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Welcome Back!

A Message from Ms. Mendes…

Dear Lions Bay families, We hope you all had a fabulous summer. The staff and I are excited to welcome you back and to welcome some new families to our school.

Our garden once again has absolutely flourished thanks to Charlie and our wonderful volunteers. The children will have the opportunity to try some baby carrots when they return to school.

Congratulations to Mrs. Sullivan and family who welcomed in their new baby boy right here at Lions Bay! Mrs. Sullivan will be on maternity leave this year enjoying her family.

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Anna Bradford to Lions Bay School. Ms. Bradford recently completed a highly successful practicum at School. She will be teaching at Lions Bay School on Wednesdays and Thursdays. She is a former West School District student herself who has a passion for environmental education. We are very happy to have her join our team.

Sincerely,

Natalie Mendes Vice Principal/Primary Teacher

First Day of School - School will reopen for students in grades 1 to 3 on Tuesday, September 3rd. Students will be in attendance from 8:40 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.

Kindergarten students will begin school on Wednesday, September 4th and will follow a Gradual Entry schedule. This district wide approach to the beginning of Kindergarten allows for extended opportunities for your child to connect with his/her teacher and classmates in a small, individualized setting. A specific email has been sent to all new Kindergarten families at the beginning of July outlining assigned attendance dates and specific times for your child’s gradual entry.

TIMETABLE & BELL SCHEDULE Welcome Bell 8:40 a.m. Class Begins 8:45 a.m. Recess 10:15 – 10:35 a.m. Outside Play 12:05 p.m. – 12:25 p.m. Lunch 12:25 – 12:50 p.m. Dismissal 2:45 p.m.

EMERGENCY FORMS (hard copy) Your child will be given an envelope containing forms which we ask that you complete and return to the school office by September 12th. These important district forms include:  Student Release form  Student Emergency Identification Form  Personal Alternate form (DO NOT RETURN TO SCHOOL-KEEP AT HOME)

POLICY & PROCEDURES FORMS (online) Every year, parents are required to complete a new online Policies and Procedures Form for each of their children attending Schools. Failure to complete this form may result in your child being unable to participate fully in classroom and school activities Please go to https://eforms.sd45.bc.ca/Form/PandP by September 12th to complete this required online form electronically for each child attending each year.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES If you have not yet ordered your child’s school supplies, please email [email protected] and indicate Lions Bay School, your child’s name and grade. EduPac will process your order and have your child’s supplies delivered directly to the school.

School Calendar The calendar for next school year, 2019-20 is now available on our website - please see this link https://westvancouverschools.ca/lionsbay-elementary/our-school/school-news/ Please note important dates such as school holidays and Pro-D days. The school calendar will continue to evolve as the school year takes shape, and pertinent dates will be added to our website as they arise.

Important Dates:

First day back to school for Grades 1, 2, 3 Tuesday, September 3 8:40 a.m. to 10:10 a.m. Grades 1 to 3 (8:40 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.) Wednesday, September 4 First day of Kindergarten Gradual Entry 8:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday, September 19 Terry Fox Run 11:00 a.m. (wear something red) Friday, September 20 Professional Development Day (School is not in session)

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