow lines along the curbs.

Additional Parking

The neighbouring church allows us to access their West parking lot for before and after school drop off. We ask that Kindergarten and Grade 1 parents use this parking lot. If you are staying past 9 am, please move your vehicle over to the school lot. The church asks that we not park for more than 15 minutes at a time.

We are so thankful that the church is letting us park, even during construction.

Please note signs designating church only parking and do not park in those spots!

8:40 Warning Bell: Students come into classes

8:45 Morning classes commence

10:15 Recess begins

10:30 Classes resume

11:54 Noon Lunch period begins

12:09 Lunch ends - playtime begins

12:35 Warning Bell: end of noon hour

12:40 Classes resume

2:40 School day ends

2:55 Supervision ends

September 10, 2015

Sibling Kindergarten Registration:

If you have a sibling that will be entering Kindergarten in the 2016-2017 school year please inform Mrs. Weber so that she can add you to the 2016-2017 Kindergarten sibling list.

Please note this is for existing families of LFE only. Registration for new pre-school age families takes place at the School Board Office.

Student Absentee Phone-In Program

We remind all parents that, if your child will be late or absent from school, be sure to call the office at 604-530-9973 by 8:30 am.

Individual Student Photo Day

Our school photographer will be at the school on Thursday, September 17 to take individual student photos. It will be a proof-plan, so no funds are required at this time.

All students will be photographed and proofs of these pictures will be sent home for you to look at and place an order.

Hairstyles and grooming are the responsibility of the student and not staff.

Photo tips: Have your child wear neat, colourful clothing. If necessary, have your child bring their own brush or comb. For further information, please call West Coast Photography at 604-808-9047.

Student Registration Form Updating

Each student has been given a copy of his/her verification of registration form. Please take some time to carefully


Indoor Shoes

We are asking students to have a pair of indoor footwear to change into when coming in from outside. It could be a pair of runners that could also then be used for gym periods.

Text Books

We are asking that parents check for any textbooks that may have been left at home over the summer. The cost of replacing textbooks is high, so a quick return of them would be greatly appreciated!

Student and Parent Letter of Understanding

The fundamental philosophy provides a wonderful framework for student well-being and achievement. To confirm and celebrate this philosophy and the traditional values everyone has chosen in coming to this CHOICE school, we are asking that you review and sign the attached Letters of Understanding. This may be something you wish to do with your child, as they have been given the letter to sign as well. Please have your child return these letters to their teacher by Friday, September 25th.

Pets at School

If you are walking with your pet to school, it is very important that you keep your pet on a leash and under parental control at all times. Students should not be left to manage pets before or after school. We do have students who have allergies or are uncomfortable with pets in close proximity to them. No animals are to be permitted in the school or for show and tell, with out permission of the teacher.

September 10, 2015

review your child’s registration form to ensure all information is correct. Please make all changes in ink. Please pay particular attention to the Emergency/Earthquake information. This section indicates who can take responsibility for your child in the event that you are not able to get them in an emergency situation. Please return the SIGNED registration form before Monday September 14, 2015.

Aboriginal Ancestry

If your child has aboriginal ancestry (status, non-status, Metis, Inuit heritage), it is very important that you indicate this on his/her registration form for Ministry Funding purposes. These funds are not only used to support Aboriginal students but also benefit all students through Aboriginal cultural curriculum resources, projects, classroom presentations and field trips. If you would like further information please contact our Aboriginal Support Worker, Aimee Brooks, or call the Aboriginal Department at 604-888-4819 loc 231. A Self-Identification of Aboriginal Ancestry form was sent home this week. Please fill out this form ONLY if your child is of Aboriginal ancestry.

Library NewsDid your family take part in the summer reading program“Build It!” at your local library? Encourage your children to bring in their summer reading logs and they will be displayed on the bulletin board outside the library. Students will also be awarded a small prize if they completed a minimum of 5 weeks of summer reading. Our school wide home reading program will begin October 1st. Get ready for “Buggy For Books”!

