Belmont News May 28, 2013 - School District #35

Making Class Requests... absolute due date is Thurs, June 6Parents are welcome to give us information about their children’s educational or social needs that theyfeel is important for us to consider during the process of placing children into classes for next year.In accordance with the practices of Langley school district, all such requests must be made in writing tothe principal and none must mention specific teachers. Sometimes parents request that we separatechildren who do not learn well together, that we separate twins (or keep them in the same class), that weconsider placing a child from a single parent family with a male teacher: these requests are legitimateand welcome. You know your children better than we do!While it may seem a logical place to start, please do not speak to your child’s current teacher about whowould be a “good teacher” for your child to have next year! This puts teachers in an awkward positionprofessionally (i.e. you are in essence asking them to judge a colleague’s teaching competence, which isagainst the teachers’ Code of Ethics)Please have all class request letters in to Ms Tuck no later than Thurs, June 6 for consideration for2013-14. If you plan to write a letter, please note the following important points:• Late requests will not be considered.• Provide a hard copy to Ms Tuck; emailed requests will not be considered.• Do not assume that a conversation is a request. It must be in writing.• Keep requests brief and to the point; do not include long lists of children you request to stay together.• Kindly do not ask that we “call you to discuss the request”. Your request speaks for itself.• It is recommended that you not tell your child that you are making a request.• Because of the nature of our school population, at many grade levels (e.g. Gr 7 English) there will beonly one class and therefore no way to grant your request.We promise to consider, but not grant, all requests. Parents need to understand and respect thecomplexity and goal of class placement, namely, to organise classes in such a way as to optimiselearning.Parents are encouraged to support their child’s eventual class placement and minimise children’sanxiety around this issue. Most children adapt very well when the adults around them are calm andphilosophical. My husband and I used to tell our children that it was important to learn to learn from allkinds of teachers (thus preparing them to accept a change of teaching style) and that if friendshipswere meant to be, they would survive a classroom separation (thus reducing theirdependence on having a particular friend in their class).fridge-worthy!Adapting to circumstances a child may initially perceive as less than optimal is animportant developmental childhood task and it is very helpful when parents see theclass placement process as part of this development.

Last month we held another very successful Jump Rope for Heart event.We raised $6826.27 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Good job,everyone! Incentive prizes have arrived in the school office andparents will soon sort them and send them home.Planning for 2013-14Belmont enrolment for 2013 -14We anticipate a student population of about 545 next year, the largest in recentmemory, with 22 divisions (8 English and 14 French Immersion) We will again runtwo French immersion (FI) Kindergarten classes and one English K class.Class organisation and split classesIndividual elementary schools do not decide how many divisions to run, or evenwhether to have straight or split classes. Rather, we submit our projected enrolmentnumbers to the Board officeand then are given “grids” showing how many classes, including splits, to run.English “grid”Our current arrangement for 2013-14 shows split classes on the English side at Grade 3/4, 4/5 and5/6 (with no straight classes at those grade levels).French Immersion “grid”On the FI side, we anticipate split classes at 5/6 and 6/7. There will be no straight classes for theGrade 6’s.One or two children leaving or coming in can change the grid, so please note that these classdescriptions can and will likely change by September.Summer school registration is still open. Parents who wish to enrol children insummer school (information enclosed again for your information) are welcome to callthe school office to obtain students’ PEN numbers, which you will need for theregistration process. We are excited that Belmont is a site for both summer school andcamp this July and hope that many families will take advantage of the opportunity toreinforce and/or enrich children’s learning this summer. Classes will run only if thedistrict determines that they have reached a high enough registration level. Please notethat children entering Grade 1 are eligible for Learning Support - Literacy and LearningSupport - French Immersion. Please speak to your child’s teacher if you think your Kchild might benefit from this opportunity.

