Last Day of School – Friday, June 19th, 2015

Warm thanks to for joining us at our End-of-Year Picnic – Great fun was had by all!

Talent Show – Wednesday​, June 17th, 2015: Now that all families have had an opportunity to reserve seats, we are able to release additional tickets, on a first come first served basis. Please let us know if you would like to purchase more tickets, by submitting the attached order form to teachers at Anchor Point.

Talent Show – Wednesday, June 17th: We are all looking forward to our Talent Show! Students have been working very hard on rehearsals and are eager to perform for family and friends. We would like to share below some details on how the day will play out. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions.
– Students will be dropped off at Anchor Point at the regular time.
– We will eat an early lunch at the school, and walk over to the Roundhouse as a group.
– Sound checks and rehearsals will begin at 12:00pm.
– Student performers should remember to bring their costumes if they need one, as well as any other supplies they might need to prepare for the show.
– Students with Band Instruments should leave these at the school the day before the Talent Show, and transport them to the venue on the day of. They will need to bring these home with them after the show.
– Students will not be dismissed at the regular time. Instead, they will stay at the Roundhouse with teachers until the show. Please pack a substantial snack/dinner for your child to eat in the park before the ​performance. Please ensure that this does not need to be reheated, and is packed with minimal packaging.
– Students will be dismissed to their parents after the performance, around 7:30pm

ADOLESCENTS​

Farm Visit – Monday, June 15th: Please note that we will be at the farm for the last time on Monday, June 15 for the Garage Band’s last rehearsal before the Talent Show.

ANCHOR POINT

Elementary Summer Program, Session 1, July 13 to 31 – Yoga & Music Intensive: Ms. Sara and Mr. Joel will be leading our students to a harmonically grounded summer experience this July! Students will practice yoga asana practice as well as yoga inspired arts/crafts (eg. making paper lotus lanterns and learning the symbolism of the lotus in yoga; creating traditional block print fabric designs; henna tattoos; drawing or painting pictures of our favourite yoga asanas; etc.) in the morning followed by an afternoon of music and outdoor play. Please ensure your children attend the session wearing comfortable, active-wear attire.

NORTH CREEK

Extended-Day Going Outs – June 11th and June 16th: Our students will have the opportunity to attend short field trips in June. Going out and exploring the community outside the Montessori classroom is developmentally appropriate for this age group. Montessori believed that the students who are entering the next stage of development are suited to learn from activities outside the school learning about society, culture and the natural world. We have one last “going out” to:

Lulu Island Montessori (our brand new campus in Richmond): Tuesday, June 16th | 9:00am – Students will visit our brand new campus in Richmond, see the beehives, walk in nature and enjoy the day outside the classroom. We will be eating lunch in Richmond. Please ensure​ that​ your child ha​s​ a picnic bagged lunch that doesn’t require heating up. Thank you to the PSG for funding th​e Stanley Park​field trip!​​

​Bicycles and scooters: With the increasing number of request​s ​to park bicycles and scooters inside the classroom, it has become hazardous in the environment. We will not be able to accept them into the classroom anymore. Thank you for your understanding.​

Hot weather: As the weather gets warmer, please remember to send your child with applied sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.​

Nut-Free environment in the classroom: We’d like to kindly remind you ​that North Creek is a nut-free environment. Please refrain from packing snacks or lunch for your child​ that contains them.​ ​Thank you!​

​Work Folders:  We’d love to ensure work is taken home for your viewing pleasure in your child’s personal waterproof sleeve.​ So kindly ensure you return these to school for re-fill!

​​Punctuality Reminder:  ​Please ​en​sure punctual arrival during drop-off ​as late arrival​s​ ​are very disruptive to the work​ of the whole class ​which becomes a huge obstacle for ​our ​children’s development. Thank you for your cooperation.

Safety Reminder: For safety reasons, please be cautious during drop-off and pick-up and encourage your child to walk and not run on the sidewalk.

General Parking Reminder:  Please be alerted that parking in front of the school is metered. Ticketing officers are quick in giving out tickets during drop-off and pick-up times!​

Labeling Reminder:  This is a friendly reminder to please label all of your child’s clothing, including scarves, hats, jackets, and shoes. Thank you!

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Wondering what to do on weekends? Here are some ideas below​:​

National Aboriginal Day at Trout Lake – Sunday, June 21th: Celebrate First Nations in Canada with a pancake breakfast at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre (1607 East Hastings Street) followed by an 11 AM friendship walk at Trout Lake followed by performances and exhibits.For more information, click here.

Greek Day on Broadway – Sunday, June 28th: Experience Hellenic dance, music, cuisine and much more from 11 AM to 9 PM. join the fun on Broadway (from MacDonald to Blenheim) For more information, click here.

