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Pitt Meadows ElementaryPitt Meadows ElementaryEcole Elementaire Pitt MeadowsPhone: (604) 465-5828Fax: (604) 465-8632http://schools.sd42.ca/pme/

Principal: Stephanie DandEmail:

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Vice Principal: Barbara MacKinnon

Newsletter # 15 Thursday, April 26, 2018

Dear PME families,

We have had a really productive month of school since coming back from Spring Break. The students have been involved in numerous learning activities from literacy groups, to inquiry projects, to SPCA visits, to various field trips, as well as all the wonderful daily activities they participate in. We will be welcoming our Quebec visitors next week as well. Always so much going on at PME!

This is the time of year when we begin discussions around class organizations for the coming year. If you wish to offer information about your child to facilitate this process, please read the details in the next section of the newsletter. In addition, staffing for next year has begun, so if you know you will be leaving the school in June, or if you know of families who have moved into our area, please let the office know as soon as possible.

On a personal note, I want to let you know that I will be retiring at the end of this school year. I have worked passionately in education for the past thirty-one years, and have cherished my last four years here at PME. The School Board will be announcing the new principal for the 2018-2019 year in the middle of May, and I will be sure to let you know who it is as soon as I know, and will invite him or her to come for a visit or two before the end of June.

All the best and enjoy the warmer weather!

Stephanie DandPrincipal

Class Placement for 2018 - 2019During the month of June staff prepare tentative and temporary class organizations to best plan for the opening of school in September. The process of organizing classes is complex and time consuming. Many factors are taken into account including: Academic needs Social needs Emotional needs Number of students per class Balance of male/female students Balanced distribution of students with special needs Parent requestsIf you have information regarding the specific learning needs or the type of learning environment that best suits your child, without naming specific teachers, please complete an Input For Consideration for Class Placement Form. This form is available at the office from May 1 – 31st.This form is not mandatory unless you want to provide input. Your student’s current teacher will be present at these placement meetings and he or she brings understanding to your child’s needs. The form is to be completed and returned to the school by June 1, 2018 only if you have additional educational or emotional information that you would like the school to consider.

Are you moving?We are currently working on the 2018 – 2019 staffing and the number of students that we have at each grade significantly impacts staffing levels. If you know that you are moving and will not be attending PME in September, we would appreciate you letting us know ASAP.

Appropriate Dress Just a friendly reminder as we begin to get beautiful weather to please dress appropriately. No undergarments showing, no short shorts, and no T-shirts with inappropriate language/pictures.

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And when the rain returns, please ensure your child has appropriate dress.

West Coast Recess Plan At PME we subscribe to the West Coast Recess Plan. This means that we go outside unless the rain is torrential. Please help your child dress for outside play. If your child uses his or hers spare clothes, please return a clean dry set the following day. Jackets, hats, boots, and umbrellas are encouraged.

SCHOOL NEWS:

Parking at PMEParking Lot Reminders

-Always drive in and out of the parking lot in the correct direction, that is enter through the west entrance and exit though the east entrance.

-Use the drop off lanes for drop off only. Do not leave your car parked in the drop off lanes.

-Please do not block the entrance or exit areas by waiting there for your child. The drop off lanes do not extend around the curve toward the entrance of the parking lot. There is a large lot across from our parking lot that you are able to use if our lot is full when you arrive.

-Drive extremely slowly and with caution and vigilance. Students may be walking in the parking lot at any time.

-Please do not park in staff parking spots. We have many itinerant staff coming and going during the day and they need a place to park. Thank you.

-Most of all, please be respectful of your fellow drivers. We are all in a hurry at some point and we need to slow down and remember that student safety is the only thing that is truly important.

-The section of 119th Avenue from Harris Rd to the first bus stop is a no stopping zone. Please do not drop off or pick up your children along this stretch of 119 th.

Thank you so much for your patience and support. Together we can ensure the safety of everyone.

Student Leadership News#Humboldt StrongOver the years we have raised funds for numerous events/activities. We have been deeply touched by the Humboldt tragedy. #Humboldt strong

Student leaders would like to thank everyone for their generous donations on Jersey Day. We raised $1,380. and donated it to the Go Fund Me Humboldt page.

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Thank you to all who assisted with baking and helped to make our bake sale a BIG success! We raised $983. The proceeds will go toward offsetting costs for the upcoming Grade 6/7 Playland trip.

