Wishing you all a Very Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!
PD Day and Victoria Day: This is a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for students on our upcoming Professional Development on Friday, May 15th. The school is also closed on Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day.
Earthquake damaged street outside of the school
Bake and Yard Sale to help Shree Mangal Dvip Schools in Nepal – Tuesday, May 12th: On May 12th, Tuesday, we are having a bake/yard sale to help raise money for our sponsored student Tenzin Chodel’s school in Nepal. Please take a minute to go over Shree Mangal Dvip Schools by clicking here. A dollar goes a long way in Nepal, so every little bit that we can do would be a huge help. Please bring in some baked goods ready to sell, and drop them off at Anchor Point on the day of the sale. Let us know by email if you are planning on contributing so we can be prepared. If you don’t bake, or would just rather eat the yummy treats, then send some money with your child/ren to go shopping! As a community, we will also be baking at school to support the sale. In addition to treats, we will also have some items for sale by donation such as: computer monitors, tables, etc. Baked goods always make people smile… so remember you can buy them for your friends and neighbours too!
Raffle: In order to contribute to our efforts to help Nepal, we will be doing a raffle to raise further funds. This time the prize is a Cool Dual Pool Party – A party for kids and adults at the Terminal City Club in downtown Vancouver. Ten children will have a one hour private pool party, with beach balls and lifeguard included. Adults can hang out in the Billiards Room and enjoy beverages. Maximum 10 children & 20 adults. Dates subject to availability. Value $500. 1 for $3, 2 for $5 and 8 for $10. We will draw the winner in the upcoming weeks! Your contribution is greatly appreciated. Many thanks to Andrea Thompson (Emma’s mom) who kindly donated this amazing prize!
Nepal Volunteering – OpenStreetMap (OSM) Tasking Manager: Mapping technology has become an increasingly useful tool for humanitarian aid. As a community, we can help Nepal by locating and identifying buildings and dwellings that were captured by aerial imagery before the earthquake. In this way, a comparison can be made between the urban landscape before and after the event, allowing for more efficient and effective allocation of resources and aid. For more information on how OSM is used by aid organizations, click here. To help out with mapping buildings, settlements, waterways, etc., click here. For further information about OSM Tasking Manager and tutorials on how to use it, click here.
Observation Week: The spring observation week is scheduled from May 11th to 14th.
If you haven’t sign up for a time slot, please email your child’s teacher(s_ and we will find a slot that best accommodate you.
Child’s Run: At this year’s Child Run, we will be dedicating our efforts to Sliva, our student from North Creek who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Please join us in our fight against childhood cancer by participating in the Child Run on Sunday, May 31st at Queen Elizabeth Park. To register as part of our school team, click here. The deadline to register in our school team is May 4th. To visit our fundraising page and support us, click here.
ADOLESCENTS
Hip Hop Lessons – Adolescents: Students have begun their lessons! They walk together to the Scotiabank Theatre (677 Davie Street, at Granville). Please drop off your child/ren no later than 8:45am to ensure a full hour of class with Mr. Yoshi. If you cannot make it to the school by 8:45am, kindly drop off your child/ren at the Scotiabank Theatre directly. Please be sure to send a water bottle with your child/ren and ensure they dress appropriately as it is quite warm inside the dance center.
Tennis Lessons: We are pleased to offer the adolescents students the opportunity to participate in Tennis Lessons, commencing May 5th, to be held at the David Lam East Tennis Courts. The lessons are scheduled on the following Tuesdays: May 5th, May 12th, May 19th May 26th, June 2nd and June 9th, from 2pm to 3pm. Please note that some racquets are available, but it is recommended that children bring their own. Please ensure tour child/ren is dressed appropriately for the event and prepare a water bottle. Please submit your child’s permission form by Friday, May 1st. In the event of rain, tennis will be cancelled.
Basketball Lessons: We are pleased to offer the Anchor Point students the opportunity to participate in Basketball Lessons, commencing May 7th, to be held at the David Lam Park Courts. The lessons are scheduled on the following Thursdays: May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, May 28th, June 4th and June 11th, from 12pm to 3pm. Kindly note that some balls are available, but students may also bring their own if they have it. Please ensure tour child/ren is dressed appropriately for the event and prepare a water bottle. The adolescents lessons are scheduled for 12:45pm to 1:30pm. Please submit your child’s permission form by Friday, May 1st.
ANCHOR POINT
Anchor Point Parent/Child Workshop – Thursday, May 28th: This is a time for your child to show you some of the work they have been doing at school. It is an after school event with your child. The evening runs under a preassigned schedule, with different groups of families attending at a time. Please sign up for a slot that best suits you. The sign-up sheet is posted by the door.
Observation Week: The spring observation week is scheduled from May 11th to 14th. If you haven’t sign up for a time slot, please email the teachers (teachers@lionsgatemontessori.org) and we will find a slot that best accommodate you.
