PORT GUICHON Elementary School
4381 46A Street, Delta, BC Phone: 604 946-0321 Fax: 946-0322
http://pg.deltasd.bc.ca/
NEWSLETTER
No. 7 – April 2015
Dear Parents
Our teachers and staff are hard at work preparing our athletes for this year’s track and field. We would
like to thank all of them for their hard work and dedication.
We would also like to thank our PAC for the wonderful events that they plan and carry out for our school.
Our PAC is hard at work organizing our Spring Fair, which will be held on May 1st. In order for our
Spring Fair to be a success we rely heavily on volunteers. Please consider helping out for a portion of the
evening. Sign up is easy and can done by going to
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054dacaa29a5fc1-spring2.
Lastly, as spring arrives and nicer weather comes we often have more students arrive to school on wheels
(scooters, bikes, roller blades etc…). Please help us remind your child that wheels should be walked on
school grounds in order to avoid collisions. Please also help us remind students that they should use
sidewalks and proper crossings at all times.
Sincerely,
Mark Douangchanh, Vice Principal – Port Guichon
Bob Thompson, Principal – Neilson Grove & Port Guichon
TRACK AND FIELD
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Track
and Field season has started and we are excited to take advantage of the good weather as teachers
hold their practices. Students in grades 4 through 7 are encouraged to come out to the practices for
sprints, distance running, relays, long jump, softball throw and shot put. Thank you to our teachers for
taking on coaching duties. If parents are interested in helping with Track and Field, please contact Mr.
Douangchanh.
TALENT SHOW
We have been running auditions for our Talent Show which will be held on April 15th at approximately
11:30. One thing is for certain, we have many talented students here at Port Guichon. Please keep in
mind that there will be limited slots available and only the most polished performances will be selected.
READY SET LEARN
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Ready Set Learn is for preschool children ages 3 to 4 years old and their parents.
It is an event aimed at familiarizing future students with the school and with our
Kindergarten teachers and community partners. It will be held at Port Guichon
on April 15, 2015 at 1:15 to 2:00 pm. Please let us know if you and your
preschoolers are able to attend by calling 604-946-0321.
TRADES AND TECHNICAL CAREER FAIR
Our Grade 7 students will be participating in the 3rd Annual Delta Trades and Technical Career Fair on
April 30th at Sungod Recreation Centre. The Corporation of Delta has been working with the Delta
School District, VCC, BCIT, KPU, local employers and others to organize the event again this year. The
event will feature ‘Try a Trade’ activities and presentations on stage.
EDU-PAC ORDERS
PARENT SESSION: Math in Today’s Classroom
Donna Bletcher, Mathematics Coordinator for the Delta School District, will be presenting an
informative, fun filled math session for parents here at Port Guichon on Wednesday, April 29th at 6:30 pm
to 8:00 pm in the school library.
Some of the topics she will talk about are:
-changes in the teaching of mathematics
-using alternative strategies
-fun ways to learn the basic facts
-ideas for supporting your child’s math learning
Bring your questions and come to experience some hands-on activities that you can use at home. This
session is for parents of both primary and intermediate students.
Please rsvp to the front office if you are interested in attending. 604-946-0321
PARENT CONNECT
To access Parent Connect, go to:
http://web.deltasd.bc.ca/content/resources/forparents/parentconnect
Detailed instructions on using Parent Connect are available by selecting the “Help” button on the Parent
Connect Sign-In screen
Please take a minute to review and verify the following information:
Demographic Information
Please take a moment to review your demographic information on Parent Connect. Update as necessary
your cell phone number(s), email address(es) and emergency contacts. If you have a change to your
address and/or home phone number, please call your school, or send a note to the office. Please only
enter each phone number once (e.g. if you use your cell number as your home number do not enter this
cell number again in a different section).
Student Emergency Release
In the event of an emergency resulting in school closure during the school day and you are unable to
collect your child(ren) from school, you authorize the release of your child(ren) into the custody of
temporary adult guardians. The Out-of-Province contact name and telephone number would be used if
local telephone service is disrupted.
SCHOOL CLOTHING GUIDELINE
With the warmer weather coming up we ask that parents help us remind students that clothing should be
appropriate for the school learning environment. Specifically shoulders and midriffs should be covered,
shorts should be at an appropriate length and proper footwear should be worn. Students should avoid
wearing flip flops to school.
REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR
We continue to accept new registrations for the school year starting September 2015. If your child is
already attending Port Guichon, you do not need to reapply.
However, if you have an incoming Kindergarten child, you must complete a Kindergarten application by
either going on-line to the Delta School District Website or register directly at the school office. If you
know of anyone who has a Kindergarten aged child in our neighbourhood, please ask them to complete a
Kindergarten application.
If you know of anyone who is considering transferring to Port Guichon, please ask them to complete a
non-catchment registration form as soon as possible.
PORT GUICHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
UPCOMING EVENTS
Bunny Hop Run
Wednesday, April 8th
11:40 am will be the start of our Bunny Hop Run
Hot Dog Lunch
PAC Hot Lunch Program
Friday, April 10th
Talent Show
11:30 am. Students will be performing their many talents.
Wednesday, April 15th
Ready, Set, Learn
Wednesday, April 15th
1:15 to 2:00 pm. Preschoolers and their parents are invited to our school to familiarize
themselves with our school and introduce them to our Kindergarten teachers.
Div 5 Little Campbell Fish Hatchery
9:30 am Division 5 to Little Campbell Fish Hatchery
Thursday, April 16th
Professional Day
Students do not attend school.
Friday, April 17th
Gr. 6&7 to Camp Sasamat
7:15 am – Grade 6 and 7’s to attend a full day outdoor experience at Camp Sasamat.
Monday, April 20th
Green Day/Lights Out
Classes will try to work with as little light as possible to promote energy awareness.
Wednesday, April 22nd
Math Celebration
Thursday, April 23rd
Parent Math Information Night
Wednesday, April
29th
Trades & Technical Career Fair
Thursday, April 30th
Class Photos
Thursday, April 30th
SPRING FAIR
Friday, May
1st
Gr. 3 to 7’s attend Genesis Theatre
Monday, May
4th
1:00 to 3:00 pm – Selected students to participate in the Delta School District Math
Celebration held at Port Guichon.
Parents are invited to an informative, fun-filled math presentation with topics including
how your child is learning math and ideas to help your child at home.
Grade 7’s attend the 3rd Annual Delta Trades and Technical Career Fair on April 30th at
Sungod Recreation Centre.
Class photos will be taken in the morning.
Port Guichon PAC is hosting its annual Spring Fair! Bring the family out for a fun
evening.
12:00 noon. Gr. 3 to 7 students will be attending the musical production Aladdin at the
Genesis Theatre.