Montgomery Middle 1900 Edgewood Ave. Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Y1
Phone: 604-939-7367 Fax: 604-939-7930 Web:
Principal: Mrs. Sarah Husband Vice-Principal: Mrs. Deana McLean
Edition #22 Monday, February 5th, 2018
Weekly activities term 2Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
Beginner Concert Band: @ 7:50
Gr. 6 B Ball practice @ lunch
Gr. 7 Boys B Ball practice @ 3:15
Gr. 7 Girls B Ball practice @ 4:15
Homework Support Time @ 3:00 -3:45 in Welcome Room / Advanced Concert Band: Full Rehearsal @ 7:50
Gr. 8 Girls B Ball practice @ 7:45
Intramurals: Open Gym Activities
Gr. 7 Basketball Games @ 3:30 TBA
Wrestling Practice @ 3:15 in Mat Room / Beginner Concert Band: @ 7:50
Gr. 8 Boys Basketball practice @ 7:45
Intramurals: Open Gym Activities
Homework Support Time @ 3:00 -3:45 in Welcome Room
Gr. 8 Basketball Games @ 3:30 TBA / Advanced Concert Band: Full Rehearsal @ 7:50 / Gr. 7 Girls Bball practice @ 7:45
Intramurals: Open Gym Activities
Gr. 8 boys Basketball practice @ 3:15
*School closed Friday January 9th
Calendar Feb 5th-9th
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
Coquitlam Montessori Society Mtg 930am-10:30 Conf. Rm. / Cross Boundary Application Process Opens until Feb 15th / School District Closure Day
Students do not attend
Calendar Feb 12-16th
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
Family Day
No School
Students do not attend / PAC meeting 7pm / Ski and snowboard club session #4
Wrestling Team tournament@ SFU / Multicultural Lunch
Please see our school calendar on our website:
Montgomery Middle 1900 Edgewood Ave. Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Y1
Phone: 604-939-7367 Fax: 604-939-7930 Web:
Principal: Mrs. Sarah Husband Vice-Principal: Mrs. Deana McLean
Montgomery Middle 1900 Edgewood Ave. Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Y1
Phone: 604-939-7367 Fax: 604-939-7930 Web:
Principal: Mrs. Sarah Husband Vice-Principal: Mrs. Deana McLean
Inside this Issue:
Husband’s-For your consideration:
What Matter’s @ Monty
School News:
Volunteering @ Monty
Multicultural/community Lunch
Transition to Secondary-
- Course selection forms due
- Cross Boundary dates
Homework Support Time After-school
PAC News:
Mtg. Tues. Jan. 16th @ 7:00 Library
Community News:
Links to: Community Programs
SFU Applied Sciences for Girls 10yrs to 18yrs
Montgomery Middle 1900 Edgewood Ave. Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Y1
Phone: 604-939-7367 Fax: 604-939-7930 Web:
Principal: Mrs. Sarah Husband Vice-Principal: Mrs. Deana McLean
Volunteer Opportunities
Event / Date / Needs / ContactCommunity Lunch Planning / Feb 5- 8 /
- Assist with collection of donations and ordering food
Community Lunch Set up and Clean Up / Friday, February 16th 9am-1pm /
- Parents to pick up food
- Assist with set up of food/ event
- Assist with clean-up of event
Community Lunch Donations
Food/ Money Donation / Now –Feb 16th /
- All parents are asked to send either food to donate or money to allow us to purchase food
- Please use school cash online
Basketball referees / Tuesday or Wed
3:30-4:30pm /
- Referee a gr 7 or 8 game at Monty
Mrs. Husband’s For Your Consideration- What Matters @ Monty
I have had a wonderful first week at Montgomery getting to know students and staff. Throughout the week I have been visiting classes to give students a chance to get to know me and to tell me about Montgomery Middle and what traditions, programsand activities matter most to them.
Students wanted to be sure that events/ traditions that matter to them will continue to be an important part of the culture of Monty.Not surprisingly students wanted to preserve anything connected to food; Birthday club, Multicultural Lunch and PAC hot lunches topped the most frequently mentioned items. Sports and after school activities including ski and snowboard, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, track and field and intramurals also ranked highly in all classes.
Smaller traditions such as High Five Fridays and Monty’s two most unique traditions, The Dog Show and Hoe Down were also viewed as very significant to our students. The annual traditions of giving to others through Me to We, Project Angel and the Christmas Market was shared many times. Small groups such as Challenge and the Girl’s and Boy’s Group that meet weekly as well as the school wide community circle was an important option for students. Monty students also love the offerings in the Explorations part of their day (Expo).
Two weeks ago I was fortunate to be able to enjoy one of the Expo offerings, the Beginning and Advanced Bands’ first evening performance of the school year. Under the excellent leadership of Mr. Shan we heard and watched nearly 70 students perform for a full house of parents and admirers. The “performance” was outstanding both in terms of students’ musicality andstudent decorum. What was so evident in our band concert is evident throughout Monty. Throughout Monty’s many traditions I see students’ strong connection to their teachers and teachers’ keen interest in your children and their development and well-being. This is the heart of the culture of Monty, a deep caring for kids. What matters most to students is made possible thanks to the staff’s tremendous dedication to students and the community of parents that support those efforts. I feel very fortunate indeed to be part of such a caring place to work and learn.
