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Dear Parent/Guardians,
February has arrived and according to the majority of the Groundhogs, Spring will be just around the corner. Having said that, our lost and found box is overflowing with winter jackets and hoodies so if you are missing one, we may know where it is!!
February is a very busy month with a lot of activities happening at East Chilliwack. There will be a Movie Night on the 18th. The order form for Pizza is attached to the newsletter. We will be showing “Minions”
We are also putting an order in for school
t-shirts and hoodies. Thanks to
Mrs. Massey for organizing this. We have size samples at the office. An order form has been sent home today.
On the 24th of February we will be recognizing Pink Shirt day and are encouraging everyone to wear pink on that day.
Until next month
Janine
Monday, February 8th – Family Day – NO School
Monday, February 8th – Chinese New Year
Friday, February 12th – Wear Red, Pink or White
Friday, February 12th – Bake Sale
Monday, February 15th –Pizza order for Movie Night Due
Wednesday, February 17th – T-shirt Orders Due
Thursday, February 18th – Early Dismissal @ 11:15 AM
Thursday, February 18th – Movie Night
Friday, February 19th – Professional Development Day
Monday, February 22nd – Professional Development Day
Wednesday February 24th – Pink Shirt Day
Friday, February 26th – Ready, Set Learn – 9:30-11:30
Monday, February 29th – PAC Meeting @ 7:15 PM
Thursday, March 10th – Report Cards go home
Friday, March 11th – Last day before Spring Break
Monday, March 14th – Thursday March 24th –
Spring Break
Friday, March 25th – Good Friday
Monday, March 28th – Easter Monday
Tuesday, March 29th – School Reopens
The next PAC meeting will take place on Monday, February 29th @ 7:15 PM in the Library.
All parents are invited to attend. There will not be a PAC meeting in March due to Spring Break.
Just a reminder to all parents that the PAC sponsors a Facebook Page. The "East Chilliwack Elementary Parent Advisory Council" Facebook page is for all parents of East Chilliwack students. It is a closed group so you have to be accepted to be a member of the page.
Early Dismissal will be happening on Thursday, February 18th. Students will be dismissed at 11:30. Busses will be provided for those students who do not have to transfer at Rosedale Traditional Community School. Teachers will be sending home information about what is happening in their classrooms on that day.
On Thursday, February 18th we will be showing the movie, “Minions”. Doors will open at 5:30 with the movie beginning at 6:00. An order form for ordering Pizza has been attached. Please have the order and payment completed by Monday, Februray 15th. Hope to see you there.
Attached to this newsletter is an order form for East Chilliwack t-shirts and hoodies. An order form was also sent home today. Both the t-shirts and hoodies will be black with the logo on the front of the t-shirts and the back of the hoodies. Size samples are available at the office. Orders are due into the office by Wednesday, February 17th.
Friday, February 19th and Monday, February 22nd will be Professional Development days throughout the Chilliwack School District. There will be NO school for students. Staff will be engaged in Professional Development activities. Monday, February 22nd is an additional Professional Development day that has been added to allow teachers the opportunity to learn about the new curriculum that is being implemented.
It is that time of year again. If you have a child who will be turning 5 before December 31, 2016 then it is time to register for Kindergarten. Please come into the office for a registration form.
You will need to bring your child’s birth certificate as well as proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, etc). If any of your neighbors have children who are turning 5 in 2016, please remind them that Kindergarten registration is taking place.
Prior to Pink Shirt day, one of the discussions we will be having with students is the difference between conflict and bullying.
Conflict is generally a disagreement or difference in opinion between peers who typically have equal power in their relationships. It’s usually an inevitable part of a group dynamic.
While
Bullying is a persistent pattern of unwelcome or aggressive behaviour that often involves an imbalance of power, and/or intention to harm or humiliate.
If you can help reinforce this difference at home that would be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, February 24th is Pink Shirt Day and we will be doing many activities in support of this day. We will also be encouraging our students and staff to wear Pink.
Parents of 3 and 4 Year Olds
An important preschool activity you won’t want your child to miss! Taking place at East Chilliwack Elementary on Friday, February 26th from 9:30 to 11:30 pm. Please RSVP by phoning the school office at (604) 794-7533.
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