June 3, 2016

Newsletter #8

http://Kitchener.sd41.bc.ca

Kitchener Elementary School 1351 Gilmore Ave Burnaby BC V5C 4S8

Phone 604-664-8727

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School Growth Plan

Goals

• Literacy

• Social Responsibility

Individual Highlights:

Principal’s message 1

Upcoming Dates 2

Community News 3

PAC Meeting:

Thursday, June 9th

6:30 p.m.

Principal – Mr. A. Yam Head Teacher – Ms. K. Clark Secretary – Ms. L. Quer Trustee: Ms. M. Chia

Volunteers

Professional Days 2016 – 2017 Friday, September 30, 2016 Monday, October 3, 2016 Friday, October 21, 2016 Friday, November 25, 2016 Friday, February 17, 2017 Monday, April 24, 2017 Monday, June 5, 2017

Volunteer Tea – Thank you Thanks to all the parents who joined us for our annual Volunteer Tea. We are so grateful for your help and support throughout the school year with school activities. It was our pleasure to treat you for a change! Many thanks to the Volunteer Tea organizing committee. Thank you also to our grade 6 & 7 helpers.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. ~Maya Angelou

Driving and Parking We once again remind parents not to park in front of the school on the west side of Gilmore Avenue. If you park directly across from the school on the east side of Gilmore, DO NOT ALLOW your child to walk or

run across the road from the school directly to your vehicle. Children MUST learn to safely use the patrolled crosswalk. Also, please do not drive into the staff parking lot (entrance on Gilmore) to drop off or pick up students. This lot is for staff parking only. The lower lot

(entrance on MacDonald) is available for student pick up and drop off.

Kindergarten Registration for September We are still accepting registrations for children who will be turning 5 years old by December 31st this year, and will be starting Kindergarten in September. Registrations are ongoing and can be completed at the school between 8:30 and 3:30 each day. Forms can be picked up at any elementary school, or downloaded from the Burnaby School District website, www.sd41.bc.ca.

Kitchener Elementary

Upcoming Dates June 6 Professional Day June 9 PAC Meeting (6:30 p.m.) June 10 School Meal Kitchen Monitor Party June 16 Div 6 to Base 5/Queen’s Park June 16 PAC BBQ (3:30 – 6:30 p.m.) June 17 Div 4 – Vancouver Walking Trip June 21 Aboriginal Day June 21 Grade 7’s Trip to Playland June 21 Div 3 to Confederation Park Swimming Pool June 22 Div 5 to Golf/Driving Range (Burnaby Mountain) June 22 - 24 Grade 6/7 Camp Elphinstone June 24 Div 5 to Willingdon Park/Eileen Dailly Pool June 24 Div 7/8 to Confederation Park June 24 Grade 4 School Sleepover June 27 Student Leadership hosted Talent Show June 28 Intermediate Awards Assembly June 28 Grade 7 School Leaving Ceremony June 29 Last Day of School/Report Cards Issued (9:00 – 10:30 a.m.)

Healthy Body = Healthy Mind at Kitchener Re-Think Your Drink Goal: To make a healthy beverage choice

MAKE A HEALTHY BEVERAGE CHOICE

CHOOSE MOST OFTEN CHOOSE SOMETIMES CHOOSE LEAST OFTEN WATER – great for keeping hydrated and sipping all day MILK – has naturally occurring sugar, but also contains protein, calcium, vitamins A and D

100% JUICE – has naturally occurring sugar, but may also contain vitamin C and A, folate, potassium, and antioxidants FLAVOURED MILK – has more sugar than white milk, but has just as much nutritional value

SPORTS DRINKS – has high sugar content; is intended for use during long and intense physical activity only FRUIT DRINK- contains only a small amount of real juice; most of the flavour comes from added sugar POP- is high in sugar and has no nutritional value DIET POP – has no sugar, but contains acid (harmful to teeth), no nutrients, and sometimes caffeine

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Community Announcements Join the Summer Reading Club at Burnaby Public Library!

Children who read over the summer do better in school, and libraries across BC are here to help. When kids sign up for a Summer Reading Club, they receive a reading calendar, a reading record, a book mark and stickers. By reading for just 15 minutes a day for 50 days, readers will be rewarded with the highly coveted Summer Reading Club medal. Registration starts Monday, June 13th and continues until the middle of July. PLUS: During the summer, the library offers fun and creative programs, extended loans for travelers, and book recommendations

FAQs: Can my child register if we’re not here in the summer? Yes. Registration materials can be picked up at the beginning of the summer and reading can be done anywhere. Medals will be available until the end of September. What if my child isn’t reading yet? Children of all ages and reading levels are welcome. Younger children can listen to stories, and we have books and suggestions to help beginners too. We love matching kids with books!

