Willoughby Elementary School Newsletter #6 October 12, 2017 20766 – 80 th Avenue Langley, B.C., V2Y 1X6 Phone: 604-888-6033 / Fax: 604-888-9598 https://willoughby.sd35.bc.ca Principal: Mrs. Phillis Giovani Vice Principal: Mrs. Karin Muuren Administrative Assistant: Ms. Brenda Verhelst * IMPORTANT REMINDERS * House Colour Team Assembly Tomorrow! Monday, October 16 – PAC General Meeting (Library – 7:00 pm) October 20 – Provincial Professional Development Day (no school in session) October 23 – Photo Retakes October 23 – Collaboration Afternoon (students dismissed at 1:30 pm) & PAC Movie Afternoon Term One Parent / Teacher Interviews – November 1 & 2 In order to better support our students’ learning we will once again be meeting with parents/guardians BEFORE Term One report cards are issued. This will give parents and teachers an opportunity to: 1) share information that would be helpful at school and at home, and 2) identify any areas needing more support. It is very important that all our parents/guardians meet with their children’s teachers on one of the scheduled conference days, as a solid home/school relationship and good communication has many benefits. It’s no secret that when parents and teachers meet regularly, everyone feels supported, and children learn more. Wednesday, November 1 (2:00 – 4:30 pm) and Thursday, November 2 (2:00 – 7:30 pm). Students will be dismissed at 1:45 pm on both days. Buses will be here early to accommodate bus students. Appointments will be booked on-line again this year. An email will be sent to parents on Monday with instructions on how to set up on-line appointment bookings. October 16: PAC General Meeting (Library – 7:00 pm) October 17: Popcorn Day October 20: Provincial Pro-D Day (no school in session) October 23: Photo Retakes (am) October 23: Collaboration Day #1 (students dismissed at 1:30 pm) & PAC Movie Afternoon November 1 & 2: Parent/Teacher Conferences (students dismissed at 1:45 pm) November 9: Remembrance Day Assembly (Gym – 11:00 am) November 10: Vacation Period (no school in session) November 13: Remembrance Day November 21: Collaboration Day #2 (students dismissed at 1:30 pm) November 27: Report Card Prep Half Day (students dismissed at 11:36 am) Upcoming Events
In order to better support our students’ learning we will once again be meeting with parents/guardians BEFORE Term One report cards are issued. This will give parents and teachers an opportunity to: 1) share information that would be helpful at school and at home, and 2) identify any areas needing more support. It is very important that all our parents/guardians meet with their children’s teachers on one of the
scheduled conference days, as a solid home/school relationship and good communication has many benefits. It’s no secret that when parents and teachers meet regularly, everyone feels supported, and children learn more.
October 16: PAC General Meeting (Library – 7:00 pm) October 17: Popcorn Day October 20: Provincial Pro-D Day (no school in session) October 23: Photo Retakes (am) October 23: Collaboration Day #1 (students dismissed at 1:30 pm) & PAC Movie Afternoon November 1 & 2: Parent/Teacher Conferences (students dismissed at 1:45 pm) November 9: Remembrance Day Assembly (Gym – 11:00 am) November 10: Vacation Period (no school in session) November 13: Remembrance Day November 21: Collaboration Day #2 (students dismissed at 1:30 pm) November 27: Report Card Prep Half Day (students dismissed at 11:36 am)
Upcoming Events
Reminder: Student photo proofs were sent home on Tuesday. Orders are due by October 16. Retakes will be taking place on Monday, October 23 starting at 10:45 am. PAC Movie Afternoon: Our PAC is hosting a movie afternoon on Monday, October 23 (early dismissal day). Notices were sent home yesterday. Please ensure that permission forms and payments are returned to school by October 18. This is a hard deadline and no late submissions will be accepted.
Student Lates/Absences/After School Arrangements: Please remember to contact the office if your child is going to be late or absent for the day or longer. For safety reasons, we need to ensure that all students are accounted for as soon as possible every morning. Also, please remember that our office is extremely busy, especially after the morning
bell and at the end of the school day. Arrangements such as after school play dates, walking home with friends, taking the bus, etc. should be discussed with your child before they come to school. To avoid having to call the office, you can always put a reminder in your child’s planner so they and their teacher are informed as to what is happening at the end of the school day. Thanks in advance for your help!
Weather and Appropriate Clothing: We are sure you have noticed that the weather has become a little chillier lately, and wanted to remind you to ensure your children are appropriately dressed for the cold and wet days ahead. Please be advised that we send our students outside for fresh air, even during rainy days. We know you would agree that fresh
air and exercise are good for children, but they need to be dressed appropriately (e.g., boots and waterproof jackets with hoods days when it is raining). It is a very good idea to keep an extra change of clothes (shirt, pant, and socks) in your children’s backpacks in case they get wet during recess or lunchtime play. We appreciate and thank you for your attention to this matter.
