Posted: November 20, 2016

Information

• On Friday, the whole school did interactive dance sessions with SQX Dance. Monday, we do more in the morning, and end with a mini-show at 11:00. Please join us if you can (we won’t make you dance, I promise).
• We have entered ‘lice season’ again this year, and we have found lice in a couple of classes (those classes have been notified directly). Because our students are so great at playing together across the grades, and with the current Pokemon comparing bringing lots of heads close together, we request that you check your kids for lice, regardless of whether their class has any confirmed cases. This document from HealthLink BC gives information on detection and treatment.
• West Langley Elementary are once again happy to be supporting two young families through the Langley Christmas Bureau. Separate paper came home last week, but we want to be sure everyone knows what’s going on. Donations of food or gifts can be dropped off at the office anytime.
• 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 done in about half an hour.
• The Kids Helping Kids Clothing Drive is underway at WLE and throughout Langley. Bring in donations of clean used clothing to the front hall, and we and the Township of Langley Firefighters Charitable Society will take it from there! Keep bringing in those donations and make the pile grow!
• 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.
• On November 24, the students in Mrs. Janzen’s & Mrs. Bartholet’s class will be concluding their Junior Achievement learning with a Business Fair, coinciding with the book fair in the library. Students will be taking pictures (and invite customers to bring in props to wear like Santa hats, toques to go with their winter backdrop), raffling items, and selling friendship bracelets for sale (hand made by the students). All proceeds from their sales will be donated to the gift/clothing/food hampers that the Langley Youth Homelessness Initiative will be preparing for homeless youth in our community. Click here for full information.
• The Scholastic Book Fair is coming this week, and we are in need of parents to volunteer at the fair. If you are able to volunteer, please sign up in one of the empty time slots here.

• Information About School Status During Inclement Weather

  Snow closures and power outages are an annual occurrence in Langley School District.  So where do you go to get information about the status of schools during periods of inclement weather?  If you are able to access the internet via computer or smartphone, current information about Langley schools can be accessed at www.sd35.bc.ca.  Alerts regarding school status will appear as a banner at the top of the District website and all school websites.  Clicking on ‘More Details’ will provide more information.  We will also post updates to Twitter @LangleySchools and Facebook www.Facebook.com/LangleySchoolDistrict.

   If you don’t have internet connectivity, but your phone is working, call a relative or friend in an area that has not been affected by the storm and ask them to check the district website for you.  Current information is also recorded on the Langley School District’s Information Hotline at 604-532-1453. (Do not hang up if your call is not connected right away).  Local radio stations are also informed of school status in Langley. Tune in to CKWX 1130 AM, CKNW 980 AM, Country Radio 107.1 FM or CBC 690 AM for updates.

  Please note that Langley District schools are all considered ‘open’ until a decision to close is required. Decisions on school closures are usually made by 6:30am.  As always, it is a parent’s decision whether to send their child to school based on safety and individual circumstances.  If you feel it is unsafe for you or your child to travel to or attend an open school for any reason, please keep your child home and report an absence to the school.

PAC Happenings

The time has arrived!!!!

MONDAY – All Neufelds, Desssertco and Gift Card orders are due in this Monday November 21st. We can not accept any late orders. Please don’t miss out on your chance to stock up your freezers with all the delicious appetizers, gourmet entrees, and yummy treats. And don’t forget the gift cards… Starbucks, Chapters, Save-on-Foods, Safeway, Tim Hortons, Winners, The Keg, Kernels Popcorn and so many more.

Tuesday – This will be our last PAC meeting before the New Year. Come join us to find all the latest and greatest news of what Is happening at West Langley and all the exciting things to come. The meeting starts at 6pm, but feel free to come early and have a look the Scholastic Book Fair that is happening in the Library this week. This is a great time to get some Christmas shopping done.

Child Minding will be available

Wednesday – Treat day! Wednesday is Booster Juice Treat Day. All treats will be delivered at recess

West Langley Winter Wear!!!! The PAC is very excited to show off our new, never been seen before winter spirit wear. Samples will be on display in the library during the book fair this week. West Langley Elementary has a brand new logo this year and we want to show off our Lions Pride. Order forms will be sent home on Wednesday this week and orders will be due Thursday December 1st to ensure items arrive in time before Christmas Holidays.

Quote of the Week

Interesting Reading & Viewing

• We count up, we count down. Counting is a great strategy for lots of situations. This short article notes a few of them.
• I’ve posted links about the concept of failure as a positive. Here’s one on how important they way we talk about failure with kids really is. ‘Talking About Failure: What Parents Can Do To Motivate Kids In School.’
• . a 7 minute video I found really interesting. Could this mean that water bottle flipping could actaully and eventually prove to be useful? (I still think not, but…)

Calendar of Events

Monday

• All Neufeld, Gift Card and Dessertco orders are due 9:00 am. No exceptions.
• Dance sessions in the morning
• Dance show at 11:00. Audience members welcomed
• Students dismissed at 11:26

Tuesday

• WE Day student meeting at lunch in the library.
• Book fair open 2:00-3:30 (all welcome) and 4:30-6:00 (adults only)
• Volleyball game (gr 67 boys) home vs Alex Hope
• PAC Meeting 6 pm in the library. Child Minding available

Wednesday

• Book fair open 8:00-9:30 (adults only) and 2:00-3:30 (everyone)
• Treat Day (Booster Juice) at recess

Thursday

• Book fair open 8:00-9:30 (adults only), 11:50-12:20 (kids only), and 2:00-3:30 (everyone)

Friday

• Book fair open 8:00-9:30 (adults only)

Beyond a bit…

November 29 – early dismissal – staff collaboration

December 2 – Movie Afternoon (Finding Dory) 2:45-4:30

December 7 – Christmas Concert December 7

December 9 – Report Cards go home

December 16 – Last day of school before holidays