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 has a picnic bagged lunch that doesn’t require heating up. Thank you to the PSG for funding the Stanley Parkfield trip!
Bicycles and scooters: With the increasing number of requests 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 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? 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.