June 16, 2016

Frank Hobbs Elementary Newsletter

Mission Statement: The Community of Frank Hobbs will provide a safe and supportive environment that enables students to be responsible and successful learners

School Goals: Our school goals are to: Improve written communication skills by developing students vocabulary

Develop responsible, respectful and resourceful school and community citizens

Principal: Dr. Cammy Coughlin Vice-Principal: Ms. Pam Ewart Admin. Assistant: Rosa Demchuk

School Website https://frankhobbs.sd61.bc.ca/

3875 Haro Road, Victoria BC V8N 4A6 Phone and Attendance Line: 250-477-1804 FAX: 250-477-3392

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Dates to Remember

June 17 Fun Day: pm—all divisions

June 20 Beach Day: Div. 3-13

June 21 Grade 5 Farewell

June 23 Last Day of School, Report

Cards, Final Assembly

June 23 Dress in

School Colours

Grades 1—5, see you on the first day of

school:

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

From 9:00—11:30 am.

Our new Kindergarten’s first full day of

school is:

Friday, September 8, 2016

Principal’s Message

It is with mixed feelings as I write my final newsletter as the principal at this won-

derful school. The last four years have been exceptional. My greatest joy has been working with the students and seeing their progression over the years. The students are extremely kind, considerate, generous, funny and respectful - and I will miss them greatly. I have enjoyed building relationships with the parents over the years and have appreciated the trust and collaboration that was built to continue to

make Frank Hobbs school one of the best in the district. The students are in excel-lent hands with the incoming principal and the caring and dedicated staff who make it their mission to meet the needs of each and every child.

I take away fond memories of my time here and welcome you to come by and visit me at Hillcrest Elementary if you are in the area. Finally, thank you for sharing

your child with us each and every day. May you have a wonderful summer filled with joy, laughter, fun and rest.

Nia:wen (Thank you),

Cammy Coughlin, Principal

Good Byes

We will be saying our good byes to some staff members who are moving on to new

adventures or new assignments. We wish them all the very best in their future

endeavors:

Nancy Taylor - Teacher Librarian Robyn Cristini - Teacher

Kaylan Vander Shilden - Teacher Dani Benton - Teacher

Shelley Rowe - Library Clerk Heather Wiggins - Educational Assistant

Susan Goertzen - Educational Assistant Mackenzie Marten - Applied Behaviour Analyst

Melissa Endean - Educational Assistant Dave Preece - Temporary Custodian

Rosa Demchuk - Temp. Admin Assistant Cammy Coughlin - Principal

Report cards will

be issued for the

final term, and will

be sent home

June 23rd.

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Good bye and Thank You to Mrs. Coughlin

As we approach the end of the school year it is time to say good bye and thank

you to Mrs. Coughlin for her four years of dedication and leadership to our

school. She has always been a strong supporter and advocate of both our stu-

dents and teachers. Everyday at recess times you could find Mrs. Coughlin

walking and talking with any number of students, a favourite part of her day.

Her involvement with students included helping plan School Spirit Days, train-

ing Student Tour Guides and being present at their sporting and fine arts

events.

Over the years, Mrs. Coughlin has shared her knowledge and enriched our staff

and students in the aboriginal ways of learning. She has been a major force in

moving our school forward with 21st Century learning. She has provided oppor-

tunities for teachers to explore and incorporate new technologies into class-

room activities. As well, Mrs. Coughlin has been a huge advocate for providing

fine arts experiences for all of our students.

We thank Mrs. Coughlin for her past guidance and leadership and wish her all

the best as the principal at Hillcrest Elementary.

Ms. Pam Ewart On behalf of the Staff

We would like to

extend a deep

heartfelt thank-

you to Frank Hobbs

PAC for their

support throughout

the year. They have

enthusiastically

and creatively

enhanced our

school, the lives of

our children and

the teachers

classrooms.

Happy Retirement Nancy Taylor, Music Teacher and Teacher Librarian

Shelley Rowe, Library Clerk

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TRACK EVENTS

Last month, students from grade 3, 4 and 5 partici-

pated in “track” which is part of our physical educa-

tion program. Participating students diligently

practiced to improve their speed and learn how to

effectively pass a relay baton. All of our runners

were placed on a relay team and some athletes also

took part in the 800 and 100 meter events in our

Zone Tack Meet which took place on May 25th.

Athletes who finished first or second in “A and B

flights” from our Zone Track Meet, participated in

the City Finals at UVic on June 1st.

