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Principal - Mr. Darren Brick
Vice Principal – Ms. Tonia Collins
2480 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 6V6
Tel. 250-753-2831 Fax: 250-741-8320
http://schoolsweb.sd68.bc.ca/mtnview
Mountain View Website
May 2014
Reply to: [email protected]
Newsletter #10
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
We have just finished a fantastic run of exciting events in the past couple of weeks. Last month saw Gum for
Goats, a Splash and Dash event, basketball playoffs, our school track meet,“We are Silent” was our Me to We
initiative, and Mr. Cronan’s class represented us at the Nanaimo Shoreline Clean up art contest We had Milton
Randall drumming, author’s visting and a book fair.
This week our Spring Musical “Tom Sawyer” runs from May 11th- May 14th. The next day Science World visits.
During the same week, our K-2 classes attend Healthamongus. Welcome to Kindergarten and Class pictures are
later this month. We have presentations from Camp Quality and two presentations for our parent community this
month as well. Zone Track runs on the 27th and we finish off the monthwith a spring dance for grades 6 and 7.
The biggest news is to watch for information on a proposed change to our school times as a result of the new local
school calendar. You have to end of the month to give feedback to Mr. Brick as to the proposed times.
Have a great May and let’s keep the sunshine coming!
Mr. Brick and Ms. Collins
FOR SEPTEMBER 2015
If your children currently attend K – Gr. 6 at Mountain View and are planning to return next year, they
are already registered. Gr. 7’s who are moving on to Gr. 8 should be registered at the high school of
their catchment/choice. If you are aware of Kindergarten students and/or new families who have
moved into the neighbourhood, encourage them to come in to the office and get registered ASAP. June
15th is the registration deadline to be assured a spot in a Mountain View classroom.
ARE YOU MOVING?
Parents, if you know that you are moving out of the district or transferring your children
to another school next year, please advise the office as soon as possible. Your
cooperation greatly assists us in determining our numbers and school organization for
the 2015-16 school year.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2015
Registration for September 2015 continues. Children who will be five years of age before January 1, 2016, may enter
school in September 2015. You may defer your child's enrolment until September 2016. You are encouraged to register
your child as soon as you can. Please bring your child's birth certificate and proof of address. To obtain an assured space
in your catchment-area school, you must register by June 15, 2015. If you know of children of kindergarten age in the
neighborhood, we’d be pleased if you would pass the word.
Registration for out of catchment students is now over for 2015.
Welcome to Kindergarten
Mountain View is hosting a welcome to Kindergarten for students
coming to Mountain View Kindergarten in September 2015, and
their families, on Friday, May 22nd, 2015 from 9:15 am to 10:45 am
Please come out and bring your child to meet us and do some of the types
of activities we will be doing in Kindergarten. We will introduce you to
the school and provide an opportunity to learn about the importance of
early learning and your role as your child’s first teacher. This program is
sponsored by School District #68 and the Learning Partnership. You will
also receive a bag to take home to help that will help your child get ready for Kindergarten.
Please call the school at 250-753-2831 to let us know if you are able to join us. We look forward to
meeting you and your child.
Class Placements for 2015-2016
Staffing for the next school year has yet to be finalized by the School District; however Mountain View staff
will begin the process of student class placements in the last two months of school. The staff works carefully as
a team to discuss the best placement for their students. We consider the following criteria when making these
decisions:
Gender balance
Teaching style
Maturity level
Contractual agreement
Mix of academic ability levels
Student’s special needs
Work habits
Educationally relevant information from
parent
Student learning style
Child and parent relationship with teacher
Physical and intellectual growth
The decision for placement is primarily based on the recommendation of the student’s present teacher(s), the
person(s) most familiar with their needs, but according to the School Act, it is ultimately the principal’s decision
and responsibility.
Parents may submit a letter to the principal stating the type of learning environment you believe your child
would need to be successful. In the letter, please highlight the educational merits for your child. I would also
ask that you frame your comments in constructive and positive terms, as teachers will also be reading them..
Only written requests or emails to the Principal, submitted by May 30th, will be considered in the
process. In arranging new classes, we will endeavor to place students in the best educational setting. Please note
that teacher assignments to specific classes will not be confirmed until late June, or even September. Thank you
for your support and cooperation.
HEALTHAMONGUS
May 13th to 15th the Nanaimo Parks and Recreation is hosting the 12th annual Healthamongus Days! Students in
grades K-2 will participate in the day’s events. Healthamongus Days is an event with games and activities to
encourage a healthy lifestyle through activity. This year the activities will be taking place outside, so remember to
dress for any type of weather!
