`Soaring Toward Success` - English Bluff Elementary School

ENGLISH BLUFF ELEMENTARY
‘Soaring Toward Success’
Family Newsletter #14
IMPORTANT DATES:
May
6
13
14
14
15
18
20
May 6, 2015
Regional Track Meet at SDSS
EBPAC AGM @ 6:30 p.m.
District Track Meet at SDSS
Special Lunch Day (Pizza/Sushi)
PRO-D DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED
VICTORIA DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED
Child Find Visit to EB
IB AND EB
INFO MEETINGS
Please RSVP to Mrs. Reid Reynolds at 604-9430201 if you are planning to attend any or all of
these meetings.
We would like to invite parents and guardians to
attend special meetings being held regarding
English Bluff’s possible transition to become an
IB World School. While we had our initial
parent information session on April 27th, we
want to ensure that all families have ample
opportunity to receive information and have their
questions answered. Moreover, we thought that
small group forums might also generate
conversations specific to various age groups.
We are aware that families are busy with many
evening and extra-curricular activities, therefore,
should you be unable to attend the meeting
appropriate to your child’s age group, we would
encourage and invite you to attend the meeting
that best suits your schedule. Again, our aim is
to ensure that all parents and guardians have a
voice in this process. The scheduled meetings
for this month are:
MATH CELEBRATION
Intermediate (Grade 4-7)
Monday, May 11, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m.
Primary (Grade 2-3)
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m.
KN-Grade 1
Thursday, May 21, 2015 @ 6:00 p.m.
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English Bluff was
proud to send 16
students (4 teams)
to Math Celebration
at Port Guichon
School on April
23rd.
This celebration is a competition
amongst all schools in Delta, promoting
mathematics in a fun atmosphere where students
participate and solve exciting math activities.
Each of our 4 teams finished second in the
completion bringing back Silver for EB. Way to
go Hailey Nelson, Spencer Kenney, Clare Bach,
Kyle Marshall, Maddie Selinger, Andie Assaly,
Nick Schindelhauer, Hunter
Woodhead, Halee Either,
Natalie Anderson, Liam Orr,
Evan Ball, Rachel Pham,
Krishma Singla, Ben Clarke,
and Noah Iversen!
Once
again, the Eagles have
soared!!!
‘SPREAD THE NET’
CUPCAKE FUNDRAISER
A group of our grade 7 students working with
Mrs. George were inspired by a recent school
project while studying the spread of malaria in
African countries. They decided to get involved
and do their part by fundraising for the purchase
of mosquito nets. A total of $250.00 was raised
selling cupcakes. We were able to purchase 2
mosquito nets for the cause.
We are very proud of our students for their
initiative and dedication to helping others. Way
to go Zara Fitzpatrick, Rachel Pham, Krishma
Singla and to all our English Bluff students for
being very supportive global citizens.
possible (604) 943-0201 if you have
intentions of moving out of the area
and/or moving your child to another
school.
DELTA POLICE DAY
Friday, May 15, 2015
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SUNGOD RECREATION CENTRE
Bring the family for entertainment, raffle prizes,
demonstrations, displays and more!
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Emergency Command Vehicle tours
Emergency Response Team Demo (11:00
a.m.)
Integrated K9 Unit Demo – (1 & 3 p.m.)
Pipe Band Performance (5:00 p.m.)
Information Booths for Child Find and ICBC
Appearance by Safety Bear
FVRL AUTHOR EVENT
How to Raise Healthy, Happy
and Motivated Kids
MAY DAY PRINCESS
MISS HALEE ETHIER
Miss Halee Ethier will be
representing EB as our
Princess in the upcoming May
Day celebrations in Ladner.
Halee will attend the May
Queen Ceremony on Tuesday, May 19th where
the 2015 May Queen will be crowned. She will
also take part in the parade on the May Queen
float on Sunday, May 24TH .
ARE YOU MOVING???
In preparation for next year to
get an accurate count, it
would be most helpful to
know if your child will be in
attendance at English Bluff
next year. Please call Mrs.
Reid Reynolds as soon as
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EB IS CLOSED
REMINDER
The school will be closed
for
the
upcoming
professional development
day on Friday, the May
15th and for Victoria Day
statutory
holiday
on
th
Monday, May 18 .
CARNIVAL – MAY 28TH
will be many new programs available for
students aged 5 – 13 in each of the communities
of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta.
Brochures will be delivered in your local
newspapers in May as well as available at the
front office of each school. As well, each
elementary school’s youngest in family member
will be given a brochure to take home during the
week of May 25-29. Early registration is strongly
recommended as courses do fill up quickly. Be
sure to bookmark:
http://onlineca.activecommunities.com/connec
tandlearn for on-line information and
registration options or phone 604-940-5550.
MOVE FOR HEALTH
A NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Making physical activity part of your day is fun
AND healthy! Here are some ideas to move with
your friends and family.
How can I help promote healthy activities?
♦ Take stairs instead of an elevator.
♦ Take a walk after supper—and make the walk
an adventure.
♦ Play ball, ball hockey, soccer or go swimming.
♦ Ride a bike or scooter.
♦ Do yard work.
♦ Carry the groceries.
♦ Dance, dance, dance.
♦ Leave the car at home when going on short
trips.
2015 SUMMER CAMPS WITH
DELTA SCHOOL DISTRICT!
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‘Strive ~ Express ~ Achieve’ with Delta
Continuing Education’s “YOUTH ACTIVITY
PROGRAMS” again offering a wide variety of
Summer 2015 programs for the children and
youth of our communities. Activities, directed
by teachers and other professional people, will
focus in the areas of Fine and Performing Arts,
Sports
and
Active
Living,
Academic
Enrichment, and Personal Development. There
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M. Smith
Ms. M. Smith,
Principal