{"id":3610,"date":"2025-04-28T10:03:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/?p=3610"},"modified":"2025-04-28T10:03:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T17:03:51","slug":"weekly-memo-april-28-may-2-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/weekly-memo-april-28-may-2-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Memo April 28-May 2, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A reminder that class photos are occurring this Thursday!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Terry Fox<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations All Stars! Over $4000 was raised from our annual Terry Fox Run\/Walk.<\/p>\n<p>Further information will be coming out on the following&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">$500 we get double recess one day<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">$1000 school-wide PJ Day<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">$2000- Mr. Sheridan and Mrs. Ryder will have to wear a costume for the next assembly.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">$2500\u2014the top ten fundraising students will get to throw a water ballon at Mr. Sheridan<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Albion Public Speaking<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nWishing all of our intermediate students who are participating in the Albion Public Speaking competition on Monday all the best.<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Federal Voting<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nA reminder that the parking lot will be extremely busy on Monday due to the Federal Election so ensure you give your self plenty of time.\u00a0 We will not be closing our gate after school however Mr. Sheridan and Mrs. Ryder will be outside directing traffic.\u00a0 It would be greatly appreciated if Albion families did not enter the parking lot at dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>At lunch, all Albion students will run on the same eating time to ensure that there is an increase in supervision outside.<\/p>\n<p>During school hours, all voters will be direct to enter through the gymnasium doors and will not be coming through the building as voters will need to follow the coned off pathways to the gymnasium.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Tim Horton&#8217;s Smile Cookies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3620 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-24-at-9.23.19\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"219\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Again this year, we will be helping Tim Horton&#8217;s sell their Smile cookies.\u00a0 Student&#8217;s wishing to purchase one need to bring the $2.00 to their classroom teachers by <strong>Wednesday, April 30<\/strong>.\u00a0 Classroom teachers will then keep a list of students who have ordered.<\/p>\n<p>Cookies will be delivered at the end of the day on Friday, May 2nd.<\/p>\n<p>All proceeds from this sale go to support Ridge Meadows Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Last Session of Kinderplay is this week!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3529 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress1.blob.core.windows.net\/albion\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-31-at-9.58.53\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"418\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PAC News<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>May 16th Hot Lunch for Fuel Catering\u00a0 is open at www.munchalunch.com<\/p>\n<p>All ordering closes on Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 pm<\/p>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PAC ELECTIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>It\u2019s that time of year again! \u00a0Elections for PAC executives will be held on May 5th at 6:30 pm in the library.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Any parent is able to be nominated for any position, including those currently holding the positions. As per our bylaws, the following positions require an election:<\/div>\n<div>Chair<\/div>\n<div>Vice Chair<\/div>\n<div>Treasurer<\/div>\n<div>Secretary<\/div>\n<div>DPAC Rep<\/div>\n<div>Member at Large<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>If you know anyone who is a good candidate for any of these volunteer positions, please send your nomination to <a class=\"ms-outlook-linkify\" href=\"mailto:Albionpacelections@gmail.com\">Albionpacelections@gmail.com<\/a>. \u00a0Nominations are due by <strong>April 28th<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>District Information<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Semester\/Linear Public Consultation\/Survey<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The Maple Ridge \u2013 Pitt Meadows School District (SD42) is engaging students, staff, and families in a district-wide consultation to help determine whether individual secondary schools should continue with a linear schedule or transition to a semester model. Decisions will be made on a school-by-school basis, with any approved changes taking effect in the 2026\/27 school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Due to its Middle Years and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, Garibaldi must continue with a\u00a0linear\u00a0schedule. As a result, GSS staff, students, and families