Principal’s Message

Nightingale News “PROUD TO BE HAWKS” Honest, Awesome Attitude, Working hard, Kind, Safe

We acknowledgs that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples –Squamish, Slavatooth and Musqueam nations

2740 Guelph Street Vancouver, BC V5T 3P7

MS. PARIN MORGAN, Principal Ms. Giovanna Martino, Admin. Assistant

PHONE: 604-713-5290 FAX: 604-713-5292

NEWSLETTER #1 September 2019

A Warm Welcome to our New Staff

It is my pleasure to introduce our new

staff: ➢ Music - Ms. Eartha-Ann Hanson

➢ Kindergarten - Ms. Sara Lockey

➢ Resource – Simon Marmorek

➢ ExSEL Intermediate –Ms. Brenda Koch

Mark Your Calendar!

Sept. 11th 1st full day for Kindergartens

Sept. 16th Indigenous Project Begins

Sept. 23rd Pro-D – School Not in Session

Sept. 26th Pac Meeting – 6:00 pm

Sept. 30th Orange Shirt Day

Oct. 2nd Meet the Teacher Night –

6:00pm

Oct. 9th Photo Day

Oct 14th Thanksgiving – School Not in

Session

Oct 18th Assembly Terry Fox

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to the 2019—2020 school year! We hope you had an enjoyable, safe

and relaxing summer. We look forward to a great learning and celebratory year.

I would like to take this opportunity to share that Nightingale values the

relationship we have with our parents/guardians. We believe a strong positive

relationship enables us to make every student’s experience at school rewarding

and successful. We look forward to your continued support.

Nightingale is a great place to learn and we extend a warm welcome to returning

and new families who have moved into our community.

We are looking forward to a great year!

Parin Morgan

Principal

2019-2020 WE ARE PROUD TO BE HAWKS

MARK YOUR CALENDERS - MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT ON

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2nd at 6:00pm

Bell Schedule for This Year 8:40 Supervision on playground

8:55 Warning Bell

9:00 Classes Begin

10:30 Recess

12:00 Lunch

3:00 Students are dismissed

3:00-3:15 Supervison on the playground

SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM

We will continue to implement our Safe Arrival Program.

Our students safety is very important. If your child is

going to be away please phone the school to report this

absence asap. Please leave a message on our dedicated

answering service line: 604 713-5159 Ext 90.

SUPERVISION AIDES

SUPERVISION BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL

Supervision is provided by school staff before school

at 8:40-9:00 and after school from 3:00-3:15. We also

have dedicated supervision aides at recess and lunch

time on the playground. In addition, we have a number

of our support staff who are monitoring the students

during break times. We want to take this opportunity

to thank our staff for their vigilance in ensuring that

sound supervision is conducted during break times.

Please do not drop off your child prior to 8:40 and

ensure that pick up takes place before supervision

ends. Thank you.

The Family Accident Reimbursement Plan

(FARP) The kids plus student accident insurance program

has changed and is now called The Family Accident

Reimbursement Plan (FARP). This coverage is still

provided by Industrial Alliance and is a voluntary

plan which offers coverage for students and their

families against accidental injury, unexpected

medical expenses and critical illness. The Family

Accident Reimbursement Plan is ideal for

supplementing costs not covered by provincial health

insurance or existing employer extended health and

dental plans. Families can register online to

participate in the Plan by using the URL provided

below:

https://www.solutionsinsurance.com/aonbc

If any of families have questions about the program

they can contact Industrial Alliance directly using

the following contact information:

Phone: 1.800.266.5667

Email: solutions@ia.ca

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AT NIGHTINGALE

We are excited to share that several students

have signed up for Leadership Roles: Office

Monitors, PA Announcers, Peer Playground

Leaders, Library Monitors, AV Crew, MC for our

monthly assemblies and Student Council. If your

child has not signed up and would like to, please

contact Ms. Martino.

LEADERSHIP BUILDS CAPACITY

School Nutrition Program Nightingale offers VSB LunchSmart and breakfast

program. Registration forms are available in the

office. A monthly fee is charged to participate in

these programs. A limited government subsidy is

available for families who require financial

assistance. Please let Ms. Morgan know if any

families require assistance. Breakfast is served at

8:30 and Lunch at noon daily in the Lunch Room.

