Terry Fox Run 2014: A hearty THANK YOU to all who took part in our Terry Fox Run this past Wednesday. Whether you walked, ran, jogged, tip-toed or galloped, your participation contributed to a successful run. After a rainy start, the clouds parted and the sun even came out for a moment! A special thank you to Madappilly family for bringing the Oreo cookies that fueled us all at the end of the run!
Arrivals and Dismissals: A gentle reminder that school starts promptly at 8:45am (Mole Hill & North Creek) and 9:00am (Anchor Point). Students who arrive late often miss participating in the critical routing of settling into class with the rest of their peers. We also ask parents to be prompt for pick-up not only at regular dismissal but at After School Clubs as well. Kind thanks for your cooperation!
Hot Lunch Program: Reminder that hot lunches are now available for ordering. Kindly note that orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance. To order online, please visit https://lionsgate.hotlunch.com/plogin.php. If your child has recently transferred from Mole Hill/North Creek to Anchor Point, please remember to update your profile to ensure that lunch is delivered to the right location. If you have any questions, please contact the Hot Lunch Committee.
Dried Fruit & Nut Fundraiser for MMUN: As a fundraiser for the upcoming MMUN trip to New York, the Upper Elementary and Adolescent students will be selling Dried Fruits & Nuts from Rancho Vignola, an online vendor of premium bulk new crop nuts and dried fruit. The students will place bulk orders and pack these into individual gift bags. These will be delivered in mid-November, just in time for the holiday season! Feel free to invite friends and family to order as well! The deadline for orders has been extended to Monday, September 29th. Please submit your order form (see attachment) along with your cheque, payable to “Lions Gate Montessori.”
Back-to-School Picnic: The PSG is organizing a back-to-school picnic!
When: Friday, October 10th
Where: George Wainborn Park
Time: 11:00am -1:00pm
Please bring a blanket to sit on and lunch for your family. If you would like, bring a side or dessert to share. This will be a great way to spend a Pro-D Day and possibly make a few new friends. Come join us!
ANCHOR POINT
Band Students: Band Class for Upper Elementary and Adolescent students is held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please ensure that your child remembers to bring their cleaning kit, book and stand in addition to their instrument to class on these days.
School Photos: Anchor Point’s school photos will be held on Wednesday, October 1st. The photographer will be taking individual photos, a class photo as well as sibling photos. Once the photos are processed, we will be sending order forms. Adolescents will take their photos on Monday at North Creek.
MMUN After School Club: The first MMUN After School Club will begin this upcoming Friday, October 3rd, from 4:15 – 5:30. Each week, the MMUN After School Club will meet on Mondays and Fridays. If you (or your child) has not done so already, please let us know which day(s) your child will be attending so we can plan accordingly. A sign-up sheet will be posted at Anchor Point on Monday.
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip – Friday, October 17th: (Lower Elementary students only) Students are to be dropped off at North Creek and Mole Hill for bus pick-up at 8:45am. We will be posting bus sign-up sheets next week, and ask that you please sign up for this as soon as possible. This will be a half-day event. Students will return to the school in time for lunch, and regular school activities will resume. Please see attachment for permission form.
VSO Outing for UE/Adolescent – Thursday, November 20th: Anchor Point’s Upper Elementary and Adolescent students will be visiting the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on Friday, November 20th at 10:00am. We will be attending “The VSO’s Greatest Hits!” Through masterworks by composers including Mozart, Beethoven, and Rossini, students will learn why these pillars of orchestral repertoire have earned a permanent place in our orchestral hall of fame. Please see the attached permission form. Please note that if you would like to join us, please indicate so on the permission form.
Benefits of Yoga: Warmest thanks to Lower Elementary student Cairo R. for writing a letter of support to Maclean’s Magazine for yoga in schools!
MOLE HILL
School Photos: Mole Hill’s Photo Day is on Tuesday, September 30th, for both morning and afternoon children. Please note that both individual and class photos will be taken. Mole Hill’s siblings from Anchor Point will be walking to Mole Hill’s campus to complete their siblings’ pictures too
Dismissal Reminder: Dismissal at the end-of-the-day is 3:45pm. Please arrive on time to pick-up your child. There are regular organized meetings or other events to continue at the campus after school. Thank you for your understanding.
Thanksgiving Celebration: A Stone Soup event will be held with our Extended-Day students on Thursday, October 9th. Each Extended-Day child is invited to bring a vegetable of their choice to school. Teachers will assist the cutting and cooking with the children, to create an additional vegetable dish to share during lunch.
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip – Friday, October 17th: There will be NO SCHOOL for preschool students who do not participate. Bus pick-up will be at 8:45am sharp, and students will be back to school by 11:45am. At this time, Preschool students will be dismissed to go home, and Extended Day students will resume regular school activities. We will be posting bus sign-up sheets next week, and ask that you please sign up for this as soon as possible.
NORTH CREEK
For Extended-Day Students Only: Please prepare a toothbrush, toothpaste and dental floss for your child to keep at school and use after lunch
School Photos: North Creek’s school photos will be held on Monday, September 29th. The photographer will be taking individual photos, a class photo as well as sibling photos. Once the photos are processed, we will be sending order forms.
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip – Friday, October 17th: There will be NO SCHOOL for preschool students who do not participate. Bus pick-up will be at 8:45am sharp, and students will be back to school by 11:45am. At this time, Preschool students will be dismissed to go home, and Extended Day students will resume regular school activities. We will be posting bus sign-up sheets next week, and ask that you please sign up for this as soon as possible. Please see attachment for permission form.
Clothing for Outings: Please be sure your children come to school with suitable clothing to go outside in all weather conditions.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
Wondering what to do on weekends with your children? Here are some ideas below:
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DumpstaDragons perform at ArtStarts Gallery Saturday, September 27th at 11am and 1pm: What do Japanese monks, Australian Aborigines, Indian classical musicians, African shamans and mad scientists have in common? Absolutely nothing! Except that they have all contributed to the musical inspiration behind the band Dumpsta Dragons! Check them out this weekend at the ArtStarts Gallery (808 Richards Street) this weekend. For more information, visit http://artstarts.com/weekend.
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It’s All Greek to Me! Vancouver’s Original Greek Food Festival from September 26-28: Now in its 37th Year, this family friendly festival will be a three-day outdoor event featuring the same great authentic Greek food, live dance and entertainment, kids activities, Greek language lessons, agora marketplace and more. Come and get your Greek on at the longest running Greek festival in the city. OPA! Hellenic Community Centre, 4492 Arbutus Street.
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River’s Day on Sunday, September 28: BC River’s Day generates public awareness about British Columbia’s waterways. Recreational clubs, conservation organizations, community groups, schools, and local governments host BC Rivers Day events across the province, ranging from river clean-ups, riverside nature walks, to paddle trips. Check the website for an event near you.