WINTER CLOTHING SWAP November 17-21

Please bring all your used winter clothing/gear to the school this week to donate to the Winter Clothing Swap organized by the Sustainability Committee!

You can bring boots, coats, ski/snowsuits, skates, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.

The items will be put out each morning and after school for parents to take what they need and leave any items they would like to donate.

This has been a great event in past years so please look through your closets and donate.  All items left at the end of the week will be donated to the YWCA Crabtree Corner.

Thanks!

FREE Parent Seminar at AR Lord

November 20th 7:15-8:30
FREE Parent Seminar and Question Period with Kristina Spring
Drug and Alcohol Youth Worker

Drug and alcohol youth worker Kristina Spring has over 20 years of experience working with youth in Vancouver. On Thursday, November 20th she will be facilitating an evening on talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol. Topics will include how to talk in an open and meaningful way to your children, what are the current concerns specifically for youth today and how can we prepare our kids for making good choices in the future. Don't wait until high school to start the conversation with your kids.

Please RSVP to the PAC email account at arlordpac@gmail.com if you wish to attend the presentation as seating will be limited.

PAC Meeting Agenda for Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 6pm

PAC AGENDA 

1. Adopting minutes of October 8th Meeting

2. VP Report

3. Financial Update

4. Spending Requests

5. Committee Updates

     - Kitchen

     - Garden

     - Movie Night

     - Fundraising

     - Sustainability

6. Special Meetings

     - Scott Robinson, Associate Superintendent

     - Mette Hamaguchi, Principal of Lord Nelson Elementary

     - Learning Services - upstairs in Garibaldi

7. Additional Business

8. Meeting Adjournment - next meeting December 3rd

PAC MEETING/EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS - Wednesday, October 8th at 6pm

PLEASE JOIN US this Wednesday, October 8th at 6pm in the school for our first Parent Advisory Council Meeting.

During this first PAC Meeting, we will hold the Annual General Meeting and the PAC Executive Elections for the 2014/15 school year.

Your support is appreciated so we hope to see you there!

Hastings Park Farmer's Market at the PNE

The 10-week trial market starts Sunday October 5th and will feature a broad line-up of many of your favourite summer vendors with a great selection of local winter produce; fish, meat & dairy; artisan prepared foods, baking and treats; the best in local crafts, and of course, hot food trucks.

Market Website

Treekepers fun day at Trout lake Saturday 27, 9-noon

All TreeKeeper Day activities are free (except for tree sales): 

 

9-12 -- Tree Pickup (for pre-ordered trees) and $10 Tree Sales (various species)
Get a tree!
What's available?
Calycanthus florida: Carolina Allspice
Acer circinatum: Vine maple
Red Cameo Apple
 
  10-11 -- Walking Tree Tour
Ace arborist Sylvain Martel will lead a walking tour of the trees around Trout Lake.
This whole neighborhood was once a mature coastal Western hemlock forest, which was logged to accommodate development. Later the bog was drained because of the continuous threat of peat fires. Maple, oaks, willows, poplar and other deciduous species are now featured.  

11-11:30-- Vancouver PoetTree planting

11:30-12 -- Conkers Contest
 If you don't know what a conkers contest is, you could google it, or visit the official home of the World Conker Championships...or just come to Trout Lake and we'll show you. Note that it involves intrigue, strategy and horse chestnuts, and no trees (or people) get harmed in the process.
 

Shane Simpson Meeting moved to Kiwassa

Hello neighbours,

NEW MEETING VENUE: I’m pleased to hear that both sides in the education dispute seem to have reached a tentative deal. Since many of you may have further questions, I’m moving forward with tonight’s Back to School meeting as planned. I’ve moved the location to Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford St., to accommodate more people. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Shane Simpson | MLA Vancouver Hastings

2365 E. Hastings St. Vancouver BC V5L 1V6 |604-775-2277 | shanesimpson.ca 

Coquitlam principal talks budget number trends over the years

****Principal's letter ******
https://twitter.com/CKNW/status/510115391608467456/photo/1

I wonder what those numbers are like for Garibaldi and the other neighbouring schools...

Free triathlon clinic at Templeton pool this Sunday 9:30 -12

FREE TRIATHLON CLINIC FOR AGES 6 to 12 (may accept some 5 yr olds) 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14     
9:30-12noon at Templeton Park and CC
We are hosting an NCCP Coaching Course for teaching youth triathlon September 13-14.
The coaches design special activities and practice implementing them with athletes.
We need 20-30 athletes to come test out their ideas and learn some “cool” new tri skills!
HOW TO REGISTER
E-mail Kristine at koachkristine@gmail.com (you will fill out a day-of-event registration on the 14th).  Arrive 15-20 min. early to do this, thank you!!
WHAT TO BRING
Bike, helmet, running shoes, outdoor clothing (extra change recommended), snack, water, and lots of energy!!
*Note there is no swimming component.
*The clinic will end with a special activity and prizes.

Hastings-Sunrise MLA is hosting a School strike meeting for constituents

Hello neighbours,

I’m holding a special meeting for constituents of Vancouver-Hastings to discuss the education dispute. Please let me know by  email if you’re coming, so that I can arrange some light refreshments. Special thanks to Carol Wood for organizing the meeting space.

When: Tuesday, September 16, 7-9pm
Where: Common Room, 2320 Franklin Street

Best,

Shane

Shane Simpson | MLA Vancouver Hastings

2365 E. Hastings St. Vancouver BC V5L 1V6 |604-775-2277 

e-mail: Shane.Simpson.MLA@leg.bc.ca