REMINDER: Movie Night this Friday, December 2

The Polar Express
Rated PG. Running time 100 minutes.

Doors Open 6:15 pm
Movie Starts 6:45 pm

ADMISSION FREE
Dr. A. R. Lord School Gym

 

Drinks & Snacks  $0.50-$1.00 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 - 1 Ticket for $2 / 3 Tickets for $5 (proceeds to Grade 7 year-end activities)
Raffle - 1 Ticket for $2 / 3 Tickets for $5 (proceeds to PAC)

For more information visit http://arlordpac.blogspot.com/ or contact the PAC via e-mail or with a letter through the school’s Main Office.

Christmas Concert information

There will be two daytime Christmas concerts this year at Dr. A. R. Lord:

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 1:30 PM




Photos for School Slideshow:
Contributions to our school slideshow would be greatly appreciated.  Please burn your photos onto a CD and leave it in Ms. Young-Eng's letter box at the office by Monday, December 5.

Food Drive:
Our annual food drive will run from Monday, November 28 - Friday December 9.  Our goal is for each division to fill two Vancouver Food Bank boxes (that's about three items per student).  Thank you in advance for your donations!

Volunteers Needed:
Parent/grandparent volunteers are invited to help decorate the hallways and gym for our Christmas concerts. Please leave a note in Ms. Young-Eng's letter box if you are available to help decorate at any of the following times:

Thursday, December 1 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, December 7 - 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Thursday, December 8 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Raffle:
Thanks to a generous donation from one of our families, two tickets to the January 4 Canucks game and a Canucks jersey signed by Dan Hamhuis will be raffled off this season.  Students have been sent home with tickets to sell to friends and family.  Tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $20.  The draw will be made at the December 15 concert.  You need not be present to win.  Proceeds will go directly to the school.

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.

Professional Development Day Friday, November 25

Please note that FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 is a Pro-D Day which means that there will be NO SCHOOL for any Dr. A.R. Lord students. See you on Monday!

Hot Lunch Reminder

This coming THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th is Hot Lunch Day at Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School!

Students who have pre-ordered will enjoy a plate of pasta, fruit or vegetable, a glass of milk or water, and a tasty dessert.

For more information please contact the PAC Executive, or leave a letter at the School's Main Office.

Fruit & Vegetable Program

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

ROYAL GALA 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 Thursday. 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.

Donation needed!

The school is in need of a second digital camera to take photos of various school events and everyday student activities.  Do you have a spare, working digital camera just lying around the house?  Please bring it to school and know that it will be put to good use.

Seasonal Fundraiser

Purdy’s Chocolate Santa Lollipop

$2.00 per Lolly

Perfect stocking stuffer or tasty gift!

Premium Belgian Chocolate

No additives or preservatives

Purdy’s is Canadian Owned & Family Operated

Orders must be returned by November 28th

No limit on number of Lollipops ordered

Student with the most orders will receive a $25 gift card for Brentwood Mall stores
 
Order forms will be coming home with students on November 15 and must be returned to the office with exact change or cheque addressed to "Dr. A. R. Lord PAC".

Additional order forms are available here or from the school office.
 
For more information please contact the PAC executive.

PAC Meeting Minutes October 12, 2011

October's PAC Meeting Minutes are now online.  Please contact the PAC executive with any questions.

Movie Night - December 2

The Polar Express
Rated PG. Running time 100 minutes.

Doors Open 6:15 pm
Movie Starts 6:45 pm

ADMISSION FREE
Dr. A. R. Lord School Gym

 

Drinks & Snacks  $0.50-$1.00 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 - 1 Ticket for $2 / 3 Tickets for $5 (proceeds to Grade 7 year-end activities)
Raffle - 1 Ticket for $2 / 3 Tickets for $5 (proceeds to PAC)

For more information visit http://arlordpac.blogspot.com/ or contact the PAC via e-mail or with a letter through the school’s Main Office.

Donate your used toys and games

Do you have any gently used toys, board games, or puzzles for school-aged children that you no longer need?

Dr. A. R. Lord School would greatly appreciate toys that are in good working condition for our rainy day activities for students.

Other household items may be useful to the school too – check with us first!

To donate, please contact the PAC.

Thank you!

No School on November 11 & November 14

Please note that the school will be CLOSED on November 11th and November 14th for Remembrance Day and for a District Closure Day.  We'll see you back on Tuesday, November 15th.

Remembrance Day Assembly

Thursday, November 10th
11:00am
School Gymnasium

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

Hot Lunch Reminder

This coming THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th is Hot Lunch Day at Dr. A. R. Lord Elementary School!

Students who have pre-ordered will enjoy a yummy hot dog with fruit or vegetable and a tasty dessert.

For more information please contact the PAC Executive, or leave a letter at the School's Main Office.

PAC Meeting Reminder

Date: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
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.

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

Fruit & Vegetable Program

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

BARTLETT 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 received their delivery during class time on Friday. 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 or the school administration at 604-713-4620.

Did You Know?

• All students in our school participate in Music and Movement classes
   
• At A.R. Lord we are lucky to have 2 music teachers – Ms. Ewing and Ms. Young-Eng
  
  
   
• Our students learn basic music theory and get to play a variety of musical instruments
   
• Our students learn traditional dances like the Virginia Reel and the Pasodoble along with more contemporary moves like hip-hop and flash mob dances
   

• Music and dance helps our students express themselves positively and connect with others. It benefits language and mathematical skills and their health.
   

Halloween Assembly

Our October 31st Halloween assembly was attended by spooks, ghouls, and many species of living creatures!  Vice-Principal and temporary witch Mrs. Gray read some spooky Halloween stories, and all students who wished to display their costumes could walk across the stage.  We were reminded of some ways to keep Halloween safe, and even treated to some Halloween safety rules set to music, performed by our older students, and composed by them in collaboration with their "buddies" in the younger grades. 

Parents are always welcome to attend school assemblies at Lord.
We hope you had a great Halloween!

Scaredy-Cat Splat read by Mrs. Gray

Mario and an attentive chicken 

some great costumes!