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.

From our Vice-Principal

Dear Families,

Hello from Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School! We are a Vancouver public school, right across the street from the Hastings Community Centre. I would like to take this opportunity to share a little bit about our fabulous school!

Dr. A.R. Lord is a busy, vibrant, exciting place to learn. We currently have 170 students in 7 different classes. Like all schools in the Vancouver Board of Education, Lord is inclusive and has a diverse student population. We welcome all learners and strive to meet the needs of each student. Students, staff, families and volunteers make our school a positive place to learn and play.

We are currently accepting registration for Kindergarten (Sept 2011). We will be hosting a Ready, Set, Learn event on January 17th for all neighbourhood 3 and 4 year olds. Please join us! Please call the school if you would like more information or would like to have a tour of our school.

Sincerely,
Sarah Gray
Vice-Principal

Hot Lunch Day!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Students have the opportunity to pay only $3.00 for a yummy hot lunch! There will be a delicious serving of pasta with marinara sauce accompanied by fresh fruit or vegetables, one cup of milk and chocolate pudding.

Order form notices were sent home on November 29th. Please contact your teacher or the PAC if you missed the notice and would still like your child to participate.

Forms and payment should be returned to your child's teacher no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH.

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

Fruit & Vegetable Program

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

BC APPLES

Apples are grown on deciduous trees (Malus domestica) which reach a height of 3 to 12 meters (9.8 to 39 ft).

Tens of thousands of varieties are grown worldwide.

Apples are a pomaceous fruit, meaning they have extra or accessory flesh around the core of seeds.

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

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.

Upcoming School Dates

Monday, November 29th
Kindergarten Vision Screening

Tuesday, November 30th
Arts Umbrella Program begins

Monday, December 6th
Templeton Concert at 10:50am
PAC Fundraising Meetings 3pm & 6:30pm

Tuesday, December 7th
PAC Ideas Session at 2:30pm

Wednesday, December 8th
Vancouver Giants Read to Succeed Wrap Up at 10:00am
Hot Lunch Day at 12:00pm

Friday, December 10th
Family Holiday Breakfast at 8:00am
Last day for Food Bank Collections and Zane's Hair Fundraiser

Monday December 13th
Report Cards home

ARTS UMBRELLA

Arts Umbrella, a not-for-profit arts education centre for children and youth, will be at Lord working with most classes on a fantastic drama program for the next week. 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.

Arts Umbrella will return in February and March to provide our students with another wonderful art program. 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.

Hot Lunch Update

Thank you to our PAC for organizing another successful Hot Lunch Day on Thursday, November 25th! Students enjoyed a well-balanced lunch of pizza, fruit and a tasty treat. Many thanks to parent volunteer Linda D who worked tirelessly to coordinate all the orders and ensured that there was pizza for all!

FOOD BANK DONATIONS

Ms. Young-Eng, Ms. Poletti and Mrs. Gray are coordinating a Food Bank Drive with the Student Council. They are collecting food for those in need until DECEMBER 10TH. They are asking students and families to contribute at least 3 items each, if possible.

Thank you again for thinking of those in need, and demonstrating to the children in our school how important it is to take care of others! For more information please contact the school at 604-713-4620.

Read to Succeed

The Vancouver Giants Read to Succeed Program was launched on Tuesday, November 23rd for all students. Giants players Connor Redmond and Dalton Reum, along with Coach Chad Scharff, came to Lord to speak to students and staff.

These young men explained the Read to Succeed Program and provided each student with a special Passport. Students are encouraged to meet the challenge over the next 2 weeks! Each student has been challenged to complete 15 minutes of reading and 30 minutes of physical activity every day (outside of school time).

Students are to keep a log, recording the details in the passport, and have a parent initial the passport each day. On December 8th reps from the Vancouver Giants will return to school to see how our students managed with the challenge, and provide complimentary hockey tickets to successful participants.

