It is hard to believe that we are in our final month of school. Please ensure that you check the calendar of events that are occurring for there is a lot happening. The sun is scheduled to show up again later in the week. Please ensure that you child comes to school with a hat, sun screen and a water bottle. If you happen to be around the school please also pop in to check the lost and found as it continues to be over flowing with unclaimed clothing.
Congratulations to all our Intermediate and Primary students who participated in the district cross country meets that occurred last week.
Bike/Scooter to School Week is this week!
We are encouraging all students to bike/scooter to school this week. Each day there will be a draw for students who choose to do so. Students without a lock will be able to put their bikes or scooter in the court yard for the day.
Students are reminded of the following safety precautions:
– A helmet must be worn
-All bikes and scooters must be walked when on school grounds
A reminder that on Friday we will be hosting a school wide bike parade beginning at 8:45 am. All students are encouraged to ride their decorated bike to school on this day and show it off during the parade.
Spring Carnival- Is this Thursday!
Our Spring Carnival is fast approaching on Thursday, June 6th from 4-8 pm. Our PAC has put in a lot of work to plan this event and they still really need your help as volunteers for the games are needed.
For every 1 hour volunteer shift parents sign up for their child(ren) will be entered into a draw for 1 of 5 movie tickets.
Albion School Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Albion Elementary yearbooks are now available for purchase!
The yearbooks have full colour pictures on 8.5” x 11” paper with a variety of student/group photos as well as some fun candid shots taken throughout the year.
The cost is $20 each. Yearbooks will be printed by Photo Expressions. All orders must be submitted and paid for by Sunday June 9. Order now and don’t miss out!
Yearbooks will be ordered through the Photo Expressions sales platform. You can pay for your book(s) and choose to have the book delivered right to your home or we can hand it out to your child during the last week at school in June. Here is the link:
2024/2025 School Calendar
The 2024/2025 Albion Calendar can be found on this website under the “Calendar” tab.
School Supplies for 2024-2025
Once again, this September Albion Elementary will continue with the school supply program. A flat fee of $55 per child (planner not included) will be charged. This flat fee of $55 per child will cover ALL personal school supplies that each child will need for the school year.
This flat fee will ensure that school supplies bought for all students:
-Are the appropriate learning supplies for the grade level.
-Are of good quality and will last the year.
-Are cost effective.
-Will eliminate the “hassle” factor many families experience struggling to find required supplies.
-Will help to reduce visible inequalities with regards to student socio economic situations by ensuring everyone has the consistent and comparable
learning materials
How will this process work?
Classroom teachers will bulk order the required student school supplies in June. Supplies will be delivered to the school in August and will be ready for use when children arrive in September.
Any families with additional questions about this process, or who are concerned about financial hardship, are encouraged to speak with Mrs. Dailey or their classroom teacher directly for assistance.
Classroom teachers will request school supply money in September once new classrooms have been established.
Class Placements Reminder
We are beginning to create our classes for next year. Please be assured that staff devote considerable time, care, and attention to this process. This very complex and lengthy responsibility occurs over several weeks and continues into September when class placements are finalized.
Throughout the year, there have been many opportunities for parents and teachers to discuss each child. Staff work together to consider the following criteria very carefully: social emotional skills and relationships, as well as learning styles, strengths, and needs. Our goal is to create safe and engaging inclusive classrooms that balance these factors, as equitably as possible.
If you feel there is further information to consider about your child, you may submit input to Mrs. Dailey in writing by Friday, June 14. Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name as these submissions will not be reviewed.
Hot Lunch
Hot lunch for June 14th will be Me-N-Ed’s pizza. To order please visit www.munchalunch.com (Please ensure you read the note regarding allergies).
Upcoming Meeting
The next PAC Meeting Wednesday, June 12 6:30 pm (AGM Meeting)
BC Summer Games
The BC Summer Games is coming to Maple Ridge and volunteers are needed. Our school will also be used for athlete accommodations. If you are interested in volunteering, all volunteers must sign up through the BC Games Website: https://bcgames.org/volunteer/ and select the accommodations directorate as their placement. After online registration occurs, you will then be contacted and placed into specific jobs within the Accommodation’s Directorate.
Summer Programs
Family Education & Support Centre Zoom Classes
Generation Health
Science Summer Camps
Mini Rustlers
The Pitt Meadows summer program guide is now available online and is available in print. Browse the City of Pitt Meadows Parks, Recreation & Culture Guide for a variety of activities and programs for all age groups! Registration is open for summer programs and day camps. Visit pittmeadows.ca/programguide for details.
This week:
June 3-7- Hip Hop Dance Div. 7-24 (Thank you to our PAC for providing this great opportunity.)
-Bike to School Week
Monday, June 3
7:45am – High Jump, 90-105cm
Grade 6/7 Relay Practice at Recess, meet Mrs. Tuplin at Ms. Cortina’s Portable
200m: 2:30pm at the primary playground with Ms. Rankin
2:30am – High Jump, 105cm+
Tuesday, June 4
Div. 10 and 11 Wild Play 10:10 am-1:00 pm
Grade 4/5 Relay Practice at Recess, meet Ms. Downes at Ms. Cortina’s Portable
Gr. 6/7 Shot Put: 2:30pm on the back field with Mr. Thompson
100m: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Holman & Ms. Downes
Girls High Jump Semi-Finals at CQE
Wednesday, June 5
Grade 6/7 Relay Practice at Recess, meet Mrs. Tuplin & Ms. Golnik at Ms. Cortina’s Portable
Long Jump: 2:30pm with Ms. Lovell
Boys High Jump Semi-Finals at CQE Community Center
Discus: 2:30pm with Mr. Davis
Thursday, June 6
Grade 6/7 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
Grade 4/5 Relay Practice at Recess, meet Ms. Downes at Ms. Cortina’s Portable
600m: 12:00 at the Netplex with Ms Cortina
Gr. 4/5 Shot Put: 2:30pm on the back field with Mr. Thompson
Discus: 2:30pm with Mr. Davis
PAC Spring Carnival 4-8 pm
Friday, June 7
Tacky Tourist Day
Bike Parade 8:45 am
Grade 6 2nd Immunization
PAC hot lunch orders close at noon
Grade 4/5 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
Grade 6/7 Relay Practice at Recess, meet Mrs. Tuplin & Ms. Golnik at Ms. Cortina’s Portable
200m: 12:00 at the primary playground with Ms. Denton
Upcoming Events
June 9- Lat day to order a yearbook
June 10- Div. 1-4 Walnut Grove Swimming pool 10 am – 2 pm
-Girls High Jump Finals
June 11- Div. 5-9 Otter Co-op 9:45-1:45 pm
-Boys high jump finals
June 12- Grade 4/5 Track and Field MRSS
-PAC AGM 6:30 pm in the Library
June 13- Grade 6/7 Track and Field MRSS
June 14- Donuts for dad 7:30 am – 8:30 am gym
-PAC Hot Lunch Me-N-Ed’s Pizza
-Grade 7 celebration at Whonnock Lake
June 17- K classes Family Rading 8:30 am-9:30 am
June 18- Divisions 10, 11, 12 and 16 Albion Park
June 19- Divisions 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 , 19, 20 and 21 to Albion Spray Park
June 20- Parent Tea 1:30-2:30 pm
June 21- Intermediate Talent Show 9:00 am
-Lunch 11:10-11:50 am
-Fun Day starting at 11:50 am
June 24- Year end Assembly 8:45 am
-School Trivia and Tug a war in the afternoon
June 25-Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony 9:00 am
– Year end dismissal 12:00 pm