MT. LEHMAN

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - OCT. 2 -5

NEWSLETTER Sept. 20, 2012

OUR SCHOOL DAY9:05 Warning Bell9:10 Instruction Begins10:40-10:55 Recess12:10-12:50 Lunch2:57 Dismissal

OFFICE HOURSMonday - Friday 8:45 - 3:22

Issue No. Two

M T . L E H M A N E L E M E N T A R Y

PRINCIPAL: PEGGY ANTIFAEFF

6 3 8 1 M t . L e h m a n R o a d

A b b o t s f o r d , B C V 4 X 2 G 5T E L E P H O N E604-856-5083 F A C S I M I L E604-856-5939

http://abbynet.sd34.bc.ca/~mtlehman/

Non Instructional Day There will be no school for students on September 21st. This is a non-instructional day. Teachers and support staff will be attending professional development activities in the district.

Fall FairWow! Hats off to everyone who worked so hard to make the Fall Fair an amazing success. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a great time. Thank you to everyone who has been working on this event since last winter. The level of organization and number of families supporting the event was overwhelming. Great job!

Mt. Lehman Logo Gym BagsStudents can purchase their new gym bag from the office. The cost is $10. The colour choices are royal blue, black, red, or purple.

School PlannersWe were able to get a cost reduction on the planners this year. The cost for 2012/2013 is $6.Please review the parent handbook located at the front of the student planner.

Every Reader is a Star!It's almost time again. The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to Mt. Lehman October 2-5.Book Fair Hours

Tuesday-Friday 12:25-12:50Tuesday-Thursday 3:00-3:20Place: Music RoomOur student library assistants will be helping with the Book Fair. If there are any parents who can help supervise the book fair from 3:00-3:20 each day, please sign up in the office.

CALENDAR

Fri., Sept. 21 Non-instructional Day #1Tues., Sept. 25 Cross Country Grs. 3-7 at Bradner 3:45Tues., Sept. 25 Aug/Sept Birthday PartyThurs., Sept. 27 Terry Fox RunFri., Sept. 28 Hot Lunch - SubwaySCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - OCT. 2 - 5Mon., Oct. 1 AR beginsTues., Oct. 2 Photo Day - individual, class, panorama, Gr. 7Tues., Oct. 2 BC Fruit/Veggie (baby carrots)Tues., Oct. 2 Cross Country Grs. 3-7 at Bradner 3:45Thurs., Oct. 4 Mad Science #1 3:00 - 4:00Fri., Oct. 5 World Teacher’s DayMon., Oct. 8 ThanksgivingTues., Oct. 9 Pride No. 1 at 9:15Thurs., Oct. 11 Mad Science #2 3:00 - 4:00Thurs., Oct. 11 Family Photo NightFri., Oct. 12 Hot Lunch - Panago pizzaTues., Oct. 16 Soccer Gr. 4/5 mini tourney at Bradner 3:45Tues., Oct. 16 Flu Shot Clinic 8:45 - 9:15Thurs., Oct. 18 Soccer Gr. 6/7 mini tourney at Bradner 3:45Thurs., Oct. 18 Mad Science #3 3:00 - 4:00Fri., Oct. 19 Non-instructional Day #2Tues., Oct. 23 BC Fruit/Veggie Program - pearsThurs., Oct. 25 Mad Science #4 3:00 - 4:00

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Virtue: RespectWe show respect by speaking and acting with courtesy. We treat others with

dignity and honour the rules of our

family, school, and nation. We show

respect to ourselves, others, and the environment.

Respect yourself and other will respect you.

Grade 5 'Get Active' passFree passes are available to all students in grade five who live in Abbotsford. Passes

allow for free drop-in skates and swims at all City of Abbotsford recreation facilities.

Passes start September 4, 2012 and expire August 31, 2013. They may be obtained by going to Matsqui Recreation Centre or Abbotsford Recreation Centre with a parent or

guardian, proof of birth date and proof or residency in Abbotsford. If you are not an Abbotsford resident, but attend an Abbotsford school, you will need a letter from your

school's Principal stating that you are in grade 5. This program is designed to help

Abbotsford’s youth stay active.Go to www.abbotsford.ca for more information!

