It’s going to be TWO WEEKS of Spring Break this year! Have you thought about plans to keep your child busy? Why not register them for SPRING BREAK CAMP!
Held at Hastings Elementary School, the camp is open to ALL CHILDREN from all schools! Every day is a new adventure with lots of in-house activities and cool out-trips. Getting to meet new friends from other schools is the biggest bonus!
The program guides will be available on February 23rd at A. R. Lord by the main office. For more information please contact Melissa Tang at 604-713-5898.
Bought to you by the Templeton Community Schools Team.
Friday, 18 February 2011
ICE Cards
In September 2010 the Vancouver Policing Centres presented the ICE (In Case of Emergency) program to the VSB. ICE cards are being distributed to all students through the school.
ICE is an internationally recognized acronym used as a name in a cell phone contact list or on a card carried by a person that Vancouver police, Vancouver fire, and BC Ambulance Service responders have agreed to look for as the contact number for whomever is appropriate to speak to or to reach on the person’s behalf, in the event of an emergency.
For the cards to be effective, parents/guardians should enter the student’s name and one or more phone numbers of people they would want emergency responders to contact in case of an emergency. These can include phone numbers of parents, grandparents, guardians, care givers or family friends.
For more information please download the PDF (includes translation), or look on the bulletin board in the School's main hall, near the office.
ICE is an internationally recognized acronym used as a name in a cell phone contact list or on a card carried by a person that Vancouver police, Vancouver fire, and BC Ambulance Service responders have agreed to look for as the contact number for whomever is appropriate to speak to or to reach on the person’s behalf, in the event of an emergency.
For the cards to be effective, parents/guardians should enter the student’s name and one or more phone numbers of people they would want emergency responders to contact in case of an emergency. These can include phone numbers of parents, grandparents, guardians, care givers or family friends.
For more information please download the PDF (includes translation), or look on the bulletin board in the School's main hall, near the office.
Fin's Friends Program
This year Ms. Watson's Division 5 class participated in FIN'S FRIENDS, a terrific program funded by Canucks For Kids.
The Fin's Friends program is designed to teach the basic elements of character education and social responsibility to primary students throughout British Columbia.
Students are taught to respect themselves and others by emphasizing the virtues of strong character, such as compassion, kindness, and perseverance. Specific children's literature is used as a basis to stress these positive character virtues.
Ms. Watson's students had a fantastic experience with the program!
The Fin's Friends program is designed to teach the basic elements of character education and social responsibility to primary students throughout British Columbia.
Students are taught to respect themselves and others by emphasizing the virtues of strong character, such as compassion, kindness, and perseverance. Specific children's literature is used as a basis to stress these positive character virtues.
Ms. Watson's students had a fantastic experience with the program!
MOVIE NIGHT REMINDER
Tonight the PAC is hosting a fun movie night for families, students, teachers and friends!"Toy Story 3"
Thursday, 17 February 2011
NO SCHOOL
A reminder to all families that this coming
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
is a day off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes during school hours.
There will be after school Chinese classes as usual.
If there are any questions or concerns, please phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during regular school hours.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
is a day off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes during school hours.
There will be after school Chinese classes as usual.
If there are any questions or concerns, please phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during regular school hours.
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
2011/2012 PAC Nominations
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School's PAC is hosting annual elections for its 2011-2012 Executive Committee on Tuesday, May 10th, 6:30pm, School Library. Any parent or guardian of an enrolled child is automatically eligible to be nominated. All parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the meeting to vote in this election.
POSITIONS FOR ELECTION
• Chairperson
• Treasurer
• Secretary
Positions have a one year term. Regular meetings are held once per month, usually at 630pm in the school library. Free child minding is available on site during all meetings.
All parent/guardians are welcome to attend any PAC meeting.
If you are a parent or guardian interested in volunteering on the committee as an elected executive or general member but are unable to attend, please contact the PAC for further information.
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
The A.R. Lord Elementary School PAC
POSITIONS FOR ELECTION
• Chairperson
• Treasurer
• Secretary
Positions have a one year term. Regular meetings are held once per month, usually at 630pm in the school library. Free child minding is available on site during all meetings.
All parent/guardians are welcome to attend any PAC meeting.
If you are a parent or guardian interested in volunteering on the committee as an elected executive or general member but are unable to attend, please contact the PAC for further information.
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
The A.R. Lord Elementary School PAC
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
VSD Proposal for Little Building
The Vancouver School District is proposing to reopen the little building at the corner of Georgia and Nootka Streets for September 2011. District staff have been asked to consult with parents and staff about the proposal.VSD Proposal
The building would be reopened to house the following district programs and services.