Congratulations to these students who took part in

the City Finals:

800 m - grade 3 girls 1st place: Maya V

800 m - grade 4 girls 800 m - grade 4 boys 7th place: Mello D 10th place: Jayden C Jonathan A

800 m - grade 5 girls 800 m - grade 5 boys 1st place: Heidi H Owen B 8th place: Liyain A

100 m “A” - grade 3 girls 6th place: Liya F

100 m “B” - grade 5 girls 100 m “A” - grade 5 girls 2nd place: Emma A 2nd place: Sophie O

4 x 100 m “B” - grade 3 girls 2nd place: Abiha N, Tylee C, Audrey B, Becky K

4 x 100 m “A” - grade 3 girls 1st place: Joss O, Liya F, Ciana D, Maya V

4 x 100 m “B” - grade 3 boys 3rd place: Nifemi O, Aaron M, Reid T, Nolan M

4 x 100 m “A” - grade 3 boys 2nd place: Evan B, Ivor E, Kevin Z, Quinn C

4 x 100 m “B” - grade 5 girls 3rd place: Leighla F, Ella C, Ella K, Heidi H

4 x 100 m “A” - grade 5 girls 2nd place: Sunyoung H, Emma A, Emma K, Sophie O

1000X5

1000 Books by Age Five

Children’s Book Recycling

Project Greater Victoria

We need books for

summer!!

105,000 books in five years donated

to new homes where they are needed. THANK YOU!!! But our supply is very low and many

agencies are clamoring for summer books to send

home.

Please do a summer clean of your bookshelves and

help another child succeed by having a home library.

Your gently used books for babies to five year olds

can be dropped in the pink bin by our front door.

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2016-2017 School Year Calendar

Days in session 187

Minimum number of days of instruction 179

Maximum number of non-instructional days 7

Professional Development Days:

Monday, September 19, 2016 Friday, October 21, 2016 Friday, November 18, 2016 Monday, January 23, 2017 (School Selected) Friday, February 10, 2017 Friday, February 24, 2017 Friday, May 19, 2017

School Opening Day Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 10, 2016

Remembrance Day Friday, November 11, 2016

Last day of school before Winter vacation Friday, December 16, 2016

Winter Vacation December 19, 2016 to January 2, 2017

Schools re-open after Winter Vacation Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Family Day Monday, February 13, 2017

Last day of school before Spring Vacation Friday, March 17, 2017

Spring Vacation March 20, 2017 to March 31, 2017

Schools re-open after Spring Vacation Monday, April 3, 2017

Good Friday Friday, April 14, 2017

Easter Monday Monday, April 17, 2017

Victoria Day Monday, May 22, 2017

Last day of school for students Thursday, June 29, 2017

Year-end Administrative Day (& School closing day/year end)

Friday, June 30, 2017

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Earthquake Drill

We had a very successful earthquake drill today. Thank you to all of the staff

and students for following the correct procedures and waiting patiently for

the end of the drill.

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FOR THE 2016—2017 SCHOOL YEAR

Volunteers are an important part of our school community. By generously donating their time and

expertise to our school, volunteers support the learning environment for our students. If you are interested

in being a classroom volunteer you will be required to get a Criminal Record Check, see below *.

Also our school is committed to ensuring student safety. With this in mind, drivers who are volunteer-

ing to drive any child other than their own will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check

(CRC) and Driver’s Abstract.

If you can help:

Complete our school’s “Volunteer Driver Form” and provide a copy of your Driver’s License and

insurance.

Phone ICBC to get a copy of your Driver’s Abstract. Go to the following link to get the phone number

for the ICBC office near you: http://icbc.com/driver-licensing/driving-record. Once you receive

your Driver’s Abstract in the mail, please bring it to the school office.

*Apply online for a Criminal Record Check at https://justice.gov.bc.ca/eCRC/home.htm. Use our

school’s access code: GB9F6XH7BN.* Your Criminal Record Check will be sent directly to the

school.

We greatly appreciate all of our volunteer drivers taking the time to complete this process. For further

information, please contact the school office.

* The Criminal Record Review Program verifies identities through an Electronic Identity Verification

(EIV) process. It is important to know that the Criminal Records Review Program is not running a credit

report; it is only using the EIV to verify the applicant’s identity and to make sure the personal information

contained in the criminal record check form is accurate. No information from this process is retained or

stored by the Criminal Record Check Program.