Sea Monsters Revealed, Vancouver Aquarium (through September 7th): Have you checked out the Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking exhibition Sea Monsters Revealed? This highly anticipated exhibition will take you on an exciting journey to discover some of the world’s most amazing sea creatures. Like the human anatomy exhibits that now circle the globe, Sea Monsters Revealed uses the revolutionary polymer preservation technique, commonly called plastination, to reveal dissected bodies of these fascinating creatures from the deep sea. For more information, click here.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada, June 6 – July 5: The City and FIFA invite you and your family to join us at the Fan Zone in downtown Vancouver at Larwill Park during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015TM, June 6 – July 5. This free, family-friendly soccer-celebration destination has been created to welcome the world and share the spirit of the World Cup with Vancouverites and visitors alike. For more information, click here.

Saturn-5 Saturdays: The Space Centre offers a series of family activities on the 3rd Saturday of the month12:30pm – 3:30pm. Each activity will have a different space theme. On June 20th, check out Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors . . . oh my! Discover more about the difference between asteroids, comets, and meteors. Watch us make a comet out of dry ice, and participate in our meteoric activities . Free with Admission. For more information, click here.

Parent Conferences – Kind thanks to all who took the time out to meet with our teachers on Friday. If you were not able to make it and would like to re-schedule, please contact your child’s teacher to set up an alternative time to meet.

Father’s Day Picnic, Friday, June 12th: School will not be in session on this day. Families should go directly to the picnic site at 10:30am. Kindly see our Weekly Memo email attachment for information on this year’s schedule of events and team organization, as well as some helpful reminders! As well, please let us know if you and your family will not be attending. ​Sign-up sheets for our potluck picnic will be posted this week!

Lulu Island​ Montessori​ Daycare Now Open: We are now accepting applications at our new preschool/daycare campus in Richmond! Lulu Island’s primary program is offered to children from ages 3-6. Students have the option of attending the program either for the full day (8:00am to 5:30pm) or half day (8:45am to 12:45pm). Breakfast and lunch are included, and natural outdoor play space is readily accessible. If you or anyone you know is interested in knowing more, please contact us at info@lionsgatemontessori.org.

Talent Show – Wednesday​, June 17th, 2015: We are pleased to announce our annual Talent Show, to be held on the evening of Wednesday, June 17th, at the Roundhouse Community Centre. Physical tickets will be distributed this coming week! ​​​Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation!

ChildRun Update: This year, we dedicated our efforts to Sliva, our student from North Creek who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Thank you for your fundraising efforts! With your help, we surpassed our fundraising goal of $5000. We have now raised overs $10,500 and were one of the top school teams! 
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ADOLESCENTS​

Adolescents Field Trip to Beaty Biodiversity Museum – Wednesday, June 10th: Students will be taking transit to visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Wednesday, June 10th. The students will explore biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life by comparing structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in different habitats and communities. They will participate in hands on activities and use museum specimens to learn about adaptations and taxonomy. We may be eating lunch in the park {if weather permits}, so please ensure your child have a picnic bagged lunch that doesn’t require heating up. On that day, the Adolescents should be dropped off and picked up at our Anchor Point campus. Please find more information and the permission slip attached with the Weekly Memo. Please submit the form and payment (transportation) no later than Friday, May 29th.​ Thank you to the PSG for helping fund this field trip!

​Tennis Lessons: Our last lesson is this Tuesday, June 9th, from 2pm to 3pm!

Basketball Lessons:  Our last lesson is this Thursday, June 11th, from 12pm to 3pm!

ANCHOR POINT

Mike’s Critters ​Visit to Anchor Point (Lower Elementary) – Monday, June 8th: Serving the Lower Mainland of British Columbia since 1992, Mike’s Critters is a collection of over 300 animals from about 70 species. Reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids, crustaceans and mammals populate this fascinating collection of weird and wonderful creatures from around the world. Mike will come to Anchor Point ​and will show the children some of his creatures! Payment is not necessary. This visit is being funded by the School’s Enrichment Fund and the Parent Support Group!

Lower Elementary Field Trip to Stanley Park – Tuesday, June 9th: Students will discover the hidden secrets and stories of the forest in this sensory journey through nature. They will have their sense awaken as they explore the temperate rain forest, find tiny life forms with magnifiers, meet bugs, feed trees, and transform into a bat while learning how all of these forest elements are connected. We will be eating lunch in the park. Please ensure your child have a picnic bagged lunch that doesn’t require heating up. The half-day students (both am and pm) will participate in the same field trip with the North Creek peers on Thursday, June 11th.
Please find more information and the permission slip attached on our Weekly Memo. Permission forms and payment (transportation)​ were due Friday, May 29th.​  Thank you to the PSG for funding this field trip!

