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Gilmore Community
School Newsletter
April 2015
Principal: Mr. D. Taylor - Head Teacher: Mr. J. Dosanjh - Community School Coordinator: Mr. L. Ryan
Principal’s Message - Mr. D. Taylor
Little Seeds
by Else Holmelund Minarik
Little seeds we sow in spring
growing while the robins sing,
give us carrots, peas and beans,
tomatoes, pumpkins, squash and greens.
And we pick them,
one and all,
through the summer,
through the fall,
Winter comes, then spring, and then
little seeds we sow again.
Dear Parents,
As a team, parents and teachers are the ‘sowers’ of seeds in that
what we plant in children now determine what they become later in
life. Our influence is huge even though it is sometimes difficult to
measure on a daily basis. Helping children form their own sense of
identity is so crucial. As parents, this is at times a contradictory
process. We want to protect and nurture and support our children in
every way but we also constantly promote and foster independence
and individuality. Kids have a real need to fit in. Peer influence is a
very powerful force and it is the underlying factor in almost every
positive and negative experience that children have in the social
arena of school. The strength of self is something we are constantly
fostering as educators and parents alike. It is the most important tool
that young people need as they grow and mature in their interactions
in the world. The little things we say and do may seem like small
seeds that are hard to measure every day but the impact they have
is huge. Remember, from acorns do mighty oaks grow.
Gilmore Staff were treated to a wonderful
appreciation lunch on Friday, March 27. We
want to say Thank You So Much to all of
our Gilmore Families, especially
Kim Ovsenek,
Co-Chair of the
GCSC, for putting
together a
wonderful feast
for all the staff to
enjoy!
THINKING OF
MOVING ?
If you are planning to enroll your children at a
different school next year, please let the office
know as soon as possible. It makes planning
for next year much easier if we have this information early.
Gilmore Community School 50 South Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC 604-664-8703
[email protected] http://gilmore.sd41.bc.ca
School Admin Secretary: Ms. T. Tilgner Community Office Assistant: Mrs. M. Dahl
Natalie W. Div 10
Principella for a Day
Job Well Done!
School News
THE BATTLE
OF BOOKS
HAS BEGUN!
TRACK SEASON IS HERE!
Gilmore Community School is getting ready to RUN!
All Grade 4 – 7 students are invited to participate in
Gilmore Community’s Track Team. Practices are
every Wednesday morning at 8:15am. Students are
to see Mr. Forman if they are interested.
The Grade 6 and
7’s have been
placed in their reading teams and each student
has the first of the ten books that they will be
reading. We are strongly encouraging all students
to read all 10 of the books.
GO GILMORE READERS GO!!
Gilmore Community School Council (GCSC) News
[email protected]
GILMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOL HONOURS
OUR COMMUNITY SENIORS AT THE
ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP TEA
Friday, May 8, 2015 1:00—3:00 pm
One of our most popular events is coming up quickly! If you
know of any Gilmore Community Grandparents, neighbours or
friends who wish to attend the tea and would like to be on our
Friendship Tea Invitation List please phone Mrs. Dahl at 604
664-8707 or e-mail [email protected].
We will need your assistance with decorating, set up and other
preparations to make this event a success.
GILMORE YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST
Gilmore families are invited to enter the first ever Gilmore
Yearbook Cover Contest. Cover should be based on the
theme "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"
One entry per student. The entry must be on an 8.5`` x 11``
paper (text needs to at least 1/2" in from the edge, this is to
prevent cut off during printing). The school name must be
included in the design. The cover can be hand drawn or
computer generated and in either black & white or color.
Please submit all entries to the Community Office.
Deadline for entries is: April 10, 2015
NEXT GILMORE COMMUNITY
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
6:30pm @ Gilmore Library
GILMORE YEARBOOK
COMMITTEE WANTS YOUR
PHOTOS!
Please send any photos of fieldtrips, or fun events
you have taken in and around the school since
September, to [email protected]
SUNFEST SUMMER CAMP
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Ist Prize is a FREE week at SunFest Summer
Camp ($130 value)
2nd Prize is a $25 Chapters gift cart
3rd Prize is a Camp T-Shirt
Submit artwork to Gilmore Community Office by
FRIDAY, APRIL 17 @ 4PM
Single colour artwork on white, letter size paper.
