Westwood Elementary School 3610 Hastings St., Port , BC V3B 5G1 Phone: 604-464-2421 Fax: 604-464-2420 School Email: [email protected]

We will again be offering our very successful Start Smart Program. JUNE 29 , 2010 You will see in this newsletter our new bell Dear Westwood Families, schedule for the coming year— school starts at 8:50 a.m. and students will Play First / Eat Later This is the final newsletter for the 2009-2010 during the Lunch Break. Research indicates the school year. It is hard to believe that the school change to the lunch structure helps students be year has come to a close! more prepared to eat their lunches, and also settle into their afternoon learning routine faster. You On behalf of the Westwood Staff, I would like to will also see a mini-calendar to help you with plan- thank each parent and family for the support you ning for key dates, pro-d days, early dismissals, have provided our school. As I stated at the and holidays. You will receive one of our handy Parent Tea, education is a partnership between fridge magnets in September. home and school, and we couldn’t have done all that we have done this past year without your Finally, I would like to wish each and every family support — thank you!!! a very restful and happy summer vacation.

Congratulations to all of the students on their many accomplishments during the course of this Sincerely, year. In particular, congratulations to our Grade 5 students as they complete their elementary Brian Leonard schooling and move on to middle school. Best Principal wishes to each and every one of you and your [email protected] families.

We are saying a fond farewell to a few staff mem- bers. Mrs. Amundsen, who is moving schools as a result of Full-Day Kindergarten coming to Westwood, Mrs. Short, as she sails off into retirement, Mrs. Berkefeld, as she goes off to have her second baby, and Ms. Karim, Ms. Thiara, and Ms. Cox, as they complete assign- NEW BELL SCHEDULE ments with us. We wish them well and hope they FOR SEPT 2010 will return to Westwood in the future.

In case you might be wondering, Tuesday, 8 :4 5 Warning Bell September 7, 2010 is the first day of school for 8 :5 0 School Begins the 2010 –2011 school year. All students in 8 :5 0 —1 0 :2 0 Cla s s es Grades 1— 5 will attend school from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. and newly registered Kindergarten 1 0 :2 0 —1 0 :3 5 Reces s students will attend from 10:15—10:45 a.m. 1 0 :3 5 —1 2 :0 5 Cla s s es Students will report to their ―old‖ classes at 1 2 :0 5 —1 :0 5 Lunch 9:30 a.m. New students to the school should report to the Library. During this time we will be 1 2 :0 5 —1 2 :4 5 Pla y taking attendance and explaining the activities 1 2 :4 5 —1 :0 5 Ea t Lunch planned for the next week of school. 1 :0 5 —3 :0 0 Cla s s es 3 :0 0 Dis m is s a l WESTWOOD CALENDAR 2010 - 2011

SEPT 7 School Opens

24 Pro-D Day — Closed

OCTOBER 2010

11 Thanksgiving AT THE OFFICE 22 Pro-D Day — Closed

NOVEMBER 2010 Office Hours

11 Remembrance Day – Closed Our office phones will be answered 12 School Closed between 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. 15 Pro-D Day - Closed daily Monday through Friday. Please be sure to call in any student DECEMBER 2010 absences before 9:00 a.m. or leave a 17 Schools Close for Winter Vacation message on our answering machine Dec 20 - Winter Vacation in the evening or early morning. Jan 3 Thank you. JANUARY 2011 4 Schools Open

28 Early Dismissal 12:00 Noon

FEBRUARY 2011

18 Pro - D Day - School Closed

MARCH 2011

18 Schools Close for Spring Vacation

Mar 21 - Spring Vacation Apr 1

APRIL 2011

4 Schools Re-Open

21 Pro-D Day — School Closed

22 Good Friday

25 Easter Monday

MAY 2011

23 Victoria Day

JUNE 2011

3 Pro - D Day - School Closed

30 Administrative Day

COQUITLAM CELEBRATES COMMUNITY NEWS CANADA DAY Elementary Schools

A free, fun-filled, family event! On Thursday July Place des Arts Day Summer Fun! 1 come down to the shores of Lafarge Lake in There are still a few spaces left in Place des to celebrate Canada’s birthday! Arts Day Summer Fun! Art Camp! This year, With three stages of entertainment, art activities, an Summer Fun runs for five weeks from July 5 Adventure Village, the Taste of Coquitlam, and an to August 6 and includes classes in visual Artisan Market, there will be something for every- arts, music, dance, drama and creative writing one! End the night with the “Light up the Night” for ages 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and 12 to 14. Register finale, a spectacular glowing experience over for Summer Fun online at Lafarge Lake. Site opens at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.placedesarts.ca or in person at Place www.culturecoquitlam.ca for more details. des Arts, 1120 Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam. See your there! Pick up Place des Arts’ Summer Guide containing complete Summer Fun! Details at Place des Arts or at local libraries and community centre, or visit www.placedesarats.ca to view and/or KidSport Tri-Cities Summer download a PDF version. Used Sporting Goods Sale

