School District #35

Principal: Esther Schmit eschmit@sd35.bc.ca

Together We Succeed

Douglas Park Community School

http://douglaspark.weebly.com/
5409 206th St.
Langley, BC V3A 2C5
Phone: 604-533-4491
PAC President: Jennifer Tolonics
Newsletter #3 Nov 6, 2015

**WE ARE A BUCKWHEAT & LATEX AWARE SCHOOL**

***WE ARE A DOG FREE ZONE NO DOGS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES***

SAVE THE DATE

Fri, Nov 6

Preliminary Report Cards Go Home Grades 1-5

Tue, Nov 10

Remembrance Day Assembly starting at 10:45 Parents welcome

Wed, Nov 11

Remembrance Day STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL

Thu, Nov 12, Dec 3

Go Girls for grade 5 students participating (3:00-5:00 PM)

Mon, Nov 16-Fri, Nov 20

Fall Intersession STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL

Booster Camp for invited students only

Tue, Nov 24

Collaboration Afternoon STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT

1:35 PM) please let the office know if supervision will be
required for your child(ren) from 1:35 to 2:50 PM

Wed, Nov 25

ExplorationsSession 7 (last session; skating program ended Oct 28)

Thu, Nov 26

Report Card Prep STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 12:05 PM

Tue, Dec 1-Fri, Dec 4

Book Fair in the Library more information to follow

Thu, Dec 10

Christmas Concert more information to follow

Fri, Dec 11

Term 1 Report Cards Go Home

Sat, Dec 12

FREE Santas Breakfast from 9:00-11:00 AM in the gym

Fri, Dec 18

Last day of school before Winter Break

Mon, Dec 21-Jan 1

Winter Break STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND SCHOOL

Mon, Jan 4

School Reopens
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PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Sometimes life throws us a curve ball. I am sure you have all experienced that in your personal lives.
The same is true for the school this year. Mr. Pearce, Division 1 teacher, is off on a Leave of Absence for
the remainder of the year. Ms. McDougall will be filling in for Mr. Pearce. Mrs. Dhami, our Youth and
Childcare worker is on a medical leave and then will begin her maternity leave in January. I myself have
been off work for almost three weeks with a concussion.
It is a credit to ALL the staff that things are still running so smoothly. They have worked as the wonderful
team I know them to be to step up and do what needs to be done. My thanks to Mrs. Dayco and Mr. Bereska
who have filled in for me. I am on reduced days until I fully recover from my concussion and Mr. Bereska
will continue to cover the office while I am off. We worked together in the past as a successful team and it
is great to have him back, although the circumstances leave a lot to be desired.

Reading Goal
The staff is working diligently to ensure every child becomes a lifelong reader. We know how CRITICAL
this is to future academic success. The donation of $10,000 from Indigo and a donation of 1,000 books
from Black Bond Books will go a long way to help us meet that goal. While the donations are exciting, what
we need more than anything is YOU. I know life is busy with work, preparing meals, laundry and the list
goes on and on but the staff cannot possibly meet the reading goal without parents reading to/with their
child EVERY NIGHT.

Can We Send Items with Nuts to School?

We have a student with a severe nut allergy. This
student has to eat the nuts in order to trigger an
allergic reaction. Students can bring items with
nuts for themselves but there is strictly no
sharing of food with other students. Snacks that
are brought to school to share MUST be nut free!

DOUGLAS PARK MURAL ARTIST BRANDON GABRIEL

Douglas Park is very fortunate to be receiving a full-colour, aboriginal mural based on the 7 sacred
teachings of Aboriginal people. The mural will be mounted on the outside of the gym wall when completed.
Here is the artists sketch of the mural currently being painted on-site. With it being painted on-site
students will be able to follow the process from start to finish.

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REMIND 101
If you havent done so already, we encourage you to sign up for Remind 101. Remind 101 keeps you
connected to whats happening at school via text. To sign up simply enter 604-200-1069 on your phone
message system; then enter @dpcss in the message area. You can opt out at any time by replying
unsubscribe @dpcss.

AND NOW A MESSAGE FROM YOUR PAC

Neufeld Orders
A huge THANK YOU to all who turned in their Neufeld orders! Together we sold $2,461 worth of cookies,
pies and frozen goods. All funds raised go toward student activities and hopefully soon, some new iPads!

Scholastic Book Fair Is Coming Soon

We will once again be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair the 1 st week of December. Stay tuned for more
information to come.

Christmas Raffle
Do you own a business or know anyone who would be able to donate prizes for our Christmas Raffle? Last
year we had a very successful raffle with a Playstation as the grand prize and it was a big hit. We are once
again collecting donations for this year's raffle. We are looking for new toys, games, electronics, gift
certificates and other family oriented prizes. If you are able to help us out, please contact a member of
the PAC or drop your donation off at the office anytime between now and the morning of December 10th.
We have a formal donation request letter available if you need a copy.

Clothing Room Maintenance Volunteers

We are in need of a few parents to volunteer their time to keep our Clothing Room organized. We are
always receiving new donations of clothing, boots and shoes for our families. Please contact Jennifer
Tolonics, our PAC President, if you are interested in volunteering a half hour to an hour a week to maintain
the clothing room.

How can I keep up to date on Fundraising and PAC events?

Follow us on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DouglasParkPAC

PARKING ENFORCEMENT AT SCHOOLS CITY OF LANGLEY

Parents are reminded to only park/stop in designated areas when dropping off/picking up their children.
The no parking/no stopping zones around the school exist to keep our children safe and help ensure they
are visible to motorists. Bylaw officers do enforce the area as resources permit. If you are parked illegally
and receive a ticket, there is a dispute process to follow on the back of the ticket if you disagree with the
ticket but please be respectful of the officers if you happen to encounter them. Thank you!

NO DOGS ALLOWED
Dogs are not allowed on the
playground as some dog owners are
not picking up after their dogs.
This is an obvious health concern.

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DRESS FOR THE WEATHER

The fall/winter weather is here which means wind, colder temperatures and lots of rain. Please make sure
that your child comes to school dressed to go outside. It is important for them to get outside for some
fresh air and movement so on days of drizzle we will be going outdoors. We do have some pairs of rubber
boots and warm clothing in the clothing room if needed (one bag/family/month).

PREVENTING SICKNESS WASH YOUR HANDS!

When your child is sick with the flu or cold and bed rest is needed, please keep them at home to prevent
spreading to others. Remind your child the importance of washing their hands to prevent the spread of
germs. We ask that you phone the office (604-533-4491) when your child is away sick.

We invite parents/caregivers who have children ages 3 and 4 to come to our school for creative story
reading, activity games, arts & crafts, speech and language games. Come and spend time learning and having
fun together. Sessions will be as follows:
Session 1
10:00 AM 11:15 AM November 27
Session 2
10:00 AM 11:15 AM January 22
Session 3
10:00 AM 11:15 AM February 26
There is no fee to attend any session but you must pre-register by calling the school or drop by the school
office and pick up a registration form. We look forward to seeing you at the school on the above dates.

REVOLUTION MARTIAL ARTS

FREE

OFFER FOR 4 INTERESTED STUDENTS

Revolution Martial Arts were here on October 22 and gave our students a mini lesson in martial arts. From
this session with our students Revolution Martial Arts would like to offer 4 of our students the opportunity
to train in martial arts for FREE for the whole year of 2016. The only requirement is that the parents
would be responsible for getting their child to and from their facility. If you are seriously interested in
this opportunity, submit your childs name to the office by Friday, November 13. Mrs. Schmit will announce
the lucky recipients after the Fall Intersession Break.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Christmas Hampers will be organized and distributed by the Langley Christmas Bureau. The Christmas
Bureau opened on November 1 at their new location #10 19638 Fraser Highway, Phone: 604.530.3001.

