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May 15, 2015 Richard Bulpitt Elementary School 20965 77A Street Langley BC V2Y 2E6 Ph 604­888­5393 E­mail: [email protected] Twitter:​
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ttp://richardbulpittelementaryschool.weebly.com/ Principal ­ Mrs. Lucy Lenko Vice Principal Ms. Susan Macdonald Administrative Assistant Ms. Cheryl Davies Dear Parents and Guardians: This week, many parents from our school attended the community consultation meetings held at Lynn Fripps on Monday afternoon and evening. The school district continues to consult with parents about possible solutions for the overcrowding of schools on the Willoughby slope. Please visit the Richard Bulpitt website where the latest powerpoint has been uploaded. It explains the possible options that could happen in 2016 and in later years. Yorkson Creek Middle School and Richard Bulpitt Elementary school are the two fastest growing schools in the Langley School district. It is predicted that by September 2016, our school will be at capacity. Yorkson Middle school will be at capacity next year. The community meetings are important opportunities for parents to be involved and to let the school district know their preferences for options. At school, it has been a busy time. The learning and teaching continues as we grow nearer to the end of the school year. Preparations are in full swing for the zone track meet for grades 4 and 5, the Parent Appreciation Tea (more details in this newsletter) the grade 5 swim program, Welcome to Kindergarten, Sport’s day, Saleema Noon presentations and end of year field trips. Please take the time to read this newsletter as more information will be given in detail. Have a wonderful Victoria Day weekend with your family and friends. Sincerely, Mrs. L. Lenko ​
Playground Use With the nicer weather, the children are spending more time outside. Part of the curriculum includes half an hour of DPA (daily physical activity) for every child in the school. Not only are the students using the playground at recess and lunch, but also at other times of the day. We do not have the use of the fields yet so our playground space is very small for over 400 students. Although we are very good at sharing, it is concerning when there are little people on the playground who are not yet attending school. Please be aware that the school grounds are for the use of the students until school is finished. This is for the safety of all the children. It is for the littlest ones who will get bumped by our bigger children as well as for the children who attend our school. Our staff needs to know who the unknown adults are on the playground so that we can keep all of our students safe. Thank­you for your consideration with this. ​
Wheelies At School The past few weeks, there have been more and more “wheelies” coming to school. We have been asking our students to not “wheel” in the halls because they do “bump” into others. Outside on the playground, it is very difficult for the children to run and walk with “wheelie” shoes especially during PE blocks. Please make sure your children are aware that if they are “wheeling” inside the school, they will be asked to remove the wheels until they go home. ​
DO NOT SPEED THROUGH THE DRIVETHROUGH! Slow down on the street, the speed limit is only 30km. Every morning and afternoon, we have adults helping the children cross safely across the drivethrough. We are encouraging everyone to use the crosswalks. We also need the adults to slow down while driving through the driveway. All of us are working hard to keep the children safe, please slow down! The speed limit is 30km. End of Year Field Trips We have finally been able to secure busses for our end of year field trips. Parents please make a note of these dates. We will be needing parent volunteers to come on our trips. June 5 : Crescent Beach Divisions 7,8,9,10,11,12,13 ( grade 1 and 2) June 18 : Campbell Valley Park Kindergarten classes (Div. 14,15,16, and 17) June 23: Cultus Lake Waterslides Divisions 1,2,3,4,5,6, ( grade 3,4 & 5) ​
ALL Parents Invited!!!! Parent Appreciation Tea! Please join us on Monday June 1st for our Parent Appreciation Tea in the library from 1:00­2:30pm. ALL parents are invited. All of you contribute to our school community. Whether it is in the day­time, or at night when you support your children. We the staff would like the opportunity to say “thank­you” to our wonderful parents who give so much to our school. Mark this date in your calendar!! ​
Kindergarten Class of 2015­2016 Invitations will be coming soon to the new students who have registered for kindergarten with us for September. If your child has registered, please join us on Tuesday June 9th at 12:30pm in the Richard Bulpitt gym. Sexual Health Educators Our PAC has sponsored the Saleema Noon educators to come and present to all our children on June 3rd and 4th. There will be a parent information meeting on Tuesday June 2nd in the gym fro 6:00­8:30pm. Newsletters were sent home with students earlier this week explaining the program. If you need more information, please visit their website: ​
www.saleemanoon.com for more information. If you do not wish your child to attend, please let the school office know. ​
[email protected] ZONE TRACK MEET Friday May 29th is when our track team from Richard Bulpitt will be participating in the zone track meet. The meet is held at McLeod Athletic Park (next to Langley Secondary School). We will be bussing the team to the meet from school. We are only able to take students who are participating. This is because there is no space on the bus for extra students and we are unable to provide supervision. If your youngster is participating, please come out and cheer. More details will be coming home soon. Spirit Wear orders are due May 20. Sizing Samples are in the front foyer. Order forms are online or in the office​