Warm regards,

Lynda


Volunteer Driving Authorization Form

Please be reminded that in order to assist with the transportation of students on local field trips, parents need to present their driver’s licence and insurance papers at the office and complete the Volunteer Driver Authorization Form before they are permitted to transport any students in their vehicles. The form is attached to this newsletter and we ask that it be completed at home and then presented to the office with along with your Driver’s Licence and insurance papers for verification in the second week of school.

Playground Etiquette

Please remind your children of the following when playing on the playground equipment both before and after school, as well as at recess and lunch:

- the playground SOUTH of the gravel path that includes the spiderweb is for intermediate students only.

- the Kindergarten students may play on the playgrounds NORTH of the gravel path and the play structure behind the school is designated K’s only.

- when playing on the slides, we only go down the slide properly. No running up or down any slides.

- The field is divided by age from grades 1-5, left to right when facing Fraser Hwy.

- If your child takes out a ball, they should return it to the box when they are done.

September 10, 2015

Parent Advisory Council (PAC) News


Community Advertisements:

Piano Lessons

I’m Jessica Roy and I’m available to teach piano or ukulele.

I’m a 2013 grad from Langley Fundamental and a 3rd year music student at TWU.

I charge $15 for a half hour lesson.

Please call me at (778)-‐668-‐1666 or email at [email protected]

References available

After-school Care

I am looking for after-school pick up for my son in Grade 3, possibly three days a week, Monday to Wednesday but any help would be appreciated. 778-865-5074 - Carrie

Hot Lunches Sign Up

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Position NamePresident Jenifer Wiens

Vice President Jacqui JackRuthanne Bowser

Secretary Susan Drake

Treasurer Maria ThompsonFundraising

School Board Liaison Sarah Atherton

DPAC Liaison Kristin RenvilleSocial CoordinatorSpecial Events CoordinatorHot Lunch Coordinator Kelly MariniClass Parent Coordinator Anja McPhail

School Safety Coordinator Miranda Ronse

Middle/High School Liaison Mary Lenaghan

Publicity Steffanie Blouin

PAC Reps:PAC Rep - Fundraising VacantPAC Rep - Hot Lunch Corrina DolphinPAC Rep - Green Team Crystal MckeatingPAC Rep Sunny ChoungPAC Rep Tessa SpencerPAC Rep Helen JacksonPAC Rep Amber NeufeldPAC Rep Jenn Van Harmelen

PAC EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 2015/2016

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September 10, 2015

MEND (Mind, Exercise, NutriWon…Do It!) is a FREE, fun, healthy living program for children aged 7-‐13. It is a 10 week family-‐based educaWon program designed to help children and their families get fi\er, healthier and happier. The program facilitates safe, effecWve and lasWng lifestyle changes by improving physical acWvity levels, nutriWon and self-‐esteem. Space is limited! For more informaWon and to register contact the Willoughby Community Centre at 604.455.8821 or check out bchealthykids.ca.


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Langley Fundamental Elementary School 21789 - 50 Avenue, Langley, B.C., V3A 3T2

Phone: 604 530-9973 or Fax: 604 530-3819

Langley Fundamental Elementary website: http://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/lfe/default.aspx

School District #35 (Langley) website: www.sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Mrs. Lynda Reeve Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Sabina Weber Vice-Principal: Mrs. Charlene Redekop P.A.C. President: Mrs. Jennifer Wiens

Parent Letter of Understanding

…the successful learning organization is based on shared values and shared understanding and the agreement by everybody to be focused on the same set of priorities.

Dr. Rosabeth Kanter, Harvard University

As a school of choice, LFES will provide:

• An emphasis on academic achievement and individual responsibility • A structured approach to learning and behavior • A culture of respect and a focus on traditional values • A philosophy based on parents as partners

It is vital that every member of the LFES family understand and accept the vision and traditional philosophy that underpins the school so that we are all focused on the same set of priorities. We the Parents/Guardians of the _______________family will support the school and our students’ education in the following manner:

• I promise to support the homework policy. I will encourage my student to complete his or her assignments thoroughly and on time. If he or she is having difficulty, I will work with the teachers to develop strategies to help my student to complete assignments.