POSSIBLE CLASS ORGANIZATION FOR 2015-2016
THIS IS A VERY TENTATIVE ORGANIZATION BASED ON CURRENT NUMBERS
Kindergarten- Mrs. Pettit
Kindergarten- Unknown
Grade 1- Mrs. Anton
Grade 1/2 Vice-Principal- Mrs. Wood/ Unknown
Grade 2- Mrs. Paisley
Grade 2- Mrs Gueulette
Grade 3- Mrs. Schmidt
Grade 3- Mrs. Cronan
Grade 4- Mrs. Baird/ Mrs. Hastings
Grade 4/5- Mrs. Garrett
Grade 45- Mrs. Mjaaland
Grade 5/6- Unknown
Grade 6 – Mr. Cronan
Grade 6/7- Unknown
Grade 7- Mrs. French
MOUNTAIN VIEW SPORTS UPDATE - SCHOOL TRACK MEET
Our 2015 School Track Meet ran on April 27th. The weather could have been worse and things ran quite smoothly. The Rotary
Bowl was filled with cheers and smiles. Thank you to all volunteers, parents and staff, and a special thank you to Mrs. Baird
and Mrs. Cronan for all their organization. Zones run on Wed. May 27th and Districts is on June 4th, both at the Rotary Bowl.
Congratulations to our two Bantam basketball teams. The girls placed 1st and the boys placed 3rd in the district. Thank you to
coaches: Rachel Kirk, Rob Falk, Ken Falk and sponsors, Mrs. Falk and Ms. Collins.
SPRING MUSICAL
Tom Sawyer
Dates and Times
Monday, May 11
10:30 am
Tuesday, May 12
1:00 pm
Wednesday, May 13
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday, May 15
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Doors Open ½ hour before performance time. Choir, please
arrive at the school at 6 pm for the evening performance.
The choir consists of Mrs. Schmidt’s class (2/3), Mrs. Cronan’s class (3), Mrs. Baird’s class (4), Mrs. Garrett’s class ((4), Mrs. Collin’s
class (5), Mrs. Mjaaland’s class (5), Mr. Cronan’s class (6) and Mrs. Patton’s class (6)
If possible, we would like all choir members to attend both evening performances.
Dress Code
As in the past, we appreciate the fact that our students come to school appropriately
dressed for our school activities and the weather. Please remember to have a pair of
running shoes for PE at school if you are planning to wear sandals. Flip Flops are not
appropriate footwear for school. T-shirt logos must be appropriate and shirts should
cover the midriff and should not be off the shoulders. Clothing or jewelry that have
reference to drugs or alcohol may not be worn to school. Beach wear: spaghetti strap
tops, short shorts, muscle shirts, open back t-shirts etc. are not to be worn at school.
Students will be asked to change or school clothing may be offered if alternative clothing
is not available. Casual school wear is expected to be worn by all stud
Class/Team/Whole School Photos
Freeze Frame will be here on
Wednesday, May 20th for class
and team photos.
SCHOOL TIMES FOR NEXT YEAR
Watch for an email and a letter coming out this week with suggested school
times for next year. With the latest change to the school calendar passed
by the school board, we will be making a change to our school times. The
letter/email will have instructions on how to give feedback.
MOUNTAIN VIEW PRESENTS TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PARENTS
Wed. May 21st- 3:30-5:00 pm in our library. Jerry Boychuk from Child and Youth
Mental Health will be presenting on Anxiety in Children. Free presentation.
Tuesday, May 26th- 6:30- 8:30 pm. Kerri Isham is presenting “6 Must Have Conversations
with your Pre-Teen”. Admission is by donation.
Both presentations are open to the community.
Please see attachments.
 Remember that our AGM Home and School meeting is Monday, May
25th at 7 pm. Child –minding is available.
ERASE BULLYING RESOURCE
The Ministry of Education in conjunction with School Districts across the province
have developed and implemented an online student and parent resource about and to
report bullying incidents. Please visit www.erasebullying.ca for more information.
Calendar of Upcoming Events
May 11-14th
May 12
May 13/14/15
May 15
May 18
May 20
May 21
May 21
May 22
May 25
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
June 1-3
June 4th
June 10th
June 11th
June 17th
June 20th
June 23
June 24
June 25
June 26
Tom Sawyer School Musical- see times above
Kindergarten Vision/Hearing Screening
Healthamong Us- Grade 2,1, Kindergarten
Science World Science Presentations- Different classes at different times all day.
SCHOOL CLOSED – VICTORIA DAY
Class pictures in the am.
Camp Quality Presentation 12:45-1:30- Kindergarten to grade 3
Anxiety in Children Workshop 3:30- 5:00 pm in our library
Welcome to Kindergarten – 9:15 am - 10:45 am
PLC day- Early Dismissal at 1:25 pm
Home and School Association AGM- 7:00 pm
6 Must Have Conversations with Your Pre-Teen- 6:30-8:30 pm
Zone Track Meet
Splash and Dash #2 at Bowen Park
Spring Dance – 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Capernwray Field trip for grade 7’s
District Track Meet
Parent Appreciation Morning- 7:45 am
Me to WE Shoreline CleanupSocial Studies Fair - Grade 7’s
Grade 6 Entrepreneur Show 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm
Ab Ed Awards – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Grade 7 Barbecue at Bowen Park
Grade 7 assembly / Final Reports
Administrative Day – Schools Closed
Schools Closed for summer
To view Mountain View’s calendar please click this link:
http://schoolsweb.sd68.bc.ca/mtnview/Pages/calendar.aspx
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