Please help your child with the terrific program - perhaps it will be a chance to establish some new, healthy habits for the whole family!

For more information on this healthy program please contact the School at 604-713-4620.

Vice-Principal's Message

Dear Families,

This has been a busy and exciting fall at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School. Students have been working on a number of projects, assignments and lessons in the classrooms for their academic growth. The library has been well utilized with children borrowing books each week. Classes go to the gym often, if not every day, for a variety of games, dances and sports. We are also all working on plans for the upcoming Winter Concert.
Through the year we try to offer a variety of learning experiences to balance academic, social, emotional, artistic and athletic opportunities at school. As the holiday season approaches life at school seems to pick up, building momentum until the winter break.
Once again there are many positive initiatives at school to share with you, so you can mark your calendar and talk to your child about some of the special activities happening at Lord.

Yours truly,
Sarah Gray
Vice-Principal

Winter Break Programs

December 20-23 and December 28-30
From the Templeton Community School Team!

Winter Day Camp Programs for ages 5-13 years. Cost $35 per day.
All programs run in the Family Room at Hastings Elementary Community School (Rm 161). Programs run from 9:00am to 2:45pm (with supervision until 3:00pm) each day.

Calendar at a Glance
December 20th Monday - Laser Beams
December 21st Tuesday - Water Adventures
December 22nd Wednesday - Icy Escapades
December 23rd Thursday - Tasty Pizza Pie
December 28th Tuesday - Bowl o' Rama
December 29th Wednesday - Frozen Lake Escapade
December 30th Thursday - All Washed Up

Fees & Registration
Registration forms available at the School Offices, through your child's teacher, or from the Templeton Community School Team office at Franklin Elementary School. Please register before December 10th to avoid disappointment. No children will be excluded from participating. If you require financial assistance please contact Sarah Mulder at 604-713-5268. Cash or cheque payable to Hastings School Community Office (please have exact payment, schools do not have change). Please bring registration and fees to the Community Office at Hastings, Franklin or A.R. Lord Elementary School, attention Sarah Mulder or Melissa Tang.

Refund Policy
Due to staffing commitments and trip bookings the Community Office will only be able to refund Winter Break program fees up to 2 weeks before the program date.

For any questions please phone the Templeton Community School Team at 604-713-5268.

Kindergarten Vision Screening

This coming Monday, November 29th Vancouver Coastal Health will be sending Public Health Staff to Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School for VISION SCREENING for all Kindergarten students.

The purpose of this screening is to find vision problems which can interfere with health and learning. As part of these screenings the students vision will be measured in each eye and depth of perception checked.

Parents will receive the screening results shortly after the screening day. If VCH has any concerns about your child's vision they will send a notice home with recommendations for further follow-up. Results will also be shared with the school Principal.

If you do not want VCH to screen your child, or if you do not want the Principal to be informed of the screening results please contact VCH at 604-654-2640. If you do not contact VCH they will screen your child's vision and share the results with the school administration.

If you choose for your child not to participate, your child will still be eligible for all health and education services.

These vision screenings do not replace regular check-ups by your Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner or Vision Specialist.

If you have any questions about this program please contact Vancouver Coastal Health at 604-654-2640.

Snow Closure Policies

Information regarding school closures in the event of snow, natural disaster or other emergency situations will be provided to the radio and television stations before 6:00am on the morning of the closure.

RADIO STATIONS
CKNW 960 AM
CKWX 1130 AM
CBC 690 AM, 105.7 FM
CJVB 1470 AM
CKHG 96.1 FM

TELEVISION STATIONS
BCTV Global Channel 11
City TV Channel 13

Please listen/watch these stations to find out whether the school is closed for the day. You may also phone Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School at 604-713-4620 to listen to the outgoing message, or visit the Vancouver School Board website at www.vsb.bc.ca.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not contact the media outlets directly to determine if there's a closure.

NO SCHOOL

A reminder to all families that this coming

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH

is a day off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes or after-school activities.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC or phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during regular school hours.