For more information see our website: sd35summersession.caElementary Summer Learning classes are taught byfully qualified SD35 teachers and are designed tocover provincial learning outcomes for grades 1-7students in a variety of subjects. Each class is intendedto either:allow students more time to improve theirconfidence and skill in a subject area (LearningSupport classes), or…provide students with a chance to further exploresubject areas of interest (Explorations classes)CostFree for BC ResidentsDates & TimeJuly 8 - 26th, Monday to Friday (15 classes)$400 for non-BC Residents and International Students9:00am - 12:00 pmGeneral InformationStudents register in the grade level class they are currently enrolled in.Classes DO NOT replace an entire grade for that subject.Students are expected to attend all sessions of a class they are registered for.All classes depend on sufficient enrolment and may be combined or cancelled in some cases.If supplies are required information will be provided to parents / students upon registration.Locations & Programs(see programdescriptions on back)Learning Support -LiteracyLearning Support -MathELL / ESL LearningSupport - LiteracyLearning Strategiesfor SuccessLearning Support -French ImmersionAboriginal LearningSupport - LiteracyFine Arts -ExplorationsCreative Writing -ExplorationsScience & Technology -ExplorationsOutdoor / EnvironmentalScience - ExplorationsAlex Hope Elementary21150 - 85th Avenue, LangleyGrade1-7Grade3-7Grade1-7Grade1-7Belmont Elementary20390 - 40th Avenue, LangleyGrade1-7Grade3-7Grade1-7Grade4-7Blacklock Fine Arts School5100 - 206th Street, LangleyGrade1-7Grade3-7Grade4-7Grade1-7Fort Langley Elementary8877 Bartlett Street, Fort LangleyGrade1-7Langley Fine Arts School9096 Trattle Street, Fort LangleyGrade1-7Grade3-7Grade1-7Grade1-7Summer SessionContact Information(Starting April 8, 2013)Parkside Elementary3300 - 270th Street, AldergrovePeterson Road Elementary23422 - 47th Avenue, LangleyGrade1-7Grade1-7Grade3-7Grade3-7Grade4-5Grade6-8Grade4-7Grade1-7Phone: 604-534-7891Fax: 604-533-1115R.C. Garnett Elementary7096 - 201st Street, LangleyGrade1-7Grade3-7Grade4-7Grade4-7Web:sd35summersession.caDates to RememberApril 8 Online registration opens, available anytime July 8 First day of Elementary Summer LearningApril 12 In person registration opens, Fridays only July 26 Last day of Elementary Summer LearningJuly 5 Last day to register for Elementary classes

For more information see our website: sd35summersession.caRegistration InformationOnline Registration - April 8 to July 5 for Elementary Summer Learning classesOnline registration is straightforward, is available 24/7 and is the best way to register and get the class you want.Register online at sd35.coresolutions.ca or visit sd35summersession.ca for more information.Steps to register online at sd35.coresolutions.ca1) Choose “Create a new account” for new student accounts, or choose “Use an existing account” for studentswho have registered before.2) Once the account is created or you are logged in, choose “Browse class offerings” to see the available classesand register for the class you are interested in.3) Once you register, an e-mail will be sent to you confirming the registration is “Pending”.4) You will receive a second confirmation e-mail or be contacted by the Summer Session staff once they reviewyour registration and it is “Approved”.In-person Registration - April 8 to July 5Online registration is quick and easy (see above), but you can also register in-person at the Langley School DistrictBoard Office. You will still be required to create and have an online account so it saves you time if you do that first.Please note that registration cannot be done over the phone - it must be done online (preferred) or in person.Location: School District #35 (Langley) Board Office, phone 604-534-78914875 - 222nd Street, LangleyHours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 – 3:30Information required when registeringAll students must have their PEN (Provincial Education Number) to create a student account, a nine digit numberlocated on their report card, permanent records or transcripts. Please check with your current school ahead of timeif you need assistance locating your PEN.Student’s legal name, English name if one is used, phone number(s), address, and parent / guardian(s) name(s)If student was not registered in the Langley School District for the 2012/13 school year, proof of parent / guardian(s)Citizenship and BC residency plus the student’s birth certificate must be provided.International StudentsComplete first part of the registration online or in person (see above).Parents / guardians can either pay the international students’ course fee ($400) online or in person on Fridays at theSummer Session office (see above).Payment is accepted by debit, credit card, cash or cheque. International Students withdrawing from courses aresubject to a 10% processing fee. Refunds will not be given after July 9th.Course DescriptionsAll Summer Learning courses align with BC Ministry of Education curriculum and DO NOT replace an entire grade.Students register in the grade level class they are currently enrolled in. Please check the website for full descriptions.Summer SessionContact Information(Starting April 8, 2013)Phone: 604-534-7891Fax: 604-533-1115Web:sd35summersession.caAboriginal Learning Support - Literacy - Classes for grade 1 to 7 - allows Aboriginal students to improve theirliteracy and numeracy skills. Aboriginal culture will be embedded in the program. Students must be of Aboriginalancestry to qualify for these classes.Creative Writing Explorations - Classes for grade 1 to 7 - allows students to explore creative writing in its variousforms, including fairy tales, adventures and mysteries and share their work with others.ESL / ELL (English Language Learners) Support - Literacy - Classes for grade 4 to 7 - specifically focuses onhelping ELL students improve their reading and writing skills.Fine Arts Explorations - Classes for grade 1 to 7 - a combination and overview of visual arts, creative arts anddrama.Learning Strategies for Success - Classes for grade 6 to 8 - support for all students, including ELL learners, tobecome more independent learners, including support for reading, writing and critical thinking skills.Learning Support - French Immersion - Classes for grade 1 to 7 - French Immersion language arts review andsupport, both verbal and written.Learning Support - Literacy - Classes for grade 1 to 7 - helps students improve their literacy, reading and writingskills at each grade level. This class is also appropriate for grade 1 to 3 ELL / ESL students needing literacy support.Learning Support - Math - Classes for grade 3 to 7 - focuses on key areas of the math curriculum for each grade.Outdoor / Environmental Science Explorations- Classes for grade 1 to 7 - see and explore the science of theworld all around us.Science & Technology Explorations - Classes for grade 4 to 7 - for students who have an interest in exploringtopics in science and technology.