Introducing Miss Nicole BirkelandPlease join me in welcoming Miss Birkeland. Miss Birkeland has a background in Human Kinetics and is currently pursuing her Masters in History. She will be working all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On the other days of the week, teachers will lead the students in DPA (Daily Physical Activity).

Flu ShotsFor any family members who are interested, our public health nurse will be here on Tuesday, October 16 between 8:45 and 9:15 giving flu shots. The cost is $21. Please contact the office to register so they know how many to bring.

Supervision of StudentsWe will have one staff member outside to supervise students at 9am each morning and from 3:00-3:10 each afternoon. Prior to 9am and after 3:10, parents are expected to supervise their children. We ask that students do not arrive at school before 9:00 am unless they are participating in an extra-curricular activity (like a sports team practice). Students will line up at the door in the morning rather than entering the building.

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STUDENT PHOTO DAYOctober 2, 2012Once again this year, our goal is to take individual, class, and panorama photos all on the same day. Parents may wish to help their sons and daughters to choose their outfit for their individual photos.

Family Photo NightOctober 11, 2012Once again, we will be offering families the opportunity to have a professional family portrait taken by MJM Photography. The sitting fee for this opportunity will be $20 and you will receive a free 8x10 photo included in this sitting fee. All monies raised will go to the school and will be applied to our teacher wish list items. Please be aware that we only have 25 time slots for this event. More information will follow as the date draws closer.

Honesty CornerThe following students are to be commended for turning in items belonging to others:

Ewen Devlin

Theresa BuisKristina Holling

Preston Cook

Daria WelshKatarina McClure

Madison McDonald x 2Ella Berry

Maguire Wakelyn

Ashleighn McAuley

Mad ScienceMad Science will be coming back to Mt. Lehman Elementary this fall with our exciting 8 week after school program!  Classes will be on Thursday’s from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  The program will be once per week for 8 weeks.  Classes are from September 4-December 6 with no session on November 8 & November 29.  Cost is $120 for the eight weeks including all materials & themed weekly take-homes.  Registration forms went home Tuesday, September 18th. They need to be returned by Tuesday, September 25. This year, you can also claim Mad Science on your taxes. For more information, speak to the Mad Science presenter. www.madscience.org/vancouver Phone: 604-591-9115

Emergency Comfort KitsOnce again, we are sending home a letter requesting that you put together a comfort kit for your child to use in the event of an earthquake or other catastrophic emergency. For those who supplied kits last year, the kits were sent home at the end of the year so you should be able to update the outdated product and letter and send it back in. For families who are new to Mt. Lehman, last year parents had difficulty finding the emergency blankets, but they were finally able to locate the at Canadian Tire. We are hopeful that all students will have a Comfort Kit at the school by the end of October. Thank you for supporting our emergency preparedness efforts.

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Emily Press Labels FundraiserOnce again, we are very excited to offer families the opportunity to purchase labels from Emily Press.  These labels are personalized with your child's name and feature fun designs.  Labels are available for school supplies, clothing, and more.  Our school will receive 20% of all purchases.  Labels are ordered online and mailed directly to you. If you are interested in purchasing Emily Press labels, please visit www.emilypress.com/mtlehman

Terry Fox Run 2012Terry's Marathon of Hope took place in 1980 with the simple objective of informing Canadians of the importance of finding a cure for cancer. With fierce determination, he ran an average of 42 kilometres (26 miles) every day for 143 days. Terry was forced to stop his run on September 1, 1980 when the cancer spread to his lungs.

Learning about and being part of the Terry Fox Run emphasizes that there are indeed real life heroes. It makes students aware of the efforts of a young Canadian who wanted to make a difference. To date, over $500 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name. In order to help this worthy cause, we are asking each student in our school to donate a “Toonie for Terry”. If you would like to make a greater contribution, we will have pledge sheets available at the school.

The Mt. Lehman Elementary Terry Fox Run will take place on Thursday, September 27th.

