Next week at Kanaka Creek, November 26, 2018

Coming up:

• November 26
  • Cougar Eye Winner Pizza Lunch
  • Girls Volleyball Teams Pizza Lunch
  • 5 Basketball boys and girls after school
• November 27
  • 6/7 Boys Basketball after school

• November 28
  • Bookfest 2018 at Greg Moore Centre
  • Grade 6 Immunizations 8:30 Stage
  • 5 Basketball boys and girls after school
  • NEUFELD AND PURDY’S PICK UP TODAY AFTER SCHOOL – ORDERS WILL NOT BE HELD!!!!!
• November 29
  • 11:30 Dismissal for Student Conferences
• November 30
  • Classes not in session for Student Conferences

Early Dismissal:

• Early dismissal at 11:30 Thursday, November 29 for student conferences

Classes will not be in session:

 – Friday, November 30 for student conferences

PHOTO RETAKE DELIVERY– if you are waiting for photos, they are expected to be delivered to the school on Monday morning.  If you do not receive them, please check your child’s back pack and if that is unsuccessful contactlab@photoexpressions.ca

PAC HOT LUNCH/FUNDRAISING WEBSITE– Remember, the only way to access our hot lunches and fundraising opportunities is to sign on to the fundraising website.  If you haven’t already signed up, please click on the link and sign up now:  www.kanakacreek.parentcouncil.net  You can also access the fundraising portal at any time by going to the Kanaka websiteand clicking on “PAC FUNDRAISING PORTAL” on the top banner.

GRADE 6 IMMUNIZATIONS– If you have not submitted your forms, please do so ASAP (extra forms available in the school office).  ATTENTION BOOKFEST PARTICIPANTS IN GRADE 6:There is an alternate date for immunizations for these students.  It will be December 5^th.(students who may be absent on November 28 can also attend on this day – please contact the office)

 

STUDENT CONFERENCES– Teachers have been putting out sign up requests either by paper or through online methods for the past couple of weeks. Please know that this is one of three formal reporting sessions mandated through BC school law.  As such, it is a requirement that all students complete one of these conferences.  Please remember these are “three-way” conferences and students must be in attendance as well.  Conferences are focused on celebration of successes, identification of challenges, and the creation of goals to build growth in certain areas.

 

REALLY IMPORTANT LOST AND FOUND NEWS– TIME IS RUNNING OUT – Our lost and found is again overflowing with beautiful things.  Please look (or make sure your child looks) for your lost items, as everything will be donated to charity before our Winter break.  Please click hereto view photos of the items.

PANTS NEEDED!  – if you have any pants that no longer fit your child, we are always in need of spares in the office.  Please consider donating them to the school.  Socks (clean, of course) will also be accepted.  Currently, we have enough shirts.  Thanks!

LIBRARY NEWS– Hey parents of Bookfest participants!  There are some important dates coming up soon so please see below if your child is participating!  Permission forms will be coming home with students soon!  Parent drivers are needed for both of the following:

• Bookfest Competition Field Trip — Wednesday, November 28th — 8:30-12:00
• Movie Field Trip (A Wrinkle in Time) — Monday, December 3rd — 8:30-12:00

ENCHANTED FOREST BOOK FAIR   The November Book Fair has wrapped up and we raised $2,646.72 for our school library thanks to our generous Kanaka Creek community.  A special thank you goes out to the generous and hardworking volunteers – Jackolyn Wright, Sheree McNulty, Coral Widdowson, Marlene McCaffrey, Kirsten Mah, Lynn Roberts, Eva Mentz, Amanda Dodgson, Amanda Varma, Anthea Publow, Kathy Canales, Diane Sandor, Nicole Krahnbiel, Shweta Kulkarni, Brenda Gerbrandt, Cathy Josic, Shirley Thu, Stacey Sloan, Brandee Bzowski, Christine Strand and Jackolynn Wright.  We couldn’t do it without you!

• Primary Book winner – Nolan B.
• Intermediate Book winner – Phoenix J.
• Family Night winner – Rylee B
• Family Night teacher winner – Mrs. Strachan
• Staff winner – Mr. Beyer
• Volunteer winner – Mrs. McNulty
• The Dragon’s breath weight was 60 grams, there were 2,745 pieces of fairy dust and 1,411 pieces of unicorn food

CHOIR MEMBERS:  Reminder that each choir member needs a coloured t-shirt (to suit your Bug character), antennae and a small flashlight for the play on December 6^th.  If you need help making antennae-  please contact Mrs. Courtney Reichelt by email: cdreichelt@gmail.com.

BASKETBALL NEWS– Basketball for 6/7 girls will be cancelled on Thursday due to Christmas concert set up.

GRADE 7 ENTREPRENEUR FAIR AND SALE FOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6– Wednesday December 5th 8:45-11:45 in the gym (closed at recess).  Students in the school from kindergarten to grade 6 will come to the gym on this day with their teacher (and possibly buddy class) to look at and purchase the products these students have made.  Products include jewelry, games, bath products, Christmas decorations, and art with prices ranging from $1-$5.  Parents are also welcome to attend.  The creativity and hard work demonstrated by our grade seven students is very impressive.  (Many of the products will be displayed in the case as you enter the school.). Mark your calendars and remember to send your child to school on Wednesday December 5th with some money to spend.

GRADE 7 NEWS– Next committee meeting December 3 at 6:30 in the library

PAC EVENTS: 

• Popcorn Day DATE CHANGED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICT: You can prepay now for the remainder of the year’s popcorn day. Our next popcorn day is December 4th.  Please note: Online pre-payment for Popcorn Day fundraisers will close 2 days prior (4pm on Sunday) so that we can tally orders and ensure our teachers are notified in advance of all pre-payments. This will help the event run more smoothly.  kanakacreek.parentcouncil.net
• Next Hot Lunch –January 11, Booster Juice
• Paint Night– We will be hosting a Paint Night at the Create Shop on December 2nd! There will be two times you can buy a ticket for 4-6:30pm or 6:30-8pm. Tickets will cost $55.00 each and will include snacks, 2 signs (grey stain), your choice of over 60+ stencils. You are permitted to bring your choice of beverage (alcohol allowed). Tickets ARE ON SALE NOW!! . kanakacreek.parentcouncil.net

Coming up:

• December 2 (Sunday)
  • PAC Paint Night
• December 3
  • Poutine Truck – grades 5-7 (including 4’s from 4/5 split classes)
  • Bookfest Movie screening – AM
  • 5 Basketball boys and girls after school
  • Grade 7 leaving committee meeting 6:30 Library
• December 4
  • Popcorn Day DATE CHANGED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICT
  • 12 & 13 Science World
  • 8 & 9 Amsterdam Nursery PM
  • 6/7 Boys Basketball after school
• December 5
  • Grade 6 immunizations for Bookfest participants
  • Entrepreneur Fair 8:45-11:45
  • 5 Basketball boys and girls after school
• December 6
  • 14, 15, 5 & 6 Science World
  • Christmas concert 7:00 pm
  • 6/7 Girls Basketball CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERT
• December 7
  • Kindergarten concert 9:30 GYM
  • 4, 5, 14 & 15 Swimming Coquitlam
  • 19-22 ACT 11:50-2:10
  • LAST DAY! 2:20 Dismissal