• I promise to support the discipline policy at the school as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. I will work with the teachers and my student to ensure that my student behaves in a responsible manner that shows respect to him or herself, respect for others and respect for the environment.

• I promise to support the dress code. I will make my best effort to ensure that my son or daughter is sent to school every day wearing appropriate attire.

Parent or Guardian’s Signature________________________ Date: ________________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature________________________ Date: ________________________

Please sign and return to your child’s teacher

September 10, 2015


Langley Fundamental Elementary School 21789 - 50 Avenue, Langley, B.C., V3A 3T2

Phone: 604 530-9973 or Fax: 604 530-3819

Langley Fundamental Elementary website: http://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/lfe/default.aspx

School District #35 (Langley) website: www.sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Mrs. Lynda Reeve Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Sabina Weber Vice-Principal: Mrs. Charlene Redekop P.A.C. President: Mrs. Jennifer Wiens

Student Letter of Understanding

It is vital that every student attending Langley Fundamental Elementary School understands and accepts the responsibilities and expectations associated with attending this school of choice.

I, _________________________________, Division _____ agree to support the culture of the school and my fellow students in the following manner:

• I promise to the best of my ability, to behave in a responsible manner that shows respect for myself, respect for others and respect for the environment

• I promise, to the best of my ability, to complete assignments thoroughly and on time

• I promise, to the best of my ability, to wear appropriate and modest clothing

as outlined in our school dress code.

Student Signature _________________________________ Date: ________________________ Parent or Guardian’s Signature________________________ Date: ________________________

Please sign and return to your child’s teacher

September 10, 2015


September 10, 2015


Student Name(s) Div.(s)

Dear Volunteer Driver:

Thank you for volunteering to drive students. Your offer and assistance is much appreciated. In order to protect our children and you, as a driver, we ask that you complete the following. We also need to confirm your driver’s licence and current Autoplan Insurance Policy. Name: Address:

Telephone: Cellular:

Driver’s Licence Number: Expiry Date: Staff confirmation

Years of Infraction-Free Driving Experience:

Vehicle 1 Year:________ Make/Model: _____ __ ___ ICBC Vehicle License Number: ___________ Expiry Date: ________ Staff confirmation

Total Vehicle Seating Capacity: ___

Vehicle 2 Year:________ Make/Model: _____ __ ___ ICBC Vehicle License Number: ___________ Expiry Date: ________ Staff confirmation

Total Vehicle Seating Capacity: ______

I hereby affirm that I have never been convicted of impaired driving or any other criminal driving offense and acknowledge the requirement that all vehicle occupants must use seat belts and booster seats as required. I will be responsible for the proper installation of booster seats that are supplied by parents or the school in my vehicle if they are required. I will not allow any child under the age of 12 to sit in the front seat of the vehicle if it is equipped with a passenger side airbag, unless the airbag can be legally deactivated. I will not use any hand-held wireless devices while driving.

Date Driver’s Signature

SCHOOL DISTRICT #35 LANGLEY VOLUNTEER AUTOMOBILE DRIVER

AUTHORIZATION

Langley Fundamental Elementary School

September 10, 2015


Family Fun Day at the Farm

with Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery 6179 248 Street

In support of the Township of Langley Firefighters’ Charitable Society

Join us on Saturday September 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Berry Waffles ( served by your Township of Langley Firefighters ) • RE/MAX Special Events Team Jumping Castle

& Hot Air Balloon rides• Pie Eating Contest • Face Painting by Mehndi & More

• Fire Trucks and Firefighter activities for kids of all ages!

The Township of Langley Firefighters’ Charitable Society has an aim to benefit the citizens we protect as firefighters, through local charitable programs and to assist other charities with similar objectives that operate in the best interest of our community.

Event Supporters

RE/MAX Special Events Team

Mehndi&

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