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Theme Basket DrawCongratulations to the winners of our theme baskets! Thanks to everyone who donated items and bought tickets. Italian Basket - Brenda DuffelsBaking Basket - Becky

Movie Basket - Mhairi McKayBBQ Basket - Corinne Dooks

Gardening Basket - Debra

PAC  NEWSWHAT  AN  AWESOME  FEELING!!!!!  Fall  Fair  is  done  and  what  a  huge  success.  I  just  want  to  thank  all  of  you  who  helped  to  pull  it  off.....months  and  weeks  before  prepping,  the  day  of  with  set-­‐up,  all  day  volunteers,  and  then  at  the  end  of  the  day  when  it's  @me  to  take  down  there  is  always  an  eager  crew  offering  to  do  whatever  is  needed.  Another  thing  I  have  observed  every  year  is  the  help  from  family,  friends  and  others  from  the  community  who  don't  have  a  obliga@on  to  the  school  that  are  volunteering  for  many  tasks...it's  humbling.  THANKS!!!  At  our  next  PAC  mee@ng  we  will  be  discussing  the  outcome  and  success  of  the  fair  so  be  sure  to  aKend  to  really  appreciate  all  your  hard  work.  The  next  PAC  mee8ng  is  Tuesday,  Oct  9th  at  7:30  pm  in  the  school  library.  Other  calendar  dates  to  remember  are:      

      **Terry  Fox  Run  Sept  27th      **Family  Photo  night  Oct  11                                        

      **  School  Photos  Oct  2    **  Mad  Science  Oct  4

                  Jannah  Waldner                   Pac  President

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Parents as Partners:Developmental AssetsResearchers have identified 40 developmental assets that form the building blocks of healthy development. Throughout the year, we will highlight some of those assets.Support:Family support-Family life provides high levels of love and support.start family traditions such as game nightsgive your kids space and respect their privacygive your kids a hug today

Positive Family Communication-Parent(s) and child communicate openly, respectfully, and frequently, with child receiving praise for her or his efforts and accomplishments.use mealtimes to talk about the daytalk with your kids in the car or while walking (sometimes not having to make direct eye contact helps the conversation flow better)leave positive messages in your child's lunch

Other Adult Relationships-Child receives support from adults other than her or his parent(s), with the child sometimes experiencing relationships with a nonparent adult.take an interest in your friends' childrensign your child up for opportunities where they will learn from and work with other caring adults

Caring Neighbourhood-Parent(s) and child experience friendly neighbours who affirm and support the child's growth and sense of belonging.

Caring School Climate-Child experiences warm, welcoming relationships with teachers, caregivers, and peers at school.participate in school events such as Fall Fair, year-end BBQ, and Christmas events.

Parent Involvement in Schooling-Parent(s) are actively involved in helping the child succeed in school and talk about the importance of education.get to know your child's teachervolunteer to help at the schoolhelp your child complete their homework each night

Speed Zones around the NeighbourhoodThis is just a reminder that the speed limit in our school zone is 30km/h. Also, the roads leading up to the school have a speed limit of 50km/h. We have had complaints from neighbours about parents speeding through the neighbourhood at pick-up and drop-off time. They are also concerned about parents talking on their cell phones while driving. Please be courteous to our neighbours and obey all of the driving laws while in the Mt. Lehman area.

Friends of the Library Book SaleSaturday, October 20 10-4Sunday, October 21 10-2Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way604-859-7814

Learn To Curl with Abbotsford Junior CurlingCurling is a great sport of kids/youth of all ages and abilities. The program provides basics in curling and opportunities to play mini-games. Curlers can advance through 4 different levels of the beginner curling program. Cost of each 5 week session is $35. A junior curling league is also available Monday evenings for graduates of the Learn-to-Curl program at a cost of $165 for the season. All instruction is provided by NCCP certified coaches. Please see our website www.abbyjrcurling.ca for more information.

Any questions regarding these events please contact Judy Wood (778-808-4513) or the Junior Curler coach Michele Baratelli (778-242-0950).