Thursday 30 March 2017

March 30th


TRACK AND FIELD
Track and Field practices are about to begin to prepare our participating students for the May 11th Regional Track Meet.  We met with interested students today for a preliminary session and our full schedule of practices will begin next week.  Please note the following points regarding Track and Field:
  • gr. 4-7 are invited to attend  running practices held from 8-8:50am on Wednesday and Friday mornings
  • students are required to attend 80% of the practices in order to participate in the Regional Track Meet (there may be some exceptions due to extenuating circumstances)
  • all students who meet the attendance requirement will be placed into an event for the regional meet
  • there will be a Ladner Mini-Meet hosted later in April at DSS that will feature a 60m race for gr.4/5 students and a 100m race for gr. 6/7 students
AUTISM SPEAKS and LIGHT IT UP BLUE
Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism.  This event was launched by Autism Speaks in 2010 in support of World Autism Awareness Day which takes place each year on April 2.  On this day, over 3000 structures around the world will be illuminated in blue to shine a bright light on autism.  We encourage families to dress up in blue on Sunday, April 2nd to help recognize this initiative.  Thank you in advance for your support.

READY, SET, LEARN
The Delta School District will be hosting a Ready, Set, Learn event for Ladner  children who will be turning 3,4 or 5 in 2017.  The event will be held on April 11th from 1-2:30pm at the Delta Manor Education Centre. This is happening in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Health Services. These organizations have joined forces to celebrate literacy and assist you in the teaching role that you play for your child. British Columbia’s Ready, Set, Learn program recognizes that families need positive connections with the school system and community agencies that provide early childhood development resources, support, and services.

This session will begin with brief introductions followed by hands-on-learning opportunities for the children that will model fun and effective literacy strategies. A "nut-free" snack and drink will be provided during the session.  We will also include a brief explanation of the kindergarten program and discuss strategies that will help to prepare your preschooler for elementary school.  Those who attend will receive a free book and enjoy a presentation by children's entertainer, Will Stroet. 

TALENT SHOW
On Thursday, March 9th we hosted our Talent Show and were treated to a great variety of performances.  Our participants are to be commended for their efforts and the positive risk-taking that they modelled for the rest of the school. Special thanks to the following students who helped this event run so smoothly:

Hosts:  Mattais Ljungberg, Gabby Ranu and Annise Gill
Sound crew: Ryan Retallick, Suneil Dhaliwal
Stage Crew:  Chase Kolinsky, Arshdeep Pannu, Keily Hutt,  Kaitlyn Kitagawa

Talent Show Participants:

Order of Performers
Talent

Ben, Quinn, Parker and Logan
Dance
Leigh-Ann
Singing
Karina and Sayge
Dancing
Charlotte, Maya and Maya
Gymnastics
Keaton and Kai
Comedy
Mia and Maggie
Dance
Olivia MacDonald
Singing
Kian and Jayden
Dance
Vya Hunter
Karate Demo
Teala
Singing
Chantel
Piano
Noor and Valentina
Dancing
Kya and Bea
Cheerleading
Ayla, Chloe and Jessica
Singing and Dancing
Lynelle, Paisley, Kian and Jayden
Dance
Lyna
Singing
Kiya and Casey
Singing and Dancing
Amorey
Piano
Avani and Elizabeth
Dancing
Erin Wingham
Singing
Ava and Annise
Stack Cups
Aiden
Magic
Taylor and Makaila
Dance
Caitlyn and Kailyn
Lip Synch
Mari, Addison and Amy
Dance
Byron
Piano
Lucy, Helia and Jenna
Dance
Gurleen
Comedy
Zoey and Sydney
Dancing
Amorey
Piano
Jessica Lieuwen
Dance
Grade 5 Dancers
Dance



MOVING?
Please contact Mrs. Tennant at the office (ktennant@deltasd.bc.ca) if your family is considering a change of schools next year.  This information is an important part of our planning for the 2017-2018 school year.  Thank you in advance for your consideration.


IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, April 7th
MonthlyAssembly
11am

Friday, April 14
Good Friday
School Closed

Monday, April 17
Easter Monday
School Closed

Friday,  April 21
Hot Lunch

Monday, April 24
PAC Meeting
6:30pm

Wednesday, May 3
Class Photos