ENGLISH BLUFF ELEMENTARY ‘Soaring Toward Success’ Family Newsletter #12 IMPORTANT DATES: April April 8, 2015 16 Special Lunch Day (Hot Dogs) 17 PRO-D DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED 23 Math Celebration @ Port Guichon 27 IB World School Information Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. 30 Special Lunch Day (Pizza/Subway) INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL INFORMATION EVENING MONDAY APRIL 27, 2015 Mark your calendar. We invite all parents/guardians to an information evening regarding the possibility of EB seeking International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme accreditation through IB World Schools. The Primary Years Programme is aimed at students aged 5-12 years. We are exploring the idea of augmenting our current teaching practices through inquiry-based learning and the PYP programme. If you plan to attend this very informative meeting and haven’t sent in your RSVP, please call Mrs. Reid Reynolds at 604-943-0201 to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there. TRACK AND FIELD Track Season has arrived! Students in grades 4 through 7 have begun training during gym class for the Regional Track Meet, which will be held on Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 at South O:\Newsletters\April 8 15.docx Delta Secondary School, competing against all Tsawwassen schools. Students who qualify at the Regional Track Meet will go on to the District Track Meet scheduled for Thursday, May 14th, 2015 also at South Delta Secondary School, competing against all Delta schools from Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. ‘SPREAD THE NET’ CUPCAKE FUNDRAISER THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD A group of our grade 7 students working with Mrs. George were inspired by a recent school project while studying the spread of malaria in African countries. They decided to get involved and do their part by fundraising for the purchase of mosquito nets. There will be a cupcake sale on Thursday, April 23rd at recess to help raise funds. Cupcakes will be 50 cents. We are very proud of their initiative and dedication to helping others. Way to go Zara, Rachel and Krishma! MATH CELEBRATION THURSDAY, APRIL 23RD MEAL TIMES ARE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! Once again, the Delta School District is hosting an afternoon of Math Celebration on Thursday, April 23rd from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Port Guichon Elementary School in Ladner. Students work together in teams of four, with Grade 4/5 and Grade 6/7 teams representing our school. The teams will be challenged to solve four problems. They are judged according to ability to work as a team, the quality of chosen strategies and the accuracy of solutions. math their their their This year’s participants are: Hailey Nelson, Spencer Kenney, Clare Bach, Kyle Marshall, Maddie Selinger, Andie Assaly, Nick Schindelhauer, Hunter Woodhead, Halee Either, Natalie Anderson, Liam Orr, Evan Ball, Rachel Pham, Krishma Singla, Ben Clarke, and Noah Iversen. GO EAGLES GO!!! THE BOOKWORM CLUB TUESDAY & THURSDAY 8:20-8:47 a.m. in the Library April 14-28, inclusive ARE YOU MOVING??? In preparation for next year to get an accurate count, it would be most helpful to know if your child will be in attendance at English Bluff next year. Please call Mrs. Reid Reynolds as soon as possible (604) 943-0201 if you have intentions of moving out of the area and/or moving your child to another school. O:\Newsletters\April 8 15.docx Getting the family together to eat a meal is a great way to de-brief after a busy day and catch up on recent activities. Family meals not only offer time for talk and laughter, they provide a setting for so much more! Parents who eat meals with their children are able to demonstrate healthy food choices, pass on family values and traditions. In addition, such families typically communicate better as a family. Children benefit from sharing family meals in many ways including:       improved vocabulary and communication skills better performance in school fewer behavioral problems getting more essential vitamins and minerals less chance of embarking on unhealthy weight control practices decreased risk of having low selfesteem After a hectic day, stick to simple, easy to prepare meals for your family. Use teamwork to get the meal on the table. Children can be included in meal planning, grocery shopping, preparation and even clean-up. To enhance your meal time, get rid of the competition – turn off the computer, TV and cell phones. Set aside this time to enjoy your family and make it a goal to share this time with your family on a routine basis! Yours truly, M. Smith Ms. M. Smith, Principal.