PAC Meeting Minutes 11-09-2010

View or download the PAC Meeting Minutes from November 9th, 2010.

Any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC Executive for clarification or copies.

Order Forms Due

All forms and payment for

PURDY'S LOLLIPOPS and
HOT LUNCH DAY

are due by the end of the school day on Monday, November 22nd.
For any questions or more information please contact the PAC Executive.

Ready, Set, Learn!

All preschool aged children and their parents/guard ians are invited to Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School.

Monday, January 17th

11:00am

Children will spend 45 minutes in the Kindergarden classrooms singing and making crafts with our teachers and staff. Families will have the chance to meet some of the primary teachers and get to know our wonderful school.

Participation is FREE, but we request advance registration so we can plan accordingly. Please phone the school office at 604-713-4620 and ask to register for our Ready, Set, Learn Event.

For further information, please view the Ready, Set, Learn Booklet (available in alternate languages on their web site). We look forward to meeting the little ones and their families in January!

Senior Volleyball

This year Mrs. Burke and Mrs. O'Neill have volunteered to coach the senior boys and girls volleyball teams. The regular practice schedule is Mondays and Thursdays at 8:15am in the school gymnasium.

Regular season games are at 3:30pm at Begbie Elementary School. Boys games are Wednesdays, girls games are Thursdays.

Good luck to both teams and have fun!

Recent School Events

Fana Soro was at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School on Monday, November 1st. This was a fantastic, energetic, hands-on drumming session that engaged all our students from start to finish! This unique opportunity was organized by Mrs. Burke and made possible by the performance fees paid by our families. Thank you!



Bash the Trash visited our school on Monday, November 8th all the way from New York City! Students learned about the beautiful music that can be made from things people throw away. This innovative music group, in addition to being very talented musicians, came with an important message about reusing items that would otherwise end up in landfills. Our own imaginations are the only limit! The concert was hosted by the Vancouver Recital Society - many thanks to the Society and its sponsors for bringing this performance and learning opportunity to our school!

Hot Lunch Day!

Thursday, November 25th

Students have the opportunity to pay only $3.00 for a yummy hot lunch! There is a choice of a pepperoni or cheese pizza slice, accompanied by fresh fruit, one cup of milk and chocolate pudding. Additional pizza slices can be ordered for $1.50 each.

Order form notices were sent home on November 17th. Please contact your teacher or the PAC if you missed the notice and would still like your child to participate. Forms and payment should be returned to your child's teacher BEFORE NOVEMBER 22nd.

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

SEASONAL FUNDRAISER

Purdy's Chocolate Santa LOLLIPOPS
$2.00 per Lollipop
Perfect stocking stuffer or tasty gift!

Each lollipop is made of premium Belgian Chocolate with no additives or preservatives. There are no limits on the number of Lollipops ordered, and all money raised will help support our school!

Please contact your teacher or the PAC if you missed the notice and would still like your child to participate (Or download the order form to print). Forms and payment should be returned to your child's teacher BEFORE NOVEMBER 22nd.


Lollipops delivered to students during the week of December 6th.
For questions or more info contact arlordpac@gmail.com.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

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

D'ANJOU PEARS

A pear is a fruit that varies from apple-shaped to teardrop-shaped.

Its skin colour ranges from green and light yellow to red and brown.

If you pull on the stem and it comes out easily, the pear is ripe.

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

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.

NO SCHOOL

A reminder to all families that this coming

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 11TH and FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

are days off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes or after-school activities.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC or phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during regular school hours.

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Wednesday, November 10th
10:45am
School Gymnasium

All parents, guardians, caregivers and families are welcome to attend the school's Remembrance Day Ceremony where students will be singing "Just One Candle".

PAC Meeting Reminder

Date: TUESDAY, November 9th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: School Library

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.
Child minding will 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 PAC meeting will focus on upcoming events this fall (ex. the December breakfast), some general PAC goals and projects, a financial update, discussion on the playground loan, fundraising money allotment and the Templeton scholarship, among other items.