will complete a different survey focused on identifying the supports and structures that will continue to strengthen success within the existing model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Surveys are open until <strong>May 2, 2025<\/strong>. To learn more and take the survey, visit: <a title=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/secondary-scheduling-engagement\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/secondary-scheduling-engagement\/\" data-outlook-id=\"8b27af88-f9cc-422b-b76f-07b28f2414dc\">https:\/\/www.sd42.ca\/secondary-scheduling-engagement\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Parent Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/ecc-dm-bulletin\/article\/vaping-and-nicotine-pouch-resources\/\">Vaping and Nicotine Pouch Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quitnow.ca\/\">QuitNow<\/a>\u00a0is offering a recording of their recent\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dqa8g26hp5w?si=QeaYZbRTbxS_iPsk\">webinar<\/a>\u00a0for parents, guardians and caregivers on supporting youth to quit vaping. The webinar provides an overview of vaping and how QuitNow can support families and youth through this difficult process. Additionally, a new information sheet on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quitnow.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-04\/quitnow-nicotine-pouches-posters-moh.pdf\">What to Know About Nicotine Pouches<\/a>\u00a0 has been developed as a resource for parents, guardians, caregivers and educators<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The School District does not pay medical\/dental costs arising from injury sustained by a student while on school grounds or while participating in school activities (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcspp.org\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/pub_Admin_Handbook_09_09_2024.pdf\">Administrators\u2019 Handbook\/Guide to SPP Coverage<\/a> page 4).\u00a0 Such costs are the responsibility of the parent or guardian. If needed, parents or guardians may purchase coverage from organizations that offer student accident programs.\u00a0 Examples of such vendors include <a href=\"https:\/\/insuremykids.com\/\"><strong>Insure My Kids<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com\/\"><strong>Study Insured Student Accident<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The following are options for families in need to consider:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalgrants.org\/british-columbia-dental-grants?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpZKfxsbJ-gIVww19Ch0dFwzPEAAYAiAAEgKEhvD_BwE\">Dental Grant Program<\/a>: It provides up to 30% coverage of dental fees with associated dentists.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/health\/managing-your-health\/family\/child-teen-health\/dental-eyeglasses?keyword=dental&amp;keyword=for&amp;keyword=kids#dental\">Healthy Kids Program<\/a>: Children of low-income families can get help with the costs of basic dental, eyeglasses and hearing care.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mrcf.ca\/mrcf-programs\/community-chest\/\">Maple Ridge Community Chest<\/a>: Submitting an application could assist with dental costs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This Week<\/span><br \/>\nMonday, April 28<sup>th<\/sup><br \/>\n<\/strong>Federal Voting<br \/>\nAlbion Intermediate Public Speaking Event<br \/>\nGrade 5 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock<br \/>\nRunning Club \u2013 2:30 to 3pm at the NetPlex with Mrs. Crisafi<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tuesday, April 29<sup>th<\/sup><br \/>\n<\/strong>Tier 1 Ultimate Away Game \u2013 At Maple Ridge Christian<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Wednesday, April 30<sup>th<\/sup><br \/>\n<\/strong>Running Club \u2013 Cancelled<br \/>\nIntermediate Track Day at the Albion Sports Complex \u2013 All Day<br \/>\nLast day to pre-order Smile Cookies<br \/>\nKinderplay session #3 \u2013 3-4pm- Pre-Registration Required<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Thursday, May 1<sup>st<\/sup><br \/>\n<\/strong>Class Photo Day<br \/>\nGrade 6\/7 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock<br \/>\nTier 2 Ultimate Home Game vs Yennadon<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Friday, May 2<sup>nd<\/sup><br \/>\n<\/strong>Grade 4 High Jump: 7:45am in the Gym with Mrs. Matlock<br \/>\nSmile Cookie Delivery in the afternoon<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Upcoming Events <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">May 5 (grade 4-5) and May 6<span class=\"s2\">th <\/span>(grade 6-7) \u2013 District Public Speaking Finals at Riverside Learning Centre<br \/>\nMay 5 \u2013 PAC Meeting \u2013 elections 6:30pm<br \/>\nMay 9 \u2013 PAC Muffins for Mom<br \/>\nMay 14 \u2013 Professional Development Day<br \/>\nMay 19 \u2013 Victoria Day \u2013 no school<br \/>\nMay 21\/22- Primary Cross Country- Albion Sports Complex (Albion&#8217;s date will be communicate ASAP)<br \/>\nMay 28- Ready, Set Kindergarten (Current Kindergarten students are dismissed at 11:00 am on this day)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A reminder that class photos are occurring this Thursday! Terry Fox Congratulations All Stars! Over $4000 was raised from our annual Terry Fox Run\/Walk. 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