Posted: February 12, 2018
Information
- Jump Rope for Heart! is underway. Fundraising envelopes came home last Friday, and we have 2 weeks to hit our school goal of $3000 raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Successful fundraisers win prizes, with extra prizes going to those who do some or all of their fundraising online. Our online fundraising is off to a bit of a slow start; let’s go, Lions! Go to jumpropeforheart.ca and set up your fundraising campaign!
- The West Langley PAC is pleased to present 2 very important courses for our kids. Stay SafeHome Alone (for grade 3 and up)
Babysitter Course (for grade 5 and up)
These courses will be offered at West Langley on the professional development day, Friday February 23rd.
For more information please contact Sunita at wle.fundraising@gmail.com - The Langley School District’s Nature Program for students in grades K-3 runs at Fort LangleyElementary. For information and to register, families must attend one of the information sessions on February 21 or February 26.
- Parents of our older students, or those with kids in high school might be interested in this: Let’s Talk Trades is an evening session this Thursday at the Langley Events Center. There is no cost, and no preregistration is required.
PAC Happenings
A newsletter went home on Friday with information about upcoming PAC events. As a change, the draw ballot is for parents! Check it out, send it back & you (not your kiddo) may win a $10 Tim Horton’s Gift Card.
STAY HOME ALONE SAFE & BABYSITTING COURSES
2 courses are being held on February 23rd, from 8:30-3:30 @ West Langley.
Due to a great response, we will be closing registration on Tuesday morning. If you registered by email, please send payment as soon as possible. If you haven’t registered yet, this is your last chance!
Everyone that registered will be getting a confirmation note soon, with information about the day.
Any questions can be sent to wle.fundraising@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERING
Planning for the Spring Carnival is getting underway. The first meeting will be February 20th @ 7 (right after the PAC meeting). If you can help, but are unable to attend that night, please touch base (wle.fundraising@gmail.com)
SPIRIT WEAR
Let’s see everyone ROAR with some great clothing. Hoodies and dri-fit tshirts are available in black, grey, pink and blue. A large, classic West Langley logo will be printed in gold on the front. Orders are open until February 20th and will be delivered before spring break.
UPCOMING:
Feb 20 – West Langley PAC Meeting, 6-7:15 @ West Langley library. Childcare provided at no charge
Feb 20 – Carnival Planning Meeting, 7pm@ West Langley Library
Feb 23 – Babysitting Course (during pro-d day)
Feb 23 – Stay Safe Home Alone (during pro-d day)
Mar 9 – Middle School Meeting, 9am @ West Langley Library.
Quote(s) of the Week
Interesting Reading & Viewing
- Applied Skills, Design & Technology is a part of the curriculum for all students. Sometimes we get so focused on the technology part that the other bits fall to the background. This video informs, entertains, and reminds us of the importance of design when high tech is nowhere to be found. Why the pencil is perfect. Oh, and I thought the shape was just so they wouldn’t roll off the table so easily.
- And as we’re talking about technology, here’s a thing. It might be a great idea to let the kids take something apart. And then put it together or make something new out of the pieces. It develops valuable skills throughout the process. I remember having students do that with a printer once, and despite several leftover parts when they reassembled it, the thing worked fine. There’s apparently a growing number of ‘breakerspaces’ to go with the makerspaces in schools. We’ve got a couple of students breaking and making right now, too. Watch 5 Things to ROAR About for an update on that project.
Calendar of Events
Monday
- Family Day Holiday – Hope you’re having fun!
Tuesday
- Grade 67 Girls’ basketball game @James Kennedy
- Grade 7 Boys’ Basketball Game @WLE vs. James Kennedy
Wednesday
- Grade 6 Boys’ Basketball practice – 2:30
Thursday
- Girls’ basketball practice – 7:30 am
- WGSS Counsellors/Administration visit to grade 7s
Friday
- Jump Rope for Heart event day
- Grade 7 Boys’ basketball practice – 2:30-3:45
Beyond
Feb 23 – Professional Development Day – students do not attend
Feb 26 – Report Card Prep Day – students dismissed at 11:26
Feb 26-Mar 2 – Respect & Diversity Week