Learn to play the Ukulele this summer!Who: Children aged 8 - 11Where: Belmont Elementary SchoolWhen: Mon, Aug. 19 – Fri, Aug. 23, 9:00 am – NoonThanks to generous contributions from the City andTownship of Langley the registration fee is$75.00; however, if you register before June 30 th the costof the camp is only $60.00The cost of registration includes:Instruction by members of the Langley Ukulele EnsembleA snack each dayA camp T-shirtA music booklet that is yours to keepThe use of a ukulele during the campAnd a wrap up concert on Friday August 23 thFor info: call: 778-840-8537 or email: ukesinfo@langleyukes.comProudly sponsored by Langley City, Langley Township, and the Langley Ukulele Association!

QUAND?Du 2 juillet au 23 août 2013,8h30 à 15h30 du lundi au vendrediCOÛT?125$/semaine ou 25$/jour du lundi au jeudiFrais d’administration initiale et d’adhésion(non remboursable) : 25$*Des rabais sont attribués lorsque plus d'unenfant par famille.Banting Middle School Coquitlamet École des Pionniers de Maillardville,Port CoquitlamQUI ?Enfants de 6 à 12 ans qui parlent françaisWHEN?July 2nd to August 23rd, 20138:30am to 3:30pm Monday to FridayHOW MUCH?$125 weekly / $25 daily, Monday to ThursdayAdministration fee (non-refundable): $25*Family rebates will apply if more than one child.WHERE?Banting Middle School Coquitlamand École des Pionniers de Maillardville,Port CoquitlamFOR WHO?Children who speak French,ages 6 to 12Pour informationou inscription:For more informationor to register:info@maillardville.comTéléphone / Phone604.515.7070Téléc / Fax604.515.8080Veuillez noterque l’espaceest limité.Limited spacesavailable.Register now!15 TH EDITION15 ÈME ÉDITIONMAILLARDVILLEFRENCHSUMMERCAMPRegister now!Inscrivez­vousmaintenant942­B, Brunette Ave, Coquitlamwww.maillardville.com604.515.7070Espace LimitéLimited SpaceJuly 2 to 26Du 2 au 26 juilletBanting Middle SchoolCoquitlamJuly 29 to August 23Du 29 juillet au 23 aoûtEcole des Pionniers de MaillardvillePort CoquitlamGreat fun &summer activitiesincluding SPORTS,ARTS, FIELD TRIPSand much more inFRENCH foryour children!www.maillardville.com 604.515.7070En partenariat avec/In Partnership withCanadian Parents for French Tri-Cities ChapterCPFCanadian Parents for FrenchWWW.CPF.BC.CA CPFTRICITIES@GMAIL.COMTri-Cities ChapterProud to be serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam & Port Moody

