January 23, 2015 

 

 Richard Bulpitt Elementary School 20965 77A Street Langley BC V2Y 2E6 Ph 6048885393 Email:  RichardBulpittInfo@sd35.bc.ca  Twitter: @RichardBulpittS  Website:http://richardbulpittelementaryschool.weebly.com/ 

Principal  Mrs. Lucy Lenko  Vice Principal Ms. Susan Macdonald  Administrative Assistant Ms. Cheryl Davies 

 Dear Parents,  On behalf of Richard Bulpitt Elementary School, I would like to invite you to participate in the first MultiCultural Day on Thursday February 19, 2015. As a school community, we want to honour the different countries/cultures that are represented at our school.  We need the assistance and support of our parents and students.  As parents we are asking you if you would be able to assist at a country/culture station. Every country/culture station would have some special things on display at their station in the gym. The country station would also have some finger food from their country (just a little taste!) Every child would have their passport stamped at the country station. Country stations can also include some short games or activities. Down the middle of the gym, children would have an opportunity to make a craft from one of the display countries. Our teachers will help develop the different crafts, and support each of the stations.  Parents are asked to provide pictures, objects, books, art articles and finger foods from their country/culture. These will be assembled and displayed in the gym. Parents will also be at the station on the morning of February 19th. At the station they will hand out food, talk about their country/culture and assist in a game or a craft. We hope to have volunteer parents at every station. Teachers will bring their classes to the gym at assigned times and tour through the stations with their students.  In the afternoon, there will be an assembly in the gym. Children from the different countries/cultures are invited to perform a song or presentation from their country/culture as well as we will have our Chinese students assist with the Lion Parade in honour of the Lunar New Year.  The countries and cultures that we are hoping to represent in the gym stations are: French Canadian, China, Aboriginal Canada, Korea, Great Britain, India, Hispanic  Sincerely, The MultiCultural Team Ms. Macdonald, Ms. Connolly, Ms. Musyka, Ms. Hohng, Ms. Chan, Ms. Varuska, Mrs. Muuren, Ms. Rolston and Mrs. Lenko __________________________________________________________________________________________Please fill out and return to school  

Yes I am available to assist. Parent  Name:_______________________________________________________ 

Student Name:___________________________________ Div:______________________________________ 

Email:_________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________ 

Country I can assist with:_______________________  Food I can bring: ________________________________ 

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 Absences & Lates  For the safety of all students it is necessary that they all be accounted for every morning.   If a teacher reports a child as absent to the Main Office and I have not heard from a parent/guardian, I will attempt to contact the parent/guardian(s) to make sure the child’s whereabouts is known.   

If your child is going to be; ● late to school,  ● absent due to illness, or appointment ● for an extended period of time 

 It is very important that you please remember to call and let the office know, 6048885393. It is prefered that you please do not email absences, if I am away or if the Teachers are away from work the message will not be received in time.    Thank you Ms. Davies  

  Important Registration Reminder for Parents Parents must register students BEFORE March 31, 2015 in order to ensure a placement in neighbourhood catchment schools for September 2015.  

Families who plan to register students in Langley Schools for September 2015 should complete the registration process at their neighbourhood catchment school. Unless students have successfully completed registration in a choice program at a different school site, families should be completing the registration process at neighbourhood catchment schools. Cross boundary applicants will not receive a response about pending applications until June 13. Therefore, at this time families should be registered at neighbourhood catchment schools.  As per Langley School District Policy 7008, registrations received after March 31, 2015 may not result in a placement in neighbourhood catchment schools.  Langley School District Policy 7008 may be viewed online here. For more information please visit your neighbourhood catchment school.  All children who will be five years old by December 31, 2015 (children born in 2010) are eligible for the Kindergarten program beginning September 8, 2015   Please visit Richard Bulpitt Elementary’s  webpage for documentation needed for registration.  School Office hours are 8am3:30pm  If you have any questions please email Cheryl Davies cdavies@sd35.bc.ca or visit the Langley School District’s webpage.     Eligibility Requirements for Attending Yorkson Creek Middle School Effective September 2016 

