Did You Know?

Did you know that, in addition to gym time and outdoor runs during class time, Dr. A. R. Lord students are also active during recess and lunch? Except on very rainy days, during all breaks, students at Lord are outside - and active!  Our playground and fields are also well-used by students and parents after school on nice days. Physical activity is an important aspect of lifelong health, so get out and move!

REMINDER: PAC Meeting Wednesday, May 2

Date: WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: School Library

This meeting is an important one!  We will be voting for next year's PAC executive: Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary.

If you would like to be part of the PAC executive and help contribute to our school community, we encourage you to put your name forward for the upcoming election. Please e-mail the PAC e-mail account if you are willing and able to help out in one of the official positions in the upcoming school year.

All parents are welcome to come and vote. Childminding will be available.
For further information please contact the PAC Executive by e-mail or with a letter through the school's Main Office.

Hot Lunch: forms due Monday

Reminder: forms for the next two hot lunches are due back by Monday, April 30.  If you do not submit your form on time, we may not order enough food and you may not receive your lunch.

Class Photos on Monday, April 30

A photographer will be returning to our school on Monday to take class photos.  Be sure to come to school looking your best!

Scholastic: Last two days

Thursday and Friday are the last two days of our annual Scholastic Book Fair.  We are well on our way towards our target of selling $1500 in books, which allows us to take a larger portion of the profits back to buy books for our school! Come on by on Thursday from 8:30-9:00, 12:30-1:00 and 3:00-4:00, or Friday from 8:30-9:00 to browse books and school supplies. 

Don't forget to put your name in the draw for our door prize: $25 worth of books for the student winner PLUS $25 worth of books for the students' classroom.

The cows are coming!

Have you ever wondered where your milk comes from? The Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience, which provides an interactive and educational overview of the dairy cow, the milking process and the importance of quality milk, is coming to our school on Friday! The Mobile Dairy Classroom is a 12 x 34 foot trailer that has been modified to fit a milking jar, a set of pumps and room to transport two cows and one calf. It’s lots of fun for kids and adults!

 

Dairy Fun Facts: Have you ever wondered.....

Dairy Fun Facts #7: What do cows do all day?

Cows spend about 10 hours a day eating, 8 hours a day lying down and 6 hours a day on their feet, being milked, walking around their stalls and socializing with their herd mates.

Dairy Fun Fact #6: How much do cows eat and drink per day?

Cows drink about a bathtub full of water and eat about 50 kilograms of food (or 1675 servings of cereal) a day.

Dairy Fun Fact #5: What’s in your milk?

Milk contains water and many other nutrients that help us to have a healthy and well-balanced diet.

Dairy Fun Fact #4: Can cows sweat?

Cows actually don’t sweat!

Dairy Fun Fact #3: Can male cows make milk?

Male cattle are called bulls and they do not produce milk.

Dairy Fun Fact #2: Why do dairy cows produce milk?

As mammals, dairy cows produce milk once they have a baby. The milk serves as food for the young calf, but the mother (also known as the dam) produces too much milk for her calf so we receive the rest.

Dairy Fun Fact #1: How much milk can one cow make?

Here in BC a cow can produce as much as 30 litres of milk a day and almost 9500 litres of milk a year.

Social Media and Your Kids - Learn About the Online World

Interested in exactly what your kids are doing on the computer when you're not looking, and what to do about it? This upcoming talk is presented by the Gladstone Community Schools Team.

YOUR KIDS ARE GROWING UP IN THE DIGITAL WORLD WHERE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IS REQUIRED BY ALL THEIR FRIENDS.

HOW MUCH DO YOU UNDERSTAND ABOUT THIS ONLINE WORLD?

COME LEARN FROM INDUSTRY EXPERT ….

JESSE MILLER OF MEDIATED REALITY

WWW.MEDIATEDREALITY.COM

JESSE WILL TEACH YOU ABOUT CHILDRENS BEHAVIOUR IN ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA -

DISCUSSING THE GOOD AND POTENTIAL HARM WHEN USING THESE SITES.

HOW TO TALK WITH YOUR CHILD AND WORK WITH THEM TO KEEP THEM SAFE WHILE ONLINE.

WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2012

7:00 PM—8:30 PM

GLADSTONE SECONDARY SCHOOL—4105 GLADSTONE STREET, VANCOUVER

QUESTIONS?? CALL RON @ 604.713.5884

Please RSVP to let us know how many coming - gladstonecst@gmail.com

Artwork Around Our School

A little while ago, Division 5 was learning to paint like another great Canadian artist, Ted Harrison.  Through bold use of colour blocking, they were able to mimic Harrison's interpretation of our stark landscape to the north.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

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

MINI CUCUMBERS

The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around ribbing with thin, spiraling tendrils.

Cucumbers are scientifically classified as fruits because they have an enclosed seed and develop from a flower.

