School District #35

Principal: Esther Schmit eschmit@sd35.bc.ca Together We Succeed

Douglas Park Community School School District #35 th 5409 206 St. Langley, BC V3A 2C5 Phone: 604-533-4491 PAC President: Maxine Cheung Newsletter #10 March 11, 2014

**WE ARE A NUT, BUCKWHEAT & LATEX AWARE SCHOOL**

EARLY DISMISSALS
Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13

for Parent/Teacher Interviews on the following days:

1 Hour Early Dismissal at 12:50 PM 1 Hour Early Dismissal at 1:50 PM

School will be CLOSED for Spring Break March 17-28 (2 Weeks)

PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
It looks like Spring is FINALLY ready to make an appearance. The first few classes have visited Kwantlan Gardens and begun planting. Just as we look forward to the flowers making an appearance, at school we are looking forward to the children developing fully to complete the school year to the best of their ability. These last few weeks teachers have been busy assessing students learning and writing Report Cards which will be sent home with students this Friday. Wednesday and Thursday we hope every parent will take the time to meet with their child(ren)s teacher(s) to celebrate what is going well and put a plan of action in place for all other areas. In reading the Report cards, I do see that progress is being made and we need to acknowledge that to both ourselves and the children. We do also need to look at where the child is getting 1s and 2s and figure out how to improve in these areas. To assist you we have Homework Club after school every day with two SEAs and the Langley Disabilities Association has one-on-one after school tutoring right here in our school. Your child does not need to have a learning disability to attend and subsidies are available. Our self-regulation goal for the past two week has been being interested and curious. Please take some time during Spring Break to explore and discover and help your child answer some questions about whatever interests them.

The Book Fair is Here in the Library

Come and browse through the many items for sale Hours are: Today 2:50 4:30 PM Tomorrow 12:50 4:30 PM Thursday 1:50 4:30 PM
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Tuesday, March 11Thursday, March 13 Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Thursday, March 13 Friday, March 14 Monday, March 17 Friday, March 28 Monday, March 31 Wednesday, April 16, 23, 30 Friday, April 18 Monday, April 21 Thursday, April 24 Wednesday, April 30 Wednesday, April 30 Book Fair in the Library after school (see page 1) 1 Hour EARLY DISMISSAL Day at 12:50 PM Parent/Teacher Interviews 1 Hour EARLY DISMISSAL Day at 1:50 PM Parent/Teacher Interviews Ready Set Learn Session 3, 11:0012:00 PM, in the Preschool Room 2nd Term Report Cards sent home Spring Break STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND School reopens after Spring Break Spring Explorations information will be sent home to grade 3-5 students after Spring Break regarding program choices Good Friday STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND Easter Monday STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND Ready Set Learn Session 4, 11:0012:00 PM, in the Preschool Room Class photos/panorama photo will be taken in the morning Month-end Assembly 1:00 PM in the gym

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SPRING BREAK DAY CAMPS

Looking for some fun during Spring Break? Check out the day camps happening at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $17/day or $70/week. See Herv or Trevor at the Club for more information or to register.

STUDENT SUCCESS MAGAZINE

Look for your copy of the Student Success Magazine coming home soon. You may also view online at http://www.sd35.bc.ca/district/communi cations/default.aspx?ID=40.

SATISFACTION SURVEY - Parents of Grade 4 Students Parents you should have received at home instructions on how to complete the online Satisfaction Survey. Please complete this survey as soon as possible. Deadline date for completion is April 30, 2014. We appreciate and value your feedback!

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Book Worm Club 25 Members Brandon Euverman Eddy Newson Eh Moo Dah Kaley Mya Ray Boe Reta Younan Robin Moo Say Moo Ra Riley Gaites Dah Gay Say Kier Tut You Lay Paw Louise Villamin Eddie Bright Kholton Overall Poe Lah Say Sunshine Hser Thelma Nay Thomas Jung Thomas Lennie Brayden Cahoon Hannah Alexander Kameen Mathieu Zyon Newson Donny Fults Elizabeth Jaiden Stratton Matteaus Villamin Simona Yevseyev Yousif Younan Amelia Tolonics Isaiah Sawatzky Kylie Bright Mira Martin Johny Say Tyson Stoudt Blaine Kimberley-Callender Jerry Qiu Kiara Fortin Isabelle Appleyard James Gilliland Molly Von Drasek Aimee Farrell Tristan Ashe Harley Davidson Lilli Santer Heather Walker Eduardo Quino Dekken Davyd Kaitlyn de Courcy Tyson Eng Carlos Shingoose Madison Beck Paula Quino Jarius Cruz Mischelle Bazova Kehkeh Trawgaye Romeo Purdy-Good Milosz Bojba Kwe K'Lu Moo Hezekiah Boloyos Summer Farrell

Class Act Leadership Awards 2013-2014

Htoo Htoo Eh was awarded the Class Act Leadership Award for February.

Congratulations, Htoo Htoo Eh!

Best Classroom Attendance for February
goes to Division 6 Mrs. Stewarts class. Well done Div 6!

Walks to Kwantlen Gardens Resume

Now that Spring is on its way classrooms will be resuming their walking field trips to Kwantlen Gardens.

My Health My Community Survey

The following link www.myhealthymycommunity.org is an opportunity for community members to provide input on how lifestyle, community and physical environments impact health. The information provided will help health care and community planners develop strategies and programs to promote health and well-being. Please

consider completing the survey on the link provided.

