These K and grade 1 students are busy each day with reading, writing, counting, adding, singing, poems and centres. They are also learning about the importance of kindness and caring to be a good friend, problem solving peacefully and sharing.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Division 6
These K and grade 1 students are busy each day with reading, writing, counting, adding, singing, poems and centres. They are also learning about the importance of kindness and caring to be a good friend, problem solving peacefully and sharing.
Division 5
More great things are happening with Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Burke and the division 5 students. They are reading to themselves for over 20 minutes now, writing more elaborate and detailed stories and journals plus they have recently wrapped up an extended study of the Fin’s Friends program about respect and responsibility.
Division 4
The students in division 4 enjoyed a great field trip to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary in Delta to learn about BC waterfowl. What an exciting and perfect day – the sun was shining bright for this trip which was a welcome change in February for all!Teacher Update – Mr. Campbell will be joining the grade ¾ class after the March Spring Break. Mr. D. will continue to work with the students on Thursdays and Fridays until the switch. We apologize for the delay in the transition but know it is worth the wait!
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
Canceled - PAC Ideas Session
Due to illness, the PAC Executive is unable to host the PAC Ideas Session this week (scheduled for Tuesday, March 1st from 2:45-3:15pm).
If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts that you would like to discuss with the PAC Executive please email or leave a letter at the School Office.
If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts that you would like to discuss with the PAC Executive please email or leave a letter at the School Office.
Monday, 28 February 2011
Arts Umbrella
Arts Umbrella, a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth, will be at Lord again this week working with most classes on a fantastic program. This is a wonderful experience for students to learn and have fun with an expert!Numerous studies indicate that people who receive arts education early in life reap many tangible, long-term, life-changing benefits. From enhanced critical thinking, improved self-esteem and ability to collaborate, to improved scores in math and science, children gain skills that can help them well into adulthood.
We are very fortunate to have this opportunity for students within the regular classroom schedule. For more information about this program at Lord, please contact the school at 604-713-6420.
Email List
To help reduce our school's use of paper, we are starting an Email List for school notices. If you would like to receive your school notices via email, please return the following details to the School office:Student’s Name
Division
Grade
Parent/Guardian Name
Email Address
The school will not share your contact information, and you can be removed from this Email List at any time. For more information please contact the school at 604-713-4620.
Alumni Association
Dr. A. R. Lord Alumni Association (DARLAA) is mainly comprised of students from Dr. A. R. Lord that have graduated in past years. They hope to enhance the learning environment for current students, support fellow alumni, and gain support from local communities.DARLAA will hold many fun and exciting events in the near future for everyone to enjoy! Join them and strike a win at DARLAA's 1st fundraising event SUPER BOWL on March 12th, 4-6pm. Contact lordalumni@gmail.com for more information and tickets!
Senior Badminton
Over the next few months, students in grade 7 will be invited to join the school badminton team. Mrs. Wong has volunteered to coach both the boys and girls and take them to tournaments at other schools. The philosophy is to give any interested students a chance to participate and learn the game of badminton and to have an opportunity to play against students at other schools. Good luck and have fun!
TENNIS
All classes are learning the basic skills for tennis in the gym every day last week! Expert instructors from Tennis XL are at Lord working with all of the classes. Your support with this program is appreciated. Not only are students learning how to play tennis, they are also learning about good sportsmanship as that is embedded in the Tennis XL teachings and philosophy.
Student Council
Our group of student leaders has been very busy this month! First, they planned, organized and hosted a bake sale that coincided with celebrating Valentine’s Day. The bake sale earned $154!! All of the profits are going to support the school’s World Vision Sponsor Child, Aruintuya and his family so that they have access to clean water, food, shelter, health care and education. Way to go everyone!!
Student Council has also taken the lead to coordinate the Pink T-shirt day, Wednesday, February 23. This is a designated day to stand up to bullying and stand up for what is right – treating others with kindness and respect at all times. Wear your pink clothes to show your support!
Student Council has also taken the lead to coordinate the Pink T-shirt day, Wednesday, February 23. This is a designated day to stand up to bullying and stand up for what is right – treating others with kindness and respect at all times. Wear your pink clothes to show your support!
Vice Principal's Letter
Dear Families,
The month of February has been filled with exciting classroom and school activities. On February 16, all of the classes got together for a whole school assembly during which some of the divisions shared a bit about what they are learning in the classroom. One class, division 2, performed a dance piece they choreographed during music/dance with Ms Young-Eng. We also had some student leaders get the whole group moving for an activity break in the middle of the assembly! This assembly was was a great way to promote student leadership and it was just one of the high lights of the month. There will be more of these community building school assemblies over the months ahead and parents/guardians are always welcome to join us.
