{"id":3554,"date":"2025-04-14T11:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T18:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/?p=3554"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T18:47:35","slug":"weekly-memo-april-14-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/weekly-memo-april-14-18-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Memo April 14-18, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone, it is a short week but a busy one with lots happening at Albion in the next few days. It looks like a nice week ahead weatherwise!<\/p>\n


\nTerry Fox Run\/Walk is Coming up!<\/u>
\n<\/strong>We are now collecting donations for our Terry Fox Event that will be held on Friday, April 25th! Donations will be collected until April 30th. Donations of any amount can be accepted at online at https:\/\/schools.terryfox.ca\/92626<\/a><\/p>\n

Cash or cheque of any amount is also accepted. Donations of $20.00 or higher are eligible for a tax receipt; name and address are required for tax receipt.<\/p>\n

Please share the link and\/or attached QR code.<\/p>\n

Students can make their fundraising page using the above link<\/p>\n

Help us to achieve our fundraising goal of $2500 for the Terry Fox Foundation!<\/p>\n

IF<\/b>\u00a0we raise\u2026.<\/div>\n
$500 we get double recess one day<\/div>\n
$1000 school-wide PJ Day<\/div>\n
$2000- Mr. Sheridan and Mrs. Ryder will have to wear a costume for the next assembly.<\/div>\n
$2500\u2014the top ten fundraising students will get to throw a water ballon at Mr. Sheridan<\/div>\n
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The student that raises the most money gets to be principal for the day!!<\/div>\n
https:\/\/schools.terryfox.ca\/92626<\/a><\/u><\/div>\n
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Parent Volunteers are needed to help supervise students on the route.\u00a0 If you are able to help from 10:45 am- 12:00 pm please contact Ms. Holman at jennifer_holman@sd42.ca<\/a><\/div>\n
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District Track and Field Grades 4-7
\n<\/strong><\/span>As we enter more spring like weather, Albion Elementary is beginning to prepare for the last athletic event of the school year, Track & Field.\u00a0\u00a0Track & Field is open to all intermediate students.\u00a0\u00a0As some families of students have never participated in track before, there are always a lot of questions.\u00a0\u00a0Hopefully this will answer many of your questions.There are 8 events that students can try for track (100m run, 200m run, 600m run, 4x100m relay, shot put, discus [just for gr. 6\/7 students], high jump, and long jump.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Starting April 15th<\/sup>, students will begin practicing shot put, high jump, and long jump during gym classes.To allow each student to try all the events, and to help us figure out which students will be participating in which events, Albion Elementary will have our own Track & Field Day at the Albion Sports Complex on Wednesday, April 30th.\u00a0\u00a0This day will allow students to try 6 different events over the course of the school day [100m, 200m, 600m, Relay, Shot Put & Discus [just for gr. 6\/7].)\u00a0\u00a0Watch for further information soon on the Parent Portal about this event.On or before May 5th<\/sup>, students who are interested in improving their skills in any of the 8 events will be able to attend before or after school practices with various teacher coaches.\u00a0\u00a0A schedule is sent out weekly with the practice information (dates\/times\/locations).\u00a0\u00a0High Jump practices will begin the week of April 21st<\/sup>.We will be posting Personal Best posters on the boards by the library.\u00a0\u00a0Teacher coaches will post the personal best scores from participating students so that students can track their improvement over the practice weeks.Once we have completed preliminary practices and tryouts, coaches will give lists of 10 or so potential athletes for each event to Mrs. Matlock.\u00a0\u00a0The week of May 12th<\/sup>, Mrs. Matlock will meet with students who have qualified for the track meet to help them choose their events.\u00a0\u00a0Once the events have been chosen, permission forms will be sent home with more information about exact event dates and times and further track meet information.\u00a0\u00a0We are able to send 3 students per grade\/gender for each event to represent Albion Elementary at the District Track Meet.\u00a0\u00a0Students are able to choose up to 3 events as well as the bonus relay team event.The main District Track and Field Meet will take place on Wednesday, June 4th<\/sup>\u00a0(Grade 4\/5) and Thursday, June 5th<\/sup>\u00a0(Grade 6\/7) at MRSS.\u00a0\u00a0High jump events will take place at alternate locations, beginning the last week of May.If you have any further questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to ask Mrs. Matlock or your child\u2019s teacher.<\/p>\n

All elementary schools will be welcoming students for a 12:30 pm start on the first day of school. This is a similar schedule that we used last year, and it allows schools to have important staff meetings in the morning before welcoming our students in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

2025\/2026 School Year Start date and End date<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

First Day of School (Late Start for Students)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