PAC NEWSPAC ELECTION MEETING/ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

When: May 10, 2018 - library at 6:30pm

Who is a voting member = ANY PARENT WITH A CHILD CURRENTLY ATTENDING PME

Hi parents,PAC is always looking for members and NEW members help us grow and get better. The current positions we are currently looking for:

Vice President/.Chairperson District Parent Advisory Council Representative (DPAC) for District #42

If you do not want to be on the PAC executive but like to get involved please consider joining the following committees we will need for the 2018/19 school year.

Carnival committee Xmas market committee After school events for kids (lego, art, music) PAC committee

For further information on the following executive positions please visit our PAC website or email our NEW email = [email protected]

We have changed our email address for PAC. The new email address is: [email protected]

Next PAC Meeting:Tuesday, May 15th at 6:30 – 8pm at Pitt Meadows Elementary in the library. Everyone welcome!

The PAC is going to be running a trial with the online ordering system Munch a Lunch, that will give parents a faster, easier and more efficient way to order hot lunches. This will save time, eliminate paper forms and potential errors and enables us to send out your order detail reminders the day before a lunch. Look on the portal for details on how to sign up for your family account. This system will be in place for the upcoming Little Caesar’s lunch scheduled for the two Subway lunches (May 2 & June 20).

PAC will be hostingaFamilyParking Lot Garage Sale.

DATE: Saturday April 28 (rain or shine)WHERE: PME Parking lot TIME: 9am-1pm (set up at 8am)

HOW do I get involved: Purchase a table/parking stall for just $20 through our new on-line system for all hot lunches and fundraisers at: https://munchalunch.com/schools/pittmeadows.

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You will have to register if you haven’t already done so. If you need assistance while ordering, please contact us at [email protected].

Come, bring your family and have fun. Whether you sell or buy it is open to the community and PME PAC will do all of the advertising.

We will have the following to add to the fun of the day:Hot dogs, chips and water and/or juice box = $4.00

Popcorn machine, games for the kids to do on the field while the parents look around.

We are looking for volunteers to help so please contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Amber Potter, at [email protected]. We would really appreciate the help!

SCHOLASTIC Book FairThursday, May 24 to Wednesday, May 30th, 2018A wide range of titles for every level and interest. Favourite series and authors will get kids excited about reading.

Welcome to Kindergarten on Thursday, June 7, 2018Join us for a Welcome to Kindergarten orientation and learn about family activities that will help your child have a successful transition to kindergarten.Welcome to Kindergarten at 5:30 PM on Thursday, June 7th. Current Kindergarten students will be dismissed at 11am that day.

Parent Appreciation TeaThe staff of PME would like to show their appreciation and thanks to all of the parents who have taken time to volunteer in our school this past year. An invitation will be coming home in the next few weeks. The Tea will be held on Wednesday, June 13th from 2-3pm. More details to follow.

CPF NEWS - Canadian Parents for French Ridge Meadows Camp d’été 2018 – French Summer Day Camp Theme: Aventures D'Ingénierie (Engineering Adventures) July 23 – 27, 2018, 9am to 3pm Cost: $175 Registration Package is available online http://cpfridgemeadows.wordpress.com/events/summer-camp/ Contact UsFor more information visit our Chapter website https://cpfridgemeadows.wordpress.com/ or email us at [email protected] see attachment for more details.

SD42 Diversity Presentation for Parents 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Monday, April 30Thomas Haney Secondary School23000 116 Avenue, Maple Ridge, V2X 0T8 The SD42 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) invites parents and guardians to attend a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) diversity presentation on Monday, April 30 at Thomas Haney by award-winning author and renowned performer Ivan Coyote. Coyote uses personal narrative and the well-honed timing of a gifted raconteur to deliver a powerful message of hope and resilience, working to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. On April 30, Coyote will deliver the keynote presentation “Somewhere Over the Rainbow Sticker." This particular invite is for parents/guardians only. Please RSVP before April 23. For more information and to register click here. Fine Arts Program for current Grade 7 studentsJuly 4 – 17th from 9am – 1pm

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All programs start at Thomas Haney Secondary just before 9am each day. See attachment for details. Program 1 Technology and Applied Skills: Robotics, Woodworking, Metal ShopProgram 2 Theatre SportsProgram 3 Coding and Video Game Designs

Career Opportunities: Have you thought about a career with our school district?To see the opportunities we have available, visit us at http://www.sd42.ca/careers/