. Way to go Ms. Rolston’s class for raising money for earthquake relief for Nepal. Thanks Mrs. Connolly’s class for also participating! Congratulations to Principal Caius and VP Rylan for helping Mrs. Lenko run the school today!! OUTSIDE SUPERVISION​
: Please note that there is no supervision for students on the playground until 15 minutes before the first bell and 15 minutes after the last bell. We are asking parents not to send students to school until 8:20am. Students can not be on the playground after 2:45pm without supervision. The office is a very busy place​
, especially now that we have over 400 children. Therefore, please limit any messages that need to be relayed to your child through the office. At home, explain and prearrange with children a place to meet after school. For after school activities; such as active kids or floor hockey; please write reminders in student agendas. This way both the student and the staff will be aware of where children need to be after school What’s Up at School Just a reminder that we have lots of important information on our website. www.richardbulpittelementaryschool.weebly.com ●
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BLOG Boasting About Bulldogs Parents can also subscribe to “Remind” for texts regarding upcoming events. To subscribe to REMIND Create a text message to 604 ­670­0788 in the message type @bulp You will receive a text message requesting your full name reply to the text with your full name UPCOMING DATES May 15­22 Grade 5 Swim Program Field Trip Playland, all Grade 4’s May 19 Hot Lunch ­ Hot Dogs ­ questions please email ​
[email protected] School Panorama and Grade 5 Photo after lunch May 25 Spring Carnival FINAL Planning Meeting 7pm Also PAC Executive Elections May 27 Popcorn Snack ­ questions email ​
[email protected] May 29 District Track Meet ­ McLeod Park 9:30­2:00pm ­ [email protected] Spring Carnival ­ questions email ​
[email protected] June 1
Div 17 Classroom Visit from Wildlife Centre June 2 Collaboration morning (Late start for students) Saleema Noon ­ Sex talk. No Sweat­ RBE Gym 6:30­8pm for parent information June 3 PAC Meeting 7pm June 5
Field Trip to Crescent Beach Div’s 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 June 9 Welcome to Kindergarten June 12 Sports Day & Pizza Hot Lunch ­ questions email ​
[email protected] June 15 Grade 5 Visit to Yorkson Creek Middle School June 18 Field Trip: Kindergarten to Campbell Valley Park (Div. 14,15,15 & 17) June 22 Starlab Visit to School ­ Divisions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in the gym June 23 Field Trip Grade 3, 4, 5 ­ ​
Cultus Lake Water Park 9am­5:30pm June 24 Popcorn Snack, & Grade 5 Leaving Ceremony 12:45­2:15pm June 25 Final Report Card & last day for students prior to Summer Vacation 8:35­12:00pm Shortreed Fun Fair May 22, 2015 3:30pm—7:30pm Bring your Superhero Friends and Family out for a fun family friendly event at Shortreed Community School ! Wristbands purchased before May 20, are $8.00 per child and include: All Carnival Games, Bouncy Castle, Giant Slide, Swings, Face Painting, Lollipop Tree and Prizes (Wristbands purchased after May 20 will be $10.00 per child) We will also have : Cake Walk & Bottle/Jar Draw ($1.00 per turn), Concession/BBQ, 50/50 Draw & Silent Auction. Shortreed Community School 27330 28 Avenue, Aldergrove Email: ​
[email protected] The North Langley Bears​
would like to invite you to attend a two hour free football mini camp on Saturday, May 30th from 10am­noon. The mini­camp is open to all current players, those who are interested in playing and those who just want to see what football is all about! *the camp will be held on the field beside Walnut Grove Secondary School *there is no cost to attend, just show up ready to have fun! *the mini camp is open to boys and girls from the ages of 5­15 *there will be hotdogs and drinks provided for all the kids *we will have games, football drills ­ some drills to be led by Manny Arceneaux of the BC Lions! *more information about our association can be found on our website at ​
www.northlangleyfootball.com Langley Olympians Swim Club JULY 2015 REGISTRATION Programs for ages 5­17 years Must be able to swim 25 metres (1 length) & be comfortable in deep water. Pay for the whole month or weekly (all age groups) Programs start Friday July 3 to Friday July 31 (inclusive) Registration now available Programs offered at Walnut Grove Community Centre FALL 2015 REGISTRATION Wed Sept 9 from 4:00­6:00pm at Walnut Grove pool Sat Sept 12 from 9:00am­12:00 noon at Walnut Grove and WC Blair Pools Programs start Mon Sept 14, 2015 at Walnut Grove & Tues Sept 15, 2015 at WC Blair Call 604.532.5257 or visit the website ​
www.langleyolympians.com​
for more detai Langley Minor Football Skills Day! Saturday, May 23, 2015 11:00am to 3:00pm Ages 5 to 18 Fun for the Whole Family! Highlights ● Saturday, May 23, 2015 will be a fun­filled day of football & cheerleading. ● Throw a football ● Bring your family by to meet the Board of Directors, Coaches, ● Hit some pods ● players, cheerleaders and other families. ● Tryout Cheerleading "Longley Minor Football ... Minor Football in a Major Way" Mcleod Athletic Park Stadium Corner of 216 St & ​
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www.langleyfootball.com Girls, Come Try Hockey for Free! The Langley Girls Ice Hockey Association is holding a Come Try Hockey event for all girls in Langley ages 5­17 who are interested in playing hockey. ​
Come to Sportsplex Arena ​
(20165 91A Avenue, across from the Colossus movie theatre) ​
on Saturday, May 30 at 10 am. ​
There is no cost and no previous experience is necessary. Skates will be provided. Some helmets are available, but please bring a hockey helmet and any other hockey equipment, if you can. Please register by contacting ​
[email protected] If you need more information about Come Try Hockey, or to register for girls hockey, please visit our website at ​
www.lgiha.com​
. See you at the rink!