School News
Multicultural/ CommunityLunch
On Friday, February 16th we will be hosting our annual environmentally friendly multicultural/ community lunch. This year with the input of teachers and a student committee we are focusing on building community. This is a chance for students to connect with their family heritage (or one part of it). We have included a link to a video produced by President’s Choice that focuses on the positives of sharing a meal with others. Social isolation is one of the biggest health concerns of this decade. It has more impact than smoking or being overweight on our long term health. Eating together is one way to connect. Click hereto access the link, thanks to Mrs. McLean for locating the link.
Sign up forms were sent home on Friday and emailed to parents. The advisory that has the highest percentage of returned forms will be selected to eat first at the Multicultural Lunch.
All families are asked to participate in the lunch by either;
- Sending food to share on Feb 16thOR
- Making an online donation ($10 recommended) so that the school can purchase food to share with all students.
- All students needs to bring reusable cutlery, a plate and cup in a bag to carry to/from school.
Grade 8 Transition to Secondary School
Course selection forms February 5th
Course selection forms are due to Mrs. Diep. These forms determine the elective courses that the grade 8 students will be placed in next year. Courses changes have been severely restricted in part due to new rules around class size and composition. It is very important that all grade 8 get these forms in now as Secondary Schools begin to build their timetables for next September. Students who do not return a form will be placed in an available elective which may or may not be a good fit for your child.
Cross Boundary Applications
Gr. 8 students received a letter letting you know which secondary school your child will be going to, based on the address information we have on record. Cross boundary applications start on Feb 8th at 9am and close on Feb 15th at 4pm.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our counsellor, Mrs. Diep at:
For a full summary of SD #43 Secondary school programs please CLICK HERE
Homework Support Time–
Monday and Wednesday 3:00–3:45pm
Welcome Room Centre;open for any student who is wanting a place for homework after school because they would:
- Rather complete the work at school and not bring it home
- Rather work with a partner or in partnership with others to better improve their skills
- Rather use their time waiting for rides and pick up in a more productive manner
- Like to use the school computers to complete and print work on their own time
PAC News and Events
Next Meeting: Tuesday Feb. 13th@ 7:00 in our Library
Review from Last Meeting: Discussions and decisions are being made on PAC;
- Budgeting
- Fundraising
- teacher appreciation ideas
- how to decide on the best purchases for the school regarding the Teacher’s Wish Lists
Please come out and join us as often as you are able. Your gift of time is valued and appreciated and a great way to stay connected with what’s happening for your child at school. If you missed the last few meetings but would like tobe a part of an energized and dynamic group of volunteers who do much for our school community, then please contact our PAC President – Jennifer McKinnon:
COMMUNITY NEWS
ATTENTION NEIGHBOURS OF MONTGOMERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
You can help stop vandalism on school grounds
What You Can Do
Parks, schools and public spaces are most vulnerable at night. Keep your eyes and ears open for suspicious activities. Everything you see and hear helps. Note the physical characteristics and clothing of individuals you see automobiles, write down license plate numbers or take a photo.
Report All Suspicious Activities to the Vandal Watch Tip Line
604-927-7600
Call immediately when concerned.
Do not wait for the damage to be done.
Your Call is Anonymous and Confidential
No one will ask for your name or phone number. Security personnel will be alerted and will investigate. They will take direct action or involve the police. Do not get involved in a confrontation yourself. The Tip Line is available 24 hours a day.
KEEP THE TIP LINE PHONE NUMBER HANDY. MAKE SURE IT IS GIVEN ONLY TO RESPONSIBLE ADULTS.
Community Program Links:
External - posted on the district public-facing website here
- Coquitlam Public Library Events and Programs
- Parent Connector Volunteer Training - Tri-Cities Early Years and SHARE
- Coquitlam Public Library Events & Programs
- City of Coquitlam Family Day Weekend Activities
- Spring Break Camps at the Evergreen Cultural Centre
Unique Get Together Society:
Technovation Challenge (January - MAY 2018) For girls aged 10-18 yearsThis global technology entrepreneurship program aims to develop technology and business skills, and teach young women how to apply these skills to real-world problems. Over the 12-week curriculum, participants identify an issue in their community, build an app prototype, develop a business plan and pitch their idea to a panel of judges. Since its inception in 2010, Technovation has reached more than 15,000 girls in over 100 countries.Register onlineLearn about Technovation BC community events Follow Technovation BC on Facebook and on Twitter
Go CODE Girl (February 3, 2018)
For girls in Grades 8-11
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University invites girls in Grades 8-11 and their parents/guardians to learn more about the wonderful world of computer science. Please join us for this free event where girls will have fun participating in a programming activity while parents learn about the possibility of computer science as a career choice for their daughters.
Learn more and register online