COMMUNITY EVENTSKindergarten Immunization Booster FairWho: Children Ages 4 – 6

Who need their booster vacation

When: Please call 604-476-7087 to book your appointment forWednesday, June 6, 2018Thursday, June 7, 20189

Where: Maple Ridge Health UnitFourth Floor#40022470 Dewdney Trunk Road

Enclosures:Continuing Ed Grade 8 High School Options This SummerCanadian Parents for French – Summer Day Camp3rd Annual Bike Drive at Laity View Elementary

PME READING PROGRAMEvery month we congratulate students who have completed their home reading for the month. The students get to see Mme Dand for a special treat and we showcase them in our newsletter.

Primary 60 DaysJayden A.Riley A.Hannah B.Isabelle F. Tai G.Jaime Mc.Enzo R.Matteo S.

Primary 90 DaysAdam B.

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Blayden B. Michelle G.Sophie H.Isabella P-R.Landon R.Jake T.Nico U.Primary 120 DaysArianna G.Lukas H.Gabriel L.

Primary 150 DaysAria S. Kirill K.

Primary 180 DaysAinsley B.

Intermediate 30 DaysGabrielle C.

Intermediate 60 DaysAlexis D.

Intermediate 210 DaysSeth A.

2017 – 2018 PME SCHOOL CALENDAR

SCHOOL CLOSURE / EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS…

Non-Instructional Day Monday, April 30, 2018

April 2018 – Pitt Meadows ElementarySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Easter

Sunday

2Easter

Monday

3 4Pizza

Lunch

5 6 7

8 9Primary

FirePresentations

10 Primary

FirePresentations

11 12Primary

FirePresentations

13 14

PAC Meeting

15 16 17 18Pita PitLunch

19 20SubwayOrders

Due

Happy Earth Day

21



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22 23 24 25 26 27 28PALS

2:45-3:45PAC

Parking Lot Sale

9 am – 1 pm29 30

Non Instructional

DayNo Classes


SCHOOL CLOSURE / EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS…

Victoria Day Monday, May 21, 2018 Non-Instructional Day Tuesday, May 22, 2018

May 2018 – Pitt Meadows ElementarySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2Subway Day

Ignite Camp

3Welcome Quebec

Students

Ignite Camp

4 5

6 7 8 9 10Quebec

StudentsLeave

11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19



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CampJubilee

Camp JubileePAC Meeting

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

VICTORIADAY

Non Instructional

Day

Scholastic Book Fair

Begins

27 28Panorama &Class Photos

29 30Scholastic Book Fair

Ends

Grade 7’sTo High School

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Kindergarten Enrolment – Late Registration March 28 – June 7, 2018PAC Parking Lot Sale (Rain or Shine) Saturday, April 28, 2018Non- Instructional day Monday, April 30, 2018Ignite Camp Wednesday, May 2, 2018Subway Day Wednesday, May 2, 2018Welcome Quebec Students Thursday, May 3, 2018Quebec Students Leave Thursday, May 10, 2018Camp Jubilee Begins Monday, May 14, 2018PAC Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018Grade 6 Immunizations Thursday, May 17, 2018Victoria Day Monday, May 21, 2018Non- Instructional day Tuesday, May 22, 2018Scholastic Book Fair Begins Thursday, May 24, 2018Scholastic Book Fair Ends Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Panorama & Class Photos Monday, May 28, 2018Grade 7s to High School Wednesday, May 30, 2018Kindergarten Immunization Booster Fair (@ Maple Ridge Health Unit) Wednesday, June 6, 2018Welcome to Kindergarten@5:30 PM Thursday, June 7, 2018Early Dismissal for current Kindergarten students at 11am Thursday, June 7, 2018 Kindergarten Immunization Booster Fair (@ Maple Ridge Health Unit) Thursday, June 7, 2018District Track & Field Thursday, June 7 & Friday, June 8, 2018Parent Appreciation Tea (2-3 pm in the library) Wednesday, June 13, 2018Intermediate Waterslides at Cultus Lake Friday, June 22, 2018Primary Fun Day Friday, June 22, 2018Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony Tuesday, June 26, 2018Last day for students Wednesday, June 27, 2018Year-end Administrative Day Thursday, June 28, 2018Schools close for Summer Vacation Thursday, June 28, 2018As at: April 26, 2018

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