April 30, 2015 - Neilson Grove Elementary School

Neilson Grove Elementary School
5500 Admiral Boulevard, Delta, B.C. V4K 5B7
Phone 604-940-4468 Fax 604-940-0414
Principal: Bob Thompson email bthompson@deltasd.bc.ca
April 30, 2015
What’s Happening
Regional Track Meet
Tuesday, May 5th @ Delta Secondary School
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Div.1&2 Aladdin @ DSS 12:00
Fire Drill 2:15 p.m.
Marafun
PAC Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Regional Track Meet @ DSS
Div.9 Delta Gymnastics
Alternate Date for Regional
Track Meet
Div.5&7 Science World
Div.2 Delta Heritage Fair
9- Delta Heritage Fair @
Harris Barn
Div.6 Richmond Art Gallery
District Track Meet @ SDSS
Non-Instructional Day – NO
SCHOOL
Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL
Div.6 Delta Museum
Div.1&2 Ladner Band @ DSS
Recognition Assembly 1:45pm
Div.2 Improvisation Wkshp
Special Lunch Day – Sushi
29 Bike to School Week
Dumpsta Dragons Performance
Home This Week
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Track Meet Permission Forms-due
Friday
Division 1,2,3 & 6 Field Trips
Students that have been selected to represent Neilson Grove Elementary at
the Regional Track Meet at Delta Secondary on Tuesday, May5th will
have received a permission form. These permission forms are due
tomorrow, Friday, May 1st. An Order of Events sheet is attached to
the form. Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. (sharp) and should conclude
by 3:00 p.m.
On May 5th students should report to their classroom for attendance and track meet
participants will be called to the gym for final information and assignment to
drivers. Parent drivers be here no later than 8:45 a.m. and please remain outside
the main school door while students are organized in the gym. We will be
leaving before 9:00 a.m. Students who are not participants in the Track Meet are
expected to attend school as usual.
Some Things for Competitors to Remember:
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Posted On Web
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Rich Hamilton Memorial and
Family Fund
Field Trips
South Delta Basketball
Dolphin Parenting Workshop
BC Challenger Baseball
May Field Trips on Calendar
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Parent Drivers
Needed for Track
Meet on Tuesday
We do need parents on May 5th to
drive and to help supervise our
students throughout the day. We
hope that you will stay and cheer
for our athletes. If you are able to
drive, please indicate on the
permission slip and return it to the
school by Friday, May 1st.
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Students are to be on their best behaviour. This is a school day and track team
members are representing Neilson Grove. All students are expected to cheer on our
athletes from our spot on the hill.
School Location – Finish Line – school banner will be up. Stay in this area all day
except when at your event (running events marshal in middle of track), at washroom
(by long jump pits), or at concession (by high school) - notify a teacher before you go then come back to school group
All students are to stay off the infield unless their event has been announced. Students
must walk around the infield to use the washroom, go to the concession or go to a field
event.
The high school is out of bounds.
Event/name tags should be worn at all times to help with marshalling and recording.
Tuck inside uniform during event.
Clothing – shorts (black if possible), t-shirt (uniforms will be handed out for events and
collected directly after each event for redistribution) and runners (double knotted) for
all events. No hats are to be worn during an event
Be prepared for wet weather first, then sun. It is strongly recommended that students
have a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a water bottle. Students should be prepared for
cool weather by wearing layers. An extra garbage bag is necessary for sitting on the
grass and can be used in case of wet weather.
Before your event: Warm Up – short jog (even field events), gently stretch
1200m – Mass start – move to inside lane without impeding other runners
600m & 800m – all participants from NG will start in the same lane – then all
participants can collapse to the inside lane without impeding other runners
60m,100m,200m,300m – stay in assigned lane and remain in your lane at the end of
your race until told to leave by a marshal
Relay teams – your responsibility to get your team together well before the race.
Relay runners must remain in their lanes after hand-off, teams that leave their lanes
and interfere with other participants may be disqualified.
Medley Relay – 2 teams qualify for the District Meet – All other Relays – 4 teams
qualify.
Running Events take priority over Field Events: let teacher at field event know your
name and that you have to go to your running event. After running event return to
field event and let the teacher know you are back. Do not miss your running event
because you are waiting your turn at a field event!
If you are entered into an event you must participate in the event.
Lunch – Please pack a nutritious lunch, high-energy snack & drinks for your child.
Students should avoid eating or drinking 30 minutes before their event. It is best to eat
small amounts of your lunch throughout the day. Food may be purchased at the
concession, concession information attached.
Our entire area has to be cleaned up before dismissal. Please lend a hand to make it
easier for everyone. All garbage is to be placed in garbage bags provided.
At dismissal time, students are to have their name checked off with the teachers on the
hill to let them know how they are getting home.
Above all, have FUN!! Try your very best!! CHEER your competitors’ efforts!!
Show good sportsmanship and good attitude at all times!!
We are also looking for 1-2
parent volunteers to be place
judges at the finish line.
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In case of inclement weather, please
listen to the radio (CKNW) for
track cancellations. If the day is too
wet and windy, we will postpone
until Thursday, May 7th.
Thank you for your support.
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District Track Meet
Thursday, May 14th
Math Celebration
On Thursday, April 23rd Neilson
Grove participated in this year’s Math
Celebration event at Port Guichon
Elementary. Math teams from Ladner
and Tsawwassen elementary schools
competed. Each team had to solve four math
problems. The teams were judged each time on the
following three items: team work, choice of strategy,
and whether or not they solved the problem correctly.
