Albion Elementary

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10031 240th Street
Maple Ridge, BC, V2W 1G2
t. 604.463.4848
f. 604.463.4689

 

Weekly Memo January 6-10, 2025

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Happy New Year and welcome back! We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday season. As we embark on the second half of the school year, we are excited to continue the academic and personal growth of our students.

Lost and Found
Last chance- All items that still remained before the break have been packed up and are in 3 black garbage bags in the front entrance.  These items will be donated to charity on Friday, January 10th.

Late Arrivals
If your child is arriving late we request that parents do not walk them to their classrooms as all late children need to report to the office for a late slip.  A reminder that there is a 8:25 am warning bell and that classes begin at 8:30 am.

Tuesday/Thursday Simply Foods 
January School Lunch Menu is up and running.

January Menu

To place your  child’s order  please visit: https://simplyfoods.ahotlunch.ca/login

PAC News
Welcome back to school!  We hope you had an enjoyable holiday season.

Our annual pancake breakfast will be this Friday, January 10th.  We have a crew of volunteers who will be working hard to serve a light breakfast to your children.  This will occur after the bell, with all classes having their pancakes by the end of recess.  Classes will be served youngest to oldest.  Please ensure your child has had a small snack/breakfast prior to coming to school.  To keep our school green, your children need to bring reusable plates and cutlery, as these are not supplied by the PAC.
We have created a google calendar to make your lives easier, and be able to keep up with all PAC events.  Please see  Albion Elementary PAC Google Calendar with links to subscribe.
PAC meeting agendas and meeting minutes can be found on our new public google drive.   https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VRNmQVlsI9H-9VvFIvLEUPJguCtmG_fi?usp=drive_link
The next PAC meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13th beginning at 6:30 pm in the library at the school.

District News
Kindergarten Registration

Visit https://www.sd42.ca/kindergarten-registration/ on how to register for a parent portal account and other registration questions.

After School Programs
REMINDER: Registration for winter after-school programs closes Tuesday

There are still spots available in the winter after-school program(s) offered at your school. Registration closes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 11 p.m.

Program information, fees, session dates and registration instructions for your school can be viewed in the attached flyer or on the district website.

All registrations are on a first come, first serve basis. Programs may be cancelled due to low registration.

For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca.

SD42 Accessibility Form
Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District No. 42 is inviting feedback from students, staff, and families on accessibility barriers in the district. These barriers can range from access to a school program, building, or school information, to the ability to receive a needed service or support. Provide feedback at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SD42access

Family Education & Support Centre
Winter 2025 Evening Zoom Classes for Parents and Students (FESC)

Family Education
EASEY at Home for parents and caregivers of children aged 0 – 6 EASEY at Home is a collection of online evidence-informed and culturally relevant resources including downloadable tip sheets and interactive activities with topics that include:

  • how to guide your child through big emotions
  • how to help your child with fears
  • common signs of stress in the early years and how to reduce stress in the home
  • how to recognize the many faces of anxiety and support your child through times of separation.

EASEY At Home aims to increase mental health literacy and build the capacity of parents and caregivers who are supporting young children aged 0 – 6, who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety.

Information for parents to support anxiety at home can be found here

This week’s events

This week

Monday, January 6th
Boys Comp Basketball Practice @ 12pm
Girls Comp Basketball Practice – 2:30 to 4pm

Tuesday, January 7th
Girls’ Rec Basketball Practice – 7:30am
Gr. 4/5 Girls Basketball @ Recess
Girls’ Comp Basketball Practice – 2:30 to 4pm

Wednesday, January 8th
Girls’ Rec Basketball Practice – 7:30am
Boys Comp Basketball Practice @ 12pm
Passion Project 12:00 pm- MPR

Thursday, January 9th
Boys Comp Basketball Practice @ 12pm
Girls’ Comp Basketball Practice – 2:30 to 4pm

Friday, January 10th
Theme Day- Dress alike day
Boys’ Rec Basketball Practice – 7:30am
PAC Pancake Breakfast- bring reusable or paper plate and fork
Gr. 4/5 Girls Basketball @ Recess
Boys Comp Basketball Practice @ 12pm
Girls Comp & Rec Pre-Season Basketball Jamboree @ Garibaldi – 3:30pm to 6pm

Up Coming Events
Jan. 13- PAC Meeting 6:30 pm- Library
Jan. 16- PAC Hot Lunch orders close for Subway at 9 pm.  Order at www.munchalunch.com
Jan. 21- Div. 2 and 11 Skating 10-12 pm
Jan. 24- PAC Hot Lunch- Subway
Jan. 27- BC Lions Energy Champions Assembly 12:45-1:30pm
Jan. 28- District Non-Instructional Day
Jan. 29- Lunar New Year

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