Banting Middle School à Coquitlam, du 2 au 26 juilletBanting Middle School, Coquitlam from July 2 to July 26Ecole des Pionniers de Maillardville à Port Coquitlam du 29 juillet au 23 aoûtEcole des Pionniers de Maillardville, Coquitlam from July 29 to August 23SEMAINE #1 2-5 JUILLET Nouvelle sortieART EN ABONDANCE!Dansez! Chantez! et Créezr! Partagezvos talents artistiques avec nous! Cettesemaine nous explorerons l’art duspectacle à travers du Vancouver CircusSchool à New Westminster. Une expérienceextraordinaire pleine d’acrobaties!SEMAINE #2 8-12 JUILLET Nouvelle sortieSCIENCES EN FOLIE!Explorez avec nous le monde dessciences à travers une foule d’activitésscientifiques: confection de fusée, création en« flubber » avec une bonne crème glacéeen accompagnement! Nous finirons lasemaine avec une visite amusante etinteractive au Telus World of Science!WEEK #1 JULY 2 TO 5 New OutingAN ABUNDANCE OF ART!Dance! Draw! Sing! Share your artistictalents with us! This week we areexploring the world of the performingarts with a visit to the Vancouver CircusSchool in New Westminster for anextraordinary experience in acrobatics,trampolines, juggling and more!WEEK #2 JULY 8 TO 12 New OutingCRAZY SCIENCE!Explore the amazing world of sciencewith us through an abundance ofscientific activities and experiments!Bottle rockets, “flubber,” homemadeice cream and much more! We willfinish off the week with a visit to TelusWorld of Science!SEMAINE #5 29 JUILLET – 2 AOUTSURVIVONS LA NATURE!Promenez-vous dans la forêt, essayezde construire un abri avec ce que l’on ytrouve et faites griller des guimauves!Cette semaine nous allons au Parc DeerLake à Burnaby pour une aventure encanots, kayaks et pédalos sur le lac!SEMAINE #6 6-9 AOUT Nouvelle sortieLA COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE!Cette semaine nous célébrerons laColombie-Britannique et découvronsMaillardville et sa place dans l’histoire.Rouler sur la magnifique « sea-to-sky » enroute au Mines Britannia où nous passeronsune aventure dans les profondeurs desmines! Admirez la beauté de notreformidable provinceWEEK #5 JULY 29 TO AUGUST 2WILDERNESS SURVIVALJoin us for nature walks, work togetherto build shelters in the forest and roastmarshmallows over a campfire! Thisweek we are going to Deer Lake Parkfor adventures in canoes, kayaks andpeddle boats!WEEK #6 AUGUST 6 TO 9 New OutingBEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA!This week we will celebrate beautifulBritish Columbia by first discoveringabout the history of Maillardville andits place in history. Travel along thebeautiful sea-to-sky highway and admirethe beauty of our incredible province enroute to Britannia Mines where we willexplore the depths of the mines!SEMAINE #3 15-19 JUILLETLE MONDE NATUREL!Les forêts, les lacs, l’océan… tout ce quinous entoure est remplie de vie! Des petitsorganismes jusqu’aux énormes animaux!Découvrez tout ce qui se cache dans lanature de la C-B en visitant le Musée deBiodiversité à UBC.WEEK #3 JULY 15 TO 19NATURE ALL AROUND US!The forests, lakes, and ocean…everything that surrounds us is fullof life! From the smallest organismsto enormous animals! Discover thehidden worlds of BC’s nature with avisit to the Biodiversity Museum at UBC!SEMAINE #7 12-16 AOUTAVENTURES SOUS-MARINES!Une semaine remplie de batailles de ballonsd’eau, une visite à la piscine et d’autres activitésaquatiques amusantes! Cette semaine nousvisitons l’Aquarium de Vancouver pourexplorer le monde sous-marin!WEEK #7 AUGUST 12 TO 16UNDER THE SEA!A week full of water balloon fights, tripsto the pool and many other fun wateractivities! This week we will be visitingthe Vancouver Aquarium to explore theworld under the sea!SEMAINE #4 22-26 JUILLETEXTRATERRESTRES!3, 2, 1… Décollage! Cette semaine,explorez les mystères de l’espace et desgalaxies lointaines avec nous! Mettez-vousdans la peau d’un astronaute en visitant leHR MacMillan Space Centre!WEEK #4 JULY 22 TO 26ALIENS!3, 2, 1… Blast off! Explore the mysteriesof the Milky Way and other galaxiesfar far away! Learn what life asan astronaut would be like during ourvisit to the HR MacMillan Space Centre!SEMAINE #8 19-23 AOUTSPORTS ET ACTION!Mettez vos chaussures de sport et tenezvousprêts à bouger! Cette semaine seraremplie de matchs de soccer, coursesd’obstacles, et autres parcours d’aventureen forêt au parc Wildplay de Maple Ridge!(cette activité est limitée aux enfants 7 anset plus. Une autre activité sera proposéepour les plus jeunes)WEEK #8 AUGUST 19 TO 23SPORTS ACTION!Lace up your shoes and be ready to move!This week will be full of soccer games, relayraces and much more! Our exciting fieldtrip to Wildplay in Maple Ridge providesan exciting tree-to-tree obstacle courseadventure! (Please note that this activity islimited to children who are 7+ years old. Aseparate activity will be provided for childrenwho are 6 years old)www.maillardville.com 604.515.7070

