A U G U S T O N T R A D I T I O N A L E L E M E N T A R Y N E W S L E T T E R OCT 4, 2013

AUGUSTONH T T P : / / A U G U S T O N . S D 3 4 . B C . C A

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Last Friday night our school, once again, became a hub for building community within Auguston. Thanks to a committed group of parents we were able to pull off one of the most successful Fun Fairs I have ever been a part of. It was a true example of the

power of teamwork. It was an evening that reflected the direction we are headed as a school . . . building community through collaboration, commitment and collective efforts, and doing it all for kids. I want to thank everyone for showing your support by attending the evening and giving such wonderful feedback through gestures of appreciation and thanks to the committee members who organized the evening. This event does not just happen ‘over night’ ~ it has been in the works since we completed the first Fun Fair at the end of last September. As we pass this legacy forward, we are looking for new parents to step forth and support this event for the 2014/2015 school year. Please make it a point to come out to one of our next PAC meetings to find out more about the successes we had with Fun Fair this year, what it will look like in the upcoming years, and how you can become involved.

On Friday, we had Cops For Cancer come and visit our school to send the message about the need for all of us to continue to raise money to find a cure for cancer. Our leadership team introduced our guests and Mr. Lande made the connection between Cops for Cancer and the Terry Fox Run. In the afternoon, Mr. Lande led our school in an

organized run for Terry Fox. The purpose of the run was again to raise awareness and support the research that is going on to find a cure to cancer. Thank you to all our parents, students and staff for your support.

We continuously look for examples of excellence that represent the vision we have as a traditional school. There is no doubt that the community events (i.e.: Fun Fair) are examples of things that are pushing us in the right direction. So also are the new experiences we are offering to our students, in terms, of extracurricular experience. Our Grade 4 and 5 Cross Country runners were given the chance to take part in the Lafarge Cross Country Meets. We have finished up week three and have one more to go before we move on to another sport. We have not only participated, but we have also competed. We have climbed to the top of the charts and are sitting in first place going into the final week. We are very proud of the work our Cross Country team is doing, the results they are achieving, and also of the fantastic leadership of Mr. Lande, Mr. Lawson and Mr. Ketelaar a s t h e t e a m ’ s coaches. Good luck in the last race, C ro s s C o u n t r y Team!

Over weekends and during after school times we would like to ask for everyone’s cooperation in keeping our grounds clean. Please make sure any garbage you see is picked up and placed in our garbage cans. Should you have a dog, and are taking it for a run on the weekend, can you please make sure no mess is left behind. Our goal is always to have our playground cleanliness reflect the standard we have in keeping things orderly. Thank you for taking the time to help with caring for and looking after our grounds.

Each week o u r s t a f f members are w o r k i n g together to

come up with plans for teaching different skills and strategies around social responsibility. This is our goal direction for the year as a school. We want to give kids the knowledge and get them to apply their learning in situations that require them to think for themselves. The term ‘Critical Thinkers’ is a concept that describes individuals who can look at a problem and work through it by themselves because they have the necessary skills. Each grade group has selected specific areas from the curriculum that they are going to focus on. Through classroom and school newsletters, we will be sharing i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t o u r s o c i a l responsibility goal in the months ahead. We are looking forward to continued success in our school goal as the year moves forward, and to having you, parents as our partners, in the process.

At our monthly PAC meeting our executive does a wonderful job of bringing forth many topics for discussion. Being effective at communicating is something we strive to be highly competent at with all our families. At times, things go out in electronic form in emails as reminders of events coming up or things that we would like people to be aware of. We try our best to link these with the things going on with our PAC so we are in alignment in communicating together as best as we can. We would like to encourage parents to come out to our PAC meetings to share your thoughts and feelings about things. Once PAC meetings are done, a recap and Minutes are sent out for people to read through. Please take the bit of time needed to read these as well as keeping up to date by reading our biweekly school newsletter. Your help in making sure everyone is ‘in the loop’ about things is appreciated. Thank you.

DATES TO NOTEMon, Oct. 7 Gr. 1 field trip to Apple Barn 8:50-11:50am

Oct. 7-11 FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign

Wed, Oct. 9 Cross Country Meet 3:30pm at Clearbrook Park

Thurs, Oct. 10 Roller Fun - Gr. 4’s

Mon, Oct. 14 Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Tues, Oct. 15 FCC food bags pick up & Hawkey (Heat Mascot) visits classes 11am Aborig. Pres. - Cedar Div. 3 12:45-2pm

Wed, Oct. 16 Aborig. Pres. - Cedar Div. 4 9-10:15am Roller Fun - Gr. 5’s

Thurs, Oct. 17 Child ID Fingerprinting for K’s 9-10am Shakeout Earthquake Drill 10:30am

Mon, Oct. 21 Photo Retake Day

Fri, Oct. 25 Non-Instructional Day #2

Additional Events

Soccer Practices for Gr. 5‘s Tuesdays & Thursdays at lunch in October

Gr. 3 After School Art Program Thursdays 2:45-4pm from Oct. 3 - Nov. 7

Please see: http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week for more info.

Student Photo Orders will be sent home early next

week

PHOTO RETAKES are onMonday, October 21st

Student Individual Photo proofs will be sent home with students next week (if you are not ordering, please do not hand in the photo

proofs). If you missed photo day, or would like a photo retake, please pick up a photo retake envelope from in front of the office to give to

the photographer on Oct. 21st. Photos will not be taken without a prepaid retake envelope (unless you missed photo day and are not

ordering photos).

