TALENT SHOW STARS

     

Many students from A.R. Lord performed in the February Talent Show. Singing, Dancing, Magic, Music, Poems and more! Stay tuned for more pics! 

Young Learners Invited into A.R. Lord School

Parents and their young future students were invited into A.R. Lord Elementary for Ready, Set Learn in February. These young 3, 4 and 5 year old preschoolers had a chance to sit down in the school library for story time and were given a tour of the school. 
Ready Set Learn is a provincial education initiative to provide information on how to support  a young child’s early learning and development. It also develops positive connections between families, the school system and local community agencies.

Movie Night Volunteer Signup

We can't have a Family Movie Night without the help of our parent/caregiver volunteers.  Signup to lend a hand to make this great fun night run smoothly. 
* Volunteer Bakers
* Concession and "Theatre" setup
* Popcorn Duty
* Concession and Cashier
* Cleanup Crew

Signup to volunteer at our online signup: http://signup.com/go/Ei7Bke

(no account required but please include your email so we can send you a reminder)

Friday March 3rd. Doors open at 5:30pm, Movie starts at 6:00pm
We'll be showing a family friendly movie in the gym. 
We will have a concession and offer yummy samosas, baked goods and popcorn for sale. 
Bring your blanket and pillow

Red and Pink Spirit Day

Tuesday February 14th isn't just Valentines Day, it is also SPIRIT DAY! Students, Staff and Teachers, come dressed in your best RED and PINK outfits! 

A.R. Lord Announces Robotics Program

Dr. A.R. Lord is one of the few VSB elementary schools that will have the opportunity to learn coding, engineering principals, and foster problem solving and teamwork through a new comprehensive Robotics Program. This incredible opportunity is possible due to the collaboration of students, parents, teachers and community partners. 

The Parent Advisory Council has donated funding for the implementation of a full classroom set of VEX IQ Robots to enhance STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math) learning in a fun hands on environment.  
http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/education

Teachers have also been further developing their technology, digital literacy, and robotics teaching skills through recent professional development days. 

A.R. Lord parent and High School Teacher, John Silver has been coordinating additional support from John Oliver High School Students. They are currently building a robot arena for future competitions. 

Stay tuned for additional updates on this exciting program! 

Family Movie Night on March 3rd

Dr. A.R. Lord Parent Advisory Council will be hosting a free family movie night on Friday March 3rd in the gymnasium. This will be a great fun event for the whole family to join in on to kick off a weekend.  Save the date! We will be seeking volunteers.

• Bakers (provision of nut free baked goods to sell)
• Concession (popcorn makers, servers, cashiers)
• Setup and Clean up Crew

Snow Advisory and School Closures

Vancouver School Board has procedures that are followed in situations where heavy snowfall might be affecting schools.

All schools in the Vancouver School Board will remain open if at all possible during snow events. Any district-wide closure will be decided by 7:00 a.m. at the latest. Details of district-wide or individual school closures will be announced through the media and the district website: www.vsb.bc.ca

Please note that no announcement will be made stating that schools are open. Only closures and delayed openings will be announced.

Information about school closures will be sent to Metro Vancouver radio and television stations. Please check the following stations for school closure information :

Radio	Television
CBC AM 690 or 88.1 FM	Global BC
CKNW AM 980	CBC TV
News AM 1130	CTV BC
Fairchild AM 1470	City TV

link to full VSB Snow event info

Winter Break Proposed Amended Dates and 2017-2018 Draft School Calendar

At this week's Vancouver School Board Committee 1 meeting, the proposed non-instructional days for 2017-18 were presented, as was an amendment to the Winter Break dates for next school year. These recommended dates will be officially voted on at the Board Meeting on February 27^th. It is anticipated that the Board will approve the dates as proposed, so families and staff can plan accordingly.

 The draft calendar for 2017-18 is available at: link to draft calendar
the full report is available at: 

http://www.vsb.bc.ca/sites/default/files/17Feb01_op_commIII_item%201.pdf

 For Winter Break, the proposed amended dates are:

Last day of school before the break: December 22

First day back to school after the break: January 8

If you would like to provide feedback on the proposed non-instructional dates and the amendment to the Winter Break, it can be sent to calendar@vsb.bc.ca until February 24^th

PAC Hot Lunch with Nuba on Friday Feb 10

Nuba will be providing A.R. Lord students with a special educational presentation: Staff from NUBA will be teaching us about healthy eating and sustainability before the meal that includes: Hummus, Pickles, Olives, Feta, Fatoush Salad, Mjadra, Crispy Onion, Falafel, Brown Rice, Pita,Tahini, Hot Sauce and Tzatziki!

Submit your hot lunch form by no later than Feb 7th:  PAC Nuba Order Form

http://www.nuba.ca

Have your say! Education Priorities for the Upcoming Provincial Budget

We encourage the A.R. Lord community to provide input on the upcoming provincial fiscal budget through the current consultation process. 

Immediate priorities for education of A.R. Lord Students include:

• Prioritization of funding for public education
• Funding full implementation to restore class size and composition limits from the recent landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling
• Maintaining local and accessible community schools like A.R. Lord Elementary open in our neighbourhoods
• Funding Seismic upgrades for schools to ensure the safety of students
• Supporting dedicated educational spaces in schools such as music rooms, computer labs, science and art studios, and special education rooms

Please visit the government's consultation page by February 6th and add your comments

http://engage.gov.bc.ca/budget2017/2016/12/16/discussion-2-government-priorities/