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

Hot Lunch Day!

Tuesday, November 9th

Students have the opportunity to pay only $3.00 for a yummy hot lunch! There is a choice of a regular hot dog or veggie dog, accompanied by fresh fruit, one cup of milk and chocolate pudding.

Order form notices were sent home on November 2nd. Please contact your teacher or the PAC if you missed the notice and would still like your child to participate. Forms and payment should be returned to your child's teacher BEFORE NOVEMBER 5TH.

PAC Ideas Session

Date: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
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 at arlordpac@gmail.com or with a letter through the school's Main Office.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

Next 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.

Early Dismissal Days

Tuesday, November 2nd AND Wednesday, November 3rd are early dismissal days at AR Lord Elementary School for all students.

Parents or guardians please arrange for your children to be picked up at 2pm on both days.

Parent-Teacher Interviews will be conducted by all teachers from 2pm onwards. If parents have missed setting up an interview time or have further questions, please contact the school office at 604-713-4620.

Halloween Movie Night

Kindergarten Registration!

Applications for all Kindergarten programs (including regular English, French Immersion, Montessori and Fine Arts) for the 2011/2012 school year will be accepted starting
Monday, November 1, 2010.

Registration applications are available at the school office. Catchment students applying for registration between November 1, 2010 and January 31, 2011 will be given first consideration over those who apply later. For more registration details please view the Kindergarten Registration Procedures.

Schools are expected to provide all families who submit a Kindergarten application prior to January 31, 2011 with notification of the school their child will be attending by March 31, 2011.

For further information about the new Kindergarten registration procedures, please read through the Frequently Asked Questions or contact Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School at 604-713-4620.

Grade 4/5 String Tricks

Division 3 students are learning 'string tricks', also called string figures, from around the world. These ancient forms are created by manipulating string on, around, and using one's fingers or sometimes between the fingers of multiple people.

Ask the students to show you how to make a tea cup, a turtle, Jacob's ladder or man climbing a tree! Or come into the school and see their fantastic display across from the Front Office.

For more information, please ask one of our students or check out the International String Figure Association, established in 1978.

School Photo Retakes

Tuesday, October 26th is the day the photographers from Lifetouch Canada return to Dr. AR Lord Elementary School to complete any RETAKES for students wishing another chance at their school photo for this year.

Students should bring their Proof Preview sheet of photos to school on Tuesday to give to the photographer. Any questions, please contact the school at 604-713-4620, or contact Lifetouch directly at 1-866-443-9650.

**Another reminder that order forms & payment needed to be returned to school by October 22nd, or a late fee of $10 should be added to the total for this set of photos. **

PAC Meeting Minutes 10-12-2010

View or download the PAC Meeting Minutes from October 12th, 2010.

Any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC Executive for clarification or copies.

We Day for Grade 6/7's

Sixteen Div. 1 students were randomly chosen to attend WeDay along with pupils from all over B.C.

WeDay is a day-long event that initates a year-long program for change, called We Schools in Action. In cities all across Canada, the event brings inspirational speeches and performances to young leaders. Students then bring that energy home to take action on local and international issues all year long.

Our students were inspired by Craig Kielburger's testimony about how he, at the age of twelve, responded to a news-article on child labour by starting an organization called Free the Children. Fifteen years later the organization educates youth about poverty, exploitation and diseases in third world countries, and empowers them to raise funds to help. Monies can be used various ways from building schools and rain catchment systems to providing mobile health clinics.

The Dr. A.R. Lord students heard from global leaders such as Al Gore, Rick Hansen, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Martin Sheen speak about freedom, social justice, and global change. They also heard about how kids from all over the Lower Mainland made a difference by raising money or volunteering their time. There is power in today's youth to change the world.

