Posted: June 2, 2019

Information

• The Township of Langley Fire Safety House is here on Tuesday. It will arrive early, and will fill the parking spaces on the west side of our lot. Even if there is nothing there, please don’t park directly in front of the gym wall that day.
• Here’s a message from Kids in the Grove:
  • Preschool & School Age Care
    Summer 2019 & September 2019
    Register Now!
    Spaces are filling up quickly!!
• The Grade 7s are off at camp! Cross your fingers for epic weather.

• Click here for more details about the Fraser Valley Regional Library’s Summer Reading Club.
• Here’s an upcoming opportunity that might interest some of you:

• Maybe you know this, and maybe you don’t, but Langley Secondary School is being replaced next year, and 2019 is the 110th anniversary of LSS (formerly Langley High School). On June 8 there will be an anniversary event/farewell to the old building, and everyone will be invited. Here’s some information about it.

PAC Information

It is time for…THE PAC 2019-20 NOMINATION

As the school year of 2018/19 comes to a close and we gleefully look forward to the summer months of watermelon and sprinklers – we have an important task that must be completed.  This task will make the transition into the next school year smooth and relaxed.

Our PAC meets a few times a year (not quite once a month during school months) to organize fundraising events to support our school.  The PAC works closely with the principal, teachers and staff at WLE to ensure they have the tools to give our children the best education possible. Each position is set up to be mindful that families are busy – however please be aware that each job does have a time/effort commitment.

We are seeking nominations for parents that are interested in executive positions for the 2019-20 West Langley Elementary Parent Advisory Council.

The group of executive roles are leadership positions that must be filled (in order to be considered complete and receive the beautiful $5000 Gaming Grant cheque) include:

President

The president is our leader – delegating tasks and ensuring each executive member completes their role – within the code of conduct.  They are an approved signor for cheques and review all monthly reports completed by the treasurer. The president is a PAC contact person for families, if concerns arise.

Vice President

Our fearless leader’s right hand wo/man!  The VP assists the president in organizing tasks and working with other members with fundraising, organizing events and taking some of the load off of the president. VP may be required to cover for the President in the event of an illness or emergency and can be a signor as well.

Secretary

Records all minutes from the PAC meetings and has them typed and ready to be reviewed for the next meeting. The secretary helps ensure criminal records checks are up to date and may help with other email and related correspondence.

Treasurer

Ensures all funds coming into the PAC from fundraising and donations are accounted for.  They take a lead role in helping prepare a budget for parents to approve. The treasurer writes cheques for approved events and fundraising costs as well as deposits monies into the bank after a fundraiser.

DPAC (District Parent Advisory Council)

This person is a member of the PAC that attends the district PAC meetings in addition to the regular West Langley PAC meetings.  This member reports back to the school what the district has in the agenda and may help share updates about events.

Member-at-Large

Up to three people can be ‘members-at-large’, who have voting abilities within the executive. They don’t have specific roles and can volunteer when there are gaps in parent participation.  These members can help to ensure that there are enough executive members at a meeting to make official quorum, and can actively support decisions on behalf of the PAC in between meetings.

Notes about executive positions: each position has different time requirements and flexibility about when tasks are completed. There are a couple of extra meeting in addition that these individuals are invited to attend. If you are considering a position, our current members are happy to answer any questions you may have about a particular role. All incoming executive members are asked to complete a criminal record check (not cost to parent), acknowledge and sign a Standard of Conduct and Code of Ethics forms.

Additional Help

These additional positions that would be AMAZING if they were filled and would make our school just a little bit better. They  include:

Hot Lunch Committee

At least two parents that are willing to coordinate the hot lunch and snack day sales. Additional help for parents to help deliver food 1 to 2 times per month will be organized in the fall.  

Fundraising Committee

A handful of parents who are willing to plan and delegate fundraising efforts!  There is money out there for us! We just have to ask for it!

Grant Committee

Parents who are willing to seek out grants and write up grant proposals!  There is money out there for us! We just need to find it!

Social Committee

There is fun to be had! We would love to have a handful of parents who are willing to run social events at our school!  We just have to plan it!

Please forward nominations (including self-nominations) with a sentence or two of why you think this person would be incredible to represent our school to:

Nicole Walby – westlangley.treasurer@gmail.com

Sunita Fordy – sunitasidhufordy@gmail.com

Sarah Hatch – sarah.newtonhatch@gmail.com

Sam Welch – samanthawelch@live.ca

Quote(s) of the Week

Interesting Reading & Viewing

• Ms. Swenson sent me this excellent article on the importance for kids of getting outside. It talks about social, physical and developmental benefits, and about the difference between structured outside play (on a soccer team, for example) and unstructured play.
• I don’t want to scare anybody, but… Is ‘Gaming Disorder’ an Illness? WHO Says Yes, Adding It to Their List of Diseases.
• I have, over the years, worried about kids who don’t seem to be developing much of a sense of purpose. I worry about adults who don’t feel that sense even more. Turns out, there may be a good reason for that worry. Having a Sense of Purpose Improves Your Health.

Calendar of Events

Monday June 3

• Grade 5 Swimming Program

Tuesday June 4

• Grade 5 Swimming Program
• Choir visits Seniors’ Homes in WG and Fort Langley
• Fire Safety House – all day.

Wednesday June 5

• Grade 5 Swimming Program
• Grade 7s Return

Thursday June 6

• Grade 5 Swimming Program

Friday June 7

• Grade 5 Swimming Program
• Backwards Day (for team points).

Beyond

• June 11 – PAC Annual General Meeting
• June 14 – Sports Day
• June 19 – Grade 7 Farewell
• June 27 – Last day for students. 12:00 dismissal.