Cucumbers are 95% water.

For further information, fascinating facts and interesting history on this crunchy vegetable please read the PDF document on CUCUMBERS.

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 vegetables 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.

Arts Umbrella: Wind in the Willows

On Monday, students will be treated to a live performance of Wind in the Willows by the Arts Umbrella Junior Theatre Troupe. Parents/grandparents are welcome to join us!

Scholastic Book Fair Reminder

Our Scholastic Book Fair starts Tuesday.  Help raise money for new books for our school while buying books yourself for home or for gifts. See here for exact dates and times.  Hope to see you there!

Artwork Around Our School

Division 1 has some top-notch chalk drawings on display in the upstairs hallway right now. Wow!

Spring Hot Lunch Dates

Yes!  We have more hot lunches coming up.  Forms will be going home shortly, and are due back on Monday, April 30.

May 4 - Chinese Food (Chow Mein or Fried Rice)

June 1 - Pizza

Jump Rope for Heart Kick-Off

This Thursday, at 10:45 AM in the gym, Dr. A. R. Lord's annual Jump Rope for Heart campaign kicks off.  This two-week fundraiser for the Heart & Stroke Foundation teaches children about the importance of establishing lifetime habits of exercise and a healthy diet, while raising money and having fun!

NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 20

Remember that this Friday, April 20 is a Professional Development Day for teachers.  This means that there is NO SCHOOL for students.  See you Monday!

Hot Lunch Reminder

A reminder to students who have pre-ordered that today is Hot Lunch Day!  On offer this week is pepperoni or cheese pizza, along with milk or water, a fresh fruit or vegetable and a tasty dessert.

PAC Meeting Minutes February 8, 2012

Minutes for the PAC meeting on February 8 are now online. Please contact the PAC Executive for any clarifications.

Michael Mitchell - Canada is for Kids April 11

On Wednesday, April 11, we are having a special concert at Dr. A. R. Lord.  Michael Mitchell will be bringing his show "Canada is for Kids" to the school for all students. Michael Mitchell is the singer of "Canada in my Pocket" and is renowned as one of the most ‘in demand’ school performers in Canada today.

DreamRider Theatre is back April 10

On Tuesday, April 10 we welcome DreamRider Theatre back to Dr. A. R. Lord to present "Clean Up Your Act" to our K-3 classes.  "Clean Up Your Act" educates children about littering, vandalism, and graffiti in a very entertaining and humourous live show.

REMINDER: PAC Meeting on Wednesday, April 11

Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: School Library

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.

Childminding will be available.

For further information please contact the PAC Executive by e-mail or with a letter through the school's Main Office.

NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 6 and Monday, April 9

School will be closed on Friday, April 6 and Monday, April 9 to celebrate Good Friday and Easter Monday.  Have a nice break and see you on Tuesday!

Register for Spring Afterschool and Lunch Programs

The new flyer is out for spring afterschool and lunchtime programs, brought to you by the Templeton Community School Team.  Programs available at Lord are:

Monday: Indoor Floor Hockey (Gr. 4-7), Movie Making (Gr. 4-7)
Wednesday: Painting (Gr. K-5), Spanish (Gr. 1-7), MoreSports Soccer (Gr. K-7 at Hastings School)
Thursday: Piano (Gr. 1-7), Latin Dance (Gr. 1-7), Art Attack (Gr. K-7 LUNCHTIME)
Friday: Button Club (Gr. K-7 LUNCHTIME)

Programs start the week of April 16.  Register early to secure a spot!  Qua Le will be at Lord to pick up forms and answer questions after school on Thursday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 13.

You may also phone Qua at 604-713-5898.

Arts Umbrella this week!

Arts Umbrella will be in the gym on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week to instruct our students in creating some amazing visual arts projects. Thank you Arts Umbrella!

Scholastic Book Fair

It's time once again for our school’s annual Scholastic Book Fair.

Participation in the book fair provides a wonderful opportunity to encourage literacy and the pleasure of reading with students. All proceeds from the book fair will be used to purchase new books for our school’s library.

Our Book Fair dates are as follows:

Tuesday      April 24    8:30-9:00 AM    3:00-4:00 PM
Wednesday April 25    8:30-9:00 AM    3:00-4:00 PM
Thursday    April 26    8:30-9:00 AM    3:00-4:00 PM
Friday         April 27    8:30-9:00 AM

Sales of $1500-$3000 allow the school to take 50% of the total profits to purchase new books. Sales under $1500 allow the school to take 25% of the total profits to purchase new books.

It is our school’s goal to sell at least $1500 in books again this year so that we can take advantage of the 50% return. Please think of the book fair as a great place to buy birthday presents, early Christmas presents, etc. A chart will be posted near the office so everyone can follow our school’s progress. 

Please visit the Scholastic web site for information on their Featured Books, Family Guide to Reading, and Reading Levels.