The following are excerpts from our students about the day:

“I can't believe how a class of 12 year olds could ever achieve something this big.” (Mark)
“I love how we did the mob dance with 18,000 people in the stadium.” (Cindy)
“My favorite parts were listening to Hedly and The Bare Naked Ladies sing live. Hedly helped change the community of Maasai Mara by purchasing a goat to give to a family and by helping to build a school for the local youth.” (Jason, Brenda, Christain and Teresa.)
“There are many people hungry, so don't waste food.” (Mabel)
“Some children don't have an education and must walk miles for water.” (Ginny)
“Drought and poverty affect people in many parts of the world.” (Jason)
“WeDay taught me how one person can change the world. If one works hard, the goal is always achievable.” (Brian)

New PAC Calendar

We're excited to announce we've created an online CALENDAR for our many, exciting PAC events, projects and meetings! We will faithfully try to keep it as up to date as possible, but please always contact the PAC if you have any questions or concerns.

Scholastic Book Forms DUE

This coming MONDAY, OCTOBER 26th 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 Monday.

NO SCHOOL

A reminder to all families that this coming

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd

is a day off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes or after-school activities.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC at arlordpac@gmail.com or phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during regular school hours.

Hot Lunch Day!

Wednesday, October 20th

Students have the opportunity to pay only $3.00 for a yummy hot lunch! There is a choice of a regular hot dog or veggie dog, accompanied by fresh fruit, one cup of milk and chocolate pudding.

Order form notices were sent home on October 13th. Please contact your teacher or the PAC if you missed the notice and would still like your child to participate. Forms and payment should be returned to your child's teacher BEFORE OCTOBER 18th.

**50 cents from each Hot Lunch sold will be contributed to our 2010/2011 Grade 7 graduation celebration and cake fund!!**

Scholastic Book Clubs

The October Scholastic catalogues have arrived in the classrooms! Students may choose to order from a variety of classic stories, award-winning authors and seasonal selections.

Order forms should be filled out and returned with payment to your child's teacher BEFORE October 25th.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

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


CARROTS

Carrots grow in the ground.

The root is the part we eat, it grows downwards into the soil and swells.

Carrots come in many sizes and shapes: round, cylindrical, fat, very small, long or thin.

Carrots are the second most popular vegetable in the world, next to the potato.

Carrots truly do improve eyesight.

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

Students will receive their carrots 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.

Hot Lunch Day Thanks

Dear Teachers, Parents & Caregivers,

Last week we carried out our very first PAC organized Hot Lunch Day, featuring Hot Dogs, milk, fresh produce and puddings. By all accounts it was a great success!

We want to extend our thanks to each and every one of you that contributed your time and efforts. Your assistance was an important component to the success of the event.

Thank you all again and here’s looking forward to the next Hot Lunch Day!

Sincerely,
Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School PAC

PAC Meeting Reminder

Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12th
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: School Library

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting.
Child minding will 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. Tonight we will be discussing winter fundraisers, so please come and share your ideas!

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

NO SCHOOL

A reminder to all families that this coming

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8TH and
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

are days off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes or after-school activities.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC at arlordpac@gmail.com or phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during regular school hours.

Coffee Mornings & English Practice for Parents

The UBC Learning Exchange ESL Conversation Program is running converstation practice sessions for parents at our school.

This is an opportunity for parents, grandparents and guardians to meet one another and socialize in small, friendly groups. Volunteers will lead the sessions, which will focus on everyday topics like shopping, health and schools.

For more information please contact Lisa Okada at lisa.okada@ubc.ca or 604-408-5183.

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In Collaboration with:

Hot Dog Day!

A reminder for everyone that Thursday, October 7th is HOT DOG DAY!

Students have the opportunity to pay $3.00 for a yummy hot lunch, with a choice of a regular hot dog or veggie dog, and fresh carrots or clementine oranges. Each meal will be accompanied by one cup of milk and chocolate pudding.

Order form notices were sent home last week. Please contact your teacher or the PAC if you missed the notice and would still like your child to participate.