PAC Fundraiser
Order forms have gone home for this delicious fundraiser the PAC has organized to raise money for your school. If you are able to support this fundraiser please get your orders in by Wednesday, April 2, at the latest. Perhaps family and friends would be interested in ordering as well. Remember to get those orders in after Spring Break!

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
________________________________________________________________________________ FREE Family Community Dinner Brought to you by Southgate Church When: 1st Monday of every month starting at 6:30 PM Where: Boys and Girls Club For more information contact Southgate Church at 604-532-7769 ________________________________________________________________________________ Come, Play, Learn and Discover at Family Place Family Place is a FREE, drop-in, play-based program for children 0-6 years of age and their caregivers. Our daily schedule includes: free play/open-ended activities, creative and expressive art, music/circle and story time, snack time. Hours of Operation: Family Place South, 20581 Fraser Hwy, Monday through Friday from 9:00 11:30 AM For more information on Family Place, view our website at www.lcss.ca. ________________________________________________________________________________ Womens Aboriginal Circle: Crafts and Culture Women of all nations welcome! Knitting, beading, button blankets, Christmas crafts and much more or bring your own projects to work on while socializing and having coffee or tea. When: Tuesdays 10:00 AM 12:00 noon (October- June) Where: Xyolhemeylh Langley Office Board Room, Suite 102-20621 Logan Ave., Langley For more information call Gary at (604) 533-8826. ________________________________________________________________________________ BC Healthy Kids Program What it means for children: Automatic registration once a family is approved for premium assistance by MSP Access to preventable & restorative dental care; up to $1,400 of basic dental services every 2 years Prescription eye glasses once a year For information call 1-866-866-0800 (press 4&2) or visit www.sd.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/HealthyKids.htm ________________________________________________________________________________ Fraser Health Dental Treatment for Children Ages 5-12 without Dental Coverage Your child may be able to receive free dental treatment through the UBC Childrens Dental Program. A supervised UBC dental student will provide treatment. A parent must accompany their child to the appointments. Treatment will be done at UBC in Vancouver. For more information please contact the Fraser Health Public Health Dental Program at 604-507-5446. ________________________________________________________________________________ Langley Community Services Society 5339 207 St., Langley Join our IPALS Sessions! (Immigrant Parents as Literacy Supporters) FREE, FUN, LEARNING Newcomers and Immigrant Families in the Langleys with children ages 0-5 years Parents and caregivers will learn how to best help support their children in their play while learning new skills that encourage their childs early literacy development to best help prepare them for school. When: Every Monday and Thursday from March 3 April 7 from 12:30 2:20 PM Phone to register at 604-534-7921 ________________________________________________________________________________

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________________________________________________________________________________ Spring Soccer Programs Registration now open! Boys and Girls all ages. All programs will be conducted by LFC Coaching Staff Register online at www.langleyfc.com. Email: info@langleyfc.com. Phone: 604-996-7567 ________________________________________________________________________________ Game On Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live Smart - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley - FREE Game On is a group mentoring program for providing boys and young men with information and support to make informed choices about a range of healthy lifestyle practices. Through non-traditional physical activities, complemented with healthy eating support, participants are engaged in life skills, communication, and emotional health discussions designed to engage participants in the pursuit of life-long healthy lifestyles. For boys aged 10-13. Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre Dates: April 3 June 19, 2014; Time: Thursdays 6:00 8:00 PM To register: online register anytime at www.recexpress.ca. Phone: call any TOL Community Recreation Centre. In person: drop in to any TOL Community Recreation Centre. ________________________________________________________________________________ Go Girls Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley - FREE Go Girls is a group mentoring program promoting active living, balanced eating and positive self-image. This program is designed to serve girls aged 11 14 years old and is facilitated by female mentors aged 19 to 25. There are seven total sessions and each session is two hours in length. Every session is based on the three primary themes of the program, and includes fun games, activities and discussions. Sessions are interactive and encourage group participation and cooperation. Program offered through the Township of Langley Leisure Guide. For girls 10-14. Location: Walnut Grove Community Centre Dates: April 2 June 18, 2014; Time: 6:00 8:00 PM To register: online register anytime at www.recexpress.ca. Phone: call any TOL Community Recreation Centre. In person: drop in to any TOL Community Recreation Centre. ________________________________________________________________________________ Spring Kids Wrestling Camp Ages: 10-13 Boys and Girls When: Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:00 PM, April 10 June 19, 2014 Where: Langley Secondary School Cost: $40 Registration Fee To register go to www.langleysecondary.com ________________________________________________________________________________ 24 Hour Drum Everyone Welcome! Bring Your Drum! This is a 24 hour cultural event to support the Canadian Diabetes Association, Langley Food Bank, and Basics for Babies. There will be vendor tables, bannock tacos for sale, crafts, traditional games and activities. Volunteers are needed, contact us by email 24HrDrumLangley@gmail.com. To book a table ($25), email 24HrDrumLangley@gmail.com. When: April 25- 26 Where: D.W. Poppy Secondary School 23752 - 52 Ave., Langley Opening ceremony at 11:00 AM Friday; Closing Ceremony at 10:00 AM on Saturday. Admission is by donation (cash or items for the Langley Food Bank or Basics for Babies). For more information call Sheila Jack at 604-530-2151 or email 24HrDrumLangley@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________________

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Mar 11, 2014 Newsletter

Mar 11, 2014 Newsletter