Dear Parents/Cher Parent: - Jarvis Traditional Elementary School

Jarvis Traditional Elementary School
Telephone: 604-594-3484
7670 118th Street Delta BC V4C 6G8
Fax: 604-597-2516 Absentee Phone Line: 604-597-1768
school website: ja.deltasd.bc.ca
April 28, 2015
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IMPORTANT NOTICE  PLEASE TRANSLATE
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Families of Jarvis Traditional:
Spring is upon us and we have enjoyed some unseasonably warm weather … but, Spring also brings showers so please
remember to send your child to school with clothes appropriate for the rain.
Currently our students are actively involved in Track and Field. The students are training hard and we would like to
congratulate our students for their hard work and dedication. We would also like to thank our teachers and student teachers
that have spent many hours coaching our students on becoming better athletes.
Our April Student Leaders are organizing a Vaisakhi pot-luck lunch on Wednesday, April 29. We would like to thank all
the parents who have volunteered to help serve and those who are providing food for this special event. Our student leaders
have put a lot of work into this endeavor and your assistance is appreciated.
Congratulations to the boys and girls who recently participated in two great activities that challenged their minds and skills.
We had a group of students attend the Reading Link Challenge and a group who participated in the Math Celebration. It is
great to see Jarvis students stretching their skills beyond the school doors! Thank you to the staff who supported them and
to the students who put in great effort to participate.
Soon, we will be having our Student-Led Conferences. Your child has been working hard and will enjoy the opportunity to
show you all the hard work they have been doing this term. Please make sure that you attend this very important
conference on Wednesday, May 20. Please also note that dismissal is at 2:00 that day.
Thanks! Have a great May!
SCHOOL INFO & REMINDERS
Library News
Book Fair: Our second Book Fair of the year will be taking place from May 19-22. The students will
have an opportunity to purchase books at discount prices and earn funds that help provide materials for the
Library. Each day, students will be able to purchase books from 8:15-8:50, at lunch, and after school from
3:00-4:00. In addition, the Book Fair will be open during student-led conferences. If you are able to
volunteer, please send a note to Mrs. FayazKamal, thank you!
Overdue Books: Please start having a look around your house for any library books that are overdue and
have not been returned. Overdue and lost-book fees are due by the end of May.
Student-Led Conferences – Wednesday, May 20
Don’t forget – our Student-Led Conferences are coming soon. Dismissal will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20. This
year, you are free to “drop-in” any time between 2:15 and 5:45 pm to see what your child has been up to this term.
Kindergarten Open House – Thursday, June 11 – 9:30-10:30
All children born in 2010 should now be registered for Kindergarten in the fall. If you have NOT yet registered your child,
please come to the school office ASAP with all the appropriate paperwork. An Open House will be held on
Thursday, June 11 from 9:30-10:30 for incoming Kindergarten children and their parents. Please plan on
attending this important event – you will learn about gradual entry, Kindergarten procedures, outline of a
typical day, snack and lunch procedures, and what they need to bring, etc. Your child will have an
opportunity to spend some time in one of the Kindergarten classrooms with a teacher. We will also have
uniform pieces on display and order forms available. Please also bring $40.00 in cash to cover the
cost of next year’s Kindergarten supplies. This will be a fun event for your son or daughter!
Jarvis Uniforms
Our Jarvis PAC will be sending out a notice regarding a raffle to raise funds for our school - a uniform pack worth
$139.00! Tickets are 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00. Please buy a ticket(s) to support our fundraising efforts! All
order forms are due back to the office by Tuesday, May 19. The draw will be held on Thursday, May 21.
We are always looking for gently-used Jarvis hoodies, shirts, pants, gym strip, etc. If your child has outgrown his
or her clothing, will be moving to a different school, or graduating from grade 7 in June, please consider donating
your items back to the school to help someone in need. Just drop them off at the front counter, thank you!
Planning for September
We are in the final stages of planning for the 2015-2016 school year. If you are moving away or won’t be
with us next year, or if you know someone who will be moving into our school catchment, please ensure
that the office is advised ASAP. This also includes any Kindergarten student who may not yet have
registered. The earlier we have this information, the more accurately we can project our school needs.
Programs
Student Placement for September – Due Friday, May 1
If you have a class placement request to make for your child, please fill in a Student Placement Consideration Form at the
office. It is not possible to request specific teachers, but you are welcome to advocate for placement for your child based on
his/her learning needs and styles. Although there is no guarantee that we will be able to place your child as per your
request, every effort is made to accommodate each child’s individual learning needs.
PAC NEWS
Just a reminder that the next Jarvis PAC meeting is Wednesday, May 6 at 3:15 pm in the Library. Please
come and bring your ideas so we can make Jarvis Traditional an exciting place to learn. We will be making
final arrangements for our new uniform guidelines. We need to elect a new PAC Executive as well.