**50 cents from each Hot Lunch sold will be contributed to our 2010/2011 Grade 7 graduation celebration and cake fund!!**

Cross Country

Students participating in Cross Country learn great sportmanship and have lots of fun!

Practices
Date: Tuesdays @ 12:30pm and Thursdays @ 8:30am
Location: At school

Meets
Date: Wednesday, September 29th, October 6th, October 13th
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Clinton Park at 1st Avenue at Slocan Street

Final Meet
Grades 1-3 run 1000 m.
Grades 4-6 run 1500m.
Grade 7- 1900m.
Date: Thursday, October 21st
Time: 12:30pm to 3:00pm

**Please note, if you want to come and cheer on our runners please check with Ms. O'neill about updated times and locations.**

PAC Meeting Minutes 09-21-2010

View or download the PAC Meeting Minutes from September 21st, 2010.

Any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC Executive for clarification or copies.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

Next week the students will receive their second delivery from the BC School Fruit & Vegetable Nutritional Program.

TOMATOES

Grown on a vine, botanically, a tomato is the ovary and seeds of a flowering plant. It is, in fact, a fruit.

There are around 7,500 tomato varieties grown for various purposes.

Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has been shown to improve the skin's ability to protect against harmful UV rays.

For further information, fascinating facts and interesting history on these delicious fruits please read the PDF document on TOMATOES.

Students will receive their tomatoes during class time. 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.

Kindergarten Begins Full Day

To all families of new Kindergarten students,

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th

is the first FULL day of school. Kindergarten students will be expected at school from 9:00am to 3:01pm.

Please remember to dress your children appropriately for the weather, and ensure they have a healthy snack and lunch each day.

No School

A reminder to all families that this coming

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

is a day off from school for all students. There will be no regular classes or after-school activities.

If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the PAC at arlordpac@gmail.com, or phone the school office at 604-713-4620 during school hours.

Corn-tastic!

What a fantastic afternoon! It was great to see so many students and their families come out to get to know each other and our wonderful staff.

Delicious farm-fresh corn, tasty burgers and sausages, lots of families and staff, plus a whole bunch of sunshine made A.R. Lord's annual Welcome Back Corn Roast a success!!

During the roast the grade 7's worked hard fundraising for their graduating class with a great 50/50 draw. Congratulations to Tracy S. for winning the draw! Tracy generously chose to donate the funds back to the grade 7 class.

Of course lots and lots of hard work went into organizing and running this event and we want to send out thanks to everyone who pitched in to help. To Sean R. for driving out to the valley to pick up the hundreds of corn, to the Real Parents group for shucking and handing out the corn, to all the parents and staff who helped on the hot grills, organizing and handing out food, selling tickets and all the clean up.

A very special thank you to our PAC Chair, Kathy M, for doing so much of the heavy preparations and running of this event - great job!!!

We'd also like to thank Columbus Meat Market for donating all the tasty beef burgers, chicken burgers, and sausages. We're such a lucky school!

Class Parents

The A.R. Lord PAC has developed a CLASS PARENT list. These are volunteer parents willing to help ensure that families receive notices and handouts, in the collection of fundraising items or funds, in communicating about PAC events and for fundraising support.

2010-2011 Class Parents
Grade K/1 (Ms. Young) - Linda D
Grade K/1 (Ms. Anderson) - Ali R
Grade 2/3 (Ms. Watson & Ms. Burke) - Shannon H
Grade 3/4 (Ms. Bains) - Kelly R
Grade 4/5 (Ms. Burke & Ms. O’Neill ) - Sherri R
Grade 5/6 (Ms. Haraga & Ms. Lau) - Cindy & Brian B
Grade 6/7 (Mr. Campbell & Ms. Wong) - Shannon H

If you have any questions or ideas regarding the PAC, please contact your grade's Class Parent for more information.