City of Langley'swww.city.langley.bc.caTRI-IT 2013SUNDAY ! JUNE 23 ! 2013AL ANDERSON MEMORIAL POOL: 4949 207th StreetREGISTRATION FEES:March 7 - May 26 May 27- June 17 Start TimeIncludes 2013 T-shirt T-shirt not includedChildren (5-14yrs) $40 $40 8:00amAdult (15+yrs) $55 $65 9:30amRelay Team (15+yrs) $90 $110 9:30amFamily Discounts (must reside in same household to be eligible for discounts)2nd child- 20% 3rd child- 30%RACE DISTANCES:SWIM BIKE RUN5-7yrs 25 m 1.1 km 600 m8-9yrs 100 m 2.25 km 1.5 km10-11 yrs 150 m 4.5 km 2.5 km12-14yrs 300 m 6.75 km 2.5 mAdults (15+yrs) 400 m 21 km 5 kmRelay Team (up to 3 members) 400 m 21 km 5 kmVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! PHONE: 604-514-2940 FOR MORE INFORMATIONREGISTER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE AT:Douglas Recreation Centre: 20550 Douglas Crescent 604-514-2865Timms Community Centre: 20702 Eastleigh Crescent 604-514-2940Al Anderson Memorial Pool: 4949 207th Street 604-514-2860

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY FIRE DEPARTMENTFamily Night at the Fire HallsOPEN HOUSEJoin your local firefighters at the fire hall in your community for an evening of fun for the wholefamily! Take a tour, sit in the trucks, and much, much more!Psst…… Mom and Dad bring your cameras!!For residents in Aldergrove, Brookswood, Murrayville and Otter:Tuesday, June 25, 2013 - 6:30 to 8:00 PMHall 3 (Aldergrove) 26316 - 30 AveHall 5 (Brookswood) 20355 - 32 AveHall 6 (Murrayville) 22170 - 50 AveHall 7 (Otter) 3876 - 248 St!For residents in Fort Langley, Willoughby and Walnut Grove:Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 6:30 to 8:00 PMHall 2 (Fort Langley) 23731- 96 AveHall 4 (Willoughby) 20253 - 72 AveHall 8 (Walnut Grove) 9580 - 208 St

FALL SOCCERB O Y S & G I R L SREGISTER ONLINE Girls and boys Under 5 to Under 18 Fall/winter soccer: Sept. to March Ask about spring and summer soccer Ask about men’s and women’s soccerWhat parents say:“The soccer put on by Langley Unitedwas fantastic. The coaching wasexcellent and the kids had a greattime. For our daughter, who is brandnew to soccer, it has solidified ourdecision to sign her up for nextseason.”“They made it really fun. I was notsure if my son would like soccer, but heloved it!! Thanks kindly.”“Thanks for a wonderful soccer experience!Laura really enjoyed herself and her coach.”Photos: Ingrid Bird (top), Danika Dickson (middle left, bottom),Jean-Paul Eleizegui (middle right)For more information and to register online: langleyunited.comLANGLEY UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATIONDeveloping boys and girls for the community of LangleyEmail info@langleyunited.com Web langleyunited.com Phone 604-530-3470We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia