DOUGLAS PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL

**WE ARE A NUT AWARE SCHOOL**

***WE ARE A DOG FREE ZONE NO DOGS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES***
PRINCIPALS MESSAGE
Spring is just around the corner. Teachers are sending home report cards for each child today. Your childs
report will highlight what is going well academically, socially and emotionally. It also indicates areas where
further growth is needed and how you can support your child's learning at home. Please make time to come
to the parent-teacher interviews next week. It is important that we continue to work together to support your
child. The staff and I are looking forward to third term.
For me, this third term will be my final one at Douglas Park. I am taking a year off to travel with my husband
as this has been a dream of ours for many years. I enjoyed my three years here as Vice-Principal and I was
thrilled when my request to return to Douglas Park as Principal was granted in 2013. Douglas Park holds a
very special place in my heart, which is why I asked to be assigned here as Principal. I have enjoyed
working with such dedicated staff and I am looking forward to these final four and a half months. My leaving
in July will not negatively impact any of the end-of-year activities, and you can be assured that I will continue
to put my best into everything that I do in these final months.
When I return from my travels in September 2017, I will be assigned to another school. The District
Leadership Team and I both feel that this will ensure the least amount of disruption to Douglas Park, and will
also be in the best interest of the staff and the students.
I have met the new Principal, Carmen Eberle, who will start here in September. She is an experienced
Administrator and is looking forward to being the Principal of Douglas Park. Ms. Eberle is currently the
Principal of Langley Meadows Community School. Prior to working for the Langley School District, she
spent 20+ years as a Classroom Teacher, Resource Teacher and Administrator in Prince George, B.C.
As this school year comes to an end, Ms. Eberle and I will be working together to ensure a smooth
transition. We are already making arrangements for her to attend meetings, meet staff, students and
parents. As well, she will be here working alongside me in July for a few days. Ms. Eberle will work with the
goals which the staff and I are currently establishing for the coming school year.
Being the Principal at Douglas Park for the past three years has been a wonderful experience. It is
rewarding to see the work the staff and I have taken to improve reading. Attitudes and scores are improving
and I am delighted to have played a role in this success. While my year of travel and my new assignment
will provide opportunities for growth, I will miss Douglas Park and Im sure we will create many more happy
memories in the months ahead.
BRAGGIN DRAGON
The Douglas Park Dragons Basketball Team made us proud this season for learning new skills, doing
their best, having fun and good sportsmanship.
http://douglaspark.weebly.com

5409 206 St., Langley, BC V3A 2C5 (604-533-4491)

THIS MONTHS ACTIVITIES

LOOKING AHEAD

Mar 4

Term 2 Report Cards go home

Apr 6

Spring Explorations starts

Mar 8

iPals 12:30-2:40, Multi-purpose Room

Apr 8

Spirit Day Jersey Day

Mar 9

Parent/Teacher Interviews;
12:50 DISMISSAL

Apr 13

Gr 5 Parent Information Night at

HD Stafford (5:30-6:30 PM)

Mar 10

No Tardy Party by invitation only;

students who had no lates this last term
will be treated to lunch at 11:30

Apr 14

Volunteer Tea

Apr 15

Collaboration Afternoon
**1:35 DISMISSAL**

Apr 18

Calendar Amendment
Non-instructional Day
STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

Mar 10

Parent/Teacher Interviews;
1:50 DISMISSAL

Mar 11

Spirit Day Hat Day

Mar 11

Mural unveiling 11:00

Apr 27

Class photos taken

Mar 14-29 Spring Break SCHOOL CLOSED

May 6

District Pro-D Day STUDENTS

DO NOT ATTEND

May 9

Collaboration Afternoon
**1:35 DISMISSAL**

May 13

Spirit Day PJ Day

Mar 30

School back in session

MOVING UP TO MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPORTANT DATES FOR GR 5 STUDENTS

Apr 13

Apr 14 & 15

Parent Information Night 5:30-6:30 at

HD Stafford. This will be a chance for
the grade 5 parents and students to
come to the school to meet the
Administration and the Counsellor. We
will share some general information
about HD Stafford Middle School and
answer questions.

May 16-20 May Intersession Break

STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

Administration/Counsellor from HD
Stafford will visit each feeder school.

Jun 24

Victoria Day Stat Holiday

STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

Jun 3

Spirit Day Mustache Day

Jun 9

Spring Concert

Jun 17

Sports Day

Jun 20-24 Gr 5 Swim Program

Wk of May 2 Grade 5 students will visit HD Stafford

for a tour and to participate in some fun
activities with HD Stafford leadership
students (day to be determined).
Jun 3

May 23

Jun 30

Day not in Session STUDENTS

DO NOT ATTEND

Jul 1

HD Stafford grade six students from

Douglas Park return to Douglas Park to
connect with the grade 5 students.

Canada Day Stat Holiday

STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND

Jul 8

Spirit Day Crazy Outfit Day

Jul 12

Beach Day Centennial Beach

All grade 5 students from the feeder

schools visit HD Stafford for activities
and pizza lunch.

Jul 14

Gr 5 Farewell

Jul 15

Last day of school for 2015/16

CANADIAN TIRE JUMPSTART PROGRAM

See attached information/ request form for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program.
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LETTER FROM A VOYAGEUR written by Cheyenne MacKenzie, Div 2

I am a voyageur and a fur trader. I have been away for two months and I am writing a letter back home.
Dear Dad,
It is May 24, 1751. I am canoeing along the MacKenzie River. There are 50 canoes in the water at a time.
There are big rapids in our way so we had to portage. It is harder and heavier than it looks because the
canoe is 450 pounds. It takes 4 to 6 men to carry it. The area is full of black flies so we have to wear a bug
repellant that is made out of skunk oil and bear grease. We paddle 50 minutes an hour. Every hour we take
a 10 minute break. We had to go upstream for fifteen hours and we have to carry heavy loads of pelts. So to
pass time we sing French songs and also to encourage us. We eat lard which is salted pork and we eat
soup with spirits. We sleep for only 4 hours. Then one of my friends got the tent pulled down on him. I also
got the tent pulled down on my head, I laughed so did all my friends because it was so funny. We also
danced to fiddle music. I also played a fun game where a friend and I were trying to pull each other down. It
sure was the funniest game I ever played in my life.
How are you doing at home? How is the family doing? I will be coming back soon enough. Hope you are
doing well!
See you soon,
Love Pierre
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

KINDERGARTEN 2016/17 REGISTRATION

Computer Repairs
Do you have a computer you need set up? A
parent who is skilled in computers has offered to
do this for free for anyone who may need
assistance. If interested let the office know.

Kindergarten registration is open for September

for children born in 2011
Registrations received after March 31, 2016, may
not have a placement in your catchment school
as a result of space limitations please register
as soon as possible!

Spring Break Camps

Where: Langley Centennial Museum at
9135 King Street, Fort Langley
When: Emerging Artists Day Camp, March 1418, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, cost $166.25
Pioneer Pastimes Day Camp, Mar 2124, 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, cost $133.
Call 604-532-3536 or visit www.museum.tol.ca.

PRESCHOOL
DOUGLAS PARK COMMUNITY
PRESCHOOL & CHILD CARE
Ongoing Registration
September 2016 Registration is now open

Langley Olympians Swim Club

Children 5-18 Years
FREE MONTH - for new members only
(limitations apply)
Where: Walnut Grove Community Centre and
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre
When: Once a week or more, after school and
evening programs ongoing registration
Call 604-532-5257 for details or visit
www.langleyolympians.com.

Located in Room 12, here at

Douglas Park Community School
A happy and exciting place to be!
A well-rounded curriculum with experiences,
exploration and learning in early literacy, science,
nature, math, art, music and outdoors.
Call 604-828-3731 for more information.
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