Must say “SunFest 2015”. Include artists name
and contact information on the back.
Gilmore Community School Council (GCSC) News
[email protected]
GILMORE COUNTRY CARNIVAL
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
4:00 – 9:00
On Friday May 22, 2015, Gilmore Community School will be hosting its 10th Spring
Carnival from 4:00-9:00pm. This event is open to the whole community and is widely
publicized with an anticipated over 1500 people attending. In the past we were able to
raise over $22,000 to purchase new equipment for our school. This year, funds raised
will be used to improve the schools Literacy Resources. We hope we can surpass
this accomplishment with another successful event.
There are lots of fun activities planned such as a petting zoo, pony rides, BBQ, Candy
Avenue, Lemonade Stand, bouncy castles, a photo booth, carnival games, face
painting, arts and crafts and much, much more!
IT’S A RAFFLE!!
The Gilmore Country Carnival is looking for raffle prizes. Do you or someone you know
own a business that would be interested in donating a prize to the Carnival Raffle? Is
your uncle, neighbor or best friend work for a company interested in donating a prize?
We are currently looking for electronics, gift certificates (restaurants, coffee shops,
retail outlets etc), sporting memorabilia or anything else you can obtain!
IMPORTANT!!!!!
The Gilmore Country Carnival Needs your HELP!!!!
The success of our event and fundraising efforts depends on the generosity of
merchants, businesses and individuals. As part of the Carnival we are looking for
business or individuals who are interested in sponsoring a carnival station such as a
game, bouncy castle or pony rides. We encourage all Gilmore parents to patronize all
of our supporters. Please see the school website for a sponsorship request form that
lists all advertising options.
If you have any further questions or concerns or have something that you can help us
with, please contact Suzanne Sachinidis or Donna Sachinidis by email at
[email protected] or 604-790-0301.
In anticipation of your positive response, we thank you for your support.
Community News Continued
BURNABY CAMPING BUREAU
The Burnaby Camping Bureau provides
subsidies for Burnaby children with low
income the opportunity to attend the
summer camp of their choice. Along with
their maximum subsidy of $175.00, they have
partnerships with camps that match their dollars,
allowing children the opportunity to attend a camp their
families otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford.
The Camping Bureau needs following items when
people are registering:
1. C-Print ( 1-800-959-8281 Press* to speak with an
operator )
2. Proof of Address
3. Childs care card or birth certificate or child tax benefit
statement
Registration begins May 5th. Families may phone
beginning April 1st to book appointments. Please call
either 604-299-5778 or 604-292-3902.
To qualify you must be a resident of Burnaby, have
children aged between 5 and 16 years, and are low
income but are NOT receiving income assistance*.
*If you are on income assistance, please apply for the
Camp Fees program through the Ministry of Social
Development.
iGirl. A place where young,
modern girls can learn
the ropes.
Move over, Barbies and Polly Pockets, it’s time
for Sexting, Snapchat, low tops and high skirts.
Parents, take a minute here and catch your
breath. Ready? Good.
iGirl is a straight-to-the-point, lighthearted, two day
workshop that prepares 9–12 year old girls for the
multimedia pressure-cooker they’ll soon encounter.
Knowledge is power and this workshop, created by
Saleema Noon B.A. M.A., will give your daughter
the power to make smart decisions and to successfully navigate the changes galloping into her young
life. In a style that’s relevant to preteens, Saleema
and her team take the role of big sister, tackling
topics like what to expect from puberty, safety on the
Internet, understanding what makes a healthy body
image, and how to be assertive in even the toughest
situations.
Join us April 18 and 19, 2015 at Cliff Avenue
Clubhouse, 6159 Curtis St. Burnaby.
Go to www.saleemanoon.com for more information
or to register. Forms are also available at the
Community Office.
VANCOUVER SPORTS CLUB
Basketball Skills Academy
Sessions @ Gilmore
If you are interested in donating to the Burnaby Camping Bureau this summer, $175 will provide a subsidy to Location: Gilmore Elementary
help a child attend a summer camp of their choice. Visit Days:
Tuesdays
http://burnabycommunityconnections.com/donate.shtml Time:
5:30pm-6:30pm Grades 2-4 /
for more information.
6:30pm-7:30pm Grades 5-7
Duration: 10 Weeks -- April 20 - June 22, 2015
Cost:
$150.00 (includes t-shirt)
Register: Website:www.vancouversportsclub.ca
Community News Continued
Red Cross
Babysitting!