Fair in the Square Backyard KidSport Tri-Cities is holding their 2nd annual Summer Used Sporting Goods Sale. Mark Birthday Bash! your calendars: Saturday July 10 and Sunday Sunday, Aug 15 from 10am until 3pm July 11 from 12 to 4pm Poirier Community Centre - Across from the Carre Heritage Square, 1120 Brunette new pool and arena 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam Avenue, Coquitlam www.fairinthesquare.ca Featuring: Tons of quality used sporting goods 604-664-1636 at incredible prices BBQ by donation Come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Activities for the kids Door prizes ’s favourite free family event, Fair To make this event a huge success we need in the Square! It’s a backyard birthday bash equipment! Families are encouraged to donate featuring live performances by the astounding Uzume Taiko, the upbeat French Canadian and drop off their used sporting goods of any tunes of Les Jammers, the colourful Mr. I kind at the following locations from July 5 – and the Rainbow Singers and much more. August 6, anytime between 8am and 4pm in Create a fabulous birthday hat and partake in the bins in front of the offices: old-fashioned races and carnival games, enjoy artisan demonstrations and get messy in the Riverside Secondary School, 2215 Reeve annual watermelon eating contest. Have your Street, Port Coquitlam treasures assessed by local antiques expert l Gleneagle Secondary School, 1195 Bowen and take a road to the past at the Lansdowne, Coquitlam vintage car display. Be sure to drop by Mackin House Museum for sweet treats baked Centennial Secondary School, 570 Poirier fresh daily. For the full lineup, visit Street, Coquitlam. www.fairinthesquare.ca. Cyclone Taylor Sports 562J Clarke Rd.,

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COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS Enjoy the Summer! SCHOOL DISTRICT #43 COMMUNITY SCHOOL’S SUMMER DAY CAMPS FOR 2010 With summer vacation around the corner we have a welcome break in school and work routines. Be careful not to fall into a summer slump Sea view …. Kick-off the summer right by eating 2070 Tyner St 1215 Cecile Drive Port Coquitlam, BC Port Moody, B.C. healthy, staying active and living smoke-free. 604-464-0207 604-230-1233 Be a role model. Enjoy a variety of healthy Fax 604-941- 2711 Fax 604-936-9992 foods at regular meal and snack times.

Our Day Camp Leaders will plan daily/weekly Eat together more often. It’s true – families that activities reflecting the following areas: eat together, eat better! Recreation and Games, Arts and Crafts, some Get out and enjoy the sunshine! Science Activities o Play a friendly game of 2 on 2 basketball Field Games and outdoor sports — weather o Take a walk in the park permitting A reading and library program o Get everyone involved in the gardening work A BBQ/fun day each week o “Activate” a trip to the park by scheduling in A weekly big screen movie with popcorn and juice some Frisbee action There will also be guest leaders with special activities o Go for a family hike or bike or presentations o Spend less time in front of the screens (TV and Weekly activity schedules are still to be worked out by the computer) Camp Leaders and they will be available at the beginning If you smoke, consider quitting – visit of the first day of camp. Camp Hours are: 9am—3 pm. www.quitnow.ca Week/Camp 1 July 5 — 9 Week/Camp 2 July 12 — 16 Eat Well…Be Active…Live Tobacco Free. Week/Camp 3 July 19 — July 23 Week/Camp 4 July 26 — July 30 Week/Camp 5 Aug 3 — 6 Week/Camp 6 Aug 9 — Aug 13

To Register: Forms are available at each school or download from the following websites: www.sd43.bc.ca/ seaview www.sd43.bc.ca/pittriver

Please complete the following form (both sides please – pages 3 & 4) and return with payment in cash or a cheque(s) payable to the Community School office of the Summer Camp Program of your choice. For more information contact: Pitt River Camps: Heather Roemer at 604 464-0207 or [email protected]

Seaview Camps: Steve Brown-John at 604 230- 1233 or [email protected]

COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS

Camps: Burquitlam Day TENNIS CAMPS: 7 to 15 years Camps at Banting Tennis is easy and fun! Lessons include: Tennis techniques, rules, social play, cool drills and Enjoy a week long camp in your neighbour- games. Lessons are 9:00am to 12:00pm or 1:00pm hood. You will enjoy fun games, sports, to 3:00pm, Mondays to Thursdays at Gates Park or arts, crafts, and much more. Please bring a Terry Fox Secondary School throughout the lunch, 2 snacks, and runners every summer. Fridays may be used as a rain out day. These camps take place at Banting day. This ultimate tennis camp is for all levels. Groups will be divided according to age Middle School. and levels. Cost is $64 or $96 / week. Tennis >6-10 year olds - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., racquets available upon request and for sale for Monday to Friday for weeks of July 5- only $10.00. To register or for more information 9, 12-16, and 19-23. c a l l 6 0 4 - 9 2 7 - 7529orcheck >11-14 year olds - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., out: www.portcoquitlam.ca Monday to Friday for the week of July 26- 30 . To register or for more information contact 604-927-4386 or check out: www.coquitlam.ca

Summer Camps = Summer Fun

School District 43 Community Schools are pleased to again be able to offer Children’s Summer Camps from July 5th-August 13th. Registration forms for this year’s Sum- mer Camps are now available at both Seaview and Miller Park Community Schools. Please note: This year’s camps will only take place at Seaview and Pitt River Community Schools. Forms and information can also be downloaded - please see the School Dis- trict’s web site: www.sd43.bc.ca and click on the link or www.sd43.bc.ca/seaview , or www.sd43.bc.ca/pittriver For further information please contact: Steve Brown-John at [email protected] (604 230-1233) or Heather Roemer at [email protected] (604 464-0207).