Fourth Annual Hats Off Day Family Fun Dash Saturday, June 4th Tell your kids to lace up their shoes and get ready to 'dash' down Hastings Street! With Hastings Street closed, children will 'dash' down the wide-open street to collect their finisher ribbons. Participation in this event counts towards school physical education requirements. Presented by the Heights Merchants Association and sponsored by Chevron and Scotiabank, this 550m dash kicks off the Hats Off Day event and celebrates how Burnaby Heights embraces health, wellness, families and fun. Registration is open to all children over the age of 2. Each participant is required to have a team captain (over the age of 13), to accompany them in the run. Each team captain can accompany up to four children, and is responsible for ensuring all their team participants cross the finish line. $5 entry fee per participant (no fee for the team captain): proceeds go to the Burnaby Fire Fighters Charitable Society Don't delay - sign up today! Registration is limited. No day-of registration. For REGISTRATION and more information, please visit: www.hatsoffday.com/family-fun-dash

What is "I Love Water Polo"?

"I Love Water Polo" (ILWP) is Water Polo Canada’s introductory, grass roots water polo program for boys and girls ages 8-12 (although easily adaptable for younger or older age groups, or even adults). In a learn-to-play environment, similar to swimming lessons, participants discover the game of water polo, and the basic skills involved in aquatic sports. The ILWP program also helps to enhance the participants swimming, balance, and coordination skills. No prior water polo experience is required. The only pre-requisite is that participants should be able to swim one width of the pool. Central Park Pool Thursdays 9:30-11:30am July 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost $35

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Moving Mirror Produc ons

proudly opens registra ons

for their first Junior Produc on!

Students enrolled in this program will learn what it takes to put on a

Broadway style musical from an experienced performing arts educator.

Throughout this process students will be exposed to theatrical,

drama�c, musical, and movement techniques as they prepare to

perform Aladdin Jr.

Who: Any student in grades 4-9 interested in musical theatre

Where: Gilmore Elementary School—Burnaby

When: 3:30-5:30PM Mondays - September 2016 to April 2017

Program Cost: $750 (installment plan available)

Performance Dates: April 28/29, 2017

Only 30 spaces available in this program.

For more informa�on or to register please visit our website

www.movingmirrorproduc ons.com

movingmirrorproduc�ons@gmail.com

SUMMER CAMPS Highland Rugby is pleased to present August Summer

Camps. We run morning sessions for younger children

wanting a fun run around, and afternoon sessions for

high school age players looking to up their game and

further their rugby career. Come be inspired by Senior

players who will help you to take the next step.

WHEN & WHERE? August 8th-11th, LDC Gym at Simon Fraser University

Time: 9:00am -12:00pm ages 6-11

12:30pm -3:30pm ages 12-18

REGISTER TODAY! Go to: SFU Recreation and Athletics-> Camps-> Rugby Camp. $25/ day!

https://onlineca.activecommunities.com/SFUAthRecOnline/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp

Registration ends August 7th 2016

Don’t forget your cleats, mouth-guard, and water bottle!

Billets Required For 2016 Little League Canadian Championship Tournament Hastings Community Little League is hosting the 2016 Little League Canadian Championship tournament at Hastings Park this summer from August 4 to 13, 2016. As tournament host, the League will arrange billeting for some of the visiting players from across Canada. This is done to provide good quality accommodations for the players and to reduce tournament expenses for the families of the teams. Players must be billeted in pairs and each requires a separate bed. We are reaching out to anyone that might be interested in billeting tournament players. If you are interested, or know someone who may be interested, please contact Kevin Clegg president@hcll.ca

The BC Lions Football Club has a long history of partnering with school districts throughout the Province of BC to reinforce life skills, deliver positive messaging and invoke social change. The BC Lions are pleased to send you this gift of one free child ticket (12 years and under) with the purchase of an adult ticket for 3 of the 2016 regular season home games. You can redeem this offer online at bclions.com or at BC Place Stadium on gameday. Please note that tickets must be purchased in pairs. Service charges and GST will apply. Valid For Touchdown End Zone, Touchdown Corner, Red Zone and Coaches Sideline. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and is not valid for Premium Club, Club and Club Orange.

Should you require assistance with this offer please contact the

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Join us for Burnaby’s first ever National Aboriginal Day Celebration! June 21st is a special day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.

Everyone is welcome at this free, family-friendly event!Afternoon Celebration*activities focused on elementary school aged children. All are welcome. However, registration is required as space is limited. Please email socialplanning@burnaby.ca or call 604-294-7421 by June 17th. 1:00 / Traditional Welcome1:15 - 2:45 / Various kid’s activities

Community Dinner and Celebration5:15 / Traditional Welcome5:45 / Performance by the Musqueam Nation Wolf Pack dance troupe!6:15 - 7:15 / Food (tasty stew and bannock) is served until supplies run out. Arrive early to avoid disappointment! 7:15 / Closing Remarks*Drop In Kids Activities Offered!

See you there!This event is being presented by a community coalition: Burnaby Art Gallery, Local Parents, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, Burnaby School District, Burnaby Village Museum, and the Spirit of the Children Society. This event is hosted as part of the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Sharing Cultures initiative.

Burnaby National Aboriginal Day Celebration!Tuesday, June 21Edmonds Community School, Gym and Outside (if weather permits)7651 18th Ave, Burnaby

burnaby.ca/campsRegister today!

Parks | Recreation | Culture

Summer Camps