WHERE: Gilmore Community School
WHO: Grade 6+
WHEN: Monday, April 27, 2015 (it’s a PRO-D)
TIME: 8:30am – 3:30pm
COST: $60 + $3GST = $63.00 TOTAL, Register
Online and SAVE $5!
Mail Fee: $65 + $2.35 GST = $68.25 TOTAL
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Check http://www.firstaidhero.com/
babysitting.html under Gilmore to ensure
there is space available. If it says Online
Registration Form, then a spot is available.
You can also register by mail. Details and
forms available at the Community Office.
For more information contact Marla 778-322-7442
or [email protected]
MAGIC SHOW AT MONTECITO
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Friday, May 8th. Performance starts at 6:30 pm.
See Canada’s outstanding illusionist JOHN
KAPLAN. Tickets on sale now.
Visit http://montecito.sd41.bc.ca/ for more
information.
NORTH BURNABY MOTHERGOOSE
SPRING SESSION
Mondays, April 20-June 15, 2015, 1-2pm at Burnaby Pacific Grace Church. Free for parents and
children (aged 0-18 months).
Enjoy an hour of songs, rhymes, and stories with
your child. Learn new ways to cope and meet other parents.
Contact [email protected] or call
604-298-8277 to register.
Hudson’s Bay GIVING DAY
APRIL 2, 2015
On April 2nd, the Hudson’s Bay is hosting
a GIVING DAY. Purchase a $5 ticket
from the Burnaby North Neighbourhood
House and save 20% off almost all items
at Metrotown Center Hudson’s Bay when
using your Hudson’s Bay credit card.
There will be fashion shows, DJ’s and refreshments.
Proceeds from the ticket sales directly benefit the
development of the Burnaby North Neighbourhood House.
Purchase tickets at the North
Burnaby Neighbourhood House,
4463 Hastings Street, Burnaby or
by calling 604-294-5444.
ALPHA SECONDARY SCHOOL PRESENTS
PERSONAL EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
PRESENTATION
Monday, April 13 at 7pm in the school library.
Join Charmaigne Pflugrath, Emergency Program Coordinator for the City of Burnaby, as she shares information about
what you should be prepared for, what you can do to begin
becoming more prepared and what you need to be prepared.
Presented by the Ecole Alpha PAC.
BURNABY NORTH SECONDARY KARING 4
KIDS CLUB PRESENTS
A DISNEY-THEMED CARNIVAL
Friday, April 24th. This Community event for children aged
Kindergarten to Grade 3 will be held in the south gym from
4:30-8:30pm. Entrance is by donation. All proceeds go
towards the Make-A-Wish foundation and their goal to
Adopt-A-Wish for a child.
Community News Continued
The District Student Advisory Council cordially invites you to Burnaby’s Got Talent 2015 – our annual district-wide charity event! DSAC is a group of
40 student leaders from across Burnaby who connect with the Board of Education to represent the
student voice.
Burnaby’s Got Talent, our annual charity event,
will be held on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015 at the
Michael J. Fox Theatre at 6:30 pm. There’s an
endless variety of student talents across our city,
ranging from dancing acts, to bands, and much
more! There will also be door prizes, a silent auction with generously donated items and concession.
Tickets are only $8 for students and $10 for
adults and may be purchased at https://
burnaby.schoolcashonline.com/Fee
through the School Cash Online system. 100% of
your support will go towards fostering the maintenance and growth of Kinbrace.
Kinbrace is an incredible local organization dedicated to providing housing, orientation, and education to refugees and new immigrants to Canada.
Their work is rooted in building relationships and
hospitality and they direct newcomers through the
complexities of systems and culture for purposeful
integration. They make vastly significant contributions on vulnerable populations around us, and we
deeply hope that you will join us in supporting their
efforts! To learn more about kinbrace, please visit
them at kinbrace.ca
ROYAL SOCCER CLUB SUMMER
PROGRAMS
The Royal Soccer Club is celebrating its 23rd
annual summer soccer day camps. Open to
boys and girls aged 5 to 13, we offer 2 locations
in Burnaby during July and August. Visit
www.royalsoccer.com for more details or to
register or call 1-800-427-0536.
Gilmore Events in Pictures