Basketball Lessons: We are pleased to offer the Anchor Point students the opportunity to participate in Basketball Lessons, commencing May 7th to be held at the courts David Lam Park courts. The lessons are scheduled on the following Thursdays: May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, May 28th, June 4th and June 11th, from 12pm to 3pm. Please note that some balls are available, but it is recommended that children bring their own if they have it. Please ensure your child/ren is dressed appropriately for the event and prepare a water bottle. The lessons will be given as schedule below. Should you wish to enroll your child in this lesson, please fill in the attached form and submit it back to the school by Friday, May 1st.
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
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. In the weeks to come, Anchor Point students will be busy preparing for this student-led event. Students wishing to perform should fill out a submission form and hand itin as soon as possible. Performances should be no more than 4 minutes in length. Students may wish to collaborate on group performances, or combine shorter performances to create “medleys”. Students who do not wish to perform are encouraged to take on other roles, such as host, usher, photographer, audio-visual crew, etc. Sign-up sheets for these positions have been posted at school.
NORTH CREEK
Make Up French Class: Sonia was away for her French lessons on Tuesday, May 5th and will be providing a make up French class on Friday, May 22nd. Please see the schedule below:
11:15am to 11:45am – All Ex-day together
11:45am to 12:45pm – Preschool who attend French on Tuesdays.
North Creek Parent/Child Workshop – Thursday, May 14th: This is a time for your child to show you some of the work they have been doing at school. It is an after school event with your child. The evening runs under a preassigned schedule, with different groups of families attending at a time. The schedule is posted by the door and an invitation for the event will follow. Please check if the time slot you have for the event works for you. If you prefer a different time slot, please let a teacher know and it will be accommodated.
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 Lunch Program for Extended-Day Students: Our May Menu and order form was sent out on our Weekly Memo. North Creek teachers will cook with the students every Thursday in May! Students who attend the half-day program at AP (both am and pm) can order! To order, please fill in the attached form and kindly ensure you pack the empty container for students who wish to bring home leftovers.
Scholastic Orders: Scholastic Order forms for May is in front of the school door. If you are interested, please hand in the form by April 24th, Friday. Thank you.
Hot weather: As the weather gets warmer, please remember to send your child with applied sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
Update for Garden Volunteers: Students at North Creek have started to grow seedlings for Spring! Kale, broccoli, sweet corn, basil, and pepper seeds have been planted. Kindly email us if you are interested in helping us prepare the garden. We’ll be sharing our volunteer rota with you shortly.
Work Folders: Kindly return your child’s work folders to school. We’d love to ensure work is taken home for your viewing pleasure in your child’s personal waterproof sleeve.
Nut-Free environment in the classroom: We’d like to kindly remind you that North Creek is a nut-free environment. So please refrain from packing snacks or lunch for your child that contains them. Thank you!
Children who bring snack or lunch to school: According to Child Care Licensing guidelines, food such as boiled eggs and grapes eaten by children should be cut into bite-sized pieces to prevent choking. So please ensure you send your child to school with snack prepared in this manner. Thank you for your understanding.
Punctuality Reminder: Please ensure punctual arrival during drop-off as late arrivals 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 with your children? Here are some ideas below:
Free Family Day’s at the Contemporary Art Gallery – Saturday, April 25th and May 30th: Join the Contemporary Art Gallery (555 Nelson St, Vancouver) for all ages drop-in for short exhibition tours and free art making activities that respond to our current exhibitions.
SFU Science Rendezvous & Astronomy Day – Saturday, May 9th Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby Campus: They have lined up an exciting day full of engaging things to see and do involving science and astronomy from 11am to 4pm at the Academic Quadrangle 3000 level, South Concourse building. Interactive activities, crafts, science shows and talks on the Apollo missions and the Northern Lights will appeal to everyone. In celebration of the International Year of Light, they will have additional activities related to light. Free parking is available in the B lot and this event is free (registration is not necessary). The target audience is K-10 students and families. Some further information and a video can be found here.
Vancouver Symphony Kids Koncerts Presents Classical Kids: Beethoven Lives Upstairs – The Orpheum Theatre, Sunday, May 17th 2pm: Join conductor Gordon Gerrard, the VSO, and Classical Kids for Beethoven Lives Upstairs! The arrival of an eccentric boarder turns a young boy’s life upside down. Ludwig van Beethoven has moved in upstairs! At first Christoph resents their new tenant but slowly he comes to understand the genius of the man, the torment of his deafness and the beauty of his music. In the end he is won over by the music and true incidents from the great composer’s life, in Classical Kids’ most popular show! More information and tickets click here.
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 visitors. Stay tuned! In the meantime, 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.
Vancouver International Children’s Festival – Granville Island, May 25th to 31st: The Vancouver International Children’s Festival is a world-renowned festival of performing arts for young audiences. Check out this year’s lineup. Tickets are now on sale! This year’s onsite activities include: circus skills, face painting, musical maze, musical playground, bicycle spin-art, string games, origami, twist & toddle, Wishing Tree and much more. More information, click here.