Posted: May 13, 2018
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- The school calendar for next year has been approved by the Board of Education. Download it here. The WLE website calendar will be updated over the summer to include these dates.
- On Saturday, May 26, the WGSS Leos Club are hosting a Music Festival to support the Centre for Child Development in Langley. Great cause.
- The Terry Fox Run is on May 18 this year, and the WE Day students are working on the details. The campaign started with Friday’s after-school fundraiser, and we’re well on our way to the first milestone. If the school raises $500, students will get an extra recess (on a nice day, no less). If we raise $1000, there will be a bonus lunch play time. Now for the fun part: If WLE can raise $1500 for the Terry Fox Foundation, Mr. Oliver will shave his head, and if we raise $2000, some students will shave Mr. Oliver’s head. We’re not there yet, though, and so far, my hair is safe. There’s a double-whammy this week though. A team of students are holding a bake sale on Tuesday and Wednesday, with salesat recess and lunch. Please note, though, that we will NOT be selling a single student 5cupcakes at a time – that’s an unhealthy amount of sugar to consume. The WE Day students are also holding a donation/coin drive all week, so please consider emptying out that cupholder in the car, and sending the loose change to benefit the Terry Fox Foundation.
- We were fortunate to have the Langley Ukulele Ensemble play for us last Monday (with the fantasticEmily and Sarah, two WLE students in the ensemble). Part of why they visit is to promote their Ukulele Summer Camp. Details about that camp are here.
- The Fraser Valley Public Library has a Summer Reading Club. It never hurts to have a reason to read! Click on the poster at right for a larger version.
- There are two more sessions on Raising Digitally Responsible Youth upcoming (same as the May 3 on at Yorkson Creek Middle). One is at Brookswood Secondary on May 28 and the other is at Aldergrove Secondary on May 31. I should have registration details shortly.
PAC Happenings
SPRING CARNIVAL
Thank you for everyone that has reached out to offer your support and time for the upcoming Spring Carnival!
We are still in need of a few (adult) volunteers to help with the concession. Please check out our volunteer form and offer an hour of your time to make this successful.
We are excited to offer a Magician and theatre performance, carnival games and prizes, bouncy castle, a clown, BBQ and raffle baskets.
PAC NOMINATIONS
Did you know that all parents and guardians of West Langley kids are automatically members of the PAC? This means you are welcome to drop in to a meeting as much or as little as you wish, and are welcome to reach out to us for support throughout the year. The executive is different, we are a small group of parents/guardians that hold “jobs” for a one year term. It is what enables us to maintain our status as a registered charity, apply for grants, and just be awesome in general. To keep this going, will you consider joining?
MAY AGM
May is the PAC Annual General Meeting: May 22, 6-7:15
The first part will be a valuable presentation for parents on the prevention of childhood sexual abuse. It’s an intimidating topic, but onethat sadly impacts approximately 1 in 5 kids. We have arranged for Gail Markin, a Langley District Counsellor, to present part of Safe Bodies, Safe Kids during the first 30 minutes of the meeting.
What else is happening?
Executive positions will be finalized, and we are going to update our constitution. Why does this matter? The biggest change will be how frequently the PAC meets, and when the meetings are held. The proposed changes include 50% of the meetings to be held during school hours.
The link to the proposed constitution is viewable here. Sorry for the atrocious formatting, but it’s a link anyone should be able to access. If you want to see the PDF, send us an email at westlangleypac@outlook.com
Quote of the Week
Interesting Reading & Viewing
- We strive to keep our students curious as much as we can. And this article talks about why this is important, even for learning ‘simple and boring’ things. Curiosity, it turns out, has a big impact on memory and learning.
- Perspective is important.
Calendar of Events
Monday
- Track Practice – Long Jump for grade 67 2:30 pm
Tuesday
- High Jump Practice – in the gym at lunch
- Track Practice – running events – before school – 8:00
- Carnival Planning Meeting – 6pm in the library
Wednesday
- Track practice – running events after school
- Track Practice – Long Jump Gr 45 after school
Thursday
- High Jump Practice – in the gym at lunch.
Friday
- Terry Fox Run – right after recess.
Beyond
- May 21 – Victoria Day – no school
- May 22 – PAC AGM
- May 25 – Family Spring Carnival
- May 28 – Track Meet (It’s a Monday this year)
- May 29 – White Hatter student (daytime) and parent presentation (6;30-8:30 @Gordon Greenwood)
- May 30 – Parent Appreciation Tea – right after dropoff
- May 31 – Welcome to Kindergarten for ALL incoming K students & parents – 1:00-2:15