{"id":3631,"date":"2025-05-05T16:28:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T23:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/?p=3631"},"modified":"2025-05-05T16:32:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T23:32:42","slug":"weekly-memo-may-5-9-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elementary.sd42.ca\/albion\/weekly-memo-may-5-9-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Memo May 5-9, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thank you to all families who supported the Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies for we were able to raise $800 for Ridge Meadows Hospital.<\/p>\n

Albion Public Speaking
\n<\/strong><\/span>Our Intermediate Public Speaking event on Monday enjoyed by staff, students, parents and guest Judges.\u00a0 We listened to students speak about topics such as Reforming Peace, Cruelty to Animals, Pizza, and more.\u00a0 All speeches were entertaining, well thought out and delivered with confidence.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to all the speakers:<\/div>\n
Grade 4<\/b> – Yzhini K, Afran T, Emmy C, Youna S<\/div>\n
Grade 5 <\/b>– Eva H, Easton J, Aliya G, Lyla V, Brooklyn L, Summer G<\/div>\n
Grade 6 <\/b>– Charlie C, Mya-Grace N, Levy Walton, Huy N, Ophelia Q, Nat C<\/div>\n
Grade 7<\/b> – Sophia R-D, Olivia M, Cole D, Reid W, Daniella A, Brody , Aubrey S<\/div>\n
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The following students will represent Albion at the district public speaking event May 5th and 6th.<\/div>\n
Grade 4<\/b> – Yzhini K<\/div>\n
Grade 5 <\/b>– Aliya G<\/div>\n
Grade 6 <\/b>– Huy N<\/div>\n
Grade 7<\/b> – Sophia R-D<\/div>\n

\nYearbook Cover Contest
\n<\/span><\/strong>Calling all artists- it\u2019s that time of year again! We are in search of a student created cover to showcase on this year\u2019s yearbook. This year we ask that cover drawings represent \u201cCommunity\u201d. 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.<\/div>\n
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This contest is open to all Albion Elementary students and should be completed vertically on a 8.5\u201d x 11\u201d sheet of paper.\u00a0 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\u00a0OR<\/b>\u00a0left for us to digitally add. Please print your name and division # on the back in pencil.<\/p>\n

Covers are due to Mrs. Reamsbottom by WEDNESDAY MAY 7th<\/sup>\u00a0 2:30pm. Sorry no late entries will be accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Universal Lunch Ordering
\n<\/strong><\/span>A reminder that the May lunch menu is available on line<\/div>\n

This week’s menu<\/p>\n

Tuesday May 6
\n<\/u><\/b>Meat Sauce on Penne Noodles with a Fruit or
\nBBQ Tofu with Roast Potatoes and Peas<\/p>\n

Thursday May 8
\n<\/u><\/b>2 Hot Dogs with Chips and a Fruit or
\n2 Veggie Dogs with Chips and a Fruit<\/p>\n

Place Your Order \u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/simplyfoods.ahotlunch.ca\/login<\/a><\/p>\n

District Cross Country<\/strong><\/span>
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Reminder- <\/span>Class Placements<\/strong>
\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.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Please refrain from requesting specific teachers or peers by name as these submissions will not be reviewed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

PAC News
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PAC ELECTIONS
\n<\/strong><\/span>A reminder that there is a PAC meeting on Monday, May 5th at 6:30 pm.\u00a0 At the meeting the following executive positions will be elected.\u00a0 All parents of Albion Elementary are eligible to vote.<\/div>\n
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Chair<\/div>\n
Vice Chair<\/div>\n
Treasurer<\/div>\n
Secretary<\/div>\n
DPAC Rep<\/div>\n
Member at Large<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

May 16th Hot Lunch for Fuel Catering\u00a0 is open at www.munchalunch.com<\/a><\/p>\n

All ordering closes on Thursday, May 8th at 9:00 pm<\/p>\n

Mother’s Day Muffins for Mom<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe PAC will be hosting Muffins for Mom on Friday, May 9th from 7:30 am- 8:20 am.<\/p>\n

Location- Gymnasium<\/p>\n

Come on out and have a muffin and a cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

Mother’s Day Flowers\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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

Pro-D Day- May 14
\n<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

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To register, go to\u00a0schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com<\/a>. If you are creating an account for the first time, please see the registration instructions below.\u00a0For more information, please contact Hannah Macdonald, program manager, community connections and healthy living, at 604.837.2384 or\u00a0hannah_macdonald@sd42.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Red Cross: Babysitting Course (Ages 11-13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Edith McDermott Elementary (Library)<\/p>\n

Cost: $75<\/p>\n

I Am Awesome! Pro-D Day Camp (Grades 2-5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Family Education & Support Centre is thrilled to present this fun and engaging non-instructional day program that\u2019s designed to help empower students to communicate effectively, identify their special inner qualities, learn how to be a friend, and deal with stress.<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025<\/p>\n

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Location: Maple Ridge Elementary (Stage)
\nCost: $35<\/p>\n

Registration Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Go to\u00a0http:\/\/schooldistrict42.perfectmind.com<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Create an account if you are new to the site<\/li>\n
  3. Login<\/li>\n
  4. Click on the \u2018Schedule\u2019 icon at the top left of the screen<\/li>\n
  5. Click on the link to the program location under \u2018Program Registration\u201d<\/li>\n
  6. Click on the program name<\/li>\n
  7. Click \u2018Reserve\u2019<\/li>\n
  8. Add Family Member (your child)<\/li>\n
  9. Click \u2018Next\u2019<\/li>\n
  10. Complete permission form<\/li>\n
  11. Click \u2018Next\u2019<\/li>\n
  12. Complete payment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    Parent Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

    Creating a Substance Use Prevention Plan Webinar for Parents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    The ministry, with Dr. Hayley Watson, adolescent clinical psychologist from\u00a0Open Parachute<\/a>,\u00a0is 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.<\/p>\n

    Participants are required to\u00a0register<\/a>\u00a0in 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\u00a0educ.mentalhealth@gov.bc.ca<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

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    New Resources for Families Going Through Separation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    The six messages address:<\/p>\n