Thank you to all families who supported the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies for we were able to raise $800 for Ridge Meadows Hospital.
Albion Public Speaking
Our Intermediate Public Speaking event on Monday enjoyed by staff, students, parents and guest Judges. We listened to students speak about topics such as Reforming Peace, Cruelty to Animals, Pizza, and more. All speeches were entertaining, well thought out and delivered with confidence.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Calling all artists- it’s that time of year again! We are in search of a student created cover to showcase on this year’s yearbook. This year we ask that cover drawings represent “Community”. This can mean many things and is up for interpretation. Important places or landmarks in our community like our school, a local playground, the river, walking trails, favorite shops or hangouts. It can also be represented by those who make up our community: the school community, friends or local wildlife that are part of our community.
This contest is open to all Albion Elementary students and should be completed vertically on a 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. Students are welcome to use any medium of their choice to illustrate their cover. The school name and year (2024-2025) can be drawn onto the cover OR left for us to digitally add. Please print your name and division # on the back in pencil.
Covers are due to Mrs. Reamsbottom by WEDNESDAY MAY 7th 2:30pm. Sorry no late entries will be accepted.
A reminder that the May lunch menu is available on line
This week’s menu
Tuesday May 6
Meat Sauce on Penne Noodles with a Fruit or
BBQ Tofu with Roast Potatoes and Peas
Thursday May 8
2 Hot Dogs with Chips and a Fruit or
2 Veggie Dogs with Chips and a Fruit
Place Your Order https://simplyfoods.ahotlunch.ca/login
District Cross Country
Reminder- Class Placements
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 Mr. Sheridan in writing by Friday, May 16. Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name as these submissions will not be reviewed.
PAC News
A reminder that there is a PAC meeting on Monday, May 5th at 6:30 pm. At the meeting the following executive positions will be elected. All parents of Albion Elementary are eligible to vote.
May 16th Hot Lunch for Fuel Catering is open at www.munchalunch.com
All ordering closes on Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 pm
Mother’s Day Muffins for Mom
The PAC will be hosting Muffins for Mom on Friday, May 9th from 7:30 am- 8:20 am.
Location- Gymnasium
Come on out and have a muffin and a cup of coffee.
Mother’s Day Flowers
District News
Pro-D Day- May 14
The school district is offering the following programs for students on the upcoming district-based non-instructional day, May 14, 2025. Please note: all registrations are on a first come, first serve basis.
To register, go to schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com. If you are creating an account for the first time, please see the registration instructions below. For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca.
Red Cross: Babysitting Course (Ages 11-13)
The updated Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course helps youth build confidence and responsibility while caring for children. With a greater focus on First Aid and emergency preparedness, the course also covers leadership, decision-making, child development, behaviour management, safety awareness, and the basics of caring for infants and children. Participants will also learn how to run a babysitting business.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Edith McDermott Elementary (Library)
Cost: $75
I Am Awesome! Pro-D Day Camp (Grades 2-5)
The Family Education & Support Centre is thrilled to present this fun and engaging non-instructional day program that’s designed to help empower students to communicate effectively, identify their special inner qualities, learn how to be a friend, and deal with stress.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Maple Ridge Elementary (Stage)
Cost: $35
Registration Instructions
- Go to http://schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com
- Create an account if you are new to the site
- Login
- Click on the ‘Schedule’ icon at the top left of the screen
- Click on the link to the program location under ‘Program Registration”
- Click on the program name
- Click ‘Reserve’
- Add Family Member (your child)
- Click ‘Next’
- Complete permission form
- Click ‘Next’
- Complete payment
Creating a Substance Use Prevention Plan Webinar for Parents
The ministry, with Dr. Hayley Watson, adolescent clinical psychologist from Open Parachute, is hosting three, free virtual sessions for parents, guardians and caregivers on creating a personalized, step-by-step plan for implementing substance use prevention skills in their home.
Participants are required to register in advance for one of the sessions on April 29, May 7 or May 8 from 6:00-7:30 pm PDT. Please share this information within your school community to reach parents, guardians and caregivers of all ages. Email the Mental Health and Substance Use team at educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
New Resources for Families Going Through Separation
The Health and Justice Alliance has created a new, free resource to support family well-being during parental separation. This toolkit contains six key messages, images, social media posts and newsletter text that are linked to practical actions and tangible resources on an updated, interactive website to help parents and children navigate this stressful time and foster resilience.
The six messages address:
- Dealing with Change
- Moving Forward Financially
- Managing Conflict
- Caring for Yourself
- Strengthening Relationships
- Empowering Your Children
For more information, please visit the FamiliesChange.ca website.
This Week’s Events
Monday, May 5th
Grade 4/5 District Public Speaking- Riverside
(Grade 4 – 9:00 am/Grade 5 -12:45 pm)
Grade 5/6 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock (105-115cm heights)
Running Club – 2:30 to 3pm at the NetPlex with Mrs. Crisafi
Discus: 2:30pm at the baseball diamond with Mr. Davis
PAC Meeting 6:30 pm- Library
Tuesday, May 6th
Grade 6/7 District Public Speaking- Riverside
(Grade 6 – 9:00 am/Grade 7 – 12:45 pm)
Gr. 4/5 Long Jump: 7:45am at the Long Jump Pit with Ms. Heier
Grade 6/7 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock (115cm+ heights)
200m: 8:10am at the primary playground with Ms. Rankin
100m: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Holman & Ms. Downes
Gr. 6/7 Shot Put: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Lovell
Wednesday, May 7th
Grade 4/5 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock (90-105cm heights)
Running Club – 2:30 to 3pm at the NetPlex with Mrs. Mackenzie
600m: 2:20pm at the Netplex with Ms Wakefield
Tier 2 Ultimate Home Game vs Yennadon @ Albion Sports Complex
Thursday, May 8th
200m: 8:10am at the primary playground with Ms. Rankin
Gr. 6/7 Long Jump: 7:45am at the Long Jump Pit with Ms. Heier
Gr. 4/5 Shot Put: 2:30pm on the back field with Ms. Lovell
Tier 1 Ultimate Home Game vs MRCS @ Albion Sports Complex
PAC Hot Lunch Orders due by 9:00 pm www.munchalunch.com
Friday, May 9th
Mother’s Day Muffins for Mom 7:30 am-8:20 am- Gymnasium
Gr. 5/6/7 Girls High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock
Mother’s Day Flowers- Small Bouquet for $5.00- Out front
Upcoming Events
May 14 – Professional Development Day
May 15- Intermediate Cross Country- Albion Sports Complex
May 19 – Victoria Day – no school
May 21- Primary Cross Country- Albion Sports Complex
May 28- Ready, Set Kindergarten (Current Kindergarten students are dismissed at 11:00 am on this day)
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