Grade 4 Students Middle Years

Development Instrument (MDI) Survey

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

If you are interested in signing up your child
into an organized recreational sports program
the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program may be
able to assist with registration fees. Requests
can be submitted up to November 15. If you
are interested please see the office for a
request form.

In Oct Grade 4 students received information

about the above survey. Grade 4 parents please
complete and return the Optional Withdraw
My Child slip if you DO NOT want your child to
participate. Return to your childs teacher by
November 12.
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF LANGLEY

Have you or someone you know ever thought of being a mentor to a child? Do you know a child who would
benefit from a mentor or group mentoring program? Big Brothers Big Sisters Langley has been serving the
children of the Langleys through a variety of mentoring programs that help to develop healthy friendships
with adult or teen mentors for over 40 years. In addition to our community based and in-school one-to-one
mentoring, we also offer group programs which we are happy to announce will now be available through host
schools and Township of Langley community centres. For information on how to enroll a child in any of our
programs, or to begin application to become a volunteer mentor, please contact Big Brothers Big Sisters
Langley at 604-530-5055 or visit our site at bbbslangley.com. To learn how a child can take part in a group
program at Walnut Grove Community Centre, WC Blair Rec Centre, or the Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre,
contact your preferred centre directly for dates, times, and program information.

COMFORT KITS
ADMINISTERING MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL
If your child requires medication to be given at
school you must fill out a Request for
Administration of Medication form (copy of form
can be obtained from the office). Mrs. Little, our
First Aid Attendant, uses this information to give
students their medication as noted on form.

Next week comfort kits (ziplock bag) will

be sent home for assembly. You will find a
list of items to include in the kit. Once
assembled return to your childs teacher.
Comfort kits will be kept in the classroom
should an emergency arise. Please return
to school as soon as possible after
the November break.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Ways to Help at School

Ways to Help from Home

Be a room parent
Be a fieldtrip chaperone
Join the PAC
Attend school board meetings
Volunteer for Explorations
Get to know the teacher
Put up a bulletin board
Read to or with students
Ask how you can help

Talk with your child about school daily

Be excited about learning
Contact your childs teacher if your child is having a problem
Support school rules and routines
Make sure your child gets enough sleep
Get your child to school on time
Make sure that your child doesnt miss school other than for
emergencies or illness
Let the school know how we can help you

HOMEWORK CLUB SCHEDULE

Monday 2:55 3:30
Grade 1s Miss Shepherds classroom
Grade 3s Mr. Shavers classroom
Tuesday 2:55 3:30
Grade 2s Mrs. Conways classroom
Grade 4s Ms. McDougalls classroom
Grade 5s Mr. Marazzis classroom
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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FREE Family Community Dinner Brought to you by Southgate Church (604-532-7769)
When: 1st Monday of every month starting at 6:30 PM
Where: Boys and Girls Club
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Simonds Elementary Christmas Craft Sale (20190 48th Ave., Langley)
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22 from 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
Free admission Free parking
Featuring over 40 unique vendors quality, handcrafted items only
Bistro, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Raffles and Door Prized and More
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Langley Secondary Craft Fair (21405 56th Ave., Langley)
When: Saturday, November 21 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
60+ tables of something special - free parking - quality, handmade items from local crafters, artisans,
artists. Come early for best selection!
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Noel Booth Holiday Craft Fair (20202 35 th Ave., Langley)
When: Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
You are invited to come and enjoy our Holiday Craft Fair. We will have a variety of crafters and vendors
with a great selection of merchandise to choose from. Admission is $2.00 which includes a draw ticket for
vendor donated products. Additional tickets will be available for purchase. There will be a Concession with a
great variety of hot and cold treats. Lots of parking.
Vendors & Crafters Wanted:
Do you want to show off your craft or promote your home business, then please come and participate in our
craft fair. Tables are $20.00 each plus a small donation of one of your products. Donations should be a
retail value of at least $10.00. Only one vendor per company/product will be permitted. Please register
through Tracy Lester at racielester@gmail.com. Payments can be made through Munch-a-Lunch or by
cheque. Cheques are payable to Noel Booth PAC and can be dropped off at the school.
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