PHTOTO DAY

October 9th LIBRARY HOURS

8:40-9:00 & 3:00-3:20

Student Sign-Out Procedures

It is of paramount importance that you sign

your child/children out at the office if you

are picking them up during school hours. If

the students are not signed out, they will be

considered ‘missing’ and a search will be

initiated immediately. In the event if we are

unable to locate the child or reach the

parents the school will be calling 911.

Thank you.

Change of Address or Phone Number?

Please inform the Office if you have changed your

address or telephone number. For safety and

enrolment purposes, it is very important that the

school office has this information.

LOST AND FOUND Please check the lost and found container which is

located in the basement. Please pay frequent

visits as any items not claimed will be donated to

charities.

StrongStart is a free drop-in program offered to

parents and caregivers with children ages 0 to 5.

We emphasize learning through play, language and

positive social interactions. For more information,

please call 604-713-4445 or check the

StrongStart website at:

http://www.vsb.bc.ca/programs/strong-start

Nightingale StrongStart is now open in the

afternoon! Drop-in anytime from 12:30pm to

3:00pm Monday to Friday. It is located in the

building at the corner of E. 12th Ave. and St.

George St.

TECHNOLOGY

We ask that students do NOT bring technology to

school. It is important that students have the

opportunity to engage in physical play rather than

being on devices during break times. Research on

the importance play shows how play contributes to

the overall well being of young students. Free

Play is a great way for students to develop their

cognitive and creative skills. If you want your

child to have access to a phone for safety

reasons, ask them to keep their phones in their

back packs and not use them during school hours.

Please note that in the event the student is

accessing devices without permission from school

adults, the device will be secured by the school

adult and parent will need to arrange to pick up

the device. We appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you.

NIGHTINGALE 2019-2020 STAFF

Principal: Ms. Parin Morgan Administrative Assistant: Ms. Giovanna Martino

Classroom Teachers: Div 1 - Gr. 6/7: Mr. Hartwick (Rm. 208)

Div 2 - Gr. 5/6: Ms. Eleanor Tufts (Rm. 201)

Div 3 - Gr. 4/5: Ms. Katrina Wong (Rm. 204)

Div 4 - Gr. 3/4: Mr. Carl Yuen (Rm. 202)

Div 5 - Gr. 2/3: Ms. Carrie Gelson (Rm. 202)

Div 6. – Gr. 2/3: Ms. Amanda Hahn (Rm. 207)

Div 7 – Gr. 2: Ms. Andrea Janzen (Rm. 203)

Div 8 – Gr. 1: Ms. Maryann Sutherland (Rm. 102)

Div 9 – Gr. 1: Mr. Greg Canning (Rm. 101)

Div 10K – Gr. K: Ms. C.Mieczaniec/Ms. J.Gill (Rm.

108)

Div 11K – Gr. K: Ms. Sara Lockey (Rm. 001)

Div 12K – Gr. K: Ms. Audrey Tooshkenig (Rm. 103)

Div 14S – District Class: Ms. Brenda Koch (Rm. 104)

Resource Teachers: Ms. Cynthia Shan

Ms. Japleen Gill

Mr. Bryan Doolan (also Librarian)

Mr. Simon Marmorek

Music Teacher: Ms. Eartha-Ann Hanson

Literacy Teacher: Megan Ryan

Student Support Workers: Ms. Joanne Stanke

Ms. Katherine Bresweth

Mr. Thomas Hicks

Mr. Randy Dela Torre

Mr. Ed Nesling (ExSEL)

Ms. Nazima Parmar (ExSEL)

Counsellor: Ms. Anjula Joshi

Indigenous Enhancement Worker: Ms. Candance Curr

Neighbourhood Assistant: Ms. Charlene Pirro

Youth and Family Worker Ms. Patricia Kay

Ms. Carla Aird (Tupper)

Supervison Aides Ms. Linda Cross

Mr. Adam Manfredi

Ms. Joyce Fung

StrongStart: Ms. Natalya Smirnova

Food Worker: Antonia Lopez-Demunian

Engineer: Mr. Amarjit Gill

SCHOOL FEES for (2019-2020) Important Information – Please Translate

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The Vancouver School Board offers the service of purchasing

basic school supplies in bulk at wholesale prices and passing

the cost savings on to families. The School Supply Fee for 2019 – 2020 is $35.00 per student. This fee covers basic consumable school supplies used for students’ personal use such as paper, writing tools, glue sticks, erasers, exercise books and art supplies. Supplies are provided for the full year.