1) Grade 9 and 10 program for approximately 50 students who require a supportive learning environment with a higher staff to student ratio. This would be a consolidation of two current programs, Sunrise East and East Side. The move would allow the district to terminate a lease on Commercial Street, and would bring the students into a school site location.
2) District staff providing services to hearing and visually impaired students would have their offices and their resource materials located at the little building.
1) Grade 9 and 10 program for approximately 50 students who require a supportive learning environment with a higher staff to student ratio. This would be a consolidation of two current programs, Sunrise East and East Side. The move would allow the district to terminate a lease on Commercial Street, and would bring the students into a school site location.
2) District staff providing services to hearing and visually impaired students would have their offices and their resource materials located at the little building.
There will be an information session on Friday, February 18th at 6:15 p.m. in the gym (prior to Movie Night). Associate Superintendent Maureen Ciarniello will be providing information and answering questions.
February Movie Night
Friday, February 18thToy Story 3
Rated G. Running time 108 minutes.
Doors Open 6:15 pm
Movie Starts 6:45 pm
ADMISSION FREE
Dr. A.R. Lord School Gym
Rated G. Running time 108 minutes.
Doors Open 6:15 pm
Movie Starts 6:45 pm
ADMISSION FREE
Dr. A.R. Lord School Gym
Drinks $0.50 each
Snacks $0.50 each
Popcorn $1.00 per bag
Family Room - available for younger children and their parents who aren’t able to sit quietly through the movie
50/50 Draw - fundraiser for the Grade 7's, 1 Ticket = $2 or 3 Tickets = $5
For further information please email the PAC Executive , or send a letter through the school’s Main Office.
Snacks $0.50 each
Popcorn $1.00 per bag
Family Room - available for younger children and their parents who aren’t able to sit quietly through the movie
50/50 Draw - fundraiser for the Grade 7's, 1 Ticket = $2 or 3 Tickets = $5
For further information please email the PAC Executive , or send a letter through the school’s Main Office.
Thursday, 10 February 2011
ANTI-BULLYING DAY
Have you heard about the Sea of Pink or Pink Shirt Campaign? It is coming up on Wednesday, February 23. This is a student-led initiative that started in Nova Scotia in 2007 by two grade twelve boys who encouraged others to wear pink as a symbol that they would not participate in bullying. Their actions were in response to homophobic taunting of a grade 9 boy for wearing a pink t-shirt to school.All students are encouraged to wear pink on February 23 as a statement against bullying.
Although we believe that it takes a community-wide effort over time to really reduce bullying, single events like the Pink Shirt Day can raise awareness and draw attention to an issue, while generating energy to address it in a more in-depth way. In particular, we like this idea because it is being promoted largely by and for students, and it highlights homophobic taunting and intolerance as a particular form of bullying.
Homework Club
An SFU student is working at Hastings Community Centre every Thursday from 3-4:30 to help students aged 9-12 with projects, assignments and homework. This is a free club so take advantage of the extra help!For more information please contact the HCC at 604-718-6222.
Knitting Club
Grade 7 students were invited to join our school's lunchtime knitting club. Special thanks to our volunteer Cathleen who does both one to one reading and is leading the way with our young knitters. Students are making coasters, scarves and other great items with their new needles and soft wool. What a super hobby and a great opportunity!
TENNIS
At the end of February, all classes will be learning to play tennis from a specialist instructor from Tennis BC. Permission forms need to be returned to your teachers before February 15th. The school is looking forward to learning the principles of fair play and sportsmanship through tennis!
Division 3
SmartBoard TechnologyThe teaching and learning in this classroom now occurs with a Smart Board as an integrated tool. This is an interactive way to bring the power of technology into the day to day learning for students.
The Smart Board is basically a computer screen enlarged for all students to see easily – the size of an overhead projector screen. The Smart Board screen responds to touch so files and images can be opened and viewed easily as easily as opening files on a computer. Also, links to the web make it simple to show You Tube clips or other educational slides that enhance the teaching of a particular lesson or idea.
Big Buddies
Another exciting event in division 3 was the first visit by high school students from West Vancouver. Students got together with their new big buddies to read and work on their First Nations study. Everyone is excited for more visits to come!
Division 2
Aboriginal People Unit & Soapstone CarvingGrade 5 & 6 students will be working with artist Robert Cahill to create soapstone carvings of an arctic animal. This enhances their study of the Aboriginal People, combining Social Studies and Fine Arts in a hands on way to learn the process and history of this traditional craft.
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