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Possible Closure of Langley Secondary School As the community is aware, since October 2014 the Langley School District has been involved in a consultation process with the Willoughby community and the Langley Secondary family of schools. At the December 16, 2014 meeting of the Board a notice of motion was served to

consider the possible closure of Langley Secondary School as part of this consultation process. In considering a school closure, the Board of Education must follow the procedures prescribed in Policy No. 5029. This policy includes holding a required public meeting and a 60 day consultation period. A public meeting is being held at Langley Secondary School on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 7:00pm to gather information from the community about the impacts of the potential closing of the school. The 60 day consultation period will be completed February 14, 2015. As such, the Board of Education will not be in a position to decide on a Long Term Facilities Plan recommendation at the Regular Meeting of the Board on January 27, 2015 as previously indicated. The Board will instead hold a Public Special Meeting on February 17, 2015 at 7:00pm at the School Board Office to address the possible closure of Langley Secondary in accordance with Policy No. 5029. A decision on a Long Term Facilities Plan business case recommendation will be made only after the LSS closure is considered. Written presentations and requests for oral presentations (speakers will be provided a five minute time limit) at the February 10th public meeting will be received after Monday, February 2nd at: Office of the Secretary Treasurer 4875 222 Street, Langley, BC V3A3Z7 Or via email: dgreen@sd35.bc.ca   Information on the Notice of Motion for Potential Closure of LSS and the  Long Term Facilities Plan is available at http://www.sd35.bc.ca/district/communications/default.aspx?ID=85                    

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      A program for Richard Bulpitt Elementary School 3 and 4 year old  preschoolers Proudly presented by: Mrs. Tracy Marno from Country Bumkins 

  At:  Richard Bulpitt Elementary School “Country Bumkins” Who:  Bulpitt preschoolers, ages 3 & 4 years old (Accompanied by an adult) What:  Bring your preschooler to school! Why:  To learn about our school and how to help early Learning!   Free books, crafts, educational goodies and nutritious snacks included at every session.   Where: Richard Bulpitt Elementary School 20965 77A Avenue Langley B.C. “Country Bumkins”   When: Session #1     Tuesday January 20, 2015 1:302:30pm,  Rhyming Session #2     Tuesday February 17, 2015 1:302:30pm,  1,2,3 Other Numbers Session #3     Tuesday April 21, 2015 1:302:30pm,  Fine Motor: Learning Print Session #4     Tuesday May 19, 2015 1:302:30pm,  Five Senses Session #5     Tuesday June 9, 2015 12:302:15 pm,  “Welcome to Kindergarten”   All participating families will receive a free provincial government booklet of information and ideas on helping preschoolers prepare for school. To register online please click here  or call 6048885393 or email cdavies@sd35.bc.ca    Join our IPALS Sessions! (Parents as Literacy Supporters for Immigrant Communities) For Immigrant Families with Children ages 3 to 5 who are Living in Langley.  Parents and caregivers will learn how to best help support their children in their play while learning new skills that encourage their child’s early literacy development to best help prepare them for school. Registration is Limited Phone to Register: 6048885393 or email cdavies@sd35.bc.ca  January 27          12:302:15 February 10         12:302:15 February 24         12:302:15            

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What’s Up at School Just a reminder that  we have lots of important information on our website.  www.richardbulpittelementaryschool.weebly.com 

  You can follow us on twitter with @RichardBulpittS and don’t forget to check out our BLOG Boasting About Bulldogs  Parents can also subscribe to “Remind” for texts regarding upcoming events. 

To subscribe to REMIND  ● Create a text message to 604 6700788 ● in the message  type @bulp ● You will receive a text message requesting your full name ● reply to the text with your full name 

 UPCOMING DATES  Jan 27  Hot Lunch Day (hot dogs) If you are able to help please email bulpittpac@outlook.com  Jan 30  School Jersey Day! Feb. 3 Axis Theatre 1:002:00pm all students Feb 4 Hot Lunch Day (Pita) If you are able to help please email bulpittpac@outlook.com  Feb 4  Global school playday  Feb 4  PAC mtg. 7:00 pm in Library Feb 6 School Improvement Half Day – students attend until school lunch hour Feb 9 BC Family Day (School Not in Session) Feb 1112 1 hour early dismissal for parent/teacher interviews Feb 13  Jump Rope For Heart Feb 16 Hot Lunch  Montanas If you are able to help please email bulpittpac@outlook.com  Feb 17 Ready Set Learn 1pm Feb 19 Lunar New Year Feb 20  District Pro d day (no school for students) Feb 25 Pink Shirt Day  Feb 27 Report Card Prep Half Day  Students attend until school lunch hour  

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January 13th, 2015

Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade Five Students:

RE: Late French Immersion Program for Grade Six Students

The Langley School District offers Late French Immersion programs that begin in Grade Six. The Late French

Immersion Programs will be offered in September 2015 at Alex Hope Elementary, Noel Booth Elementary and Betty

Gilbert Middle School.