REGISTER TO PAY YOUR CHILDS FEES ONLINE! Please go to https://vsb.schoolcashonline.co or visit our website at https://www.vsb.bc.ca/schools/florence-nightingale. All families must register by September. Should you encounter any difficulties, call the parent help desk at 1(866) 961-1803.

SUPPLEMENTARY FEES Student Agenda/Planner – $5.00

Students at Nightingale will be using an Agenda/Planner in some of the classes. School agendas/planners are a valuable tool for teaching children how to organize and plan for school. While students are not required to have an agenda/planner it is designed to assist students with the skills of organization and time management and is a very useful communication tool often used between teachers and families.

Performance Fee – $5.00

We are pleased to enrich your child’s learning through a wide variety of performances this year. This supplementary fee supports the school in bringing in talented and professional theatrical and musical performers that align with a particular educational theme. Parent support has made these opportunities possible and we appreciate your continued contribution.

Activity Fee – $10.00 This year we will be offering Project Chef, etc. Parent support for this activity was confirmed last school year and we appreciate your contribution towards this opportunity.

Workbooks – $12.00 Some classes will be bringing home a Practice and Homework Book to support their learning. The material supplements the classroom math program. The workbook is available for purchase at the cost of $12.00. Students are not obligated to purchase the workbook, and may opt to use their copy as a reference textbook instead, meaning the workbook will be returned at the end of the school year for another student to use in the future. Students opting to use the workbook as a textbook will be responsible for ensuring that it remains unmarked and in excellent condition in order to return the workbook at the end of the year.

Field Studies – To be determined throughout the school year at the classroom level Throughout the school year your child’s teacher may plan supplementary learning opportunities at locations outside of the school and request monies towards entrance fees, transportation or equipment rental. Your child’s teacher will communicate this information to you directly.

FINANCIAL HARDSHIP

As a reminder, the Vancouver School Board will not deny a child access to the school supplies required for his or her educational program because of financial hardship. Nor will any child be excluded from activities where a fee is charged. If at any time there is a financial challenge, please contact the school Principal, Ms. Morgan. All requests will be treated

confidentially.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AIRS

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE ELEMENTAY

CALENDAR 2019-2020

Number of Days in Session 188

Number of Days of Instruction 181

Number of Days of Non-Instruction 6 Non Instructional Days;

1 Administrative Day (June 26)

Important Dates

School Opening Day Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 14, 2019

Remembrance Day Holiday Monday, November 11, 2019

Last Day of Instruction Before Winter Vacation Friday, December 20, 2019

Winter Vacation Period Monday, December 23, 2019 – Friday, January 3, 2020

School Re-opens after Winter Vacation Monday, January 6, 2020

Family Day Monday, February 17, 2020

Last Day of Instruction Before Spring Vacation Friday, March 13, 2020

Spring Vacation Period Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 27, 2020

School Re-opens after Spring Vacation Monday, March 30, 2020

Good Friday Friday, April 10, 2020

Easter Monday Monday, April 13, 2020

Victoria Day Monday, May 18, 2020

Last Full Day of Pupil Attendance Thursday, June 25, 2020

Administrative/School Closing Day Friday, June 26, 2020

Professional Development and Curriculum Implementation Days

(school not in session)

Monday, September 23, 2019 Professional Development Day

Friday, October 25, 2020 Professional Development Day (Province Wide)

Friday, November 8, 2020 Curriculum Implementation Day (District Wide)

Monday, January 20, 2020 Professional Development Day

Friday, February 14, 2020 Curriculum Implementation Day (District Wide)

Friday, May 15, 2020 Indigenous Focus Professional Day (District Wide)

Parent Conference Dates Early Dismissal Times

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:00pm

Thursday, October 24, 2019 2:00pm

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 2:00pm

Friday, May 22, 2020 2:00pm

AIRS Program at Nightingale

The AIRS program began in 2015 with a vision for restoring equitable access to the visual arts within Vancouver elementary schools. We have a dedicated studio space at Nightingale to enable a long-term artist in residence to work alongside teachers to provide ongoing, meaningful art engagements for children across the whole school. For more information, we invite you to access the site at airsprogram.org Much appreciation to Maggie Milne (AIRS Director) and Colleen Mieczaniec (AIRS Lead Teacher) for advocating for AIRS.

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