Posted: December 4, 2016
Information
- Thank you to all the parents who have offered to help set up the stage and lights tomorrow. I will be asking for help again Friday morning, as we need to take it all down again! Watch for an email plea later this week.
- West Langley Elementary are once again happy to be supporting two young families through the Langley Christmas Bureau. Donations have been pouring in over the last week. If you still would like to donate, you can call Ms. Swerdan to find out what needs are still outstanding. For full details, check here. Thank you to everyone who has been so generous. Watch 5 Things to ROAR About on the 16th to see the final scope of your generosity!
- Our Christmas Concert for 2016 will be on December 7, with shows at 1:00 and 6:30. If you are able to attend the afternoon show, please do, as the evening one can get a bit on the busy side. We will be asking for a few parent volunteers to help set up staging and lights on Monday December 5th, right after the starting bell. If you are able, please email Mr. Oliver to RSVP. Last year, we were donethe setup in about half an hour.
- WLE is a point of sale for the 2017 Township of Langley Firefighters’ Calendar. We now have have the TOL Firefighters Calendar available in the office at $20 per copy.
PAC Happenings
Two weeks to go….
Gift Cards
Gift cards will be available for pick up on Wednesday December 7th after school. Please stop in at the PAC room after the Christmas concert is over and pick up your orders. Please pick up available from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.
Please contact westlangleypac@outlook.com if you need to make alternate arrangements.
Hot Lunch
Wednesday is pizza hot lunch. Thank you to all the room parents who help hand out lunches.
Quote of the Week
Interesting Reading & Viewing
- This one is from the New York Times: Helping a Perfectionist Child Worry Less and Do More.
- Christmas iPad? Here are some suggestions for things to do first. Number 7 is mission-critical.
- What do kids need for optimal health and school engagement (among other things)? PDF – Playtime, Downtime, Familytime!
Calendar of Events
Monday
- Stage & Light setup. Right after dropoff. Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to help!
Tuesday
Wednesday
- Christmas Concert – 1:00 show, doors open 12:45.
- Christmas Concert – 6:30 show. Students should be at their classrooms at 6:15 pm. Theatre Doors open 15 minutes prior to showtime.
Thursday
Friday
- Stage & Light Takedown right after dropoff.
- Report Cards go home
- Report Card Feedback survey opens.
Beyond a bit…
December 12-16 – Spirit Week
December 16 – Last day of school before holidays
January 3 – First Day of school for 2017!