If you are interested in enrolling yo[Jr child in our Late Immersion Program, we require that you complete an

application at one of the schools listed above.

In the coming weeks, Late Immersion teachers will be taking small groups of their students into the Grade Five

classrooms in the District. During these presentations, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn

more about the program.

Each of the schools will also be hosting an Open House and Parent Information evening. The dates/times are as follows:

Alex Hope Elementary

Betty Gilbert Middle School

Noel Booth Elementary

Open House

Wednesday, February 4th

1:00 pm- 2:15 pm

Thursday, February 5th

7:00pm

Tuesday, February 3rd

9:00am -10:15 am

Parent Information Night

Wednesday, January 28th

6:30 pm (Library)

Thursday, February 6th

7:00pm

Wednesday, Jan. 29th

7:00pm

Please note that parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from the Open House Event. Parents are required to remain with students during the Open House.

If you are interested in learning more about the Late Immersion Programs offered in Langley, we encourage you to

attend one or more ofthe open house events mentioned above. Further information is available on our website at

www .sd 35 . bc.ca/progra ms/la ng uages

Sincerely,

Ellen Bornowsky

District Teacher, Languages

cc : Claire Guy

School District 35 4875 - 222nd Street, Langley, B.C . V3A 3Z7 Tel : 604-534-7891 ..

Fax: 604-533-11 15

The Arts Matter Series offers a celebration of the arts and promotion of arts education in our community.

In its fourth season, the Arts Matter Series is honored and excited to welcome actress/author, Evangeline Lilly (January 15) of The Hobbit, Lost and Hurt Locker and musician/ composer, Alex Cuba (January 29) recipient of two Juno Awards to the Langley Fine Arts School.

Evangeline Lilly will be reading her book The Squickerwonkers. She will then share her experiences about her career and life followed by a question and answer period and signing of The Swickerwonkers. LFAS students will showcase performances inspired by Evangeline Lilly’s work.

Alex Cuba will be performing with the LFAS Orchestra, Senior Jazz Band and Music Ensembles. Then he will perform with his band and share his music experiences. There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions to the performers.

Tickets for Evangeline Lilly and Alex Cuba are available online or can be purchased at the Langley Fine Arts School Office.

For more information, please call 604-888-3113.

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Presented by:

The F.O.R.C.E. Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality

Society for Kids’ Mental Health

SURREY - LANGLEY COMMUNITY VIEWING SITE; PARENT INFORMATION & NETWORKING SESSION

The Langley Civic Facility (Yorkson Creek Room) 20338-65 Ave. Langley

(Click here for map)

“Erupting Angst: Understanding the collision between anger &

aggression in the world of anxiety.”

presented by Dr. Vanessa Lapointe; Registered Psychologist; Wishing Star Founder at The Wishing Star Lapointe Developmental Clinic

This webinar will seek to provide an understanding of the reasons why anger and aggression often become the challenging mask behind which anxiety hides.

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm 6:30; doors open, 7:00pm; Speaker, discussion & networking

For more information and upcoming topics go to www.forcesociety.com Please rsvp your attendance by email to tammy@forcesociety.com or phone 604.878.3400 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Presented by: The F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids’ Mental Health; a member of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. We’re

working together to help individuals and families better manage mental health and substance use problems.

Funding provided by the BC Mental Health and Addiction Services, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority and by the BC Ministry

of Children & Family Development In collaboration with the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

‘in the know’ is a monthly networking and information sharing session that provides a topic expert on what parent/caregivers

really want to know.

This is an opportunity to share so that everyone is ‘in the know’.

Sessions are provided as a parent information session or a webinar

through home internet and group webinar viewings are available in

participating communities.

See website for locations

All Welcome!

!

‘in the know’

‘in the know’

‘in the know’

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