HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

After an amazing fall term, ending with a fantastic Christmas concert, the PAC would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday!

We'll see you on Tuesday, January 4th!

Winter Concert

Date: Thursday, December 16th
Location: School Gymnasium
Times: 930am OR 630pm

A reminder to all families and friends that you are more than welcome to attend Dr. A.R. Lord's fantastic, musical, theatrical, spectacular WINTER CONCERT. Seating is first-come, first-served.

There will be a 50/50 draw (proceeds donated to the Grade 7's) and a special holiday raffle for an enormous, tasty gingerbread house! Draw or Raffle tix are $2 each, or 3 for $5.

Please drop off your child at the regular time for school in the morning (9am), and 6pm in the evening. A reminder to be ON TIME, to ensure our concerts run smoothly!

Each student/class has been asked to wear a costume (notices were sent home last week), if you are unsure about your child's clothes please phone the School Office during school hours 604-713-4620.

After School Winter Programs

Registration starts NOW!

The Winter Program guide from the Templeton Community School Team has been sent home with students. Please register BEFORE January 12th to avoid cancellations.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Monday: Martial Arts & Spanish
Tuesday: Hip Hop & Indoor Hockey
Wednesday: Indoor Soccer & CSI
Thursday: Piano & Badminton

Programs begin the week of January 17th.

Melissa will be at AR Lord's Main Office on Wednesday, December 15 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm to collect registration forms and fees, and to answer any questions. Forms and fees can also be dropped off to Cheryl at the main office any time (please do NOT hand to teachers).

Any questions? Melissa can be reached at 604-713-5898.

Grade 3/4 Update

Mrs. Bains' class has just finished writing reports on Canadian Animals, which are displayed outside their classroom. Please take a look! During the project the students learned to take notes, write sentences from those notes and then typed and illustrated their work. They created amazing reports!

The class has also been busy practicing for the school Christmas concert. They are excited to perform for their parents and friends!

As part of the holiday festivities they will also be visiting Burnaby Village Museum's Heritage Christmas.

What a great term it's been for the Grade 3 and 4 students!

An Orchestral Experience

On Thursday, November 25th, Divisions 1 and 3 braved the intense snow to visit the beautiful Orpheum Theatre to see the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

The students loved the inside of the Orpheum, with its gorgeous painted ceilings, sparkling chandeliers and carved golden walls. They said they felt like they were kings or queens in a palace.

The music was fantastic and the students enjoyed listening for their favourite piece. The classes are excited to be able to play Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" on their recorders!

The group had a wonderful time and would like to thank the brave parents who came with them in the snow to make this field trip possible.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

This week the students will receive another delivery from the BC School Fruit & Vegetable Nutritional Program.

MANDARIN ORANGES

Mandarin oranges are grown on small (10 ft high), slender-twigged deciduous trees.

The tree is more drought-tolerant than the fruit. The mandarin is tender, and is damaged easily by cold.

Compared to other citrus fruits, Mandarin oranges have 6 to 7 times the amount of “synephrine” a naturally occurring decongestant to help with flu season!

For further information, fascinating facts and interesting history on this delicious fruit please read the PDF document on MANDARIN ORANGES.

Students will receive their delivery during class time on Wednesday. This snack is not meant to replace the foods students normally eat at school. Students can make their own decisions on whether to taste the fruits offered.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC at arlordpac@gmail.com or contact the school administration at 604-713-4620.

PAC Holiday Potluck Reminder

Date: TUESDAY, December 14th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: School Library

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting. Child minding will be available.

Our last meeting of 2010! Bring a dish to share as we celebrate our hard work! We will be accomplishing a bit of work this evening, with a financial update and a few other points. Please view the AGENDA for further details.

We encourage all parents/guardians to participate in creating a thriving school community by volunteering in any capacity for school programs, events and fundraisers.

For further information please contact the PAC Executive at arlordpac@gmail.com or with a letter through the school's Main Office.

Family Holiday Breakfast!!

Don't forget that this Friday, December 10th is time for PANCAKES, SAUSAGES and FRUIT at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School!

Minimum $2 donation per person (please bring your money to the event, do NOT give to teachers). Come to the School Gymnasium from 8-9am for a tasty, fun way to start the day!!

Purdy's Chocolates

Purdy's chocolate Santa's have been delivered to the school! Orders have been organized and sent to each classroom to be brought home on Tuesday, December 7th. Please contact the PAC Executive if you do not receive your order, or have any questions.

Order Forms DUE

Order forms and payment for HOT LUNCH DAY are due by the end of the school day on Monday, December 6th.

Order forms for FAMILY HOLIDAY BREAKFAST are due by the end of the school day on Tuesday, December 7th. Please do NOT send money with your forms. Please bring payment on the day of the breakfast.

For any questions or more information please contact the PAC Executive.

Scholastic Order Forms DUE

This coming FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3RD is the last day to hand in your Scholastic Book Club order forms! Payment and forms should be returned to your child's teacher by 3pm December 3rd.

For more information talk to your teacher or phone the School Office at 604-713-4620.

FAMILY HOLIDAY BREAKFAST

Friday, December 10th
8:00 – 9:00am
School Gymnasium

Share a hot breakfast with friends and family! Enjoy a delicious serving of pancakes, sausages and fresh fruit with coffee, tea or juice.

Minimum donation $2 per person
Please bring your payment to the breakfast (do not give to teachers).

Order forms went home Thursday, December 2nd. (Download the translation if needed). Remember to please include your student(s) in the "Number of people planning to attend".

Please return order forms to teachers before Tuesday, December 7th. If you missed the notice and would still like your family to participate, please don't worry. Come on the day of the breakfast and we will do our best to have enough for everyone!

For more information or any questions, please contact the PAC or drop a letter in the PAC mailbox in the School Office.

DECEMBER PAC EVENTS

PAC Fundraising Meetings
Monday, December 6th
3:00pm and 6:30pm
School Library, no childminding available.
Please attend either meeting to discuss and decide on fundraising ideas and dates for 2011.

PAC Ideas Session
Tuesday, December 7th
2:30 – 3:30pm
School Library
If you can not attend the official PAC Meeting on December 14th, you are welcome to this information session to meet with PAC Executives to discuss ideas or concerns.

PAC Holiday Potluck Meeting
Tuesday, December 14th
6:30-8:30pm
School Library, Child minding available.
Our last meeting of 2010! Bring a dish to share as we celebrate our hard work! We will be accomplishing a bit of work this evening, with a financial update and a few other points.

Please download the translation if needed. For any questions please contact the PAC or drop a letter in the PAC mailbox in the School Office.

Order Forms Due

Order forms and payment for HOT LUNCH DAY are due by the end of the school day on Friday, December 3rd.

For any questions or more information please contact the PAC Executive.