MESSAGES FROM THE DISTRICT
Home Quest Open House – Thursday, May 7 – 7:00 pm
Home Quest is a partnership between the Delta School District and parents seeking an alternative to traditional classroombased instruction. Our K-7 program offers a range of opportunities to enhance and broaden their educational experiences
including optional weekly classes, professional support, optional field trips, a flexible learning environment, funding for
supplies, etc. The Open House will be held at Pinewood Elementary (11777 Pinewood Drive). For more info contact us at
604-597-8353, e-mail homequest@deltasd.bc.ca or go to the web at http://homequest.deltasd.bc.ca
Seaquam Volleyball Camp
Seaquam will be running a volleyball camp for girls currently in grades 5-7. The camp is run by Seaquam’s coaching staff
along with some current and ex-players (some of which were campers themselves!). This camp normally fills up quickly so
make sure if you want to take part in the summer camp you register early.
Date:
July 20-24, 2015
Time:
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Location:
Seaquam Secondary (11584 Lyon Rd. off Nicholson Rd.)
Cost:
$75 (payable at first session – exact cash or cheque made payable to Big Kahuna Volleyball
To Register:
dconnolly@deltasd.bc.ca or Website:
https://deltalearns.ca/bigkahuna/winter-camp-registration/
MESSAGES FROM THE COMMUNITY
How to Raise Healthy, Happy, and Motivated Kids … Without Turning Into A Tiger – Tuesday, May 12:
The Fraser Valley Regional Library is sponsoring a free talk by Dr. Shimi Kang who will explain how to guide your
children to develop their own internal drive and a lifelong love of learning.
Date:
Tuesday, May 12
Time:
7:00 pm
Location:
Firehall Centre for the Arts, 11489 84 Avenue
To Register:
Go to their website at DolphinParentingDelta.eventbrite.com
Ladner Pioneer May Days – May 22, 23, and 24:
There are lots of activities planned for this year’s May Days weekend in Ladner. There will be a full midway, free
entertainment, parade, and a May Days Queen will be chosen from girls currently in Grade 6. If you are interested in
finding out more about this, please see us in the school office. For more information please go to their website
www.ladnermaydays.com
Royal Soccer Club Summer Camps – July-August:
The Royal Soccer Club is once again offering summer camps to students in Delta and Surrey. They are best suited for boys
and girls aged 5-13 during July and August. Their program enhances soccer skills in addition to developing personal,
social, and life skills and of course, they like to have fun! To register (early-bird discount until June 1) or for more info call
1-800-427-0536 or go to their website at www.royalsoccer.com
Sincerely,
Mr. J. Mann
Vice-Principal
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1, 8, 22, 29
Friday, May 1
Friday, May 1, 8
Wednesday, May 6
Thursday, May 7
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
Monday, May 18
Wednesday, May 20
Thursday, May 21
Wednesday, May 27
Thursday, May 28
Thursday, June 4
Friday, June 5
Tuesday, June 9
Thursday, June 11
Friday, June 12
Wednesday, June 17 –
Friday, June 19
Thursday, June 18
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
- Vaisakhi Lunch provided by the parents for all students and staff
- Casual Day – Favourite Colour or Team Jersey Day
- Hot Lunch
- Delta Trades and Career Fair – Sungod Arena – 12:40-3:00
- Starting With Stories – for children born in 2010 – 9:30-11:00 (registration required)
- Relay Teams practise at North Delta Secondary – 1:15-3:00
- Kids Can Move Gymnastics instruction – bring your gym strip!
- North Zone B Track Meet – North Delta Secondary School (rain date Friday, May 8)
- PAC Mtg. – 3:15 pm - Library
- Div. 011 – Tour of Burns Bog – 9:00-12:00
- Hot Lunch
- Home Quest Open House – 7:00 pm – Pinewood Elementary
- District Track Meet – South Delta Secondary School (only for students who qualified in
last Wednesday’s Regional B Meet)
- Hot Lunch
- District Pro-D Day – No School For Students
- Victoria Day – No School
- 2:00 Dismissal Today
- Student-Led Conferences – drop-in sessions – no bookings necessary
- Hot Lunch
- Gr. 7 Tour of North Delta Secondary – 12:45-3:00
- Casual Day
- Div. 005 - Fort Langley – 9:00-3:00
- Div. 009 and 012 – Vancouver Aquarium – 9:00-3:00
- Div. 011 - “Fly Over Canada” and Seabus – 9:00-3:00
- Hot Lunch
- Hot Lunch
- Sports Day
- Div. 005 - Steveston and Gulf of Georgia Cannery – 9:00-3:00
- Kindergarten Open House – 9:30-10:30 – all children born in 2010 and their parents are
welcome to attend!
- Hot Lunch
- Div. 010 – Museum of Anthropology at UBC – 9:30-3:00
- Gr. 7 to Camp Jubilee, North Vancouver
- Hot Lunch
- TENTATIVE - Awards Assembly – 9:00 am
- Div. 005 - Centennial Beach – 9:00-3:00
- TENTATIVE – Gr. 7 Lunch and Dance
- TENTATIVE – Gr. 7 Awards Assembly
- Last Day of School for Students – 10:30 Dismissal
- Term 3 Report Cards Issued
- Administrative Day (no school for students)
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