Class Photos are complimentary and will arrive prior to the Christmas break (the individual student photos will arrive sooner for

Christmas card mailings).

The Family Plan Discount Coupons are good for the 3rd (or more) child of the same family photographed at any Mountain West School within the district. Coupons will be available at the

school office next week.

Flu Shot Open House at Auguston

Wed, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

Pharmasave will  book a clinic for us here at the  school  if we can guarantee a minumum number of 20 parBcipants.

This is  being offered to staff and parents. For those who fall into the  Immunize  BC  parameters,  the  shot  will  be  FREE.  For  those who do not, Pharmasave will offer the shot at cost of $10.

Payments   will   be  received  by  cheque  (made  payable  to Pharmasave) or cash at the Bme of  clinic  (no other surcharges will  apply;  and  at  schools,  Pharmasave  will  donate  25%  of proceeds to the school).

To  find  out  eligibility  for  a  FREE  flu  shot,  please  see  the classificaKons as listed on the following website:hMp://immunizebc.ca/diseases‐vaccinaKons/influenza/who‐should‐get‐the‐influenza‐vaccine

If  you  are  interested  in  receiving  a  flu  shot,  please  call  the school  office  at  604‐557‐0422  or  emai l  Mrs.  Tait (louise_tait@sd34.bc.ca) by Wed., Oct. 9th. Thank you.

Dear Auguston Parents,

In recognition of World Food Day on October 16, our school has decided to participate in the FCC Drive Away Hunger program by collecting donations of food for people who are hungry in our area.

By participating in this program, FCC will include our school in two draws for a $500 donation to be used to make improvements at the winning schools.

We would like you to send a food item to school with your child during the week of Oct. 7-11 to support this program. Food bags will be picked up on Tuesday, October 15th, at 11 a.m., along with a visit to the classes by Hawkey, the Heat Mascot.

For more information on FCC Drive Away Hunger, visit www.fccdriveawayhunger.ca.

Below is a list of most needed food items according to Food Banks Canada:

• pasta products and rice

• canned meats and fish

• dry and canned soups and stews

• canned fruits and vegetables

• flour

• breakfast cereal

• canned/powdered milk

• fruit juices

• pasta sauce

• beans and legumes

• infant formula and baby food

Thank you for your support.

Working together, we can drive away hunger!

On Thursday, Oct. 17th, just before recess, our school will join in a

provincial wide earthquake practice

drill. To find out more, you can go to http://www.shakeoutbc.ca/

index.html. The types of drills we practice ensure

that we are learning extremely important procedures that will keep our students safe in case of an actual

emergency.

Sale on School Uniforms

through October 12th (while

quantities last):

School Uniform pants:  $20Crested Auguston Sweatshirts:  $11Crested Navy Polo Shirts:  $14.50Gym T-Shirts:  $5 

JTB Clothing & Sportswear is

located at:33271 South Fraser Way

(Behind Mr. Lube)

Thank you, Mr. Carmichael, for your help with Roller Fun and all the

lovely flowers to enjoy at school! :)

FALL FUN FAIR THANK-YOU

THANK YOU

PARENTS

POLICE, F IRE & AMBULANCE

AUGUSTON ALUMNI

VOLUNTEERS

Thank you doesn't even begin to describe what we want to say to everyone i n v o l v e d i n t h e preparation & planning stages for this past Fall Fun Fair. The Fall Fun Fair Committee was absolutely awesome and I want to recognize those involved: Tanya Van Papeveld, Linda Kliewer, Shawna David, Selena Medema, Colleen Wiens, Corinne Chalmers, Chris Beingessner, Mary-Jane Dahl , R aj Mann & of course Lynn Kramer! With the help, time & dedication of all of these strategic people we were able to have another amazing Fall Fun Fair Fundraising event. Thank-You all so very much!

Thank you to all of those who brought cookies for our cookie walk and to all of our parent, youth, a l u m n i & s t u d e n t volunteers, your time was greatly appreciated in making this event happen. Thank you to Tiffany & J ust in Gendron f rom Market Place IGA for the donation of PEZ & Hot Wheels for our prizes in the fishing rod game and for the use of their tents. Thank-you to Russ Stoutenburg for providing lighting. Thank-you to Debbie Barkman, from 4Cats, for doing artwork with the kids and Rimple Mohindra for doing

the henna. Thank-you to Save-On for letting us use their tent. Thank you to Thrifty Foods for the donation of the hot dogs & smokies for our concession and for the use of their tent. Thank you to our local Police, Fire & Ambulance for coming out & being a part of our Fun Fair. Thank you to the teachers for opening up your classrooms for our event to take place on account of the rain. Thank you to a l l o f our community donors for the items in this years silent & live auction & most importantly THANK YOU to all of our A u g u s t o n f a m i l i e s , p a r e n t s , k i d s & community for coming out & supporting our 2nd Annual Fall Fun Fair. We do not have our final tallies yet, but will let you know as soon as all the numbers are in. Thank you Auguston Arrows for another amazing kick off to what I am sure will be a n o t h er g re a t school year!

Sabrina Robertson, Fall Fun Fair ChairPAC Executive

(note from Lynn, PAC Chair) ~ We all want to say a HUGE THANK-YOU to Sabrina Robertson who did an incredible job again this year in leading the Fall Fun Fair C o m m i t t e e ! Yo u ’ r e AWESOME!!!

FALL FUN FAIR 2013

MORE FUN!

AND EVEN MORE . . . . : )

OUTSIDE FUN