First day of school \u2013 September 2, 2025: Students start at 12:30 pm<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Year-end procedures \/ last day for students:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Last day of school – June 24, 2026: dismissal at\u00a012:00 noon<\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Reminders
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Federal Election
\n<\/span><\/strong>Albion will be used as a voting site on Monday, April 28th from 5am to 10:30pm. Voters will not have access to the school during school hours, thus they will be directed around the school to the back where they will go in and out of \u00a0the gym to vote. Expect that our parking lot will be very busy and drop off and pick up may take extra time that day. Plan accordingly. If you can walk, that might be an excellent option that day.<\/p>\n

Class Placements
\n<\/u><\/strong><\/u>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:\u00a0\u00a0social emotional skills and relationships,\u00a0<\/strong>as well as\u00a0learning styles, strengths, and needs.<\/strong>\u00a0Our 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.\u00a0\u00a0Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name as these submissions will not be reviewed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

School Fees 2025\/2026
\n<\/span><\/strong>Once again, this September Albion Elementary will continue with the school supply program.\u00a0 A flat fee of $55\u202fper child\u202f(planner not included) will be charged. This flat fee of $55\u202f per child\u202fwill cover ALL personal school supplies that each child will need for the school year.\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

This flat fee will ensure that school supplies bought for all students:<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -Are the appropriate learning supplies for the grade level.
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -Are of good quality and will last the year.
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -Are cost effective.<\/span>
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -Will eliminate the \u201chassle\u201d factor many families experience struggling to find required supplies.
\n<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 -Will help to reduce visible inequalities with regards to student socio economic situations by ensuring everyone has the consistent and\u00a0<\/span>comparable learning materials<\/span><\/p>\n

How will this process work?<\/span>
\n<\/span>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.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Any families with additional questions about this process, or who are concerned about financial hardship, are encouraged to speak with Mr. Sheridan or their classroom teacher directly for assistance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Classroom teachers will request school supply money in September once new classrooms have been established.<\/span><\/p>\n

PAC News<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

PAC Meeting Monday April 14th 7:00 pm Zoom (link will be sent out via the Parent Portal). All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. \u00a0We will be discussing the results of the recent parent survey. \u00a0 Full agenda can be found here: https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1VRNmQVlsI9H-9VvFIvLEUPJguCtmG_fi?usp=drive_link<\/a><\/p>\n

April Hot Lunch- Friday, April 25th- Subway
\nMovie Night – Friday, April 25th 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm, pizza available to pre-order on munch-a-lunch until April 17th)
\nAll orders are due by 9pm on Thursday, April 17th
\nOrdering for PAC hot lunch is done through www.munchalunch.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Don’t miss out! Hanging Baskets are on sale until April 17th
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PAC Movie Night<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Despicable Me 4 Movie Night! \u00a0 April 25th, doors open at 6:00, movie starts at 6:30.<\/p>\n

Pizza is available by pre-order only until April 17th on munch a lunch. \u00a0This is a family event, students may not be dropped off and must be supervised at all times.\u00a0 To support this fun family night out, we do request that all parents please not use their cell phones during this family event.\u00a0 Please take this opportunity to sit back and enjoy some quality family time!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

District News<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

SD42 Accessibility Barrier Report Form<\/strong>
\nMaple Ridge \u2013 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\u00a0https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/SD42access<\/a><\/p>\n

Family Education
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DEO – Family Education & Support Centre Zoom Classes Spring 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District No. 42, in partnership with the Family Education & Support Centre, is offering evening Zoom workshops during the spring term.<\/p>\n

Registration and session information can be found in the attached flyer or on the\u00a0district website<\/a>. Registration is limited to one parent\/caregiver as spaces are limited; however, more than one parent\/caregiver may participate in the Zoom meeting. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for a refund. Class materials and Zoom links will be emailed to you before the session.<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or\u00a0hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Fraser Health April Newsletter<\/a>: <\/strong>Outside play and physical activity\u00a0<\/strong>for children and youth<\/strong><\/span>
\nPhysical activity is a necessary requirement for optimal health \u2013 and the benefits are even greater if you can do it outdoors.<\/p>\n

Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence helps to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and bone density, and being outdoors is known to improve mental health.<\/p>\n

There are many benefits to unstructured, outside play. When children and youth spend time outside, they:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sit less, move more and play longer<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 key to cardiovascular health and fitness.<\/li>\n
  2. Have healthier eyes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 spending more time outside reduces nearsightedness risks.<\/li>\n
  3. Sleep better<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 sunlight helps regulate sleep hormones and sleep patterns.<\/li>\n
  4. Enjoy improved mood<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression.<\/li>\n
  5. Feel more connected to nature<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 experience calm and develop mindfulness.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Planning active outings doesn\u2019t have to be challenging or costly. Here are some ideas that you can try this week:<\/p>\n