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Langley Fundamental Elementary School21789 - 50 Avenue, Langley, B.C., V3A 3T2Phone: 604 530-9973 or Fax: 604 530-3819Langley Fundamental Elementary website:http://www.sd35.bc.ca/schools/lfe/default.aspxSchool District #35 (Langley) website: www.sd35.bc.caPrincipal: Mr. Alan Wiebe Administrative Assistant Mrs. Joyce McCombieVice-Principal: Mrs. Charlene Redekop P.A.C. President: Mrs. Bobby Jo KuyperDear Parents,October 18, 2012The repair of the roof on our group of four portables has certainly been afocus over the last two weeks. The construction crew has set themselves up andbegun work. Now the weather needs to cooperate. At a time like this, oneappreciates so much the efforts of our staff as they work together through such achallenging situation and their desire to support each other and offer assistancewhere possible. I also direct a big thank-you as well to our parents for yourpatience during this unexpected challenge.It is hard to believe that in less than two weeks, we begin the month ofNovember.Pro-D. Day TomorrowJust a reminder that Friday, October 19 th is a Provincial ProfessionalDevelopment day for staff. There is no school for students as a result. Ourstaff will be involved in a variety of curriculum-related workshop sessions in Langleyas well as other locations in the Lower Mainland.Kindergarten Registration DatesLangley School District will again have Kindergarten Registration Day inJanuary this year, which was a change last year from previous years.Registrations at neighbourhood catchment schools will open January 21 st , thethird Monday of the New Year. Please visit www.sd35.bc.ca and click the RegistrationInfo QuickLink for more information on how to register.The registration process for non-catchment Choice schools will begin January7th, 2013, the first day of school after Christmas break. Administrators will begincalling parents whose names are on waiting lists after that date to confirm parents'applications to have their children registered into Choice Programs.Next PAC MeetingOur next PAC meeting will take place next week Friday, October 26 th at 9:00a.m. All are welcome to attend.

Library NewsCongratulations to the following students who have already qualified for theLangley Book of The Year celebration party: Jasmine Lee and Annika Lee.SCHOOL HOUSE POINTSWHITECAPS 355 CANADIANS 352CANUCKS 347 LIONS 306Picture RetakesOur photographer will return to our school on Monday, October 29 th , at 9:15a.m. to take individual portraits for those students who missed the previous picturetakingday and for students who wish to pay for more photos to be taken. Studentswhose original set of photos were unsatisfactory may have their pictures retaken,and proofs will be provided to families before orders are placed.Halloween CostumesAt this time of the year, we would like to provide some comments regardingHalloween costuming. In a number of the younger classes, our students wearcostumes to school on October 31 st and parade to other classes. In almost allsituations, the costumes have been in good taste. In a few instances, however,masks and costumes that show blood and gore were worn to school. These becomequite offensive, especially for the younger students. We ask that costumes worn toschool be in good taste and that those depicting blood and gore be left at home. Wealso remind you that no toy weapons can be brought to school. Thank you for yourconsideration in this matter. We want to keep this event positive and fun for thechildren.Sincerely,COMMUNITY NEWSAlan Wiebe,PrincipalLFES FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITYThe Willowbrook Shopping Centre is holding WHITE HOT TUESDAY again this year(last year it was called Denim Do), but like last year it is an exclusive shopping event forticket holders featuring huge and exclusive discounts at all the mall outlets, liveentertainment, food, and thousands in prizes and giveaways. It is on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER20 from 6:30 – 10:00 pm. Tickets are just $10. All proceeds from our ticket sales will be putinto a fund for our school programs. (I.e. Technology, Sports programs, playgrounds orother initiatives).You can obtain tickets http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/278279 to purchasetickets on line, or at the LFES office starting MONDAY, OCT. 22 nd .

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 35 NEWSSchool District No. 35 Newsletter is subscription based and intended for parents andour community at large. Our first issue may be viewed at http://ow.ly/dO5tG Parents whowish to subscribe may simply click on the subscribe button in the top left or send an email toswakeling@sd35.bc.caPRO-D PUBLIC SKATEOctober 19, 2012George Preston Recreation Centre9:45-11:00amAldergrove Community Arena1:15 – 2:30pmALSO: HALLOWEEN HOWL SKATEOCTOBER 27, 2012GEORGE PRESTON RECREATION CENTRE3:00 – 4:30pmALDERGROVE COMMUNITY ARENA6:15-7:45pmCANDY BUY-BACK - Benefiting YOU and YOUR SCHOOL!We know it’s hard to resist all the sticky sweets at this time of year, so Dr. Kananiwill buy back your Halloween candy for $2 PER POUND – up to five pounds total!And even better….the schools that donate the most candy can win$200, $300 or $500! Candy will be collected until November 15 th .Langley Orthodontics Suite 201, 19978 72 Avenue, Langley, BC V2Y 1R7Phone: 604 533-6696www.langleycandybuyback.comBeyond Fibre Annual Artisans' SaleFeatures the juried woven, knitted and felted works, of the Langley Weavers’ andSpinners’ Guild and several other local artisans. Artisans include jewelers, potters,photographers, wood turners, soap makers, card makers, etc. Guild members willdemonstrate spinning and weaving. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. It is heldon Saturday, November 3 from 10 am - 5 pm and on Sunday, November 4 from 10 am - 4pm at Fort Langley Community Hall in Fort Langley, B.C.

Fresh Homemade Apple PieFundraiserI am a Mom of 4, with 2 kids attending LFES in grades 2 and 1. I have the opportunity to go to Guatemala towork one on one with the girls at Shadow of His wings orphanage. I am currently fundraising to gather thefunds necessary for the trip. In order to do this I have been making and selling homemade apple pies.The pies are selling for $15 each.If you would like to purchase a pie or findout more information please contact me at:nicole.enns@gmail.com or 778 549 5372

Donate your old helmets to scienceWe plan to crash test about 1000 usedhelmets to understand how helmetperformance degrades with time and use.Your old helmets can be part of thisstudy.We are accepting donations of used adultbicycle helmets (traditional andBMX/Skateboard styles) that have notexperienced a crash—anything from ahelmet worn a couple times to that oldhelmet from the 90’s that is collectingdust in the garage.Drop your helmets off at the followinglocations:Langley Fundamental Elementary SchoolLook for the box in the front foyer of theschool to drop off your helmet.Thank you.MEA Forensic Engineers & ScientistsQuestions or sizable donations?helmets@meaforensic.com