PAC Meeting Reminder

Date: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: School Library

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

Welcome returning and new parents! This first PAC meeting will focus on reviewing PAC bylaws, electing class parents, fundraising events and schedules, and discussion of the upcoming Corn Roast. We're excited to start the new school year and hope to see lots of parents at the meeting!

NOTE
Role of the Class Parent: To facilitate communications between staff, the members of the Parent Advisory Council and parents, caregivers and guardians of students. The PAC would like at least 1 class parent for each division.

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.

The School Year Begins

Welcome Everyone!

It's great to see all our returning students and families, and a warm hello and welcome to the new students and families starting at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School this fall.

We hope everyone had an enjoyable, sunny, relaxing summer!

As you may know, there are lots of changes for the 2010-2011 school year at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary and the VSB. If there are any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact any PAC member via arlordpac@gmail.com or through a note in the PAC mailbox in the school administration office.

NEW SCHOOL HOURS

9:00am School Starts

10:30-10:45am Recess (outside)

12:15-1:00pm Lunch

3:01pm School Ends

NEW SCHOOL ORGANIZATION

Div 1 - Grade 6/7, Ms. Wong & Mr. Campbell

Div 2 - Grade 5/6, Ms. Lau & Ms. Haraga

Div 3 - Grade 4/5, Ms. Burke & Ms. O'Neill

Div 4 - Grade 3/4, Ms. Bains & Teacher (to be announced)

Div 5 - Grade 2/3, Ms. Watson & Teachers (to be announced)

Div 6 - Grade K/1, Ms. Andersen
Div 7 - Grade K/1, Ms. Young
Music & Movement - Ms. Young-Eng

Resource Team - Ms. Poletti, Ms. Haraga, Ms. O'Neill

Library - Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Gray

Support Staff - Christian Stobbe, Sabrina Mazzega, Rhonda Ralar, Dana Swan

Supervision Aides - Bice Ciolfottl, Maria Mucci, Debbie Dalla Valle

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, September 16 - REAL Parents meeting (library)

Monday, September 20 @ 10:45am - Welcome Assembly for all staff & students (gym, parents & caregivers welcome)

Tuesday, September 21 @ 6:30pm - PAC meeting (library)

Wednesday, September 22 @ 4:00pm - Meet the teachers & PAC Welcome Back Corn Roast (students, parents & caregivers welcome)

Monday, September 27 - Professional Day (no school for students)

Thursday, September 30 - Terry Fox Run (all students & staff)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutella chocolate spread is NOT allowed at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School, and we ask that all families please respect the safety of our students.

Our school is now part of the BC Fruit & Vegetable Program. Fresh, local fruits and vegetables are available to students as a learning and nutritional opportunity at no cost. Thanks to our parent volunteer, Tracy, for coordinating this fantastic program!

Families are asked to ALWAYS inform school staff, in writing, if a student is planning to leave school grounds for lunch times, appointments or other reasons. Thank you for helping the school keep track of all students during school hours - student safety is their number one priority.

We hope everyone has a great first full week of school!

AR Lord PAC.

And the Year is Done!

Well, it's been quite a fun and exciting year for our wonderful neighbourhood school!

There were so many amazing projects and events this year - the staff, students and families should be incredibly proud of all they accomplished!

Recorder festivals, track meets, science shows, raising butterflies and salmon, family movie nights, the 1st annual walk-a-thon, the Olympic concert, fields trips to Hastings Park and the Serpentine Wildlife Area, Sports Day, and the year-end BBQ’s – and these are only a portion of all the fantastic things our kids got to do this year at Dr. A.R. Lord Elementary School.

In the fall, our kids will start another great year – welcoming a new group of Kindergarten students, a new Vice Principal and having all students together in the Lillooet Building. Next year will also see some exciting new programs for our school. We are thrilled to announce the school has been accepted as part of the BC Fruit & Vegetable Nutritional Program. Students and school staff will receive a fresh, locally grown fruit or vegetable snack weekly, free of charge. The PAC is also looking forward to installing a community garden and hopes to implement a school milk program. We will be hosting more fun family movie nights, community BBQ’s and many other projects to support our teachers and children.

