Posted: October 28, 2018
Information
- On November 7, we will be holding a Lockdown Drill, assisted by our RCMP liaison office, Cst. McLaren. Please have a conversation with your children about these drills and why it is important for us to practice in non-emergencies so that we will know immediately what to do in a real emergency. In a Lockdown, students and staff are directed to take shelter in their locked classrooms, with window shutters closed. In Hold and Secure situation, exterior access to the school is closed, but students and teachers are free to move about inside the building. We will practice one or both of these scenarios on November 7 at 1pm.
- With the wet weather seemingly upon us, please remember that we participate in the classic ‘Wet Coast Recess’ at WLE. Students will be outside at recess and lunch unless the rains are horrendous, or the winds are creating dangerous conditions. Please make sure your children come with weather-appropriate footwear and outerwear every day.
- The Halloween Carnival is coming on Wednesday. Part of that event is the annual cake decorating contest. Allergen-free decorated cakes, and any donations for the bake sale are welcome, and can be brought to the office on Wednesday morning.
- The Fort Langley Remembrance Day Committee has asked me to let families know that the Remembrance Day ceremony in Fort Langley will begin with a procession at 10:25 on November 11, and with the ceremony taking place at the Cenotaph in the Fort Langley cemetery. The ceremony goes ahead, rain or shine.
Parents of younger children, West Langley will be hosting our first Ready, Set Learn session on Wednesday, November 7 from 5:30-6:30 in the library. The topic will be Early Numeracy. Come with your child (aged 3-5 including current Kindergarten students) to learn with our expert facilitators. Materials to take home are included with this free program. Sign up by contacting Ms. Swerdan in the office. Please feel free to share this opportunity with your friends and neighbours; this program is open to all, not just to WLE families.
PAC Happenings
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Registration is open for Parents Night Out, on November 8th from 6 to 9 pm. Leave your kids at the school for an evening of games, a movie and dinner! This is an adult-supervised event! All proceeds benefit the West Langley Parent Advisory Council.
Movie – INCREDIBLES 2
Dinner – Hot dog, chips, drinks
You can register:
ONLINE – go to munchalunch.com (same ordering system as Hot Lunches) and Click on Fundraising.
PAPER – paper forms will be sent home this week. Send the completed form and cash or cheque to your child’s classroom.
COST:
$20/1st child
$12.50/2nd child
$7.50/3rd child
CONCESSION: cash concession available for extra snacks and drinks
UPCOMING:
NOVEMBER 13
PAC MEETING: 6 to 7 @ West Langley – Free childminding available.
HOLIDAY FUNDRAISING – Neufeld Food & Gift Card sales. Information and order forms will go home the week of Nov 13th.
NOVEMBER 22
District PAC Meeting: 7 to 9 @ School Board
NOVEMBER 27
Chipotle Day – Stop by Chipotle from 3 to 7 and let them know you’re from West Langley. A significant percentage of your purchase will be donated to the PAC.
Quote of the Week
Interesting Reading & Viewing
- The principal at Shortreed shared this interesting article on the October crash. It certainly resonated for me.
- In a sometimes scary world, here are some thoughts from Michele Borba on helping kids manage their fear and uncertainty. Probably much of this is of significant value to adults, too.
Calendar of Events
Monday October 29
- Girls’ Volleyball Practice – 7:30 am
- Collaboration Afternoon – Students dismissed at 1:15
Tuesday October 30
- Girls’ volleyball game – 3:00 at Gordon Greenwood
- Halloween Carnival Setup
Wednesday October 31
- Halloween Carnival
Thursday November 1
- Pyjama Day
Friday November 2
- Girls’Volleyball Practice after school
Beyond
- Ballet presentation (Arts Starts) – November 6
- Lockdown Drill – November 7
- Remembrance Day Assembly – November 8