The following teams attended this year’s event:
Grade 6/7
Grade 6/7
Grade 4/5
Grade 4/5
Matt B
Oliver B
Tyler P
Jillian W
Montie H
Anthony N
Keon S
Emma W
Ryan C
Tristan M
Elias N
Rylan S
Emily L
Spencer L
Nathalie L
Alia M
Congratulations to all the teams! Each did a
fabulous job in solving this year’s very difficult
mathematical problems. Thank you to all the parents
who drove to the event and were brave enough to
volunteer as judges. Way to go Neilson Grove!
Dress Guidelines
The school’s Dress Code supports the general
Code of Conduct but is more specific.
When students come to school, they spend
their day engaged in learning activities
and should consider school as their place of work.
Students should come to school appropriately
dressed for their day.
Students may not come to school wearing clothing
with obscene, suggestive or insulting words, pictures
or slogans on them. Hats are not to be worn inside the
building, and students are asked to dress so that no
underwear is visible. Strapless, low-cut, spaghetti
straps, midriff-baring, or otherwise revealing outfits
are not appropriate for school.
Also, some clothing is more appropriate for
recreational activities outside of school. For example,
in warmer weather, students are often tempted to
wear clothing that is better suited to the beach or pool
deck.
Students should come to school wearing safe,
play appropriate footwear (this is especially
important on days they have P.E. class or are
participating in athletic activities) but is
practical for everyday because students play
outside at recess and lunch times.
Students who come to school wearing clothing that
detracts from the learning environment will be asked
to change or, if necessary, will be given clothing
supplied by the school.
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The final track and field event for the year is held at
the South Delta Secondary School track in
Tsawwassen. Only those students who qualify to
compete are permitted to attend. The meet starts at
10:00 a.m., and runs rain or shine! The meet should
be over at approximately 2:30 p.m. Notices will be
sent home to students who qualify shortly after the
Regional Meet. Parents will be needed to drive
students to this event.
Please Refrain from Jaywalking in
Front of the School and Obey All
Posted Traffic Regulations
It is imperative that all adults and students
use the crosswalks at the corner of
Admiral and Commodore or River Road
and Admiral when coming from and going to
school. As all of you know, traffic is heavy before
and after school. Visibility is often poor and many
distractions exist. Please do your part and ensure
that everyone remains safe at our school.
Grade 2/3 Author Visit
Our Grade 2 and 3 students enjoyed an author visit
yesterday. The local authors were Roy and Slavia
Miki and they wrote a picture book called Dolphin
SOS. The story is based on an actual event that
recounts the story of three dolphins trapped in an icecovered cove on the coast of Newfoundland. Students
listened to the story read aloud and saw actual photos
from the dolphin rescue.
Neilson Grove’s Got Talent!
We believe Neilson Grove’s Got Talent, what about
you? We will soon find out - interested students will
be auditioning during lunch hours in late May or
early June. Students wishing to audition must have a
polished performance ready for the audition.
Lyrics of songs must be appropriate for all ages.
From the auditions students will be chosen to
perform at an assembly on Friday, June 19 at 1:30
p.m. We are looking forward to seeing some great
performances. Parents are welcome to attend.
Grade 7 Basketball @ DSS
The Anesto Charles Foundation, in conjunction with
the Delta Alumni Basketball Committee, is holding
open gyms (no charge) on Mondays 7:00-9:00 p.m.
using Delta Secondary's East and West gyms. This is
an opportunity for all current grade 7’s heading into
grade 8 who have an interest in developing the
fundamentals of basketball. If your child has their
own basketball they are welcome to bring it,
however, we will supply them also.
Police Day
Police Day celebration at Sungod Recreation Centre
on Friday, May 15th. There will be entertainment,
raffle prizes, demonstrations, displays and more!
Click here to view a poster with more information.
Parent Workshop
Free for Delta Residents/Parents!
For parents with children ages 5-12 years
May 5: Parenting Styles/Child Development –
Explore your parenting style; learn the stages of child
development to assist your child during
developmental milestones.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Please email
Kim Barnes at skbarnes@dccnet.com with your
name, school, phone number and the Workshops you
would like to attend. If you require child-minding
please advise at time of registration.
Home Quest
Considering learning at home for your family? HOME
QUEST: Delta’ school-home partnership will host an
OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Pinewood Elementary School
11777 Pinewood Drive, North Delta
Home Quest is a collaborative partnership between the
Delta School District and parents seeking an alternative to
traditional classroom based instruction. Our Kindergarten
to Grade 7 distributed learning program offers participants
a range of opportunities to enhance and broaden their
educational experiences including:
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Optional weekly classes
Ongoing professional support from certified teachers
Optional weekly field trips and hands-on learning
experiences
Flexible learning environment to pursue your child’s
interests
Funding for supplies, resources, and internet
 Access to provincial resources, internet, and textbooks
 Resource lending library; free photocopying
http://homequest.deltasd.bc.ca
e-mail: homequest@deltasd.bc.ca Phone: 604-597-8353
Sincerely,
Mr. B. Thompson
Principal
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Traffic Safety
This is a reminder to take the time to
cross at our crosswalk when arriving
to, and departing from school. Please
also encourage your children to do
the same. As adults, it is incumbent
upon us to model personal safety for
our children. Thank you in advance
for your help.
SLOW DOWN
30 km in the school zone.
PARK SAFELY ON THE STREET
NO double parking, avoid blocking the fire hydrant.
There is NO drop-off or pick-up of students in the
school parking lot between
8:15-9:00 a.m. and 2:30-3:15 p.m.
USE THE CROSSWALK
NO jaywalking.
N O U-T U R N S!
Thank
You
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