Upper Elementary Field Trip to Beaty Biodiversity Museum – Wednesday, June 10th: Students will be taking transit to visit the Beaty Biodiversity Museum on Wednesday, June 10th. The students will explore biodiversity and the interconnectedness of life by comparing structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in different habitats and communities. Students will participate in hands on activities and use museum specimens to learn about adaptations and taxonomy. We might be eating lunch in the park. Please ensure that your child has a picnic bagged lunch that doesn’t require heating up. Please find more information and the permission slip attached on our Weekly Memo. ​ ​Please submit the form and payment (transportation) no later than Friday, May 29th.​ Thank you to the PSG for funding this field trip!
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Tennis Lessons: We are pleased to offer Anchor Point students the opportunity to participate in Tennis Lessons, commencing April 10th. There are held at David Lam Park, East Tennis Courts. The lessons are scheduled on the following dates: April 17th, April 24th, May 1st, May 22nd, and May 29th, from 12pm to 2pm. Please note that some racquets are available, but it is recommended that children bring their own. If your child is attending the half-day program at AP (both am and pm) and wishes to participate, we will be able to accommodate them.  Please ensure that your child is dressed appropriately for the event and ​brings​ a water bottle. We are also planning to have a picnic with the children at the park, so please pack a lunch that doesn’t require heating up. The morning half day children will stay with the Anchor Point students for the whole day and should be​ picked up at that location at dismissal. The afternoon half day children will be picked up from North Creek after lunch and walked​ to the park to join the lessons. Dismissal will be as usual at Anchor Point.  In the event of rain, tennis will be cancelled. ​

Basketball Lessons: The last lesson is this Thursday!
Upper Elementary ► 12pm to 12:45pm
Lower Elementary (Grades K-1) ► 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Lower Elementary (Grades 2-3) ► 2:15pm to 3pm

NORTH CREEK

Extended-Day Going Outs – June 11th and June 16th: Our students will have the opportunity to attend short field trips in June. Going out and exploring the community outside the Montessori classroom is developmentally appropriate for this age group. Montessori believed that the students who are entering the next stage of development are suited to learn from activities outside the school learning about society, culture and the natural world. Please find below the schedules activities:

1) Stanley Park: Natural Detectives*: Thursday, June11th – Students will discover the hidden secrets and stories of the forest in this sensory journey through nature. They will have their sense awaken as they explore the temperate rain forest, find tiny life forms with magnifiers, meet bugs, feed trees, and transform into a bat while learning how all of these forest elements are connected. Thank you to the PSG for funding this field trip! 

* Please note that students that attend North Creek for half-day (both am and pm) are eligible for this field trip. Students that attend the pm session at AP will be with their North Creek peers that day.

2) Lulu Island Montessori (our brand new campus in Richmond): Tuesday, June 16th | 9:00am –
Students will visit our brand new campus in Richmond, see the beehives, walk in nature and enjoy the day outside the classroom. We will be eating lunch in Richmond. Please ensure​ that​
your child ha​s​ a picnic bagged lunch that doesn’t require heating up. Thank you to the PSG for funding th​e Stanley Park​field trip!​​

​Bicycles and scooters: With the increasing number of request​s ​to park bicycles and scooters inside the classroom, it has become hazardous in the environment. We will not be able to accept them into the classroom anymore. Thank you for your understanding.​
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​​Signing up the flower donations for the flower arrangement: We’d like to ask you to sign up the flower donations on the sheet displayed at the door. Flower Arranging is an important exercise in our Practical Life area and very popular with the children. With your cooperation, we can help our children develop aesthetic sense and care for their environment. Thank you.

Hot weather: As the weather gets warmer, please remember to send your child with applied sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.​

Nut-Free environment in the classroom: We’d like to kindly remind you ​that North Creek is a nut-free environment. Please refrain from packing snacks or lunch for your child​ that contains them.​ ​Thank you!​

​Work Folders:  We’d love to ensure work is taken home for your viewing pleasure in your child’s personal waterproof sleeve.​ So kindly ensure you return these to school for re-fill!

​​Punctuality Reminder:  ​Please ​en​sure punctual arrival during drop-off ​as late arrival​s​ ​are very disruptive to the work​ of the whole class ​which becomes a huge obstacle for ​our ​children’s development. Thank you for your cooperation.

Safety Reminder: For safety reasons, please be cautious during drop-off and pick-up and encourage your child to walk and not run on the sidewalk.

General Parking Reminder:  Please be alerted that parking in front of the school is metered. Ticketing officers are quick in giving out tickets during drop-off and pick-up times!​

Labeling Reminder:  This is a friendly reminder to please label all of your child’s clothing, including scarves, hats, jackets, and shoes. Thank you!

COMMUNITY NOTICES

Wondering what to do on weekends? Here are some ideas below​:​

“The Alzheimer’s Family Manual” by Mr. Lyle Weinstein: We are pleased to announce that our very own Mr. Lyle has published “The Alzheimer’s Family Manual”, a collection of writings based on his work with Alzheimer’s families. Mr. Lyle’s father had early onset Alzheimer’s Disease and lived for 15 years after the illness began. The book was written for caregivers and family members. It expands on his original audiotape program of the same name that was released in 1992. Mr. Lyle served on the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara Alzheimer’s Association for several years, leading support groups and counseling families dealing with the illness. The Alzheimer’s Family Manual is available on Amazon in hard copy and kindle editions. ​

Burnaby Village Carousel Rides – Opening Day of the Summer season, Saturday May 2nd: Burnaby Village is working on several exciting ideas and activities for their summer season! From May 2nd to September 7th, their gates are open 11am to 4:30pm, Tuesday – Sunday (plus Holiday Mondays). Admission is free and carousel rides are $2.55. For more information, visit their website.