On behalf of the Parent Advisory Committee, we’d like to wish everyone a relaxing, sunny and fun summer. We’ll see you all on Tuesday, September 7th!

Upcoming School Events

The end of the school year is always a busy time - wrapping up class projects, wishing goodluck to our graduating Grade 7 students and saying special goodbyes to our staff that are moving on.

Thursday, June 17th
Grade 7 Graduation Dinner 6pm, Gymnasium

Monday, June 21st
Staff Appreciation Lunch 11:30am - 1:15pm, Library

Tuesday, June 22nd
Year-End Awards Assembly 1:30pm, Gymnasium

Wednesday, June 23rd
School Staff Leaving Assembly 9:15am, Gymnasium

Friday, June 25th
Year-End School Barbeque @ New Brighton Park

Tuesday, June 29th
Last day of school for students
Report Cards

For further information regarding these events, please contact the school at 604-713-4620.

Year End Family BBQ Celebration!

Date: FRIDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2010
Time: 4:00-7:00pm
Location: School Grass Field & Playground

The Dr. A.R. Lord PAC would like to invite all parents, guardians, families, teachers, neighbours, friends and supporters to a year-end potluck BBQ celebration!

Let’s get together and share a meal and a laugh before the summer begins! Bring your beach blankets, soccer balls and baseball mitts.

Feel free to bring a finger-food dish to share (enough for 6 ppl. max), plus any plates, cutlery or glasses you’d like to use. The PAC would like to be as ‘green’ as possible for this yummy, fun event.

There will be some delicious Columbus Meat Market bbq products available by donation. The PAC will also be serving tea, coffee and juice.

Sincere thanks to Columbus Meat Market for their generosity and support.

VSB Public Consultation Meeting

Date: THURSDAY, JUNE 17th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Elementary School gymnasium
Address: 2300 Guelph Street

We strongly encourage and invite every parent, guardian, neighbour and supporter to come to this meeting at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Let's show them how much we care about the future of our school!

The PAC is happy to help organize carpooling to ensure as many people as possible can attend.
Please contact the PAC with any questions or thoughts.

A.R. Lord PAC Speaking at VSB Meeting

Date: MONDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2010
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Room 114, 1580 West Broadway, Vancouver

An opportunity for all parents/guardians, neighbours and friends to show your support for our school and its unique Primary Building at this Vancouver School Board Trustee meeting.

Dr. A.R. Lord’s PAC has been invited to speak to the trustees about the budget proposal to close our Primary Building. We think the trustees need to look at cost-saving solutions instead of closure. Our goal is for the trustees to remove the Georgia Building from the closure list.

We encourage everyone to attend. Show your support for our school and community!

Hastings Park/PNE City Planning

The City of Vancouver is currently undertaking a Master Plan and consultation process to guide the long range redevelopment of Hastings Park and the PNE. The plan will re-think Hastings Park and the PNE as a greener, more active, year-round destination, one that is better connected to the waterfront and surrounding community. Renewal ideas for the annual Fair and Playland are also key parts of the plan.

Upcoming Open Houses

The City is committed to hearing from residents of Vancouver their thoughts and responses to the ideas and plans that are developed for Hastings Park. This feedback has been gathered in many ways and the consultation process will be on-going for the duration of the Master Plan process. Information gathered at open houses will help inform the Master Plan process ensuring that it reflects the needs ands aspirations of City residents.

Visit one of the following open houses to review concept plans and give your feedback. Input from these open houses will help guide the final completion of the Master Plan which will be considered by City Council this fall.

Hastings & Slocan Street

June 10 & 11: 11am – 7pm

June 12: 10am – 3pm

Beside the Laughing Bean Cafe

For further information, visit http://vancouver.ca/pnepark/.