Lord school also had another couple of very successful hot lunches - Chinese New Year lunch on Feb. 4 and hot dog day on Feb. 16. A huge thank you is extended to all of the many volunteers who made the extra special Lunar New Year lunch so delicious. Also to celebrate the start of the year of the rabbit, we were fortunate enough to have activities in the library hosted by the REAL parents & grandparents. Gung Hai Fat Choy to all and thank you to our REAL group for all that you do to contribute to our school community!
Many students came in on the evening of Friday, February 18 to watch Toy Story 3, for another well attended Family Movie Night. Many thanks to the PAC parents who hosted this event.
Our school community has been informed by district staff that the out building at Lord may become the new site for 2 alternate education programs, Sunrise East and East Side. While the initial reaction amongst the school community is mixed at this point, I encourage you to ask any and all questions so that you have the information you are wondering about. Questions, feedback and comments are welcome in writing - they can be handed in at the office by Feb. 25 or sent via email to the Board at mcaparas@vsb.bc.ca Also, you are welcome to talk to Sarah Gray in the office. While this conversation is going on let’s remember to stay positive about what is happening right now in our lovely, thriving school. Our students continue to have wonderful learning opportunities each and every day here at Lord.
Sincerely,
Sarah Gray
Vice Principal
The month of February has been filled with exciting classroom and school activities. On February 16, all of the classes got together for a whole school assembly during which some of the divisions shared a bit about what they are learning in the classroom. One class, division 2, performed a dance piece they choreographed during music/dance with Ms Young-Eng. We also had some student leaders get the whole group moving for an activity break in the middle of the assembly! This assembly was was a great way to promote student leadership and it was just one of the high lights of the month. There will be more of these community building school assemblies over the months ahead and parents/guardians are always welcome to join us.
Lord school also had another couple of very successful hot lunches - Chinese New Year lunch on Feb. 4 and hot dog day on Feb. 16. A huge thank you is extended to all of the many volunteers who made the extra special Lunar New Year lunch so delicious. Also to celebrate the start of the year of the rabbit, we were fortunate enough to have activities in the library hosted by the REAL parents & grandparents. Gung Hai Fat Choy to all and thank you to our REAL group for all that you do to contribute to our school community!
Many students came in on the evening of Friday, February 18 to watch Toy Story 3, for another well attended Family Movie Night. Many thanks to the PAC parents who hosted this event.
Our school community has been informed by district staff that the out building at Lord may become the new site for 2 alternate education programs, Sunrise East and East Side. While the initial reaction amongst the school community is mixed at this point, I encourage you to ask any and all questions so that you have the information you are wondering about. Questions, feedback and comments are welcome in writing - they can be handed in at the office by Feb. 25 or sent via email to the Board at mcaparas@vsb.bc.ca Also, you are welcome to talk to Sarah Gray in the office. While this conversation is going on let’s remember to stay positive about what is happening right now in our lovely, thriving school. Our students continue to have wonderful learning opportunities each and every day here at Lord.
Sincerely,
Sarah Gray
Vice Principal
PAC Ideas Session
Date: Tuesday, March 1st
Time: 2:45-3:15pm
Location: School Library
Everyone is welcome to attend this informal session.
Child minding will NOT be available.
We encourage all parents/guardians to participate in creating a thriving school community by volunteering in any capacity for school programs, events and fundraisers. This afternoon session is a great opportunity for parents or guardians who are unable to attend next week's PAC meeting. Bring your ideas, thoughts or concerns to the PAC representatives present in the library. The PAC reps will do their best to answer all questions, and/or add items to the agenda for discussion at the subsequent PAC meeting.
For further information please contact the PAC Executive or send a letter through the school's Main Office.
Time: 2:45-3:15pm
Location: School Library
Everyone is welcome to attend this informal session.
Child minding will NOT be available.
We encourage all parents/guardians to participate in creating a thriving school community by volunteering in any capacity for school programs, events and fundraisers. This afternoon session is a great opportunity for parents or guardians who are unable to attend next week's PAC meeting. Bring your ideas, thoughts or concerns to the PAC representatives present in the library. The PAC reps will do their best to answer all questions, and/or add items to the agenda for discussion at the subsequent PAC meeting.
For further information please contact the PAC Executive or send a letter through the school's Main Office.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Fresh, New Web Site
The PAC is pleased to announce that Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School has launched its brand new web site!
All the information has been updated, refreshed and looks fantastic. Please check out this great site and see all that it has to offer.
Wear Pink!
A reminder that Wednesday, February 23rd is Anti-Bullying Day. Please wear PINK to show your support!UPDATE
For photos, please view our Photo Gallery.
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